Estimates of appropriations

Vote Environment - Environment Sector - Estimates 2017/18

Formats and related files

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Climate Change Issues (M12), Minister for the Environment (M29)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for the Environment

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment

Overview of the Vote#

The Minister for the Environment is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment 2017/18, which cover:

  • a total of nearly $20 million to provide advice and implement tools for water management
  • a total of nearly $23 million in funding and grants to third parties for water initiatives
  • a total of just over $23 million to provide advice and implement tools to improve environmental management
  • a total of nearly $2 million for the Ministry for the Environment to negotiate and implement fair, durable and fit for purpose deeds of settlement and environmental accords
  • a total of just over $4 million in funding for Iwi to engage in the co-management arrangements
  • a total of just over $3 million to manage environmental obligations and programmes
  • a total of just over $6 million for grants to third parties for domestic environmental management and education programmes, and contributions to international institutions
  • a total of nearly $23 million to provide advice to mitigate environmental hazards and waste, for a waste minimisation fund and its administration, and for impairment of debt relating to environmental activities
  • a total of nearly $6 million for services provided by third parties for the investigation, management and remediation services relating to contaminated sites
  • a total of $18 million in payments to territorial local authorities from the Waste Disposal Levy 
  • a total of nearly $19 million in funding provided to the Environmental Protection Authority including $4 million of additional funding for Exclusive Economic Zone activities
  • a total of just over $2 million for Ministerial Servicing, and
  • a total of nearly $10 million for capital expenditure.

The Minister for Climate Change Issues is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment for 2017/18, which cover:

  • a total of nearly $13 million for policy advice in relation to the domestic and international climate change programmes, contributions to international programmes and the administration of a national carbon analysis system
  • a total of nearly $681 million for the allocation of New Zealand emission units to the economy, and
  • a total of nearly $19 million for administering the Emissions Trading Scheme including the impairment of debt.

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

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

2016/172017/18
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation TypeFinal
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Ministerial Services (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making).
2,1952,1952,183

Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy.
2,5002,5002,500

Total Departmental Output Expenses

4,6954,6954,683

Departmental Capital Expenditure

Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for the Environment, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
4,2934,2939,833

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

4,2934,2939,833

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the application for and holding on trust of New Zealand Units on behalf of the future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land.
177150177

Community Environment Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.
1,8051,4492,362

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.
6,4164,4055,780

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
11,79710,70716,797

Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and maintenance of a register to enable the holding and transfer of climate change units.
6,3926,3926,392

Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the delivery and support of the Environmental Protection Authority's decision-making processes.
12,61312,61311,631

Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the monitoring and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory functions.
6,2626,2627,244

Environmental Training Programmes (M29)

This appropriation is limited to supporting training programmes, including Te Aho Tu Roa, that promote environmental and social sustainability, encourage Maori participation, raise environmental and ecological awareness and encourage children and young people to participate in environmental initiatives in the community.
1,9001,9001,900

Lake Taupo Protection Programme (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the reduction of nitrogen levels entering Lake Taupo.
3,7673,7672,950

Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators.
800800800

Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)

This appropriation is limited to freshwater initiatives, with involvement from community stakeholders, for New Zealand's freshwater bodies.
2,0712,0203,200

The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.
500-7,000

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

54,50050,46566,233

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.
470,523324,661680,925

Climate Change Development Fund (M12)

This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues.
300300300

Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)

This appropriation is limited to supporting groups that wish to advocate for environmental issues in resource management cases in the courts and appearances at Boards of Inquiry of projects of national significance.
600600600

Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)

New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
140121140

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Waikato River Clean-up Fund for the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations.
5,3985,3985,302

Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities.
12,200-12,200

Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Environment related activities excluding Climate Change.
1,500-1,500

International Subscriptions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.
15297152

Te Pou Tupua (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions.
104104107

Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)

This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements.
1,0001,000620

United Nations Environment Programme (M29)

New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme.
593540593

Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance.
910910910

Waikato River Co-Management (M29)

This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River.
2,7932,7932,664

Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)

This appropriation is limited to payments to Territorial Local Authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
18,00018,00018,000

Exclusive Economic Zone Major Prosecutions Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to major prosecutions relating to activities regulated under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012.
500--

Rotorua Water Supply (M29)

This appropriation is limited to payment of a grant to the Rotorua Lakes Council to contribute towards addressing issues relating to the drinking water supply for Rotorua.
1,0751,075-

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

515,788355,599724,013

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Climate Change MCA (M12)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way.
12,71412,71412,458
Departmental Output Expenses
Carbon Monitoring Programme
This category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC.
2,7082,7082,187
Domestic Climate Change Programme 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 domestic climate change.
6,0636,0636,496
International Climate Change Programme 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 international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.
3,8943,8943,726
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy
This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
494949

Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action and international cooperation.
3,4913,4913,467
Departmental Output Expenses
Domestic Obligations and Programmes
This category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
1,5671,5671,560
International Obligations and Institutions 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 advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.
1,9241,9241,907

Improving Environmental Management MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on improving environmental management.
43,46342,71344,784
Departmental Output Expenses
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords 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 environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement.
2,0272,0271,900
Marine Environment 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 the marine environment.
4,0144,0144,169
Resource Management Implementation
This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
11,79711,79711,912
Resource Management 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 the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
7,7737,7737,066
Water Management Implementation
This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
3,2643,2642,805
Water Management 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 the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.
12,58812,58812,612
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Water science and economics
This category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
2,0001,2504,320

Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks.
1,9421,9421,918
Departmental Output Expenses
Environmental Hazards and Waste 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 the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.
1,3091,3091,296
Waste Management and Minimisation
This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.
633633622

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

61,61060,86062,627

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

640,886475,912867,389

Multi-Year Appropriations#

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

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)

This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.

Commences: 01 July 2015

Expires: 30 June 2020
Original Appropriation23,000
Adjustments to 2015/16-
Adjustments for 2016/17-
Adjusted Appropriation23,000
Actual to 2015/16 Year End-
Estimated Actual for 2016/173,080
Estimated Actual for 2017/184,100
Estimated Appropriation Remaining15,820

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#

2016/172017/18
Final
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations640,886475,912867,389
Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts3,0803,0804,100

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts

643,966478,992871,489

Capital Injection Authorisations#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection (M29)---

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.1 - New Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeAppropriation2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Better Public Service (BPS) Seed Funding for Environmental Integrated Data Infrastructure Pilot (e-IDI) projectImproving Environmental Management MCA
Resource Management Implementation
Departmental Output Expense
503----
Domestic Emissions ReductionsClimate Change MCA
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
Departmental Output Expense
-1,0001,0001,0001,000
Marine Protection: Advancing Regional ProcessesImproving Environmental Management MCA
Marine Environment Policy Advice
Departmental Output Expense
-250---
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: ImplementationImproving Environmental Management MCA
Resource Management Implementation
Departmental Output Expense
-1,469911695572
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Ratification and Plan Domestic ActionClimate Change MCA
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
Departmental Output Expense
742924---
Te Mana o Te Wai FundTe Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water
Non-Departmental Output Expense
-1,000---
Total Initiatives  1,245 4,643 1,911 1,695 1,572

Summary of Financial Activity#

2012/132013/142014/152015/162016/172017/182018/192019/202020/21
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 Expenses64,58249,96444,84645,34162,27558,2404,68370,33375,01661,51389,63983,430
Benefits or Related Expenses------N/A-----
Borrowing Expenses------------
Other Expenses85,332103,957159,575193,729515,788355,599-724,013724,013647,926677,288679,840
Capital Expenditure5417411,4943164,2934,2939,833-9,833355360360
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure-------N/A----
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses47,55445,33248,74056,35161,61060,86058,3074,32062,62757,49757,28157,158
Other Expenses------------
Capital Expenditure------N/A-----

Total Appropriations

198,009199,994254,655295,737643,966478,99272,823798,666871,489767,291824,568820,788

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

Tax Revenue------N/A-----
Non-Tax Revenue66,29342,351166,100306,827467,547467,547N/A566,315566,315683,736735,232764,560
Capital Receipts------N/A-----

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

66,29342,351166,100306,827467,547467,547N/A566,315566,315683,736735,232764,560

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 Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.

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

There have been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table.

