Estimates of appropriations

Vote Conservation - Environment Sector - Estimates 2021/22

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Fiscal year:
2021/22
Budget year:
2021
Budget vote:
Conservation
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Vote Conservation#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Conservation (M16), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)

DEPARTMENT ADMINISTERING THE VOTE: Department of Conservation (A4)

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION: Minister of Conservation

Overview of the Vote#

The Minister of Conservation is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2021/22 financial year covering the following:

  • a total of nearly $381 million for the management of natural heritage including the maintenance, restoration and protection of ecosystems, habitats and species
  • a total of over $195 million for recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions
  • a total of over $36 million for working with communities to protect natural and historic resources
  • a total of over $33 million for the identification and implementation of protection for natural and historic places
  • a total of nearly $29 million for management services of natural and historic places, ongoing management and maintenance of the Moutua Gardens Reserve, and funding for projects for the Community Conservation Funds
  • a total of nearly $15 million for policy advice, statutory planning, and services to ministers and statutory bodies
  • a total of over $9 million for lifting the productivity potential of the regions through conservation-related projects
  • a total of nearly $7 million for compensation payments, depreciation on crown property, plant and equipment, loss on disposal of crown property, plant and equipment, Matauranga Maori Fund, payment of rates on properties for concessionaires, provision for bad and doubtful debts, subscriptions to international organisations, vesting of reserves and the Waikaremoana Lakebed lease
  • a total of over $5 million for the protection and conservation management of historic heritage
  • a total of over $3 million for services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the department in relation to regional pest management plans
  • a total of $359,000 for search and rescue activities
  • a total of over $46 million for departmental capital expenditure regarding property, plant, equipment and intangible assets, and
  • a total of nearly $6 million for non-departmental capital expenditure regarding crown land acquisitions and the purchase and development of reserves.

The Minister of Conservation is also responsible for a multi-year appropriation of over $122 million from 2020/21 to 2024/25 to fund a predator free New Zealand by 2050.

The Minister of Conservation is also responsible for a capital injection of over $35 million to the Department of Conservation.

The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations is responsible for an appropriation in the Vote for 2021/22 financial year of $50,000 for the impairment of public conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.

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

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#

  2020/21 2021/22
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Final
Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000		 Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Conservation with the Community (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals.		 42,656 42,456 36,263

Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans.		 2,995 2,995 3,241

Management of Historic Heritage (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage.		 6,029 6,029 5,489

Management of Natural Heritage (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species.		 332,883 323,448 380,861

Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions.		 194,435 185,456 195,436

Search and Rescue Activities PLA (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to search and rescue activities and services as authorised under Section 9(1) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.		 465 465 359

Total Departmental Output Expenses

579,463 560,849 621,649

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.		 42,617 42,617 46,137

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

42,617 42,617 46,137

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Community Conservation Funds (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives.		 11,683 9,780 27,976

Management Services - Natural and Historic Places (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to management services for properties with historical or natural significance, including maintenance work, access for the public and management advice on covenanted properties.		 966 862 946

Moutoa Gardens/Pakaitore (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the ongoing management and maintenance of the Moutoa Gardens Reserve.		 38 38 38

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

12,687 10,680 28,960

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Compensation Payments (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to making obligatory compensation payments: when esplanade reserves are created, and upon vesting of coastal marine areas in the Crown.		 60 60 60

Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the depreciation on Crown property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation.		 315 297 372

Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.		 1,701 1,701 50

Loss on Disposal of Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment.		 931 771 2,525

Matauranga Maori Fund (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity.		 1,256 915 874

Payment of Rates on Properties for Concessionaires (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of rates: on reserves; conservation areas that are used for private or commercial purposes; and for services provided by a local authority.		 999 999 999

Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the write-off of debts relating to Crown Revenue.		 1,000 1,000 1,000

Subscriptions to International Organisations (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to meeting annual subscriptions to international conservation organisations.		 450 450 450

Vesting of Reserves (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties.		 4,698 150 150

Waikaremoana Lakebed Lease (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to payments made under the Lake Waikaremoana Act 1971 for the lease of the lakebed and foreshore for conservation purposes.		 241 241 241

Administering Bodies of Crown Reserves (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to reinstating revenue foregone, to administering bodies under the Reserves Act 1977, as a result of the Tourism Concessions Crown Waiver.		 600 250 -

Wildlife Institutions Relief Fund (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to providing financial support to captive wildlife institutions impacted by COVID-19.		 14,890 14,890 -

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

27,141 21,724 6,721

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Crown Land Acquisitions (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate.		 4,240 4,240 2,000

Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977.		 2,921 2,921 3,600

Flood Recovery Work (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to flood recovery work for Milford Village & Little Tahiti.		 1,014 1,014 -

Pike River Memorial and Museum (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to the Pike River memorial, the interpretation centre and museum as historic assets.		 921 921 -

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

9,096 9,096 5,600

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA (M16) (A4)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support protection for natural and historic places.		 37,037 20,736 33,478

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust

This category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.		 5,412 5,412 5,412

