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Vote Environment#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Climate Change (M12), Minister for the Environment (M29)
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTERING THE VOTE: Ministry for the Environment (A15)
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 2021/22, which cover:
- a total of just over $129 million for the development and provision of policy advice and other support on environmental matters, implementing policy and the monitoring of domestic environmental management and educational programmes
- a total of nearly $92 million for waste minimisation initiatives and to build a resilient system for reducing, recycling and managing New Zealand's waste responsibly
- a total of just over $20 million in funding provided to the Environmental Protection Authority
- a total of just over $89 million in funding and grants to third parties for water initiatives
- a total of nearly $33 million in payments to territorial local authorities for the Waste Disposal Levy
- 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 $7 million for services provided by third parties for the investigation, management and remediation services relating to contaminated sites
- a total of just over $3 million in funding for Iwi to engage in co-management arrangements, and
- a total of nearly $3 million for capital expenditure.
The Minister for the Environment is also responsible for a capital injection of nearly $3 million to the Ministry for the Environment.
The Minister of Climate Change is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment for 2021/22, which cover:
- a total of nearly $1,144 million for the allocation of New Zealand emission units to the economy
- a total of $19 million for the loss on sale of New Zealand emission units
- a total of nearly $154 million for administering the Emissions Trading Scheme including the impairment of debt
- a total of just over $26 million for policy advice and other support in relation to the domestic and international climate change programmes, maintenance of the national carbon accounting system, collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy, and contributions to international programmes, and
- a total of just over $12 million in funding provided to the Climate Change Commission.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Improving New Zealand's Environment (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the development and provision of policy advice and other support to Ministers on environmental matters, the implementation of policy and the monitoring of domestic environmental management and educational programmes. |
90,707 | 90,707 | 127,855 |
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Managing Climate Change in New Zealand (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to policy advice, reporting, and other support to Ministers on matters relating to climate change, the operation of the national carbon accounting system, and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy. |
25,191 | 25,191 | 25,829 |
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Total Departmental Output Expenses |
115,898 | 115,898 | 153,684 |
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Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29) (A15) 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. |
3,325 | 3,325 | 2,900 |
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Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
3,325 | 3,325 | 2,900 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12) (A15) 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 | 177 | 177 |
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Climate Change Commission - Advisory and Monitoring Function (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the establishment and operations of the Climate Change Commission in accordance with its statutory purposes and functions. |
9,415 | 9,415 | 12,486 |
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Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites. |
12,771 | 8,018 | 6,817 |
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Emissions Trading Scheme (M12) (A15) 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. |
6,789 | 6,789 | 6,515 |
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Environmental Protection Authority functions (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the provision of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory and other statutory functions. |
21,885 | 21,885 | 20,155 |
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Environmental Training Programmes (M29) (A15) 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 |
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Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators. |
800 | 800 | 800 |
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Water science and economics (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework. |
2,200 | 2,200 | 1,500 |
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Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
55,937 | 51,184 | 50,350 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy. |
1,160,100 | 856,154 | 1,143,550 |
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Climate Change Development Fund (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues. |
300 | 300 | 300 |
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Environmental Legal Assistance (M29) (A15) 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. |
750 | 750 | 600 |
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Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12) (A15) New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
170 | 154 | 170 |
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Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29) (A15) 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. |
4,902 | 4,902 | 4,736 |
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Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities. |
147,000 | - | 147,000 |
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Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29) (A15) 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 |
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International Subscriptions (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements. |
152 | 142 | 152 |
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Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale of New Zealand Units. |
555,285 | 9,872 | 19,000 |
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Te Pou Tupua (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions. |
106 | 106 | 101 |