1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends
The Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type chart is a Line chart. Sourced from Ministry for the Environment. The X axis shows Financial Year; The Y axis shows millions of dollars. There are 5 series: Output Expenses covering the 2012 2013  Actual to 2020 2021  Estimated Financial Year, Benefits or Related Expenses covering the 2012 2013  Actual to 2012 2013  Actual Financial Year, Other Expenses covering the 2012 2013  Actual to 2020 2021  Estimated Financial Year, Capital Expenditure covering the 2012 2013  Actual to 2020 2021  Estimated Financial Year, and Borrowing Expenses covering the 2012 2013  Actual to 2012 2013  Actual Financial Year. The values for the Output Expenses series are: 2012 2013  Actual 112.14 million, 2013 2014  Actual 95.3 million, 2014 2015  Actual 93.59 million, 2015 2016  Actual 101.69 million, 2016 2017  Est. Actual 119.1 million, 2017 2018  Budget 137.64 million, 2018 2019  Estimated 119.01 million, 2019 2020  Estimated 146.92 million, 2020 2021  Estimated 140.59 million. The values for the Benefits or Related Expenses series are: 2012 2013  Actual 0 million. The values for the Other Expenses series are: 2012 2013  Actual 85.33 million, 2013 2014  Actual 103.96 million, 2014 2015  Actual 159.58 million, 2015 2016  Actual 193.73 million, 2016 2017  Est. Actual 355.6 million, 2017 2018  Budget 724.01 million, 2018 2019  Estimated 647.93 million, 2019 2020  Estimated 677.29 million, 2020 2021  Estimated 679.84 million. The values for the Capital Expenditure series are: 2012 2013  Actual 0.54 million, 2013 2014  Actual 0.74 million, 2014 2015  Actual 1.49 million, 2015 2016  Actual 0.32 million, 2016 2017  Est. Actual 4.29 million, 2017 2018  Budget 9.83 million, 2018 2019  Estimated 0.36 million, 2019 2020  Estimated 0.36 million, 2020 2021  Estimated 0.36 million. The values for the Borrowing Expenses series are: 2012 2013  Actual 0 million.
Source: Ministry for the Environment

The actual and budgeted output expenses from 2014/15 onwards reflect an increase in funding for resource management and water management reforms.

The variability in Other Expenses relates to the Allocation of New Zealand Units appropriation and reflects the changes in the volume of units allocated and the forecast price of units.

  • For appropriation purposes, the upper limit of the appropriation increased from $12.50 per unit to $25 per unit from 2016/17 to accommodate the uncertainty in the market price of New Zealand units. The estimated actual is based on the current market price per carbon unit at the time of the forecast.
  • The changes in forecast volume of units to be allocated is a result of continuous improvement to the model, assumptions, and activity data for various sectors based on the latest information available at the time of the forecast.

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Ministerial Services (M29)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making).

Expenses and Revenue

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation2,1952,1952,183
Revenue from the Crown2,1502,1502,150
Revenue from Others454533

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of support to Ministers, especially in relation to their accountability to Parliament and the public.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Quality

Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that partially or fully meet quality assurance criteria

At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria)100% (with 46% fully meeting criteria)At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria)

The satisfaction of the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Climate Change Issues with the advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey

At least 80%To be assessedAt least 80%

The total cost per hour of producing outputs

At most $150To be assessed$200

Ministerial Services

Percentage of responses to parliamentary questions that are completed within required timeframes

100%97%100%

Percentage of responses to ministerial correspondence submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes

95%68%95%

Percentage of Ministerial Official Information Act requests submitted within the timeframes agreed with the Minister's office

95%55%95%

Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines

90%83%90%

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy.

Expenses and Revenue#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation2,5002,5002,500
Revenue from the Crown2,5002,5002,500
Revenue from Others---

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve the effective and efficient administration of the functions required under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Stage I of the Waste Minimisation Fund funding round (recommendations for funding) is completed within four months of round closing

New measureAchievedAchieved

Percentage of instances when action is taken against disposal facility operators who have outstanding levy payments (over 120 days)

100%100%100%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation

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

Capital Expenditure

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Forests/Agricultural---
Land---
Property, Plant and Equipment3,3903,3909,813
Intangibles90390320
Other---

Total Appropriation

4,2934,2939,833

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal, upgrade and/or redesign of assets in support of the delivery of the Ministry for the Environment's service.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital asset management plan

Computer Hardware

84084090

Computer Software

90390320

Office Equipment

252525

Furniture and Fixtures

2,5252,5259,698

Total

4,2934,2939,833

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for departmental capital expenditure will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is largely related to the Ministry's involvement as lead agency for Charles Fergusson Tower as part of the Wellington Office Accommodation Project (2). The capital expenditure relates to the fit-out of that building.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

Ministry for the Environment

Details of Net Asset Schedule2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Projected
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18
Opening Balance5,9925,992
Capital Injections--
Capital Withdrawals--
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred)--
Other Movements--

Closing Balance

5,9925,992

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the application for and holding on trust of New Zealand Units on behalf of the future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land.

Expenses

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation177150177

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the fair and accurate distribution of emission units to beneficiaries following treaty settlements.