Nature Heritage Fund Expenses

This category is limited to expenditure incurred on the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.		 7,857 2,856 1,803

South Island Landless Natives Act

This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.		 118 118 4,495

Support for Maori Land

This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land, through Nga Whenua Rahui and supporting Maori landowners to preserve and grow nature.		 18,650 7,350 21,768

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases

This category is limited to land purchases necessary to protect high value indigenous ecosystems on private land.		 5,000 5,000 -

Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies MCA (M16) (A4)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties.		 15,031 14,931 14,895

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation, including climate change mitigation.		 4,450 4,350 4,147

Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies

This category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.		 10,581 10,581 10,748

Provincial Growth Fund - Conservation Projects MCA (M16) (A4)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to lift the productivity potential of the regions through conservation-related projects.		 3,600 3,600 9,199

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Regional Projects

This category is limited to expenses incurred on conservation-related projects that contribute to regional development.		 2,545 2,545 4,589

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Infrastructure Projects

This category is limited to capital expenditure on conservation-related infrastructure projects that contribute to regional development.		 1,055 1,055 4,610

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

55,668 39,267 57,572

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

726,672 684,233 766,639

Multi-Year Appropriations#

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

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

   

Predator Free New Zealand (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to contributions towards activities aimed at controlling and eradicating mammalian pests in New Zealand by 2050.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025		 Original Appropriation 29,070
Adjustments to 2019/20 -
Adjustments for 2020/21 93,169
Adjusted Appropriation 122,239
Actual to 2019/20 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2020/21 32,924
Estimate for 2021/22 33,125
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 56,190

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#

  2020/21 2021/22
  Final
Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations 726,672 684,233 766,639
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses 32,924 32,924 33,125

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations

759,596 717,157 799,764

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Department of Conservation - Capital Injection (M16) (A4) 76,035 70,908 35,406

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.1 - New Policy Initiatives#

Policy Initiative Appropriation 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Pest Management, including Predator Free and Eradication (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme)

Management of Natural Heritage

18,918 22,888 12,988 16,712 14,512
Departmental Output Expenses          

Predator Free New Zealand

18,000 20,000 19,000 19,000 -
Non-Departmental Output Expenses, Multi-Year Appropriation from 01 July 2020 to 30 June 2025.          
Supporting Businesses to Retain Staff by Connecting them to work in Government's environmental priorities (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme)

Management of Natural Heritage

66,667 66,667 66,666 - -
Departmental Output Expenses          
Wildlife Institutions Relief Package

Wildlife Institutions Relief Fund

14,890 - - - -
Non-Departmental Other Expenses          
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for nature COVID-19 response programme)

Conservation with the Community

53 70 70 70 -
Departmental Output Expenses          

Management of Natural Heritage

22,726 21,556 20,760 19,729 850
Departmental Output Expenses          

Community Conservation Funds

9,946 10,617 7,432 5,764 -
Non-Departmental Output Expenses          

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA

         

Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust

2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 -
Non-Departmental Output Expenses          

Support for Maori Land

12,072 8,202 4,663 2,515 -
Non-Departmental Output Expenses          
Southern South Island Flood Recovery

Management of Recreational Opportunities

1,159 858 987 1,019 1,019
Departmental Output Expenses          

Departmental Capital Injection

2,796 2,858 2,858 - -

Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment

4 61 61 61 61
Non-Departmental Other Expenses          

Flood Recovery Work

1,014 - - - -
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure          
Supporting the Tourism Sector and Communities to Recover and Reset from COVID-19

Management of Recreational Opportunities

- 10,000 - - -
Departmental Output Expenses          
International Visitors Levy: Changes reflecting visitor number forecasts and continuation of funding for initial projects only

Management of Natural Heritage

(34,189) (26,898) (19,462) (12,170) (12,170)
Departmental Output Expenses          

Management of Recreational Opportunities

(8,378) (6,619) (4,767) (2,941) (2,941)
Departmental Output Expenses          

Total Initiatives

  127,678 122,260 113,256 51,759 1,331

Summary of Financial Activity

  2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
  Actual
$000		 Actual
$000		 Actual
$000		 Actual
$000		 Final 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 384,725 385,571 427,673 490,613 625,074 604,453 621,649 62,085 683,734 624,165 562,975 519,518
Benefits or Related Expenses - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Expenses 16,632 7,115 3,220 7,920 27,141 21,724 - 6,721 6,721 4,476 3,576 3,576
Capital Expenditure 20,204 30,234 35,674 35,206 51,713 51,713 46,137 5,600 51,737 47,462 43,134 43,134
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - - - - - - N/A - - - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)                        
Output Expenses 17,711 17,209 21,004 20,879 47,068 30,667 14,895 33,478 48,373 32,458 32,579 28,064
Other Expenses - - - 234 2,545 2,545 - 4,589 4,589 2,290 - -
Capital Expenditure 693 963 919 766 6,055 6,055 N/A 4,610 4,610 2,300 - -

Total Appropriations

439,965 441,092 488,490 555,618 759,596 717,157 682,681 117,083 799,764 713,151 642,264 594,292

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

                       
Tax Revenue - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 27,225 26,944 30,726 23,155 29,209 29,209 N/A 28,269 28,269 28,269 28,269 28,269
Capital Receipts 258 452 534 41 3,800 3,800 N/A 3,800 3,800 2,800 2,800 2,800

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

27,483 27,396 31,260 23,196 33,009 33,009 N/A 32,069 32,069 31,069 31,069 31,069

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. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.

Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring

  2016/17
Adjustments
$000		 2017/18
Adjustments
$000		 2018/19
Adjustments
$000		 2019/20
Adjustments
$000		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
Adjustments
$000		 2020/21
Estimated
Actual
Adjustments
$000

Appropriations

           
Output Expenses - - - - - -
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 (693) (963) (919) (531) (5,000) (5,000)
Other Expenses - - - - - -
Capital Expenditure 693 963 919 531 5,000 5,000

Total Appropriations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

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

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- - - - - -

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

The adjustments in the table reflect the new category created in 2020/21 in the Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places Non-departmental multi-category appropriation set up for Natural Heritage Fund Land Purchases; to distinguish capital expenditure from Natural Heritage Fund (operating) Expenses.

The increase in expenses reflects additional future spending on new policy initiatives by the current Government, including:

  • supporting businesses to retain staff by connecting them to work in Government's environmental priorities (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme $200 million over three years)
  • pest management, including predator free and eradication (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme $162.018 million over five years)
  • enhancing biodiversity outcomes (Jobs for nature COVID-19 response programme $155.095 million over five years)
  • Southern South Island flood recovery ($14.816 million over five years), and
  • supporting the tourism sector and communities to recover and reset from COVID-19 ($10 million for 2021/22 only).

Spending continues on the following policy initiatives by the current Government:

  • the transfer of funding from Vote Business, Science and Innovation to implement conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund (Budget 2020: $40.467 million over ten years and Budget 2019: $25.926 million over four years)
  • funding received for remuneration cost pressures (Budget 2020: $15.200 million over four years)
  • funding received for the implementation of Ngai Tai Supreme Court decisions (Budget 2020: $7.902 million over four years)
  • the introduction of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy in 2019/20 (Budget 2019: $67.046 million over four years - adjusted for 2020/21 revenue reforecasts)
  • funding received for improving the safety and security of conservation workers and volunteers (Budget 2019: $10.699 million over four years)
  • controlling and eradicating predators in priority ecosystems to reduce the extinction risk for threatened species by improving and protecting their habitats. It will also protect and increase biodiversity values on offshore islands (Budget 2018: $81.280 million over four years)
  • funding for other biodiversity programmes (freshwater, marine, and terrestrial, Budget 2018: $76 million over four years)
  • strengthening organisational capacity and capability by investing in and increasing organisational development, human resources and policy staff, and by ensuring that assets such as staff housing are safe and fit for purpose (Budget 2018: $16.240 million over four years)
  • managing the impacts of increasing numbers of visitors to public conservation land by increasing capacity in research and evaluation; regulatory, policy and economic analysis; strategic planning and performance; and regional collaboration (Budget 2018: $5.500 million over four years), and
  • protecting the unique landscapes and biodiversity values of the Mackenzie Basin (Budget 2018: $2.600 million over four years).

Spending continues on the following policy initiatives by the previous Government:

  • funding for pest control programmes targeted at sites with significant likelihood of extinction or serious decline in threatened species following prolific flowering of beech and other forest species (note funding received previously was specific to annual Mast events)
  • managing the kauri tree disease through the kauri dieback track upgrade programme
  • securing a long-term sustainable increase in New Zealand's kiwi population
  • tourism infrastructure and growth initiatives which support tourism and regional economic development, and
  • funding for the Crown Company Predator Free 2050 Ltd to help control and eradicate mammalian pests and develop more effective control techniques.

1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#

    Old Structure New Structure
2020/21 Appropriations
in the 2020/21 Structure		 2020/21
(Current)
$000		 Appropriations to which
Expenses (or Capital
Expenditure) have been Moved from or to		 Amount
Moved
$000		 2020/21 Appropriations
in the 2021/22 Structure		 2020/21
(Restated)
$000		 2021/22
$000

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

           

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA

           
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II 5,412 Renamed - Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust 5,412 5,412
Nature Heritage Fund 7,857 Renamed - Nature Heritage Fund Expenses 7,857 1,803
Nga Whenua Rahui 18,650 Renamed - Support for Maori Land 18,650 21,768
Total Changes in Appropriations 31,919       31,919 28,983

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#

Conservation with the Community (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 42,656 42,456 36,263
Revenue from the Crown 38,566 38,566 34,683
Revenue from Others 4,090 4,090 1,580
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the engagement of more people with conservation and increase their understanding of the benefits conservation provides. It is also intended to achieve conservation gains from building partnerships with others.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Number of community agreements enabling conservation work by others (new measure)

 - - 310-540

Education and Communication#

      

Number of knowledge and skill sharing (education) initiatives to be provided during year

 400 337 320-550
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 53 70 70 70 -
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 479 479 479 479 479
Enhancing biodiversity protection in the Mackenzie Basin 2018/19 820 160 160 160 160
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to:

  • fiscally neutral adjustments of $5.500 million from other Departmental output expenses in 2020/21 to realign 2020/21 budgets with work plans based on forecasted expenditure (decrease), and
  • decrease in third party revenue forecast (mainly administration recoveries) from third parties of $2.510 million (decrease)

partly offset by:

  • expense transfers of $1.329 million to 2021/22 as a result of unexpected delays with third parties regarding Tu Te Rakiwhanoa Drylands and treaty settlements (increase).

Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,995 2,995 3,241
Revenue from the Crown 2,966 2,966 3,212
Revenue from Others 29 29 29
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the weed and animal pest outcomes arising from good neighbour and regional pest management plan negotiations.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Regional Pest Management Strategies#

      

Number of regional pest management strategies with completed Crown exacerbator weed and pest programmes.

 12 14 15
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 21 21 21 21 21

Management of Historic Heritage (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 6,029 6,029 5,489
Revenue from the Crown 5,983 5,983 5,413
Revenue from Others 46 46 76
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the protection of New Zealand's history and bringing it to life for New Zealanders.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Historic and Cultural Heritage Restoration#

      

Number of historic heritage assets for which remedial work is completed to standard during the year

 11 11 7

Percentage of historic heritage assets for which regular maintenance work is on track to standard during the year, with a target of 75% (number reported at year end)

 75% 75% 75%

Percentage of historic or cultural heritage assessment reports completed to standard during the year, with a target of 40% (number reported at year end)

 40% 60% 40%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 66 66 66 66 66
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to fiscally neutral adjustments of $500,000 from other Departmental output expenses in 2020/21 to realign 2020/21 budgets with work plans based on forecasted expenditure (decrease).

Management of Natural Heritage (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 332,883 323,448 380,861
Revenue from the Crown 306,794 306,794 355,902
Revenue from Others 26,089 26,089 24,959
Components of the Appropriation
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Full range of NZ's ecosystems is conserved to a healthy functioning state 126,015 121,842 130,391
Public conservation lands, waters and species are held now and for future generations 90,470 87,474 93,612
Supporting businesses to retain staff by connecting them to work in Government's environmental priorities 47,275 47,275 86,059
Nationally threatened species are conserved to ensure persistence 37,951 36,718 38,545
Other operational programmes including providing support, developing tools and undertaking research and evaluation 31,172 30,139 32,254
Total 332,883 323,448 380,861
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the maintenance and restoration of the diversity of New Zealand's natural heritage.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Pest and Weed Control#

      

Hectares of land under sustained rat control

 1,390,000 1,370,213 1,370,213

Hectares of land receiving treatment for rats and mustelids

 889,400 - 1,087,200 830,949 760,000 -1,045,000

Hectares of land under sustained possum control

 1,576,600 1,598,565 1,598,565

Hectares of land receiving treatment for possums

 211,700 - 276,400 161,480 160,000 - 260,000

Hectares of land under sustained deer control

 998,000 1,001,097 1,001,097

Hectares of land receiving treatment for deer

 152,900 - 304,800 179,916 130,000 - 300,000

Hectares of land under sustained goat control

 2,169,400 2,242,103 2,242,103

Hectares of land receiving treatment for goats

 869,000 - 1,062,100 921,496 900,000 -1,200,000

Hectares of land under sustained weed control using a site-led approach

 880,400 902,565 902,565

Hectares of land receiving treatment for weeds using a site-led approach

 174,600 - 213,400 205,264 175,000 - 215,000

Hectares of land under sustained wilding conifer control

 1,529,700 1,823,325 1,823,325

Hectares of land receiving treatment for wilding conifers using a site-led approach

 78,100 - 95,600 145,813 95,000 - 150,000

Number of island biosecurity programmes where a pest-free status has been maintained

 55 53 44 - 63

Ecosystems and Species Management#

      

Number of optimised ecosystem prescriptions providing active management of ecosystems

 580 580 500 - 560

Number of threatened species managed for persistence

 235 235 220 - 250

Number of species under active management to ensure local security

 499 482 350 - 500
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Supporting Businesses to Retain Staff by Connecting them to work in Government's environmental priorities (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 66,667 66,667 66,666 - -
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 22,726 21,556 20,760 19,729 850
Pest Management, including Predator Free and Eradication (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 18,918 22,888 12,988 16,712 14,512
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 1,702 1,702 1,702 1,702 1,702
Conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund 2019/20 1,691 966 196 - -
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy 2019/20 1,514 10,365 19,371 28,194 28,194
Improving the safety and security of conservation workers and volunteers 2019/20 1,323 1,326 1,323 1,323 1,323
Biodiversity (freshwater, marine and terrestrial) 2018/19 21,924 31,160 31,160 31,160 31,160
Enhancing biodiversity by controlling and eradicating predators 2018/19 23,400 23,080 23,080 23,080 23,080
Strengthening organisational capability and capacity 2018/19 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to:

