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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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final 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). | 2,195 | 2,195 | 2,183 |
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. | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 4,695 | 4,695 | 4,683 |
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. | 4,293 | 4,293 | 9,833 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 4,293 | 4,293 | 9,833 |
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. | 177 | 150 | 177 |
Community Environment Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community. | 1,805 | 1,449 | 2,362 |
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites. | 6,416 | 4,405 | 5,780 |
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives. | 11,797 | 10,707 | 16,797 |
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. | 6,392 | 6,392 | 6,392 |
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. | 12,613 | 12,613 | 11,631 |
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. | 6,262 | 6,262 | 7,244 |
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. | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
Lake Taupo Protection Programme (M29)This appropriation is limited to the reduction of nitrogen levels entering Lake Taupo. | 3,767 | 3,767 | 2,950 |
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. | 800 | 800 | 800 |
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. | 2,071 | 2,020 | 3,200 |
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 | 54,500 | 50,465 | 66,233 |
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. | 470,523 | 324,661 | 680,925 |
Climate Change Development Fund (M12)This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues. | 300 | 300 | 300 |
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. | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. | 140 | 121 | 140 |
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. | 5,398 | 5,398 | 5,302 |
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. | 152 | 97 | 152 |
Te Pou Tupua (M29)This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions. | 104 | 104 | 107 |
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. | 1,000 | 1,000 | 620 |
United Nations Environment Programme (M29)New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme. | 593 | 540 | 593 |
Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance. | 910 | 910 | 910 |
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. | 2,793 | 2,793 | 2,664 |
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. | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
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. | 1,075 | 1,075 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 515,788 | 355,599 | 724,013 |
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. | 12,714 | 12,714 | 12,458 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Carbon Monitoring ProgrammeThis 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. | 2,708 | 2,708 | 2,187 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy AdviceThis 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. | 6,063 | 6,063 | 6,496 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy AdviceThis 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. | 3,894 | 3,894 | 3,726 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas LevyThis category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy. | 49 | 49 | 49 |
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. | 3,491 | 3,491 | 3,467 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Domestic Obligations and ProgrammesThis category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues. | 1,567 | 1,567 | 1,560 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy AdviceThis 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. | 1,924 | 1,924 | 1,907 |
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. | 43,463 | 42,713 | 44,784 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy AdviceThis 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. | 2,027 | 2,027 | 1,900 |
Marine Environment Policy AdviceThis 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. | 4,014 | 4,014 | 4,169 |
Resource Management ImplementationThis 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. | 11,797 | 11,797 | 11,912 |
Resource Management Policy AdviceThis 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. | 7,773 | 7,773 | 7,066 |
Water Management ImplementationThis category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises. | 3,264 | 3,264 | 2,805 |
Water Management Policy AdviceThis 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. | 12,588 | 12,588 | 12,612 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Water science and economicsThis category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework. | 2,000 | 1,250 | 4,320 |
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. | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,918 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceThis 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. | 1,309 | 1,309 | 1,296 |
Waste Management and MinimisationThis 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. | 633 | 633 | 622 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | 61,610 | 60,860 | 62,627 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 640,886 | 475,912 | 867,389 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, 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 Appropriation | 23,000 |
Adjustments to 2015/16 | - | |
Adjustments for 2016/17 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 23,000 | |
Actual to 2015/16 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 3,080 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 4,100 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 15,820 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 640,886 | 475,912 | 867,389 |
Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 3,080 | 3,080 | 4,100 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts | 643,966 | 478,992 | 871,489 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 Initiative | Appropriation | 2016/17 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) project | Improving Environmental Management MCA Resource Management Implementation Departmental Output Expense | 503 | - | - | - | - |
Domestic Emissions Reductions | Climate Change MCA Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice Departmental Output Expense | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Marine Protection: Advancing Regional Processes | Improving Environmental Management MCA Marine Environment Policy Advice Departmental Output Expense | - | 250 | - | - | - |
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: Implementation | Improving Environmental Management MCA Resource Management Implementation Departmental Output Expense | - | 1,469 | 911 | 695 | 572 |
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Ratification and Plan Domestic Action | Climate Change MCA Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice Departmental Output Expense | 742 | 924 | - | - | - |
Te Mana o Te Wai Fund | Te 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 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||||
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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 | 64,582 | 49,964 | 44,846 | 45,341 | 62,275 | 58,240 | 4,683 | 70,333 | 75,016 | 61,513 | 89,639 | 83,430 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 85,332 | 103,957 | 159,575 | 193,729 | 515,788 | 355,599 | - | 724,013 | 724,013 | 647,926 | 677,288 | 679,840 |
Capital Expenditure | 541 | 741 | 1,494 | 316 | 4,293 | 4,293 | 9,833 | - | 9,833 | 355 | 360 | 360 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 47,554 | 45,332 | 48,740 | 56,351 | 61,610 | 60,860 | 58,307 | 4,320 | 62,627 | 57,497 | 57,281 | 57,158 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | 198,009 | 199,994 | 254,655 | 295,737 | 643,966 | 478,992 | 72,823 | 798,666 | 871,489 | 767,291 | 824,568 | 820,788 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||||||||
Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 66,293 | 42,351 | 166,100 | 306,827 | 467,547 | 467,547 | N/A | 566,315 | 566,315 | 683,736 | 735,232 | 764,560 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | 66,293 | 42,351 | 166,100 | 306,827 | 467,547 | 467,547 | N/A | 566,315 | 566,315 | 683,736 | 735,232 | 764,560 |