End of Year Performance Reporting

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Community Environment Fund (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation1,8051,4492,362

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve support for collaborative partnerships that raise environmental awareness and encourage community participation in environmental initiatives.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Organisations that receive funding for projects that strengthen partnerships, raise environmental awareness and encourage participation in environmental initiatives in the community.1,8051,4492,362Ongoing

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Reprioritisation of funding.2015/16(1,000)(1,000)(1,000)(1,000)(1,000)
Reprioritisation of funding for targeted water initiatives.2013/14-2401,1001,1001,100
Reprioritisation of funding for Upper Waipa River Clean-up Fund Commitments.2013/14(150)(150)(150)(150)(150)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due an expense transfer of $650,000 from 2016/17 for projects that support the implementation of the freshwater and resource management reforms, and other initiatives. This is primarily due to delays in funding decisions (including deed negotiations) and project planning which began later in 2016/17 than expected.

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation6,4164,4055,780

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended achieve a reduction in the risks from contaminated sites.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed contaminated sites projects that achieve stated objectives

100%100%100%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Territorial Local Authorities
Councils that receive funding to assist in the clean-up of contaminated land in New Zealand.6,4164,4055,780Ongoing

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Reprioritisation of funding for Upper Waipa River Clean-up Fund commitments.2013/14(150)(150)(150)(150)(150)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due the remediation work for the Kopeopeo Canal and the Calwell Slipway projects finishing in 2017/18. Funding of $2.130 million from 2016/17 and $1.022 million from 2018/19 and 2019/20 has been transferred to 2017/18 to continue the remediation work of these projects.

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation11,79710,70716,797

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve a decrease in waste disposal by funding projects that promote or achieve waste minimisation.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed Waste Minimisation Fund projects that achieve stated objectives

80%80%80%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Organisations that receive funding for projects that increase resource efficiency, increase reuse, recovery and recycling, and decrease waste to landfill.11,79710,70716,797Ongoing

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 relates to spending profile on already agreed projects and funding rounds.

Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and maintenance of a register to enable the holding and transfer of climate change units.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation6,3926,3926,392

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective administration of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and the operation of the New Zealand Emission Unit Register to ensure that the allocation and trading of emission units are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of customers that trust the integrity and security of the NZEUR and ETS systems and processes

Greater than 80%To be measuredGreater than 80%

Percentage of participant registrations and account applications accurately recorded in the New Zealand Emissions Unit Register within two business days of receipt of a properly completed application

98%98%98%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.

Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the delivery and support of the Environmental Protection Authority's decision-making processes.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation12,61312,61311,631

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve robust and objective environmental decisions for which the Environmental Protection Authority is responsible, and transparent and efficient decision making.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Applicants and submitters (HSNO/RMA/EEZ), and Nga Kaihautu, Te Herenga, Iwi, and Maori have trust and confidence in the EPA

70%To be measured70%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Exclusive Economic Zone Regulation (Environmental Protection Authority).2016/172,2002,200---

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 reflects the change in the level of funding allocated for 2017/18 compared with the previous year. In 2016/17, there was a one-off transfer of $982,000 from the Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions to align the output classes with the Environmental Protection Authority's Statement of Performance Expectations for the 2016/17 financial year.

Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the monitoring and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory functions.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation6,2626,2627,244

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended achieve compliance with environmental rules through monitoring and guiding compliance activity to ensure the effective operation of the regulatory framework.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

EPA customers agree: 1. our overall level of service provided meets or exceeds expectations 2. our information is easy or very easy to access 3. our information is easy or very easy to understand 4. it is easy or very easy to contact us

Overall 80%To be measuredOverall 80%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Exclusive Economic Zone Regulation (Environmental Protection Authority).2016/171,8001,800---
Improving Health and Safety at Work.2014/15275275(175)(175)(175)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 reflects the change in the level of funding allocated for 2017/18 compared with the previous year. In 2016/17, there was a one-off transfer of $982,000 to the Environmental Protection Authority: Decision making functions to align the output classes with the Environmental Protection Authority's Statement of Performance Expectations for the 2016/17 financial year.

Environmental Training Programmes (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to supporting training programmes, including Te Aho Tu Roa, that promote environmental and social sustainability, encourage Maori participation, raise environmental and ecological awareness and encourage children and young people to participate in environmental initiatives in the community.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation1,9001,9001,900

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve collaborative relationships, raise environmental awareness and encourage children to participate in environmental initiatives.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
Toimata Foundation1,9001,9001,900Ongoing

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#

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

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)

This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.