  • expense transfers of $26.282 million from 2020/21 to 2021/22 as a result of delays in engaging with third parties and pending enactment of legislation (increase)
  • Budget 2018 increased funding of $9.236 million in 2021/22 for biodiversity (freshwater, marine and terrestrial) (increase)
  • $5.200 million brought forward from 2020/21 to 2019/20 due to the bringing forward of 2020 winter pest control operations in relation to the Tiakina Nga Manu Battle for our Birds programme (increase)
  • Pest Management, including Predator Free and Eradication increased funding of $5.970 million in 2021/22 (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) (increase)
  • fiscally neutral adjustments of $3.050 million to other Departmental output expenses in 2020/21 to realign budgets to updated work plans (increase), and
  • rephasing of Sentinel A Nuku funding to 2021/22 of $966,000 (increase)

partly offset by:

  • International Visitors Levy: changes reflecting visitor number forecasts (noting continuation of funding for initial projects only) of $12.446 million in 2021/22 (decrease)
  • expense transfers from 2019/20 to 2020/21 of $6.898 million as a result of pending enactment of legislation, delays in completing pest control work programmes due to contractor sourcing, monitoring results and weather events and delays in engaging with external stakeholders (decrease)
  • Conservation Services Programme funding of $2.887 million for 2020/21 only (decrease)
  • Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes decrease in funding of $1.170 million received in 2021/22 (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) (decrease), and
  • a decrease in third party revenue forecast of $1.130 million mostly from administration recoveries and sponsorships (decrease).

Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 194,435 185,456 195,436
Revenue from the Crown 166,054 166,054 161,124
Revenue from Others 26,381 26,381 32,312
Components of the Appropriation
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Icon sites are NZ's national outdoor treasures, developed to support the growth of domestic and international tourism 50,473 48,141 48,137
Accessing public conservation land including managing facilities at destinations that support visitor opportunities 30,738 29,319 39,315
Gateway destinations are developed to introduce new participants and to grow recreation in the outdoors 30,582 29,170 29,167
Locally treasured destinations are managed to grow community connection with, and use of, their locally important places 23,567 22,479 22,476
The backcountry network is enhanced to attract a wider range of visitors and increased use of these special places 22,659 21,613 21,610
Other recreational activities 36,416 34,734 34,731
Total 194,435 185,456 195,436
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve increased participation of people in recreation.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Asset Management#

      

Percentage of huts meeting required service standard, with a target of 90% to standard (number reported at year end)

 90% 78% 90%

Percentage of tracks meeting required service standard, with a target of 45% to standard, (kilometres reported at year end)

 45% 55% 45%

Percentage of structures meeting the required service standard, with a target of 95%, (number reported at year end)

 95% 94% 95%

Recreation Concessions#

      

Percentage of recreation longer-term concession permits, licenses, leases, and easements monitored annually, with a target of 10% - 15% of the number managed

 15% 23% 10% - 15%

Other Resource Use Concessions#

      

Percentage of other longer-term resource use concessions monitored annually, with a target of 5% - 10% of the number managed

 15% 12% 5% - 10%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Supporting the Tourism Sector and Communities to Recover and Reset from COVID-19 2021/22 - 10,000 - - -
Southern South Island Flood Recovery 2020/21 1,159 858 987 1,019 1,019
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 1,431 1,431 1,431 1,431 1,431
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy 2019/20 442 2,591 4,843 7,049 7,049
Conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund 2019/20 242 395 335 335 413
Managing impacts of increasing visitors to public conservation land 2019/20 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Improving the safety and security of conservation workers and volunteers 2018/19 1,323 1,326 1,323 1,323 1,323
Strengthening organisational capability and capacity 2018/19 1,270 1,270 1,270 1,270 1,270

Previous National-led Government

           
Tourism infrastructure - maintenance 2017/18 9,987 9,987 9,987 9,987 9,987
Tourism growth initiative - new walks 2017/18 4,238 4,238 4,238 4,238 4,238
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to:

  • funding received of $10 million for supporting the tourism sector and communities to recover and reset from COVID-19 (increase)

partly offset by:

  • expense transfers from 2019/20 to 2020/21 of $4.108 million as a result of unexpected delays in completing work programmes (including pest control) due to contractor and equipment sourcing, monitoring results and weather events (decrease)
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.500 million in 2020/21 only from the Provincial Growth Fund - Conservation Projects MCA - Infrastructure projects (Non-departmental capital expenditure) for Waka Kotahi NZTA to seek cost recoveries for managing the construction of the pedestrian cycle pathway at Dolomite Point (decrease), and
  • a reduction of $1.458 million in 2021/22 forecast International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

Search and Rescue Activities PLA (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to search and rescue activities and services as authorised under Section 9(1) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.
Expenses and Revenue
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 465 465 359
Revenue from the Crown 465 465 359
Revenue from Others - - -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the support, contribution to and improvements to the delivery of Search and Rescue (SAR) related services.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Strategy and terms of reference for improved sector coordination signed off.

