Estimates of appropriations

Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage - Māori, Other Populations and Cultural - Estimates 2014/2015

Formats and related files

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage (M4), Minister of Broadcasting (M8)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for Culture and Heritage

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE: Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Summary of the Vote#

Overview#

The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2014/15 financial year, covering the following:

  • a total of over $18 million for purchasing services (cultural diplomacy international programme, heritage services, policy advice, monitoring of funded agencies and ministerial servicing) from Manatu Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage
  • a total of over $89 million for purchasing (mainly from arts and heritage Crown entities) ballet, Māori performing arts, archiving, museum and orchestral services, protection for historic places, and promoting and supporting New Zealand films and the arts
  • a total of over $14 million for the development of National War Memorial Park in Wellington
  • a total of $11 million for capital investment in Te Papa
  • a total of over $3 million for a contribution to an international organisation (Commonwealth War Graves Commission)
  • a total of over $4 million for the Screen Production Grant - New Zealand, and
  • a total of over $7 million for other expenses including development and maintenance of war graves, historic graves and monuments, Treaty of Waitangi commemorations and contributions to capital projects at regional museums.

The Minister of Broadcasting is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for 2014/15 financial year covering a total of nearly $132 million for purchasing public broadcasting services mainly from broadcasting Crown entities.

Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.

Estimates of Appropriations#

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations

  2013/14 2014/15
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Heritage Services (M4)

Management of new memorial projects, national monuments, war and historic graves; promotion of cultural events; administration of legislation and grants; and research, writing and publication of New Zealand history and reference works including the on-line encyclopedia of New Zealand.
10,727 10,727 7,715

Delivery of Going Digital Programme (M8)

This appropriation is limited to services to support the transition to digital television by December 2013.
4,313 4,313 -

Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services MCOA (M4)

5,683 5,683 -
Ministerial Servicing
This output class is limited to providing negotiated services to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and the Minister of Broadcasting.
699 699 -
Monitoring of Funded Agencies
This output class is limited to monitoring the Crown's interests in sector agencies.
1,759 1,759 -
Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting.
3,225 3,225 -

Total Departmental Output Expenses

20,723 20,723 7,715

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Capital Expenditure PLA (M4)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
430 430 430

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

430 430 430

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Management of Historic Places (M4)

Identification, registration, site recording and associated promotion of the conservation, protection and care of historic places, and purchasing of management services for properties, including maintenance work and provision of access for the public.
13,514 13,514 13,514

Museum Services (M4)

Collection development, collection management, public programmes and exhibitions, and repatriation of koiwi tangata.
33,444 33,444 34,594

Performing Arts Services (M4)

Providing opportunities for New Zealand audiences to experience high-quality live symphonic music, ballet and kapa haka performances; supporting the growth of the contemporary music industry; and encouraging participation in and appreciation of these art forms in New Zealand.
20,656 20,656 20,656

Promotion and Support of the Arts and Film (M4)

Contributing to the development of New Zealand's cultural identity and international profile; supporting access and participation by New Zealanders in the arts; encouraging and recognising innovation and excellence through the support of new work and presentation of New Zealand arts and film to New Zealanders.
21,090 21,090 21,090

Protection of Taonga Tuturu (M4)

Provision of services by authorised museums under the Protected Objects Act 1975 and conservation of newly found taonga tuturu.
279 279 79

Public Broadcasting Services (M8)

This appropriation is limited to providing funding for New Zealand television and radio programmes, music, archiving, broadcasting and transmission coverage; maintenance of codes and determination of complaints on broadcasting standards; and funding a national Pacific radio network and international radio and television services to the Pacific.
134,417 134,417 131,842

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

223,400 223,400 221,775

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Commonwealth War Graves (M4)

This appropriation is limited to contributing to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission New Zealand's agreed contribution to the costs of its work in caring for the graves of the war dead.
2,543 2,543 3,243

Development and Maintenance of War Graves, Historic Graves and Monuments (M4)

This appropriation is limited to development and maintenance of war graves, historic graves and monuments in New Zealand and overseas.
527 527 527

Regional Museums (M4)

This appropriation is limited to providing contributions to capital construction projects at Regional Museums.
8,828 8,828 6,667

Treaty of Waitangi Commemorations (M4)

This appropriation is limited to providing grants towards Treaty of Waitangi commemorations held at Waitangi and within communities elsewhere in New Zealand.
288 288 288

Canterbury Heritage Buildings (M4)

This appropriation is limited to the payment to a fund for the repair, restoration and strengthening of heritage buildings damaged during the Canterbury earthquake.
2,362 2,362 -