Commences: 01 July 2015

Expires: 30 June 2020
Original Appropriation23,000
Adjustments to 2015/16-
Adjustments for 2016/17-
Adjusted Appropriation23,000
Actual to 2015/16 Year End-
Estimated Actual for 2016/173,080
Estimated Actual for 2017/184,100
Estimated Appropriation Remaining15,820

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve improved and sustained water quality by targeted interventions in the Rotorua Lakes.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of deed funded lakes showing a decrease in their average Trophic Level Index (TLI) from the previous year

50%To be measured50%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group3,0803,0804,10030 June 2020

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme: Reallocation of Crown Funds2015/164,9004,1004,4004,200-

Lake Taupo Protection Programme (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the reduction of nitrogen levels entering Lake Taupo.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation3,7673,7672,950

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve a 20 per cent reduction of manageable nitrogen leaching into Lake Taupo.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Lake Taupo Protection Project Joint Committee through the Lake Taupo Protection Trust.3,7673,7672,95030 June 2018

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 reflects the payment profile associated with the programme.

 

 

Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation800800800

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve enhanced sustainable land management.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
NZ Landcare Trust.800800800Ongoing

Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to freshwater initiatives, with involvement from community stakeholders, for New Zealand's freshwater bodies.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation2,0712,0203,200

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve improved water quality of freshwater bodies.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
Organisations that receive funding for projects that support or enable iwi/hapu to improve the water quality of freshwater bodies.2,0712,0203,20030 June 2018

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water.2017/18-1,000---

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due to additional funding of $1 million allocated through Budget 2017 to improve water quality of freshwater bodies that are important to iwi/hapu. 

The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation500-7,000

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve improvements in the water quality of New Zealand's freshwater bodies in partnership with others.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed Freshwater Improvement Fund projects that achieved stated objectives

80%Projects yet to commence80%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Organisations that receive funding for projects that improve the management of New Zealand's fresh water within environmental quality and quantity limits.500-7,000Ongoing

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
The Freshwater Improvement Fund.2016/172,5005,0007,00010,00010,000

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is partially due to an expense transfer of $2 million from 2016/17. This transfer is due to delays in establishing a contestable funding round (including panel assessment) and contracts negotiation with successful applicants which is now is expected to occur towards the end of 2016/17.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.

Expenses

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation470,523324,661680,925

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve compensating eligible participants of the Emissions Trading Scheme who face increased costs as a result of the scheme.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of applicants deemed to be eligible to receive units to compensate for increased costs resulting from the Emissions Trading Scheme, receive an allocation of units

100%100%100%

Percentage of eligible forestry participants, who have lodged an emission return with a net entitlement for units, receive an allocation of units

100%100%100%

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Participants eligible to receive units to compensate for increased costs resulting from the Emissions Trading Scheme.470,523324,661680,925Ongoing

Current and Past Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Emissions Trading Scheme Review.2016/1714,35244,52577,85894,70094,700

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is due to:

  • phased removal of one carbon unit allocation/surrender for two tonnes of emissions reductions policy settings under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme following the review, and
  • an increase in the allocation of units because 2017 is a mandatory reporting period for the post-1989 forestry sector. Post-1989 forestry sector participants have the ability to file an emissions return every year or at the end of the five year period and claim units for the carbon sequestered in the forest. The mandatory reporting period occurs every five years.

Further, the appropriation limit is based on $25 per carbon unit, while the estimated actual is based on the current market price per carbon unit at the time of the forecast.

Climate Change Development Fund (M12)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation300300300

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve an improved response to climate change issues in developing countries.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
International projects those addresses climate change issues.300300300Ongoing

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to supporting groups that wish to advocate for environmental issues in resource management cases in the courts and appearances at Boards of Inquiry of projects of national significance.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation600600600

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve improved accessibility for not-for-profit groups to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest in resource management cases.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Not-for-profit organisations groups such as environmental, community, iwi and hapu receive financial assistance to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest.600600600Ongoing

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Reprioritisation of funding.2015/16(200)(200)(200)(200)(200)

Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)#

Scope of Appropriation#

New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation140121140

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand compliance with its international financial obligations to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and ensure New Zealand's participation.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Waikato River Clean-up Fund for the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation5,3985,3985,302

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve the resourcing of initiatives for restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of funding that the Waikato River Clean Up Trust makes available for projects annually is distributed

New measure72%85%

Annual funding decisions are based on:

- applicants meeting the funding criteria

- applications being for projects identified as priority areas by the Trust, and

- the quality of the applications received.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
Waikato River Authority.5,3985,3985,30230 June 2038

Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation12,200-12,200

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense so that climate change-related activities are valued in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is the provision for incurring the expense involved in the impairment and write-down of Crown debt arising from climate change related activities (excluding environment).

Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Environment related activities excluding Climate Change.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation1,500-1,500

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense so that environment-related activities are valued in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is the provision for incurring the expense involved in the impairment and write-down of Crown debt arising from environment related activities (excluding climate change).

