Whanganui District Council
Mayor: Hamish McDouall
Councillors in 2016: 12 (excluding Mayor)
Council employees in 2018: 243
Councillors in 2016: 12 (excluding Mayor)
Council employees in 2018: 243
Key financial statistics 2018
| $ (in thousands) | Whanganui District | Median for all PROVINCIAL councils | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Equity | 852,472 | 1,435,460 | 123,568,227 |
| Operating Revenue | 76,181 | 80,473 | 9,879,372 |
| Operating Expenditure | 78,459 | 86,697 | 10,292,961 |
| Capital Expenditure | 42,682 | 42,682 | 4,887,998 |
| Rates Revenue | 55,974 | 55,974 | 5,815,327 |
- Source: Local Authority Financial Statistics, Statistics New Zealand
The financial profile pages for this council contains more detailed information.
The Council's current long-term plan and annual report may be available from its website: www.Whanganui.govt.nz
Community statistics as at the 2013 census
| Usually resident population - 2013 Census | 42,150 |
|---|---|
| Usually resident population - 2006 Census | 42,639 |
| Change from 2006 to 2013 (All NZ: 5.3%) | -1.1% |
| Land Area km2 (not incl. inland waters or oceanic areas) - 2014 | 2,373 |
| People per km2 (All NZ: 15.9) | 17.8 |
| Median personal income - 2013 Census (All NZ: $28,500) | 23,500 |
- Source:
- Census, Statistics New Zealand
View more QuickStats about the Whanganui District on the Statistics New Zealand website.