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

14,548 14,548 10,725

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (M4)

This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure for the acquisition of collection items.
3,000 3,000 3,000

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Capital Works (M4)

This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure at Te Papa.
- - 8,000

National War Memorial - Capital Investment (M4)

This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure on the National War Memorial, Wellington property to maintain or increase its on-going use, functionality and value as a heritage asset.
1,250 1,250 1,250

National War Memorial Park (M4)

This appropriation is limited to the development of the National War Memorial Park in Wellington.
10,862 10,862 14,450

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

15,112 15,112 26,700

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

First World War Centenary MCA (M4)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to facilitate the commemoration of the centenary of the First World War in New Zealand and overseas.
- - 4,914
Departmental Output Expenses
     
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses
This category is limited to provision of activities relating to First World War centenary commemorations.
- - 4,414
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
     
First World War Centenary Capital Expenses
This category is limited to provision of activities relating to First World War centenary commemorations.
- - 500

Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services MCA (M4)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
- - 5,310
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Ministerial Servicing
This category is limited to providing negotiated services to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and the Minister of Broadcasting.
- - 674
Monitoring of Funded Agencies
This category is limited to monitoring the Crown's interests in sector agencies.
- - 1,705
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting.
- - 2,931

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

- - 10,224

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

274,213 274,213 277,569

Multi-Year Appropriations

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriation, Adjustments and Use $000

Departmental Output Expenses

   

Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (M4)

This appropriation is limited to management and delivery of an international cultural diplomacy programme through a series of projects and activities primarily focused on Asia and in locations where New Zealand is pursuing free trade agreements.

Commences: 01 July 2010

Expires: 30 June 2015

Original Appropriation 9,740
Adjustments for 2012/13 2,329
Adjustments to 2013/14 (92)
Adjusted Appropriation 11,977
Actual to 2012/13 Year End 11,163
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 595
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 219
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

   

Going Digital Targeted Assistance Package (M8)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of a targeted assistance package to support the transition of disadvantaged households to digital television.

Commences: 01 January 2012

Expires: 30 June 2014

Original Appropriation 16,165
Adjustments for 2012/13 2,584
Adjustments to 2013/14 (8,100)
Adjusted Appropriation 10,649
Actual to 2012/13 Year End 6,806
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 3,843
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

New Zealand Screen Production Grant - New Zealand (M4)

This appropriation is limited to providing grant assistance or equity investments for New Zealand screen productions that meet the qualifying tests as determined by the New Zealand Film Commission.

Commences: 01 July 2014

Expires: 30 June 2019

Original Appropriation 83,750
Adjustments for 2012/13 -
Adjustments to 2013/14 -
Adjusted Appropriation 83,750
Actual to 2012/13 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 -
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 4,060
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 79,690

New Zealand Screen Production Incentive Fund (M4)

This appropriation is limited to grant payments for eligible producers of New Zealand feature film, television or other format screen productions that meet the qualifying tests set by the New Zealand Film Commission.

Commences: 01 July 2013

Expires: 30 June 2014

Original Appropriation 63,750
Adjustments for 2012/13 -
Adjustments to 2013/14 (60,058)
Adjusted Appropriation 3,692
Actual to 2012/13 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 3,692
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.1 - New Policy Initiatives

Policy Initiative Appropriation 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
TVNZ Archive Museum Services - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Te Papa - capital works Te Papa - capital works - 8,000 - - -

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity
  2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
  Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Departmental
Transactions
Budget
$000
Non-
Departmental
Transactions
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000

Appropriations

                       
Output Expenses 243,137 249,654 255,914 239,832 239,035 239,035 7,934 221,775 229,709 232,140 230,519 230,293
Benefits or Related Expenses - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Expenses 25,926 30,330 21,757 36,411 22,083 22,083 - 14,785 14,785 52,415 33,925 25,525
Capital Expenditure 9,284 9,915 3,392 3,640 15,542 15,542 430 26,700 27,130 3,430 3,430 3,430
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - - - - - - N/A - - - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)                        
Output Expenses
5,827 5,317 5,896 5,315 5,683 5,683 9,724 - 9,724 9,321 6,233 5,317
Other Expenses
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Capital Expenditure
- - - - - - N/A 500 500 300 - -

Total Appropriations

284,174 295,216 286,959 285,198 282,343 282,343 18,088 263,760 281,848 297,606 274,107 264,565

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

                       
Tax Revenue - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - 14 9 41 2 2 N/A - - - - -
Capital Receipts - - - - - - N/A - - - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- 14 9 41 2 2 N/A - - - - -

Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered.

Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table due to Vote Restructuring
  2009/10
Adjustments
$000
2010/11
Adjustments
$000
2011/12
Adjustments
$000
2012/13
Adjustments
$000
2013/14
Budgeted
Adjustments
$000
2013/14
Estimated
Actual
Adjustments
$000

Appropriations

           
Output Expenses (5,827) (5,317) (5,896) (5,315) (5,683) (5,683)
Benefits or Related Expenses - - - - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - - -
Other Expenses - - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - - - - - -
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - - - - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)            
Output Expenses
5,827 5,317 5,896 5,315 5,683 5,683
Other Expenses
- - - - - -
Capital Expenditure
- - - - - -

Total Appropriations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

           
Tax Revenue - - - - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - - - - - -
Capital Receipts - - - - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- - - - - -

The prior years information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure.

1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends

Output Expenses

From 2009/10 to 2014/15 there was a modest increase in total appropriations for output expenses through Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage for a range of purposes, including:

  • The advancement of public broadcasting initiatives, including the decision to fund the Going Digital programme and associated Targeted Assistance Programme.
  • Maintaining capability in New Zealand's leading arts and heritage organisations, as well as in the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  • Establishing the First World War Centenary Commemorations programme office and funding to manage the commemorations programme, including National War Memorial Park in Wellington.

1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure

    Old Structure New Structure
2013/14 Appropriations
in the 2013/14 Structure
2013/14
(Current)
$000
Appropriations to which
Expenses (or Capital
Expenditure) have been Moved from or to
Amount
Moved
$000
2013/14 Appropriations
in the 2014/15 Structure
2013/14
(Restated)
$000
2014/15
$000

Departmental Output Expense

           
Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services MCOA (M4) 5,683 Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services MCOA (M4) 5,683 Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services MCA (M4) 5,683 5,310

Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses

Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (M4)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (M4)

This appropriation is limited to management and delivery of an international cultural diplomacy programme through a series of projects and activities primarily focused on Asia and in locations where New Zealand is pursuing free trade agreements.

Commences: 01 July 2010

Expires: 30 June 2015
Original Appropriation 9,740
Adjustments to 2012/13 2,329
Adjustments for 2013/14 (92)
Adjusted Appropriation 11,977
Actual to 2012/13 Year End 11,163
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 595
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 219
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -
Revenue
  Budget
$000
Revenue from the Crown to end of 2014/15 11,100
Revenue from Others to end of 2014/15 2,396
Total Revenue 13,496
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve an international cultural diplomacy programme increasing awareness of New Zealand's culture overseas.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Number of approved projects completed 3 3 3
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of advice is consistently high 80% 80% 80%
Extent to which desired outcomes for projects completed in this period have been achieved 80% 80% 80%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference Conditions
Cabinet Decision Strategic - focused on priority countries or regions, using a multi-year, sustained approach
  Targeted at key sectors of the population or key events in the region
  Planned well in advance, possibly with two to three years lead-time
  Suited to advancing New Zealand's diplomatic and free trade interests
Heritage Services (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Management of new memorial projects, national monuments, war and historic graves; promotion of cultural events; administration of legislation and grants; and research, writing and publication of New Zealand history and reference works including the on-line encyclopedia of New Zealand.
Expenses and Revenue
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 10,727 10,727 7,715
Revenue from the Crown 10,110 10,110 7,190
Revenue from Others 617 617 525
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve preservation of New Zealand's histories, taonga, places and symbols of nationhood for past, present and future generations.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Collect and preserve oral history and digital stories

     
Progress third-party commissioned historical projects, including: Corrections oral history and heritage projects; NZ Post First World War research project - Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
Total community contributions to the Ministry's websites 1,200 1,000 1,000

Administer legislation to protect New Zealand and taonga Māori and cultural heritage

     
Number of export certificates, applications and letters processed to ensure significant movable heritage subject to the Protected Objects Act 1975 is not lost overseas 45 85 45
Number of taonga tuturu case notifications made 27 60 27
Number of taonga tuturu applications sent to the Māori Land Court - 5 10
Number of justified complaints from applicants in regards to the Protected Objects Act 1975 Fewer than 5 0 Fewer than 5
Number of Protected Objects Act 1975 awareness presentations to key stakeholders 6 15 6
Acceptance of Ministerial submissions in relation to the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981 100% 100% 100%
Ministerial applications in relation to the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981 submitted to the Minister within three months of receipt 100% 100% 100%
Number of enquiries received in relation to the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981 40 55 40

Maintain war graves and access to memorials and other places of national significance