International Subscriptions (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation15297152

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's participation in international forums on global environmental issues through the provision of subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
United Nations Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.15297152Ongoing

Te Pou Tupua (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation104104107

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended achieve the protection of the status, health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River).

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation
Whanganui River Iwi10410410730 June 2034

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Funding for the governance and operational costs of Whanganui River.2014/15200200200200200

Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation1,0001,000620

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve iwi/hapu and councils being consistently enabled to give effect to kaitiakitanga.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is due to:

  • one off Crown contributions of $1 million recognised as expenses in 2016/17 upon ratification of deeds by Iwi for the following settlements: a) Hauraki collective - $500,000; b) Ngati Tuwharetoa: Approval of Final Redress and Agreement - $400,000; and c) Ahuriri Hapu Deed of Settlement - $100,000, and
  • additional funding of $620,000 allocated in 2016/17 in relation to (Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tamaki Nui-a-Rua: Crown Settlement - $500,000 and Hauraki Negotiations Final Decisions - $120,000).

These decreases are partially offset by a transfer of $620,000 to 2017/18 for Crown contributions relating to the following settlements which is likely to happen in 2017/18: a) Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa-Tamaki Nui-a-Rua: Crown Settlement - $500,000; and b) Hauraki Negotiations Final Decisions - $120,000.

United Nations Environment Programme (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation593540593

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand compliance with financial obligations to the United Nations Environment Programme to protect and advance its interests in the work programme.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation910910910

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve Waikato and Waipa iwi/hapu being consistently enabled to give effect to kaitiakitanga.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Waikato River Co-Management (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation2,7932,7932,664

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve Waikato and Waipa iwi/hapu being consistently enabled to give effect to kaitiakitanga.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations
Five Waikato River Iwi.2,7932,7932,66430 June 2030

Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to payments to Territorial Local Authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.

Expenses#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation18,00018,00018,000

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve more effective and efficient waste management and minimisation by distributing the Waste Disposal Levy to territorial authorities to fund activities in their Waste Management and Minimisation Plans.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of PerformanceFinal Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of territorial authorities that have met statutory requirements to undertake a waste assessment for their district and developed a waste management and minimisation plan, including actions on how they will spend their portion of the levy

New measure100%100%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in a report appended to the Ministry for the Environment's Annual Report.

Service Providers#

Provider2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2016/17
Estimated Actual
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Territorial Local Authorities
Territorial Local Authorities
(approximately 67 authorities, of which two receive more than $1 million per annum).
18,00018,00018,000Ongoing

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

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Climate Change (M12)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses
Carbon Monitoring Programme
This category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC.
Domestic Climate Change Programme 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 domestic climate change.
International Climate Change Programme 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 international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy
This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

12,71412,71412,458

Departmental Output Expenses

Carbon Monitoring Programme2,7082,7082,187
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice6,0636,0636,496
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice3,8943,8943,726
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy494949

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

12,43912,43912,310
Carbon Monitoring Programme2,6672,6672,167
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice5,9905,9906,429
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice3,7333,7333,665
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy494949

Revenue from Others

275275148
Carbon Monitoring Programme414120
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice737367
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice16116161

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve quality policy advice to Ministers on domestic and international climate change issues.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%)

70%71%70%

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

Carbon Monitoring Programme

This category is intended to achieve compliance with reporting requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol.

The LUCAS system is available for use during business hours by Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry for Primary Industries (as provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding).

99%99%99%

The land use, land-use change and forestry, and Kyoto Protocol portions of the National Inventory Report are completed to quality specifications and submitted on time.

AchievedAchievedAchieved

Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve quality policy advice on domestic climate change issues.

Provide advice to Ministers on the plan for a transition to a low emissions economy with evidence collation

New measureTo be assessedBy January 2018

Provide advice to Ministers on a plan for adapting to climate change (Adaptation Technical Working Group)

New measureTo be assessedBy December 2017

International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve developing effective quality policy advice on international climate change.

The outcome of international negotiations for NZ's priority areas is consistent with the negotiating mandate as agreed by Cabinet

New measureAchievedAchieved

Percentage of New Zealand's international greenhouse gas reporting that meets agreed deadlines and is accepted by international institutions as meeting UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol reporting requirements.

100%100%100%

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy

This category is intended to achieve the efficient administration of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy Collection System.