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United Nations Environment Programme (M29) (A15) New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme. |
593 | 548 | 593 |
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Waikato River Co-Governance (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance. |
1,195 | 1,195 | 910 |
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Waikato River Co-Management (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River. |
2,202 | 2,202 | 2,021 |
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Exclusive Economic Zone Major Prosecutions Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to major prosecutions relating to activities regulated under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012. |
500 | - | - |
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Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29) (A15) 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. |
641 | 641 | - |
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Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
1,875,396 | 876,966 | 1,320,633 |
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Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Environmental Protection Authority. |
1,112 | 1,112 | 268 |
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Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
1,112 | 1,112 | 268 |
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Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Waste and Resource Recovery MCA (M29) (A15) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to build a resilient system for reducing, recycling and managing New Zealand's waste responsibly. |
22,359 | 16,956 | 63,239 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Initiatives This category is limited to supporting research and development, innovation and commercialisation opportunities, information and education, regulatory activities (including compliance, monitoring and enforcement), data, evidence and evaluation and resource recovery infrastructure to improve New Zealand's capacity to recycle and recover materials. |
22,349 | 16,956 | 63,229 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Fair value write-down of loans This category is limited to the fair value write-down of loans to local authorities and others to develop the infrastructure needed to improve New Zealand's capacity to recycle and recover materials. |
10 | - | 10 |
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Waste Minimisation MCA (M29) (A15) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect the environment through more effective and efficient waste management and minimisation in New Zealand. |
48,399 | 48,399 | 59,203 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Waste Minimisation Administration This category is limited to the collection and administration of the Waste Disposal Levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the Waste Disposal Levy. |
7,602 | 7,602 | 5,906 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund This category is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities This category is limited to payments to territorial local authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. |
20,000 | 20,000 | 32,500 |
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Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
70,758 | 65,355 | 122,442 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
2,122,426 | 1,113,840 | 1,650,277 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Environment Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 10,860 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 788 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 11,648 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 2,960 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 2,172 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 6,516 | |
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Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 11,225 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 6,002 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 17,227 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 4,700 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 5,391 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 7,136 | |
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Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 71,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 185,761 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 256,761 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 41,691 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 53,080 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 161,990 | |
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Kaipara Moana Remediation (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to remediating Kaipara Moana by halting degradation and working towards more productive, sustainable, and high value use of land within the Kaipara catchment.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 100,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 100,000 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 9,638 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 20,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 70,362 | |
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Te Mana o Te Wai (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to helping Maori improve the quality of freshwater bodies, whose health is integral to the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 30,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 30,000 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 8,000 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 6,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,000 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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| Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations | 2,122,426 | 1,113,840 | 1,650,277 |
| Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 66,989 | 66,989 | 86,643 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
2,189,415 | 1,180,829 | 1,736,920 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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| Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection (M29) (A15) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,698 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation Legislation - Proposed Timelines and Process | Managing Climate Change in New Zealand Departmental Output Expense |
2,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
7,446 | 8,139 | 6,996 | 7,046 | 6,637 |