     
Inspect all war graves and memorials included in the Ministry's portfolio within New Zealand at least once every two years 100% 99.98% 100%
War graves, historic sites and national monuments within the Ministry's portfolio are refurbished, where required, within two years of inspection 100% 100% 100%
Number of justified complaints received about the standard of maintenance Fewer than 5 Fewer than 5 Fewer than 5
Number of visitors to the National War Memorial 10,000 5,000 5,000

Promote cultural events and significant commemorations

     
Ministerial satisfaction with the co-ordination of anniversaries and the commemorations programme Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better
Number of heritage sector organisations and community groups actively involved in the WW100 programme 70 registrations for the WW100 symbol
100 projects listed on the WW100 website
30 WW1 lotteries applications
148 registrations for the WW100 symbol
156 projects listed on the WW100 website
111 lotteries applications in round 3 (November 2013)
250 registrations for the WW100 symbol
300 projects, activities or events listed on the WW100 website (including new Eventfinder function)
Progress National War Memorial Park Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
Annual number of total visits to WW100 websites, and members of WW100 Facebook and Twitter communities -

1,000 members of WW100NZ Facebook

1,000 followers of WW100NZ Twitter
-
1,272 members of WW100NZ Facebook
1,543 members of WW100 NZ Twitter
50,000 visits across WW100 websites
2,500 members of WW100 NZ Facebook
2,500 members of WW100 NZ Twitter

Information on and communication of New Zealand and Māori history, society and culture

     
Annual number of total visits to the Ministry's websites 8.4 million 9.2 million 10.5 million
Annual number of page impressions for Ministry's websites 24 million 27.2 million 31.2 million
Annual number of returning visitors to the Ministry's websites 3.1 million 3.1 million 3.5 million
Maintaining and developing Te Ara - The encyclopedia of New Zealand - Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
Progress WW1 centenary commemorative print projects (Western Front, Heritage Sites, Māori and the First World War) Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
Progress NZ History topics and 100 Years Ago real-time project - 10 topics and real-time project delivered against plan 10 topics and real-time project delivered against plan
Progress Treaty Settlement Histories digital print and stakeholder engagement - Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
Annual User satisfaction of Ministry websites Average rating of 'good' or better Average rating of 'good' or better Average rating of 'good' or better
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
Efficiency Savings 2012/13 (280) (220) (211) (211) (211)
First World War Centenary Commemorations 2011/12 3,000 2,262 - - -
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference Conditions
Administration of Legislation All recommendations to the Minister must be consistent with the relevant sections of the relevant Act
Cabinet decision
Government Exhibition Indemnification Scheme
Exhibitions must meet certain criteria including a minimum total value for the exhibition as a whole, maximum consignment values, security provisions in transit and while on show to prevent loss, environmental standards within the gallery to prevent damage, etc.
The full criteria are available at (www.mch.govt.nz/what-we-do/government-indemnity-touring-exhibitions)
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has reduced in 2014/15 due to a transfer of funding for WW100 Legacy Projects to a new multi-category appropriation for the First World War Centenary.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections

Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Capital Expenditure PLA (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 390 390 390
Intangibles 40 40 40
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

430 430 430
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal and upgrade of assets in support of the delivery of the department's services.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital plan and will be spent on planned renewals to maintain levels of service and on upgrades of assets in response to service delivery needs.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Projected
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15
Opening Balance 1,447 1,447  
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

1,447 1,447  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Management of Historic Places (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Identification, registration, site recording and associated promotion of the conservation, protection and care of historic places, and purchasing of management services for properties, including maintenance work and provision of access for the public.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 13,514 13,514 13,514
Components of the Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Identification, protection, preservation and conservation of historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand 12,988 12,988 12,988
Conservation of Antarctic huts and artefacts and public education 526 526 526
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve conservation of our stories, places and collections for present and future generations.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Heritage New Zealand

     
Total visitor numbers to Heritage New Zealand staffed properties 200,000 205,000 208,000
Total properties in Heritage New Zealand care accessible to the public 44 44 44
Number of Archaeological Authorities processed 850 980 950
Net increase of historic places/area/Māori heritage on Register 14 35 21
Building and artefact conservation and restoration work planned for the year will be achieved 100% 100% 100%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage appended to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Annual Report 2014/15.