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 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
Expenses and Revenue
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 2,195 | 2,195 | 2,183 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
Revenue from Others | 45 | 45 | 33 |
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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 assessed | At least 80% |
The total cost per hour of producing outputs | At most $150 | To 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#
Expenses and Revenue#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measure | Achieved | Achieved |
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
Capital Expenditure
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 3,390 | 3,390 | 9,813 |
Intangibles | 903 | 903 | 20 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 4,293 | 4,293 | 9,833 |
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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital asset management plan | |||
Computer Hardware | 840 | 840 | 90 |
Computer Software | 903 | 903 | 20 |
Office Equipment | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Furniture and Fixtures | 2,525 | 2,525 | 9,698 |
Total | 4,293 | 4,293 | 9,833 |
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 Schedule | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 | |
Capital Injections | - | - | |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 |
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
Expenses
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 177 | 150 | 177 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,805 | 1,449 | 2,362 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Non-Government Organisations | ||||
Organisations that receive funding for projects that strengthen partnerships, raise environmental awareness and encourage participation in environmental initiatives in the community. | 1,805 | 1,449 | 2,362 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | 2018/19 Estimated $000 | 2019/20 Estimated $000 | 2020/21 Estimated $000 |
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Reprioritisation of funding. | 2015/16 | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) |
Reprioritisation of funding for targeted water initiatives. | 2013/14 | - | 240 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 6,416 | 4,405 | 5,780 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 6,416 | 4,405 | 5,780 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 11,797 | 10,707 | 16,797 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 11,797 | 10,707 | 16,797 | Ongoing |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 6,392 | 6,392 | 6,392 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measured | Greater 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 12,613 | 12,613 | 11,631 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measured | 70% |
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 Initiative | Year 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). | 2016/17 | 2,200 | 2,200 | - | - | - |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 6,262 | 6,262 | 7,244 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measured | Overall 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 Initiative | Year 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). | 2016/17 | 1,800 | 1,800 | - | - | - |
Improving Health and Safety at Work. | 2014/15 | 275 | 275 | (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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation | ||||
Toimata Foundation | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | Ongoing |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, 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 Appropriation | 23,000 |
Adjustments to 2015/16 | - | |
Adjustments for 2016/17 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 23,000 | |
Actual to 2015/16 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 3,080 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 4,100 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 15,820 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measured | 50% |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation | ||||
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group | 3,080 | 3,080 | 4,100 | 30 June 2020 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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 Funds | 2015/16 | 4,900 | 4,100 | 4,400 | 4,200 | - |
Lake Taupo Protection Programme (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 3,767 | 3,767 | 2,950 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 3,767 | 3,767 | 2,950 | 30 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 800 | 800 | 800 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation | ||||
NZ Landcare Trust. | 800 | 800 | 800 | Ongoing |
Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 2,071 | 2,020 | 3,200 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 2,071 | 2,020 | 3,200 | 30 June 2018 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 500 | - | 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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Percentage of completed Freshwater Improvement Fund projects that achieved stated objectives | 80% | Projects yet to commence | 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#
Provider | 2016/17 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 | - | 7,000 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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. | 2016/17 | 2,500 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
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
Expenses
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 470,523 | 324,661 | 680,925 |
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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 470,523 | 324,661 | 680,925 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year 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. | 2016/17 | 14,352 | 44,525 | 77,858 | 94,700 | 94,700 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 300 | 300 | 300 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 300 | 300 | 300 | Ongoing |
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 600 | 600 | 600 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 600 | 600 | 600 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 140 | 121 | 140 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 5,398 | 5,398 | 5,302 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Percentage of funding that the Waikato River Clean Up Trust makes available for projects annually is distributed | New measure | 72% | 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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation | ||||
Waikato River Authority. | 5,398 | 5,398 | 5,302 | 30 June 2038 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 12,200 | - | 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,500 | - | 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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 152 | 97 | 152 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 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. | 152 | 97 | 152 | Ongoing |
Te Pou Tupua (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 104 | 104 | 107 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation | ||||
Whanganui River Iwi | 104 | 104 | 107 | 30 June 2034 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year 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. | 2014/15 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,000 | 1,000 | 620 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 593 | 540 | 593 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 910 | 910 | 910 |
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#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 2,793 | 2,793 | 2,664 |
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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations | ||||
Five Waikato River Iwi. | 2,793 | 2,793 | 2,664 | 30 June 2030 |
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final 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 measure | 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#