Administer the funding for the ongoing costs of collecting the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy by New Zealand Transport Agency and New Zealand Customs Service in accordance with respective Memoranda of Understanding

AchievedAchievedAchieved

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
Domestic Emissions Reductions.2017/18-1,0001,0001,0001,000
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Ratification and Plan Domestic Action.2016/17742924---
NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) supply management (including Auctioning).2015/161,000700700700700

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this multi-category appropriation for 2017/18 is primarily due to:

  • a reduction in funding by $500,000 for the Carbon Monitoring Programme which is line with the funding profile. Funding of $1.500 million for 2015/16 and $500,000 for 2016/17 was transferred from the Land Use and Carbon Analysis System Multi-year appropriation underspends for progressing the work on International Climate Change reporting
  • $300,000 reduction in funding which is in line with the funding profile that was allocated through Budget 2015 for 2015/16 and outyears to set up and operate a supply management strategy, and
  • $511,000 transferred from 2015/16 to 2016/17 to continue with the work on NZ ETS review and arrange the Asia Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable meeting, a New Zealand-led initiative.

These decreases are partially offset by:

  • an additional funding of $1 million allocated through Budget 2017 for 2017/18 and outyears to deliver costed, tested and consulted policy options for reducing emissions domestically to contribute towards New Zealand's 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and
  • an increase in funding by $182,000 for 2017/18 allocated for progressing work to ratify the Paris Agreement and plan domestic action on climate change.

Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes (M29)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action and international cooperation.

Scope of Appropriation#

Departmental Output Expenses

Domestic Obligations and Programmes
This category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
International Obligations and Institutions 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 advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

3,4913,4913,467

Departmental Output Expenses

Domestic Obligations and Programmes1,5671,5671,560
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice1,9241,9241,907

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

3,3583,3583,358
Domestic Obligations and Programmes1,5281,5281,528
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice1,8301,8301,830

Revenue from Others

133133109
Domestic Obligations and Programmes393932
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice949477

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve solutions to environmental problems through community involvement and international cooperation.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%)

70%100%70%

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

Domestic Obligations and Programmes

This category is intended to achieve the efficient administration of grant schemes through which parties can seek funding to achieve environmental objectives.

Stage 1 (see Note 1) of the Community Environment Fund is completed in under 60 working days

AchievedAchievedAchieved

The Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund Priority List is reviewed by the Ministry and provided to the Minister for the Environment

New measure30 June 201730 June 2018

International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve cooperation with other countries to promote action on international environmental issues and to ensure that New Zealand's interests are protected and advanced, and obligations met.

Percentage of treaties (entered into force) MFE is responsible for that NZ ratifies and complies with

New measure100%100%

Note 1 - Stage 1 commences when applications to the Fund close, and ends once assessment of applications is complete and funding recommendations are provided to the Minister.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Improving Environmental Management (M29)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on improving environmental management.

Scope of Appropriation#

Departmental Output Expenses

Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords 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 environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement.
Marine Environment 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 the marine environment.
Resource Management Implementation
This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
Resource Management 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 the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
Water Management Implementation
This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
Water Management 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 the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Water science and economics
This category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

43,46342,71344,784

Departmental Output Expenses

Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice2,0272,0271,900
Marine Environment Policy Advice4,0144,0144,169
Resource Management Implementation11,79711,79711,912
Resource Management Policy Advice7,7737,7737,066
Water Management Implementation3,2643,2642,805
Water Management Policy Advice12,58812,58812,612

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Water science and economics2,0001,2504,320

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

40,40840,40839,867
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice1,8741,8741,874
Marine Environment Policy Advice3,8913,8914,141
Resource Management Implementation11,51311,51311,783
Resource Management Policy Advice7,5577,5576,942
Water Management Implementation3,1713,1712,725
Water Management Policy Advice12,40212,40212,402

Revenue from Others

1,0551,055597
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice15315326
Marine Environment Policy Advice12312328
Resource Management Implementation284284129
Resource Management Policy Advice216216124
Water Management Implementation939380
Water Management Policy Advice186186210

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice with a focus on improving environmental management frameworks.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%)

70%70%70%

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve quality policy advice to Ministers in relation to negotiating and implementing Treaty settlements and environmental accords.

Number of negotiations supported

51815

Marine Environment Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve quality advice to Ministers on New Zealand's marine environment.

Review Exclusive Economic Zone regulations

New measureNew measureBy 30 June 2018

Provide advice on draft Marine Protected Areas Bill

New measureNew measureBy 15 August 2017

Resource Management Implementation

This category is intended to achieve support for improvements to the resource management framework, as well as environmental reporting.