Service Providers
Provider 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
Reporting to the
House
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Crown Entities

         
Heritage New Zealand 12,988 12,988 12,988 Annual Report Ongoing

Non-Government Organisations

         
Antarctic Heritage Trust 526 526 526 - Ongoing
Total 13,514 13,514 13,514    
Museum Services (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Collection development, collection management, public programmes and exhibitions, and repatriation of koiwi tangata.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 33,444 33,444 34,594
Components of the Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Provision of national museum and associated services 29,574 29,574 29,574
Archiving and presentation of NZ audiovisual heritage 3,870 3,870 5,020
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve engagement with New Zealanders about the nation's cultural and audiovisual taonga through high-quality exhibitions, screenings, events and outreach activities.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Number of people who access the national collections

     
Te Papa (visitors only) 1.35 million 1.3 million -1.34 million 1.35 million
Te Papa (online visitors) 2.5 million 1.3 million -1.55 million 1.1 million
NZFA (includes website users) 750,000 720,000 750,000

Proportion of visitors who indicate that their experience has given them a new or different awareness or perspective on New Zealand's history or culture

     
Te Papa 85% 75% 85%
NZFA 85% 92% 90%

Te Papa

     
Publication of academic and popular articles based on Te Papa's research programme 70 80 80
Number of short-term exhibitions presented at Te Papa - 10 8
Repatriations from international institutions completed each year - 5 5

NZFA

     
Percentage increase in overall size of moving image collection 6% 5% 5%
Percentage of non-radio collection accessible 52.5% 53.5% 55%
Percentage of radio collection digitised 15% 10% 25%
Broadcast of productions using NZFA material - - 50
Number of screenings by NZFA - - 200
Audiovisual titles preserved/digitised - - 12,000
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage appended to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Annual Report 2014/15.

Service Providers
Provider 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
Reporting to the
House
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Crown Entities

         
Te Papa 29,574 29,574 29,574 See above Ongoing

Non-Government Organisations

         
NZ Film Archive 3,870 3,870 5,020 See above Ongoing
Total 33,444 33,444 34,594    
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
TVNZ Archive transfer 2014/15 - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Transfer of capital funding to operating funding for Te Papa 2011/12 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Baseline alignment proposal - Consolidation of New Zealand Film Archive's multiple funding streams 2010/11 950 950 950 950 950
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has increased in 2014/15 due to the transfer of management of the Television New Zealand Archive to the New Zealand Film Archive, offset by a cessation of time-limited funding for the New Zealand Film Archive.

Performing Arts Services (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Providing opportunities for New Zealand audiences to experience high-quality live symphonic music, ballet and kapa haka performances; supporting the growth of the contemporary music industry; and encouraging participation in and appreciation of these art forms in New Zealand.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 20,656 20,656 20,656
Components of the Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Provision of world class orchestral services 13,446 13,446 13,446
Provision of world class ballet performances 4,384 4,384 4,384
Services to support, grow and promote contemporary New Zealand music 1,578 1,578 1,578
Provision of world class Kapa Haka performances 1,248 1,248 1,248
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve world class performances which reflect our culture, identity and traditions for New Zealand and international audiences.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Audiences for symphonic music, ballet and kapa haka performances

     
Audiences for symphonic music 105,000 101,000 100,000
Audiences for ballet performances 90,000 84,000 95,000
Audiences and participation at Kapa Haka events in regional and educational settings 70,000 85,000 100,000
Television audiences for Kapa Haka events - - 300,000

NZ centres reached by live performances

     
NZ centres reached by live symphonic performances 25 37 13
NZ centres reached by live ballet performances 60 35 9
NZ centres reached by live Kapa Haka performances 16 regions over 2 years 16 regions over 2 years 16 regions over 2 years

Concerts/performances feature NZ artistic content

     
NZ symphonic compositions performed 20 35 20
RNZB - Percentage of NZ creative artists (designers, choreographers, composers) 45% 45% 35%
New Zealand Music Month and other promotions continue to attract media and public support as evidenced through volume of NZ music performances nationwide during May - - 400

RNZB Education and community activity

     
Attendance and participation at RNZB education and community activities 17,000 15,000 16,000

NZMC

     
Professional development and education activities meet or exceed sector expectations as evidenced by attendance and participation surveys from NZMC seminars, workshops and school programmes 85% satisfaction 85% satisfaction 85% satisfaction
International marketing projects provided with matching funds through Outward Sound have robust plans and demonstrate capability to achieve increased overseas earnings, as assessed by an industry advisory group 100% compliance 100% compliance 100% compliance
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage appended to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Annual Report 2014/15.

