Information Disclosures

Manawatū District Council is required to publish information about how its water supply and wastewater services are funded and managed.

These information disclosures are part of the new regulatory framework for water services. They are intended to provide greater transparency about the decisions, costs and arrangements that support the delivery of reliable water services.

Publishing this information helps customers and the wider community understand how Council manages water services today, how costs are allocated, and how we are planning for future investment and growth.

Together, these disclosures support open and responsible management of water services. They help ensure Council remains focused on delivering dependable services now, while planning carefully for the needs of the district in the future.

Dividends

MDC delivers water services through an in-house business unit. Because the business unit is part of Council and does not have shareholders, it does not pay dividends. Council has published a statement confirming that a dividends policy is not applicable to its water services model.

Funding Growth

The Funding Growth Policy explains how Council intends to fund water infrastructure needed to support new development and increased demand. It covers mechanisms such as development contributions, financial contributions, capital contributions, vested assets and funding from third parties.

The policy is designed to support a fair and transparent allocation of costs between growth, existing customers and other funding sources.

Fees and Charges

The Fees and Charges disclosure provides information about the charges that apply to water supply and wastewater services. It helps customers understand what services are charged for and how those charges support the operation, maintenance and development of the water services system.

Section 4.9 of the Information Disclosures Determination 2026, issued by the Commerce Commission outlines the specific information that must be disclosed regarding these charges, across eight categories. For each category, the Council must disclose the following details:

• The category of charge
• The name of the charge
• Whether the charge applies to residential, non-residential, or both types of customers
• The geographic area(s) in which the charge applies
• The circumstances under which the charge is payable
• The amount or rate of the charge (inclusive of GST)
• Where the charge is not directly attributable to the regulated service, the portion of the charge (inclusive of GST) allocated to that service
• The charging basis
• Any additional information describing how the charge is calculated, what it covers, or any circumstances in which the charge may not apply or may differ

The Council does not collect any IFF levies under within the meaning of section 7(1) of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020.

This information is subject to change on a yearly basis and will be reviewed and updated in line with the Council’s Annual Plan processes.