Percentage of local authorities that submit information for the National Monitoring System to support publically available monitoring and evaluation across the environmental management system

100%100%100%

Number of guidance documents produced to support effective implementation of the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill

New measureN/A6 [see note 1]

Provide ongoing policy advice to the Minister on the process for developing the National Planning Standards

New measureN/A30 June 2018

Number of Domain and Synthesis Reports published under the environmental reporting regime

2 domain reports2 domain reports2 domain reports

Provide guidance to local authorities on the production of the future development strategy and on the minimum target requirements for Regional Policy Statements and District Plans

New measureN/A30 June 2018

Resource Management Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice to Ministers in relation to improving the resource management framework.

Number of pieces of guidance to support effective implementation of National Direction

New measure518

Provide advice on Resource Management reform policy to Minister

New measureTo be assessed30 June 2018

Number of national direction workstreams released for public consultation

592

Provide ongoing policy advice to the Minister on the process for developing the National Planning Standards

New measureTo be assessed30 June 2018

Water Management Implementation

This category is intended to achieve effective support for improvements to the freshwater management framework.

Report on the progress each council has made to progress the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management in their region, including how they intend to meet the swimming targets

New measureAchievedAchieved

Water Management Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve effective policy advice on freshwater management.

Policy advice on options for the allocation of fresh water and discharges

New measureN/A31 January 2018

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Water science and economics

This category is intended to build science and economics knowledge and capability through the development of the science which underpins the attributes for the National Objectives Framework, and the understanding of the economic impacts associated with setting limits for these attributes.

Percentage of completed Water Science and Economics projects that achieved stated objectives (see note 2)

New measureTo be assessed80%

Note 1 - Including collaborative planning guidance, streamlined planning guidance, mana whakahono a rohe guidance, consenting, quality planning guidance updates, everyday guide update.

Note 2 - Including water science and economics projects associated with the management of Te Mana o Te Wai; human health for recreation; the proposed swimming targets; ecosystem health (including macroinvertebrates); toxic algae in rivers (drivers and toxicity); sediment; estuaries (state and values); freshwater flows; and groundwater.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2016/17
Final Budgeted
$000
2017/18
Budget
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
2019/20
Estimated
$000
2020/21
Estimated
$000
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: Implementation2017/18-1,469911695572
Marine Protection: Advancing Regional Processes2017/18-250---
Better Public Service (BPS) Seed Funding2016/17503----
Resource Management Reform2015/164,6004,9005,1005,1005,100
Water Management Reform2015/164,5004,5003,7003,7003,700
Reforming the Freshwater Management System2014/152,0002,000---
Funding transferred for Clean-up of Upper Waipa River2013/14(100)(100)(100)(100)(100)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this Multi-category appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due to:

  • an expense transfer of $2.820 million to 2017/18 for non-departmental output class ' Water science and economics'. This work involves building science and economics knowledge and capability by developing the science that underpins the attributes for the National Objectives Framework. The transfer is due to the delays caused by limited capacity in the research sector to carry out the required level of research, and
  • additional funding of $1.719 million for 2017/18 allocated through Budget 2017 ($1.469 million to support the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Urban Development Capacity 2016 and $250,000 to commence the engagement processes to consider establishing two recreational fishing parks in Hauraki and Marlborough).

These increases are partially offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $2.712 million from 2015/16 to 2016/17 to progress work on resource management and water management reforms, and
  • $503,000 in funding allocated for 2016/17 through the 'Better Public Service (BPS) Seed Funding' for an Environmental Integrated Data Infrastructure Pilot (e-IDI) project.

Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste (M29)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks.

Scope of Appropriation#

Departmental Output Expenses

Environmental Hazards and Waste 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 the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.
Waste Management and Minimisation
This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#

2016/172017/18
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

1,9421,9421,918

Departmental Output Expenses

Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice1,3091,3091,296
Waste Management and Minimisation633633622

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

1,8501,8501,850
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice1,2651,2651,265
Waste Management and Minimisation585585585

Revenue from Others

929268
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice444431
Waste Management and Minimisation484837

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice on managing chemical and biological hazards, and waste.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%)

70%43%70%

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

2016/172017/18
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice

This category is intended to achieve quality advice to Ministers on the hazardous substances and new organisms management regime.

Number of EPA Notices developed and associated Regulations Amended or Revoked

4 EPA notices developed62 EPA notices developed

Number of case studies into the potential benefits of new organisms to New Zealand

434

Waste Management and Minimisation

This category is intended to achieve support to ensure Crown's obligations under the Waste Minimisation Act are met

Secretariat functions for the Waste Advisory Board are undertaken in accordance with the Board's terms of reference

AchievedAchievedAchieved

End of Year Performance Reporting#

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.