Service Providers
Provider 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
Reporting to the
House
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Crown Entities

         
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) 13,446 13,446 13,446 See above Ongoing

Non-Government Organisations

         
Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) 4,384 4,384 4,384 See above Ongoing
New Zealand Music Commission (NZMC) 1,578 1,578 1,578 See above Ongoing
Te Matatini (TM) 1,248 1,248 1,248 See above Ongoing
Total 20,656 20,656 20,656    
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
RNZB - survival of key performing arts companies 2009/10 850 850 850 850 850
Promotion and Support of the Arts and Film (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Contributing to the development of New Zealand's cultural identity and international profile; supporting access and participation by New Zealanders in the arts; encouraging and recognising innovation and excellence through the support of new work and presentation of New Zealand arts and film to New Zealanders.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 21,090 21,090 21,090
Components of the Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Funding, capability building and advocating for the arts 15,689 15,689 15,689
New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) 5,401 5,401 5,401
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve high-quality New Zealand arts and film productions for New Zealand and international audiences.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Number of organisations funded through investment funding programmes:
Arts Leadership Investment (Toi Totara Haemata)
Arts Development Investment (Toi Uru Kahikatea)
23-26
45-60
25
58
23-26
50-65
Number of artists and art projects funded through contestable grants funding 450 480 480
Number of community arts grants made through the Creative Communities Scheme ≥1,800 1,800 ≥1,800
Number of projects funded through International Programme Funding ≥25 20 ≥25
Percentage of organisations (investment funding) and projects (grants and international funding) which meet or exceed the expectations of their funding arrangements ≥97% 97% ≥97%
Number of capability building initiatives delivered to the sector ≥31 25 ≥31
Levels of New Zealanders' arts attendances at events/performances funded by Creative New Zealand (run by Investment programme organisations with continuous programmes of activity)     ≥720,000
Number of new works developed through Creative New Zealand funding (Grants and Investments programmes) - - ≥300
Number of feature-length films financed 5 9 9
Number of NZFC financed feature films with domestic cinema audiences in excess of 100,000 in current and previous two years 2 2 2
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission in their Annual Reports 2014/15.

Service Providers
Provider 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
Reporting to the
House
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Crown Entities

         
Creative New Zealand (CNZ) 15,689 15,689 15,689 Annual Report Ongoing
New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) 5,401 5,401 5,401 Annual Report Ongoing
Total 21,090 21,090 21,090    
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
New Zealand Screen Production Incentive Fund 2013/14 14,750 14,750 14,750 14,750 14,750
Baseline alignment proposal - New Zealand Film Commission transfer of baseline funding to the New Zealand Film Archive to streamline funding 2010/11 (210) (210) (210) (210) (210)
CNZ - survival of key performing arts companies 2009/10 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Protection of Taonga Tuturu (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
Provision of services by authorised museums under the Protected Objects Act 1975 and conservation of newly found taonga tuturu.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 279 279 79
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve conservation of newly found taonga tuturu.

End of Year Performance Reporting

This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased in 2013/14 on a one-off basis due to the demand for conservation of newly found taonga tuturu.

Public Broadcasting Services (M8)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing funding for New Zealand television and radio programmes, music, archiving, broadcasting and transmission coverage; maintenance of codes and determination of complaints on broadcasting standards; and funding a national Pacific radio network and international radio and television services to the Pacific.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 134,417 134,417 131,842
Components of the Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Funding for television and radio programmes and music 128,226 128,226 128,726
Funding to maintain codes and determine complaints 609 609 609
Funding to transmit radio and television programmes to the Pacific 3,082 3,082 2,507
Funding to support Freeview transmission 2,500 2,500 -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve diverse and relevant New Zealand television, radio and on-line content available to New Zealand audiences.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

NZ On Air

     
Percentage of NZ music on radio - Commercial 20% 18% 20%
Percentage of NZ music on radio - Alternative 31% 38.75% 38.75%

Target average prime-time audience 5+ for programmes funded for Type 1 channels (the major free-to-air channels - TV One, TV 2, TV 3)

     
  • Drama
315,000 315,000 320,000
  • Documentary/factual
365,000 365,000 375,000
  • Comedy
240,000 240,000 250,000
  • Arts/Culture
315,000 315,000 325,000
NiuFM and 531pi - Total broadcast hours 8,672 8,672 8,672
NiuFM and 531pi - Hours of programming in at least 9 Pacific languages 4,056 4,100 4,160
Local television hours contestably funded - General Fund 765 745 738

Television New Zealand (TVNZ)

     
Minimum number of hours of programming transmitted to the Pacific 800 800 800

Radio New Zealand International (RNZI)

     
Number of Pacific radio stations that relay or re-broadcast RNZI news bulletins 17 17 17
Transmission and Service Availability (other than time lost for planned maintenance): Analogue and Digital Short-wave Network 99% 99% 99%

Broadcasting Standards Agency (BSA)

     
Percentage of decisions issued within 20 working days after Board meeting where decision made 98% 98% 98%
External reviews commissioned on approach the BSA takes in applying the standards 1 1 1
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by NZ On Air, BSA, TVNZ and RNZ in their Annual Reports 2014/15.