| Freshwater Improvement Fund MYA Non-Departmental Output Expense |
28,000 | 39,830 | 39,830 | 39,830 | 37,830 | |
| Kaipara Moana Remediation MYA Non-Departmental Output Expense |
10,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 10,000 | |
| Te Mana o Te Wai MYA Non-Departmental Output Expense |
8,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 | |
| Crown Response to Water Rights Litigation | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
615 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 615 |
| Delivering New Zealand's low-carbon future and adapting to climate change | Managing Climate Change in New Zealand Departmental Output Expense |
- | 5,160 | 4,680 | 4,440 | 4,440 |
| Designing, delivering and implementing comprehensive and sustainable reform of the Resource Management system | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
- | 35,370 | 49,450 | 46,970 | - |
| Developing a funding and financing strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand's climate transition | Managing Climate Change in New Zealand Departmental Output Expense |
- | 200 | - | - | - |
| Establishing an enduring Environmental Monitoring & Reporting System (Design & Impl'n of Limits & Targets for RM Reform) | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
- | 8,790 | 8,360 | 8,015 | - |
| Funding for the Climate Change Commission to support Aotearoa to respond to the Climate Emergency | Climate Change Commission - Advisory and Monitoring Function Non-Departmental Output Expense |
- | 2,451 | 2,377 | 2,377 | 2,377 |
| Implementing the Carbon Neutral Government Programme | Managing Climate Change in New Zealand Departmental Output Expense |
- | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Implementing The Covid-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
3,127 | 2,957 | - | - | - |
| Maniapoto Settlement Natural Resources Redress: Crown Contribution to Local Authority Costs |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi Non-Departmental Other Expense |
641 | - | - | - | - |
| PFAS Programme: Ohakea Community Water Supply Proposal | Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund Non-Departmental Output Expense |
5,880 | - | - | - | - |
| Phasing Out Problem Plastics And Implementing The Waste Disposal Levy Expansion | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 |
| Reforming the Resource Management System | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
5,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Resource Recovery Infrastructure | Improving New Zealand's Environment Departmental Output Expense |
1,177 | 1,427 | - | - | - |
| Waste and Resource Recovery MCA Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Initiatives Non-Departmental Output Expense |
65,323 | 21,373 | 2,000 | - | - | |
| Waste and Resource Recovery MCA Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
33,000 | - | - | - | - | |
| State Sector Decarbonisation Fund (Carbon Neutral Government Programme) | Managing Climate Change in New Zealand Departmental Output Expense |
580 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Initiatives | 175,294 | 158,522 | 156,518 | 151,503 | 71,494 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | ||||
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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 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 101,665 | 114,491 | 113,604 | 151,326 | 238,824 | 234,071 | 153,684 | 136,993 | 290,677 | 299,968 | 296,571 | 217,804 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 308,404 | 730,435 | 555,849 | 665,294 | 1,875,396 | 876,966 | - | 1,320,633 | 1,320,633 | 1,298,932 | 1,292,822 | 1,243,041 |
| Capital Expenditure | 2,871 | (645) | 656 | 1,253 | 4,437 | 4,437 | 2,900 | 268 | 3,168 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 12,415 | 15,125 | 19,289 | 18,411 | 50,748 | 45,355 | 5,906 | 84,026 | 89,932 | 34,696 | 32,696 | 32,696 |
| Other Expenses | 17,398 | 17,371 | 18,489 | 16,973 | 20,010 | 20,000 | - | 32,510 | 32,510 | 75,000 | 105,000 | 135,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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Total Appropriations |
442,753 | 876,777 | 707,887 | 853,257 | 2,189,415 | 1,180,829 | 162,490 | 1,574,430 | 1,736,920 | 1,709,396 | 1,727,889 | 1,629,341 |
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Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 553,743 | 707,920 | 889,392 | 1,082,559 | 1,480,183 | 1,417,251 | N/A | 1,605,446 | 1,605,446 | 1,753,479 | 2,021,958 | 2,166,569 |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
553,743 | 707,920 | 889,392 | 1,082,559 | 1,480,183 | 1,417,251 | N/A | 1,605,446 | 1,605,446 | 1,753,479 | 2,021,958 | 2,166,569 |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring
There had been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Figure 1 - Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type
- Source: Ministry for the Environment
The actual and budgeted output expenses from 2016/17 onwards reflect an increase in funding for resource management and water management reforms, and climate change related activities.
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. Other Expenses also includes the Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units appropriation for 2020/21 financial year.
- For Allocation of New Zealand Units appropriation, the upper limit of the appropriation is increased from $35 to $50 per carbon unit from 2020/21 onwards. This increase is 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#
Improving New Zealand's Environment (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 90,707 | 90,707 | 127,855 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 89,449 | 89,449 | 127,048 |
| Revenue from Others | 1,258 | 1,258 | 807 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice and solutions with a focus on improving environmental management frameworks.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that partially or fully meet quality assurance criteria |
At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria) | To be assessed | At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria) |
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The satisfaction of the Minister for the Environment and the Minister of Climate Change with the advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 4 out of 5 | To be assessed | At least 4 out of 5 |
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Percentage of Ministerial Official Information Act requests submitted within the timeframes agreed with the Minister's office |
95% | To be assessed | 95% |
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Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines |
95% | To be assessed | 95% |
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Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%) |
At least 3.5 out of 5 | To be assessed | At least 3.5 out of 5 |
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Produce environmental reports required by the Environmental Reporting Act 2015 |
Two | Two | Two |
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Minimum 6 weeks public consultation for all National Direction workstreams |
100% | 100% | 100% |
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Number of months the Ministry will publish the National Monitoring Systems data after receiving the complete data set from local authorities |
No more than 6 months | No more than 6 months | No more than 6 months |
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 |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designing, delivering and implementing comprehensive and sustainable reform of the Resource Management system | 2021/22 | - | 35,370 | 49,450 | 46,970 | - |
| Establishing an enduring Environmental Monitoring & Reporting System (Design & Impl'n of Limits & Targets for RM Reform) | 2021/22 | - | 8,790 | 8,360 | 8,015 | - |
| Addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways | 2020/21 | 7,446 | 8,139 | 6,996 | 7,046 | 6,637 |
| Crown Response to Water Rights Litigation | 2020/21 | 615 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 615 |
| Implementing The Covid-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill | 2020/21 | 3,127 | 2,957 | - | - | - |
| Phasing Out Problem Plastics And Implementing The Waste Disposal Levy Expansion | 2020/21 | 4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 | 4,505 |
| Reforming the Resource Management System | 2020/21 | 5,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Resource Recovery Infrastructure | 2020/21 | 1,177 | 1,427 | - | - | - |
| Improving New Zealand's Resource Efficiency by Reducing Waste | 2019/20 | 2,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | 2019/20 | 11,430 | 11,434 | 11,188 | 11,188 | 11,188 |
| Strengthening the Integrity of the Environmental Management System | 2019/20 | 10,004 | 7,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 |
| Resource management Act Enforcement Oversight Unit | 2018/19 | 830 | 830 | 830 | 830 | 830 |
| Previous National-led Government | ||||||
| National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: Implementation | 2017/18 | 572 | 572 | 572 | 572 | 572 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $37.148 million to $127.855 million for 2021/22 due to:
- an increase of $35.370 million in relation to designing, delivering and implementing comprehensive and sustainable reform of the Resource Management system
- an increase of $8.790 million in relation to establishing an enduring Environmental Monitoring & Reporting System (Design & Impl'n of Limits & Targets for RM Reform)
- an increase of $3 million transferred in 2020/21 to other Departmental expense: Managing Climate Change in New Zealand appropriation to progress work related to climate change
- an increase of $693,000 in relation to addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways
- an increase of $615,000 in relation to the Crown's Response to Water Rights Litigation, and
- an increase of $18,000 in relation to the administration costs of the Waste and Resource Recovery initiative.
The above is offset by:
- a reduction of $5 million related to reforming the Resource Management System
- a reduction of $2.500 million related to transition to more sustainable land use and a lower emissions economy
- a reduction of $2 million related to improving New Zealand's resource efficiency by reducing waste
- a reduction of $1.217 million in expense transfer from 2019/20 to 2020/21
- a decrease of $451,000 due to changes in third party revenue, and
- a reduction of $170,000 related to implementing The Covid-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill.
Managing Climate Change in New Zealand (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 25,191 | 25,191 | 25,829 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 24,849 | 24,849 | 25,681 |
| Revenue from Others | 342 | 342 | 148 |
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 and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%) |
At least 3.5 out of 5 | To be assessed | At least 3.5 out of 5 |
|
All Emission Trading Unit auctions are held in accordance with published calendar |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
All reports required under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 are delivered on time |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
Percentage of business hours (excluding agreed maintenance outages) web services of national imagery data sets and land use mapping published by the Ministry for the Environment are available to key stakeholders |
98% | 98% | 98% |
|
New Zealand meets agreed deadlines for international reporting on its greenhouse gas emissions and progress towards its targets |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
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 |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivering New Zealand's low-carbon future and adapting to climate change | 2021/22 | - | 5,160 | 4,680 | 4,440 | 4,440 |
| Developing a funding and financing strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand's climate transition | 2021/22 | - | 200 | - | - | - |
| Implementing the Carbon Neutral Government Programme | 2021/22 | - | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Adaptation Legislation - Proposed Timelines and Process | 2020/21 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| State Sector Decarbonisation Fund (Carbon Neutral Government Programme | 2020/21 | 580 | - | - | - | - |
| Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change commission and Government Response contingency | 2019/20 | 2,167 | 2,167 | 2,166 | 2,166 | 2,166 |
| Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | 2019/20 | 2,611 | 2,611 | 2,611 | 2,611 | 2,611 |
| Building Environmental Integrity in Cooperative Approaches | 2018/19 | 742 | 742 | 742 | 742 | 742 |
| Climate Change - Resourcing Government Climate Change Priorities | 2018/19 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $638,000 to $25.829 million for 2021/22 due to:
- an increase of $5.160 million for delivering New Zealand's low-carbon future and adapting to climate change
- an increase of $1.090 million for Implementing the Carbon Neutral Government Programme, and
- an increase of $200,000 for developing a funding and financing strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand's climate transition.