 Meets Meets Meets
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual report.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 37,617 37,617 38,137
Intangibles 5,000 5,000 8,000
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

42,617 42,617 46,137
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal and replacement of life-expired assets in support of the delivery of the Department of Conservation services.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

Performance will be assessed through the monitoring of expenditure to ensure that it is in accordance with the Department of Conservation's intentions to enhance asset management.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for capital expenditure will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to:

  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $5 million to Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA - Nature Heritage Fund expenses in 2020/21 only for the purchases of land necessary to protect high value indigenous ecosystems on private land (increase)

partly offset by:

  • net funding reduction for projects from the Provincial Growth Fund of $642,000 (decrease).
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Department of Conservation
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Projected
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2021/22
Opening Balance 728,934 799,842  
Capital Injections 70,908 35,406 The projected capital injection for 2021/22 is made up of the following components: visitor assets ($14.432 million), tourism initiatives ($9.734 million), transfers from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) arising from tenure reviews ($5.120 million), the transfer of funding from Vote Business, Science and Innovation to implement conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund ($2.945 million), and additional funding for Southern South Island flood recovery ($2.858 million), and on-going injections ($317,000) relating to previous cabinet decisions such as intensive integrated biodiversity management at new sites on Conservation land, Waikato River co-management and treaty settlement implementation costs.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - (2,000) Forecasted deficit.
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

799,842 833,248  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Community Conservation Funds (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 11,683 9,780 27,976
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve support for private and community pest, weed and biodiversity restoration initiatives.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Percentage of projects funded that meet deed and reporting standards, with a target of 95%.

 95% 95% 95%
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Conservation in the Vote Conservation Non-Departmental Appropriations report.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Community Conservation groups 11,683 9,780 27,976 Ongoing
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 9,946 10,617 7,432 5,764 -
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to the private landowner / community group involvement in projects and also unplanned delays including the lack of volunteer availability to complete project setup and implementation and unfavourable weather events impacting seasonal planting and pest management cycles.

Management Services - Natural and Historic Places (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to management services for properties with historical or natural significance, including maintenance work, access for the public and management advice on covenanted properties.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 966 862 946
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve on-going maintenance and access for the public to properties with historical or natural significance.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Property maintenance, security and structural review services 966 862 946 Ongoing
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Reprioritisation of funding - historic property maintenance 2019/20 (250 (250) (250) (250) (250)

 

Moutoa Gardens/Pakaitore (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the ongoing management and maintenance of the Moutoa Gardens Reserve.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 38 38 38
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the ongoing maintenance of Moutoa Gardens Reserve.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Moutoa/Pakaitore Historic Reserve Board 38 38 38 30 June 2023

Predator Free New Zealand (M16) (A4)

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

Predator Free New Zealand (M16) (A4)

This appropriation is limited to contributions towards activities aimed at controlling and eradicating mammalian pests in New Zealand by 2050.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025		 Original Appropriation 29,070
Adjustments to 2019/20 -
Adjustments for 2020/21 93,169
Adjusted Appropriation 122,239
Actual to 2019/20 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2020/21 32,924
Estimate for 2021/22 33,125
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 56,190
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve a predator free New Zealand by 2050.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

The predator free programme is on track to meet the Predator Free Trust disbursement milestones.

 Meets Meets Meets

The predator free programme is on track to meet funding allocations for tools resulting from the predator research priorities.

 Meets Meets Meets
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Predator Free 2050 Limited as per section 15 2(c) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Pest Management, including Predator Free and Eradication (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) 2020/21 18,000 20,000 19,000 19,000 -

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Compensation Payments (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to making obligatory compensation payments: when esplanade reserves are created, and upon vesting of coastal marine areas in the Crown.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 60 60 60
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the Crown's legislative obligations when esplanade reserves are created under section 289 of the Local Government Act 1974 and when coastal marine areas are vested.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the depreciation on Crown property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 315 297 372
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the maintenance of property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for payment of depreciation. Performance information relating to the management of Crown assets is provided under the Departmental output expense appropriation Management of Recreational Opportunities.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Southern South Island Flood Recovery 2020/21 4 61 61 61 61
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to additional funding approved for Southern South Island flood recovery.

Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 1,701 1,701 50
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision for the impairment in value of Public Conservation land as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to net expense transfers to 2020/21 required for treaty settlements.

Loss on Disposal of Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 931 771 2,525
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision for losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to an expense transfer of $1.925 million from 2020/21 pending enactment of Waitangi Endowment Forest legislation.

Matauranga Maori Fund (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 1,256 915 874
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve support for indigenous initiatives in the revival, use and retention of traditional Maori knowledge and practices in biodiversity management, and to promote biodiversity and ensure traditional knowledge and practices of Maori are respected and preserved in the management of our biodiversity and natural resources.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Hapu and iwi groups 1,256 915 874 Ongoing
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to net expense transfers to 2020/21 required for delays which have occurred in finalising third party arrangements.