Service Providers
Provider 2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2013/14
Estimated Actual
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
Reporting to the
House
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Crown Entities

         
NZ On Air 128,226 128,226 128,726 Annual Report Ongoing
TVNZ - non commercial transmission and services to the Pacific 1,182 1,182 607 Annual Report Ongoing
RNZI 1,900 1,900 1,900 Annual Report Ongoing
BSA 609 609 609 Annual Report Ongoing
Total 131,917 131,917 131,842    
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
Extension of Freeview subsidy 2011/12 2,500 - - - -
Baseline alignment proposal - NZ On Air baseline funding transfer to New Zealand Film Archive to streamline funding 2010/11 (740) (740) (740) (740) (740)
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has reduced in 2014/15 due to the planned ending of the funding for Freeview related to the digitisation of television services.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Commonwealth War Graves (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to contributing to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission New Zealand's agreed contribution to the costs of its work in caring for the graves of the war dead.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,543 2,543 3,243
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve maintenance and upkeep of war graves.

End of Year Performance Reporting

This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount is less than $5 million.

Development and Maintenance of War Graves, Historic Graves and Monuments (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to development and maintenance of war graves, historic graves and monuments in New Zealand and overseas.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 527 527 527
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve maintenance and upkeep of war graves and memorials.

End of Year Performance Reporting

This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount is less than $5 million.

New Zealand Screen Production Grant - New Zealand (M4)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

New Zealand Screen Production Grant - New Zealand (M4)

This appropriation is limited to providing grant assistance or equity investments for New Zealand screen productions that meet the qualifying tests as determined by the New Zealand Film Commission.

Commences: 01 July 2014

Expires: 30 June 2019
Original Appropriation 83,750
Adjustments to 2012/13 -
Adjustments for 2013/14 -
Adjusted Appropriation 83,750
Actual to 2012/13 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 -
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 4,060
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 79,690
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve more New Zealand screen productions that benefit New Zealand.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Grant applications are processed within three months of receipt of complete applications - - 100%
All approved grant applications meet established criteria - - 100%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Film Commission in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Regional Museums (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing contributions to capital construction projects at Regional Museums.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 8,828 8,828 6,667
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve capital construction projects at Regional Museums.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality of funding recommendations through the policy Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better
Ministerial satisfaction that care and access to collections of national significance has improved Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better Rated 'good' or better
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage appended to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage Annual Report 2014/15.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference Conditions
Cabinet decision
Regional museums policy for capital construction projects
Key criteria summary: Applicant institutions must be able to demonstrate that they hold a collection of national significance, the project will proceed without delay, sufficient funding has been raised from other sources and the institution is operationally viable (for full policy refer http://www.mch.govt.nz/awards/museums/regional-museums-policy.pdf).
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased in 2013/14 on a one-off basis due to a transfer of funding from 2012/13.

Treaty of Waitangi Commemorations (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing grants towards Treaty of Waitangi commemorations held at Waitangi and within communities elsewhere in New Zealand.
Expenses
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 288 288 288
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve community Treaty of Waitangi commemorations held at Waitangi and within communities elsewhere in New Zealand.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Application processing standards for administering grants to the Treaty of Waitangi Commemoration Fund are met 100% 100% 100%
Number of justified complaints received from applicants No justified complaints No justified complaints No justified complaints
Grants are used for the intended purpose or returned to the Crown 100% 100% 100%
End of Year Performance Reporting

This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount is less than $5 million.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference Conditions
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund policy and criteria Summary: The theme is the commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the event promotes nation building and community building, the event encourages wide community participation and achievement, the event promotes a cultural experience or event consistent with the above, and the event takes place on or near Waitangi Day (6 February) (for full policy refer http://www.mch.govt.nz/awards/waitangi/index.html).

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure for the acquisition of collection items.
Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 3,000 3,000 3,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve support in acquiring capital collection items for Te Papa.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Acquisition of collection items

     
Collections are developed in accordance with policy and acquisition strategy 100% 100% 100%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Te Papa in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
Transfer of capital funding to operating funding for Te Papa 2011/12 (6,000) (6,000) (6,000) (6,000) (6,000)
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Capital Works (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure at Te Papa.
Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 8,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal and improvement of Te Papa's assets to support the delivery of their services.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Delivery of capital asset plan - - Delivered against plan
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Te Papa in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation was established in 2014/15 to invest in the ongoing renewal and improvements at Te Papa.