The above is offset by:
- a reduction of $3 million due to reprioritisation of funding between appropriations in 2020/21 to align with internal budgets
- a reduction of $2 million related to Adaptation Legislation - Proposed Timelines and Process
- a reduction of $580,000 related to drawdown from the State Sector Decarbonisation Fund contingency (Carbon Neutral Government Programme)
- a decrease of $194,000 due to changes in third party revenue, and
- a reduction of $38,000 in expense transfer from 2019/20 to 2020/21.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1,400 |
| Intangibles | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1,500 |
| Other | - | - | - |
|
Total Appropriation |
3,325 | 3,325 | 2,900 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal, upgrade and/or redesign of assets to support the Ministry for the Environment's service delivery.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital asset management plan# |
|||
|
Computer Hardware |
750 | 750 | 750 |
|
Computer Software |
2,100 | 2,100 | 1,500 |
|
Office Equipment |
25 | 25 | 125 |
|
Furniture and Fixtures |
450 | 450 | 525 |
|
Total |
3,325 | 3,325 | 2,900 |
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 decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is primarily due to completing the development and upgrade of several systems including the Funds Management System and Online Waste Levy System.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for the Environment
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2021/22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 6,242 | 7,242 | |
| Capital Injections | 1,000 | 2,698 | During Budget 2019, the Ministry received capital funding of $3.948 million over two years for digital services and data stewardship, and analytics. The Ministry has already commenced the work programme to upgrade the systems, however due to the impact of COVID 19 and supporting the Ministry's response, there is a capital transfer of $2.698 million from 2020/21 to 2021/22 to continue work related to digital services and data stewardship, and analytics. |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
|
Closing Balance |
7,242 | 9,940 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 177 | 177 | 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.
Climate Change Commission - Advisory and Monitoring Function (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 9,415 | 9,415 | 12,486 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to provide independent, evidence-based advice to Government to help Aotearoa New Zealand transition to a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
The Climate Change Commission will carry out its functions in accordance with its purpose as set out in its enabling legislation and its Statement of Intent. |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Climate Change Commission in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding for the Climate Change Commission to support Aotearoa to respond to the Climate Emergency | 2021/22 | - | 2,451 | 2,377 | 2,377 | 2,377 |
| Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change Commission and Government Response contingency | 2019/20 | 8,535 | 10,035 | 10,035 | 10,035 | 10,035 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $3.071 million to $12.486 million for 2021/22 due to additional funding allocated for the Commission to support Aotearoa to respond to the Climate Emergency.
Community Environment Fund (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
|
Community Environment Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 10,860 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 788 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 11,648 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 2,960 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 2,172 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 6,516 |
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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| Organisations that receive funding for projects that strengthen partnerships, raise environmental awareness and encourage participation in environmental initiatives in the community. | 2,960 | 2,960 | 2,172 | 30 June 2025 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Environment Fund | 2020/21 | 2,172 | 2,172 | 2,172 | 2,172 | 2,172 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this multi-year appropriation for 2021/22 due to an expense transfer of $788,000 of unspent funds from 2019/20 to 2020/21.
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 12,771 | 8,018 | 6,817 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in the risks from contaminated sites.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Percentage of completed contaminated sites projects that achieve stated objectives |
100% | To be assessed | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Authorities | ||||
| Councils that receive funding to assist in the clean-up of contaminated land in New Zealand | 12,771 | 8,018 | 6,817 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohakea Community Water Supply Proposal | 2020/21 | 5,880 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $5.954 million to $6.817 million for 2021/22. This is due to an increase of $10.880 million in 2020/21 related to the Ohakea Community Water Supply project. This increase is partially offset by:
- an expense transfer of $4.189 million to 2021/22 for the clean-up of the Sustainable Solvent Ltd site and the Crown contribution towards a water scheme in Ohakea, and
- a reduction of $737,000 in expense transfer from 2019/20 to 2020/21.