Provider | 2016/17 Final Budgeted $000 | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Budget $000 | Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Territorial Local Authorities | ||||
Territorial Local Authorities (approximately 67 authorities, of which two receive more than $1 million per annum). | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | Ongoing |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Climate Change (M12)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Carbon Monitoring ProgrammeThis 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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 12,714 | 12,714 | 12,458 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Carbon Monitoring Programme | 2,708 | 2,708 | 2,187 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 6,063 | 6,063 | 6,496 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 3,894 | 3,894 | 3,726 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | 49 | 49 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 12,439 | 12,439 | 12,310 |
Carbon Monitoring Programme | 2,667 | 2,667 | 2,167 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 5,990 | 5,990 | 6,429 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 3,733 | 3,733 | 3,665 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | 49 | 49 |
Revenue from Others | 275 | 275 | 148 |
Carbon Monitoring Programme | 41 | 41 | 20 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 73 | 73 | 67 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 161 | 161 | 61 |
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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
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 measure | To be assessed | By January 2018 |
Provide advice to Ministers on a plan for adapting to climate change (Adaptation Technical Working Group) | New measure | To be assessed | By 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 measure | Achieved | Achieved |
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 | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
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 Initiative | Year 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 | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Paris Agreement on Climate Change: Ratification and Plan Domestic Action. | 2016/17 | 742 | 924 | - | - | - |
NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) supply management (including Auctioning). | 2015/16 | 1,000 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
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#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Domestic Obligations and ProgrammesThis 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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 3,491 | 3,491 | 3,467 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 1,567 | 1,567 | 1,560 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 1,924 | 1,924 | 1,907 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 3,358 | 3,358 | 3,358 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 1,528 | 1,528 | 1,528 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 1,830 | 1,830 | 1,830 |
Revenue from Others | 133 | 133 | 109 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 39 | 39 | 32 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 94 | 94 | 77 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund Priority List is reviewed by the Ministry and provided to the Minister for the Environment | New measure | 30 June 2017 | 30 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 measure | 100% | 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#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy AdviceThis 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 economicsThis 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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 43,463 | 42,713 | 44,784 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 2,027 | 2,027 | 1,900 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 4,014 | 4,014 | 4,169 |
Resource Management Implementation | 11,797 | 11,797 | 11,912 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,773 | 7,773 | 7,066 |
Water Management Implementation | 3,264 | 3,264 | 2,805 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 12,588 | 12,588 | 12,612 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Water science and economics | 2,000 | 1,250 | 4,320 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 40,408 | 40,408 | 39,867 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 1,874 | 1,874 | 1,874 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 3,891 | 3,891 | 4,141 |
Resource Management Implementation | 11,513 | 11,513 | 11,783 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,557 | 7,557 | 6,942 |
Water Management Implementation | 3,171 | 3,171 | 2,725 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 12,402 | 12,402 | 12,402 |
Revenue from Others | 1,055 | 1,055 | 597 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 153 | 153 | 26 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 123 | 123 | 28 |
Resource Management Implementation | 284 | 284 | 129 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 216 | 216 | 124 |
Water Management Implementation | 93 | 93 | 80 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 186 | 186 | 210 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 | 5 | 18 | 15 |
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 measure | New measure | By 30 June 2018 |
Provide advice on draft Marine Protected Areas Bill | New measure | New measure | By 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 measure | N/A | 6 [see note 1] |
Provide ongoing policy advice to the Minister on the process for developing the National Planning Standards | New measure | N/A | 30 June 2018 |
Number of Domain and Synthesis Reports published under the environmental reporting regime | 2 domain reports | 2 domain reports | 2 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 measure | N/A | 30 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 measure | 5 | 18 |
Provide advice on Resource Management reform policy to Minister | New measure | To be assessed | 30 June 2018 |
Number of national direction workstreams released for public consultation | 5 | 9 | 2 |
Provide ongoing policy advice to the Minister on the process for developing the National Planning Standards | New measure | To be assessed | 30 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 measure | Achieved | Achieved |
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 measure | N/A | 31 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 measure | To be assessed | 80% |
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 Initiative | Year 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: Implementation | 2017/18 | - | 1,469 | 911 | 695 | 572 |
Marine Protection: Advancing Regional Processes | 2017/18 | - | 250 | - | - | - |
Better Public Service (BPS) Seed Funding | 2016/17 | 503 | - | - | - | - |
Resource Management Reform | 2015/16 | 4,600 | 4,900 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 5,100 |
Water Management Reform | 2015/16 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 |
Reforming the Freshwater Management System | 2014/15 | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - | - |
Funding transferred for Clean-up of Upper Waipa River | 2013/14 | (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#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceThis 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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 1,942 | 1,942 | 1,918 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 1,309 | 1,309 | 1,296 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 633 | 633 | 622 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1,265 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 585 | 585 | 585 |
Revenue from Others | 92 | 92 | 68 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 44 | 44 | 31 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 48 | 48 | 37 |
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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#
2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 developed | 6 | 2 EPA notices developed |
Number of case studies into the potential benefits of new organisms to New Zealand | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.