Payment of Rates on Properties for Concessionaires (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the payment of rates: on reserves; conservation areas that are used for private or commercial purposes; and for services provided by a local authority.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 999 999 999
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the Crown's obligations for rates on conservation land.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Local Authorities 999 999 999 Ongoing

Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the write-off of debts relating to Crown Revenue.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 1,000 1,000 1,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision for bad debts against Crown revenue.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Subscriptions to International Organisations (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to meeting annual subscriptions to international conservation organisations.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 450 450 450
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's interests in international conservation issues.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
International conservation organisations 450 450 450 Ongoing

Vesting of Reserves (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 4,698 150 150
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision for the protection of natural and historic places through vesting Crown reserves with local authorities and other parties.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Service Providers
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Local authorities 4,698 150 150 Ongoing
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to the reduced number of parcels of public conservation land to be vested to third parties.

Waikaremoana Lakebed Lease (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to payments made under the Lake Waikaremoana Act 1971 for the lease of the lakebed and foreshore for conservation purposes.
Expenses
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 241 241 241
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision for access to Lake Waikaremoana for conservation purposes.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Crown Land Acquisitions (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate.
Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 4,240 4,240 2,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the protection of heritage values on acquired or leasehold land.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $15 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to the completion of the Redcliffs Park and School land exchange in 2020/21 following the Christchurch earthquakes.

Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16) (A4)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977.
Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,921 2,921 3,600
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the protection of heritage values by purchasing land for conservation purposes.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $15 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to a capital expenditure transfer from 2020/21 to 2021/22 as not all funds in the bank account will be spent in 2020/21.

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

4 - Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places (M16) (A4)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support protection for natural and historic places.
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust
This category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.

Nature Heritage Fund Expenses
This category is limited to expenditure incurred on the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.

South Island Landless Natives Act
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.

Support for Maori Land
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land, through Nga Whenua Rahui and supporting Maori landowners to preserve and grow nature.
 
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases
This category is limited to land purchases necessary to protect high value indigenous ecosystems on private land.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

37,037 20,736 33,478

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust 5,412 5,412 5,412
Nature Heritage Fund Expenses 7,857 2,856 1,803
South Island Landless Natives Act 118 118 4,495
Support for Maori Land 18,650 7,350 21,768

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     
Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases 5,000 5,000 -

A new category was created in 2020/21 in this multi-category appropriation for Natural Heritage Fund Land Purchases; to distinguish capital expenditure from Natural Heritage Fund (operating) Expenses.

The category Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II was renamed/corrected to Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust.

The category Nga Whenua Rahui was renamed to Support for Maori Land, which encompasses both Nga Whenua Rahui and the Maori Land Fund.

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve identification and protection of biodiversity and indigenous ecosystems on private, Maori and South Island Landless Natives Act land.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation

The Department will monitor the ongoing achievement of the identification and protection of biodiversity and indigenous ecosystems on private, Maori and South Island Landless Natives Act land.

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard
     

This category is intended to achieve the identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.

      

Number of new covenant registrations.

 110 120 120

Hectares for new covenant registrations.

 2,600 2,600 2,800

Percentage of all new covenants approved that secure protection of one or more of the four national priorities for biodiversity protection on private land and/or add to a protected corridor or protected landscape.

 90% 95% 90%

Percentage of covenants monitored during the year.

 40% 40% 40%

Nature Heritage Fund Expenses#

      

This category is intended to achieve the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.

      

Number of successful purchases.

 3 3 Exempt

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of Nature Heritage Fund Expenses is less than $5 million (for 2021/22).

 - - Exempt

South Island Landless Natives Act#

      

This category is intended to achieve the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.

      

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of South Island Landless Natives Act is less than $5 million.

 Exempt Exempt Exempt

Support for Maori Land#

      

This category is intended to achieve shifts in biodiversity outcomes that are aligned to Maori Landowner aspirations.

      

Percentage of restoration programmes undertaken that meet the criteria for success set out in their programme plan, with a target of 85%.

 New measure New measure 85%

Hectares of land receiving treatment for small mammal predator control.

 36,409 75,202 75,202

Number of small mammal predator control operations undertaken that meet their targets for operational success.

 15 28 28

Hectares of land receiving treatment for goats.

 107,688 107,803 107,803

Number of other terrestrial animal pest operations undertaken that meet the criteria for success set out in their programme plan.

 9 1 1

Number of acutely threatened species that will have improved security for one or more populations as a result of active species conservation programmes.

 6 10 10

Number of agreements where Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring is undertaken to measure the effectiveness of the agreement.

 5 4 19

Hectares of land receiving Biodiversity Outcome Monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the agreement.

 10,100 8,445 31,359

Number of kawenata (covenants) approved in each of the 3 most threatened LENZ environments.

 Reported at year end Reported at year end Reported at year end

Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases#

      

This category is intended to achieve purchases of land necessary to protect high value indigenous ecosystems on private land.