Emissions Trading Scheme (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 6,789 | 6,789 | 6,515 |
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 Emissions Trading 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
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Support the successful delivery of ETS auctioning by transferring units within two days of receiving direction from the Ministry for the Environment |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
|
Percentage availability of the Register to customers, excluding planned or other outage times allowed by the hosting contract |
99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
|
Publish and deliver the annual CME work programme, in accordance with programme milestones by 30 June 2022 |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in the appropriation for 2021/22 is due to a transfer of $397,000 in capital funding to operating in 2020/21 to deliver operational and technical changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register to enable implementation of changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme settings. This decrease is partially offset by a transfer of $123,000 to 2021/22.
Environmental Protection Authority functions (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 21,885 | 21,885 | 20,155 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective, efficient and transparent delivery of the EPA's functions and duties under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988, the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996, and the Resource Management Act 1991.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Hazardous substances, new organisms, EEZ, Ozone Layer Protection Act, and Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act: An effective or better rating for a sample of decisions assessing that decision-making processes are documented and there is no adverse judicial comment on EPA processes. All decisions meet statutory obligations and applicable timeframes. |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
|
Publish and deliver the annual CME work programme, in accordance with programme milestones by 30 June 2022 |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
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 |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Authority baseline funding for Exclusive Economic Zone & CS (EEZ) environmental management | 2020/21 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,400 | 3,400 | - |
| Environmental Protection Authority chemical reassessment programme | 2020/21 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | - |
| Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database. | 2019/20 | 580 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to additional funding of $1.730 million was allocated in 2020/21 to enable the Environmental Protection Authority to implement a Global Harmonised system of chemical classifications and a new a hazardous substances database.
Environmental Training Programmes (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 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) (A15)
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) (A15) This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 11,225 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 6,002 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 17,227 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 4,700 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 5,391 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 7,136 |
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
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 assessed | 50% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group | 4,700 | 4,700 | 5,391 | 30 June 2025 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme: Reallocation of Crown Funds | 2020/21 | 4,700 | 5,391 | 378 | 378 | 378 |
Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
|
Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 71,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | 185,761 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 256,761 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 41,691 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 53,080 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 161,990 |
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
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Percentage of Freshwater Improvement Fund projects reasonably on track to achieve stated objectives (see Note 1) |
New measure | New measure | 80% |
|
Percentage of Public Waterways and Ecosystem Restoration Fund projects reasonably on track to achieve stated objectives |
New measure | New measure | 80% |
|
Percentage of At-Risk-Catchment projects reasonably on track to achieve stated objectives |
New measure | New measure | 80% |
Note 1 - Based on previous financial year annual report, self-assessment of project status using Red, Amber, Green status. Reasonably on track includes Amber and Green projects.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government and Non-Government Organisations (including Territorial Local Authorities) | ||||
| Organisations that receive funding for projects that improve the management of New Zealand's fresh water within environmental quality and quantity limits. | 41,691 | 41,691 | 53,080 | 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2026 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery package: Addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways | 2020/21 | 28,000 | 39,830 | 39,830 | 39,830 | 37,830 |
| Freshwater Improvement Fund | 2020/21 | 13,250 | 13,250 | 14,500 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
Kaipara Moana Remediation (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
|
Kaipara Moana Remediation (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to remediating Kaipara Moana by halting degradation and working towards more productive, sustainable, and high value use of land within the Kaipara catchment.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 100,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 100,000 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 9,638 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 20,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 70,362 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended achieve the remediation of the Kaipara Moana by halting degradation and working towards more productive, sustainable, and high value use of land within the Kaipara catchment.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Percentage of completed Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme projects that achieved stated objectives |
90% | 90% | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Local Authority | ||||
| Northland Regional Council | 9,638 | 9,638 | 20,000 | 30 June 2025 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery package: Addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways | 2020/21 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 10,000 |
Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| NZ Landcare Trust | 800 | 800 | 800 | Ongoing |
Te Mana o Te Wai (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
|
Te Mana o Te Wai (M29) (A15) This appropriation is limited to helping Maori improve the quality of freshwater bodies, whose health is integral to the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of communities.Commences: 01 July 2020 Expires: 30 June 2025 |
Original Appropriation | 30,000 |
| Adjustments to 2019/20 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2020/21 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 30,000 | |
| Actual to 2019/20 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2020/21 | 8,000 | |
| Estimate for 2021/22 | 6,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
Te Mana o Te Wai Fund was established to support Maori to improve freshwater quality. The key Fund objectives are to:
- help Maori improve the health of freshwater bodies of importance to them
- create nature-based employment opportunities, and
- build capacity and capability for Maori to participate in and make decisions for freshwater management, including in the implementation of Essential Freshwater reforms.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Percentage of completed Te Mana o Te Wai Fund projects that achieved stated objectives |
90% | To be assessed | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Individuals or groups representing Maori (eg, marae/whanau, hapu, iwi, Maori land trusts and incorporations, collaborations, collectives, or clusters of these groups) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 30 June 2025 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Recovery Initiative package: Addressing Contamination of New Zealand's Waterways | 2020/21 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 4,000 |
Water science and economics (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve building science and economics knowledge and capability by developing the science underpinning the attributes for the National Objectives Framework, and the understanding of the economic impacts.