National War Memorial - Capital Investment (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure on the National War Memorial, Wellington property to maintain or increase its on-going use, functionality and value as a heritage asset.
Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 1,250 1,250 1,250
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve an increase in the on-going use, functionality and value of the National War Memorial, Wellington.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Manage replacement and improvement of assets at the National War Memorial Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

National War Memorial Park (M4)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the development of the National War Memorial Park in Wellington.
Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 10,862 10,862 14,450
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the development of the National War Memorial Park in Wellington.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Progress National War Memorial Park development Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
Develop National War Memorial Park 2012/13 10,862 14,450 - - -
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation is structured to manage the development of National War Memorial Park in Wellington, and as such the expenditure varies between years.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

First World War Centenary (M4)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to facilitate the commemoration of the centenary of the First World War in New Zealand and overseas.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses
This category is limited to provision of activities relating to First World War centenary commemorations.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
First World War Centenary Capital Expenses
This category is limited to provision of activities relating to First World War centenary commemorations.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

- - 4,914

Departmental Output Expenses

     
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses - - 4,414

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     
First World War Centenary Capital Expenses - - 500

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

- - 4,414
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses - - 4,414

Revenue from Others

- - -
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses - - -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve appreciation and remembrance of how the First World War affected our nation and its place in the world, both at the time and beyond.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

First World War Centenary

     
Progress First World War centenary legacy projects, including the Interpretation & Education Centre and Heritage Trails Project plan and implementation strategy developed Contract signed for phase 2 (design and delivery) of the Heritage Trail. Concept stage for the Interpretation & Education Centre completed Gallipoli Heritage Trail completed - March 2015. Work started on Western Front Heritage Trail. Design and delivery stage of the Interpretation & Education Centre begun (subject to decision about location)
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

First World War Centenary

     

Departmental Output Expenses

     
First World War Centenary Operating Expenses
     
This category is intended to achieve operating activities relating to the First World War centenary commemorations      
Progress First World War centenary operating legacy projects Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     
First World War Centenary Capital Expenses
     
This category is intended to achieve capital activities relating to the First World War centenary commemorations      
Progress First World War centenary capital legacy projects Delivered against plan Delivered against plan Delivered against plan
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation in 2014/15. 

Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services (M4)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Servicing
This category is limited to providing negotiated services to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and the Minister of Broadcasting.
Monitoring of Funded Agencies
This category is limited to monitoring the Crown's interests in sector agencies.
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2013/14 2014/15
  Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

- - 5,310

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Ministerial Servicing - - 674
Monitoring of Funded Agencies - - 1,705
Policy Advice - - 2,931

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

- - 5,310
Ministerial Servicing - - 674
Monitoring of Funded Agencies - - 1,705
Policy Advice - - 2,931

Revenue from Others

- - -
Ministerial Servicing - - -
Monitoring of Funded Agencies - - -
Policy Advice - - -
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage

     

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services 5,683 5,683 5,310
Total 5,683 5,683 5,310

The previous MCOA Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services has been converted to an MCA.

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve policy advice and related outputs such as ministerial servicing and monitoring of funded entities within Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services

     
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of advice on policy advice, monitoring of funded agencies and ministerial services 80% 80% 85%
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2013/14 2014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Policy Advice, Monitoring of Funded Agencies and Ministerial Services

     

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Ministerial Servicing
     
This category is intended to provide negotiated services to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and the Minister of Broadcasting.      
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of correspondence 80% 80% 85%
All timeframes for Ministerial correspondence replies, Parliamentary question responses, and Ministerial Official Information Act requests are met 100% 98% 100%
Number of draft ministerial correspondence, replies to the House, and sets of speech notes provided to the Vote Ministers 1,000 900 1,000
Number of new appointments to Crown-connected Boards 22 25 22
Number of reappointments to Crown-connected Boards 13 16 13
Monitoring of Funded Agencies
     
This category is intended to monitor the Crown's interest in sector agencies.      
Number of briefings, reports and other updates provided to Vote Ministers 120 150 120
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of performance advice is consistently high 80% 80% 80%
Policy Advice
     
This category is intended to provide advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy on matters relating to arts, culture, heritage and broadcasting.      
Number of briefings, reports and other updates provided to Vote Ministers 250 150 250
The quality of written policy papers to the Vote Ministers, as assessed by an external independent reviewer on an annual basis 75% 75% 75%
Ministerial satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of advice 80% 80% 80%
Cost per output hour $100 $100 $100
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage in its Annual Report 2014/15.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Current Government

           
Efficiency savings 2012/13 (195) (184) (177) (177) (177)