      

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases is less than $15 million

 Exempt Exempt Exempt
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Queen Elizabeth II National Trust 5,412 5,412 5,412 Ongoing
Nature Heritage Fund 12,857 7,856 1,803 Ongoing
Various non-government organisations (SILNA) 118 118 4,495 Ongoing
Maori Land Fund (Support for Maori Land) 6,072 2,000 12,202 30 June 2024
Nga Whenua Rahui (Support for Maori Land) 12,578 5,350 9,566 Ongoing

Total

37,037 20,736 33,478  
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Conservation in the Vote Conservation Non-Departmental Appropriations report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme. Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II National Trust) 2020/21 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 -
Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme. Support for Maori Land) 2020/21 12,072 8,202 4,663 2,515 -
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to:

  • Nature Heritage Fund Expenses expense transfers of $6.054 million to 2020/21 due to unanticipated delays, including awaiting survey completion, delays in negotiations with third parties, contractor availability and seasonal timing (decrease)
  • Nature Heritage Fund Land Purchases reduced funding of $5 million (decrease), and
  • Support for Maori Land reducing funding of $3.870 million from Enhancing Biodiversity Outcomes (Jobs for Nature COVID-19 response programme) (decrease)

partly offset by:

  • Support for Maori Land net expense transfers to 2021/22 of $6.988 million due to unplanned events such as delays in negotiations, contractor availability and difficulty accessing challenging terrain and delays due to complexities in engaging with land trusts of multiple-owned private land (increase), and
  • South Island Landless Natives Act net expense transfers to 2021/22 of $4.377 million due to unexpected delays resulting from the complexities of multiple ownership for the land areas involved (increase).

Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies (M16) (A4)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation, including climate change mitigation.

Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies
This category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

15,031 14,931 14,895

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice 4,450 4,350 4,147
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 10,581 10,581 10,748

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

14,936 14,936 14,800
Policy Advice 4,430 4,430 4,127
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 10,506 10,506 10,673

Revenue from Others

95 95 95
Policy Advice 20 20 20
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 75 75 75
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve effective policy advice in support of Government priorities and the Department's outcomes.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation

The Department will monitor the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation, and the provision of statutory planning and services to Ministers and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Policy Advice#

      

This category is intended to achieve effective policy advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation, including climate change mitigation.

      

The satisfaction of the Minister of Conservation with the policy advice service, as per common satisfaction survey

 4 (out of 5) 4 (out of 5) 4 (out of 5)

Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey and robustness assessment

 3 (out of 5) 3 (out of 5) 3 (out of 5)

Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies#

      

This category is intended to achieve the provision of services to Ministers and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.

      

Number of ministerial briefings (range)

 850 - 950 800 840 - 910

Number of Official Information Act requests received and actioned within statutory requirements

 850 - 950 770 800 - 900

Number of Parliamentary Questions received (range) with 100% meeting the ministerial deadline

 450 - 550 415 610 - 660
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in the Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000
Implementing Ngai Tai Supreme Court Decisions 2020/21 1,367 1,556 1,355 3,624 3,624
Remuneration cost pressures 2020/21 101 101 101 101 101
Strengthening organisational capacity and capability 2018/19 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation in 2021/22 is mainly due to a funding transfer of $213,000 from Vote Business, Science and Innovation for research advice in 2020/21 (decrease).

Provincial Growth Fund - Conservation Projects (M16) (A4)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to lift the productivity potential of the regions through conservation-related projects.
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Regional Projects
This category is limited to expenses incurred on conservation-related projects that contribute to regional development.
 
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Infrastructure Projects
This category is limited to capital expenditure on conservation-related infrastructure projects that contribute to regional development.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2020/21 2021/22
  Final Budgeted
$000		 Estimated Actual
$000		 Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

3,600 3,600 9,199

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     
Regional Projects 2,545 2,545 4,589

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     
Infrastructure Projects 1,055 1,055 4,610
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the completion of projects approved by the Provincial Growth Fund and which are managed by the Department of Conservation.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation and End of Year Reporting Requirements

Exemptions have been granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, see below table.

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2020/21 2021/22
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard		 Estimated
Actual		 Budget
Standard

Regional Projects#

      

This category is intended to achieve the completion of conservation-related regional projects that contribute to regional development.

      

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

 Exempted Exempted Exempted

Infrastructure Projects#

      

This category is intended to achieve the completion of conservation-related infrastructure projects that contribute to regional development.

      

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $15 million.

 Exempted Exempted Exempted
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
Provider 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2020/21
Estimated Actual
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Property and structural review services 2,545 2,545 4,589 30 June 2023
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact		 2020/21
Final Budgeted
$000		 2021/22
Budget
$000		 2022/23
Estimated
$000		 2023/24
Estimated
$000		 2024/25
Estimated
$000

Conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund

           
Regional Projects 2019/20 2,295 4,589 2,290 - -
Infrastructure Projects 2019/20 2,305 4,610 2,300    
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to:

  • increase in funding of $4.599 million in 2021/22 transferred from Vote Business, Science and Innovation to implement conservation-related projects through the Provincial Growth Fund (increase), and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.500 million in 2020/21 only to the Management of Recreational Opportunities Departmental output expenses appropriation for Waka Kotahi NZTA to seek cost recoveries for managing the construction of the pedestrian cycle pathway at Dolomite Point (increase)

partly offset by:

  • expense transfers to 2020/21 only of $500,000 due to unexpected delays in progressing the projects.