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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government and Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Crown Research Institutes, academia, and other consulting organisations that receive funding for projects that advance our scientific understanding of New Zealand's fresh water environment to make evidence-based policy decisions | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,500 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water science and economics | 2020/21 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to an expense transfer of $700,000 from 2019/20 to 2020/21 to meet funding needs of the projects.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,160,100 | 856,154 | 1,143,550 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve compensation of 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
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 within either set timeframes (20 working days) or extensions agreed with participants |
100% | To be assessed | 100% |
|
Percentage of emission returns lodged by forestry participants with a net entitlement for units, which resulted in a direction sent to the Register to transfer units to the participant within either Legislated timeframes or extensions as approved |
80% | To be assessed | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Climate Change in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Participants eligible to receive units to compensate for increased costs resulting from the Emissions Trading Scheme | 1,160,100 | 856,154 | 1,143,550 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) Non-forestry Regulation Updates 2018 Proposed Amendments | 2018/19 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is mainly due to reduction in the number of units forecast for the post-1989 forestry and industrial sector.
Climate Change Development Fund (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| International projects that addresses climate change issues | 300 | 300 | 300 | Ongoing |
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 750 | 750 | 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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Not-for-profit organisations such as environmental, community, iwi and hapu receive financial assistance to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest | 750 | 750 | 600 | Ongoing |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is in line with the established funding profile. In 2020/21, there was an expense transfer of $150,000 from 2019/20 to enable the Environmental Legal Assistance to fund more applicants.
Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 170 | 154 | 170 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's 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) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,902 | 4,902 | 4,736 |
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.
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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| Waikato River Authority | 4,902 | 4,902 | 4,736 | 30 June 2038 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 147,000 | - | 147,000 |
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 Public Finance Act, 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) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Public Finance Act, 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) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 152 | 142 | 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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| United Nations Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme | 152 | 142 | 152 | Ongoing |
Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 555,285 | 9,872 | 19,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense related to the sale of New Zealand Units over the fixed price in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act, as additional information is unlikely to be informative.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to unavailability of the Fixed Price Option for the emissions produced after 2020 calendar year for participants to meet their surrender obligations and therefore not available after June 2021. However, forestry participants who can report on a five-year emissions return period can use the Fixed Price Option for harvesting/deforestation that occurred up to the end of 2020 calendar year.
Te Pou Tupua (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 106 | 106 | 101 |
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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| Whanganui River Iwi | 106 | 106 | 101 | 30 June 2034 |
United Nations Environment Programme (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 593 | 548 | 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) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,195 | 1,195 | 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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is in line with the established funding profile. This is due to the fact that the Waikato River Authority receives an additional one-off contribution of $285,000 every fifth year.
Waikato River Co-Management (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 2,202 | 2,202 | 2,021 |
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 | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisation | ||||
| Five Waikato River Iwi | 2,202 | 2,202 | 2,021 | 30 June 3030 |
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29) (A15)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,112 | 1,112 | 268 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to enable the Environmental Protection Authority to implement changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Implement remaining operational and technical changes to the Register, and internal systems and processes to enable implementation of changes to the ETS settings, as required by the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill. |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2021/22 is due to majority of the upgrade work to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register is completed in 2020/21.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
4 - Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Waste and Resource Recovery (M29) (A15)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery InitiativesThis category is limited to supporting research and development, innovation and commercialisation opportunities, information and education, regulatory activities (including compliance, monitoring and enforcement), data, evidence and evaluation and resource recovery infrastructure to improve New Zealand's capacity to recycle and recover materials.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Fair value write-down of loansThis category is limited to the fair value write-down of loans to local authorities and others to develop the infrastructure needed to improve New Zealand's capacity to recycle and recover materials.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
|
Total Appropriation |
22,359 | 16,956 | 63,239 |
|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
| Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Initiatives | 22,349 | 16,956 | 63,229 |
|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
|||
| Fair value write-down of loans | 10 | - | 10 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended achieve a resilient system for reducing, recycling and managing waste and the associated harm that it causes, as well as increased jobs and incomes spread across New Zealand. It will fund loans and grants to invest in resource recovery infrastructure to support a transition to a low emissions and low-waste future for New Zealand.
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
|
Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Initiatives |
|||
|
This category is intended to achieve a resilient system for reducing, recycling and managing New Zealand's waste responsibly by supporting research and development, innovation and commercialisation opportunities, information and education, regulatory activities (including compliance, monitoring and enforcement), data, evidence and evaluation and resource recovery infrastructure by improving New Zealand's capacity to recycle and recover materials. |
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|
Percentage of contracted COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund (CRRF) - Waste and Resource Recovery initiatives that have achieved stated milestones (see Note 1) |
80% | To be assessed | 80% |
Note 1 - As measured through milestone reporting.
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Government Organisations (including Territorial Local Authorities) | ||||
| Territorial authorities, private and other non-governmental organisations that receive funding for projects that increase resource efficiency, increase reuse, recovery and recycling, and decrease waste to landfill. | 22,359 | 16,966 | 63,239 | 30 June 2023 |
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 |
2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
2024/25 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Economic Recovery Package: Resource Recovery Infrastructure: Plastics Recycling | 2020/21 | 65,323 | 21,373 | 2,000 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-category appropriation increased by $40.880 million to $63.239 million for 2021/22 due to:
- an expense transfer of $41.866 million from 2020/21 to ensure that projects have sufficient funds to complete their programme of work, and
- an increase of $112,000 due to changes in funding profile.
This increase is partially offset by a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.098 million in 2020/21 to departmental output expense: Improving New Zealand's Environment for the administration costs of the fund.
Funding of $88.696 million over three years was allocated through Budget 2020 as part of the Government's COVID-19 economic recovery package. Due to complexities in recipient project development, due diligence, negotiating and finalising deeds of funding with successful applicants delivering the associated CRRF projects took longer than anticipated. Projects will take between one and three years to fully deliver. Funds will be rephased through baseline updates to match with the timing of milestone payments.
Waste Minimisation (M29) (A15)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Waste Minimisation AdministrationThis category is limited to the collection and administration of the Waste Disposal Levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the Waste Disposal Levy.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Contestable Waste Minimisation FundThis category is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local AuthoritiesThis category 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, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
|
Total Appropriation |
48,399 | 48,399 | 59,203 |
|
Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
| Waste Minimisation Administration | 7,602 | 7,602 | 5,906 |
|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
| Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | 20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 |
|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
|||
| Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities | 20,000 | 20,000 | 32,500 |
|
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
|
Revenue from the Crown |
7,602 | 7,602 | 5,906 |
| Waste Minimisation Administration | 7,602 | 7,602 | 5,906 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to boost New Zealand's performance in waste minimisation through quality policy advice and funding of waste minimisation projects.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%) |
At least 3.5 out of 5 | To be assessed | At least 3.5 out of 5 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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|
Waste Minimisation Administration |
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|
This category is intended to achieve 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. |
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|
Deed of Funding negotiations for 80% of projects are completed within four months of receiving approval for funding by the Minister for Environment |
80% | 80% | 80% |
|
Percentage of levy payments withheld under section 33 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 due to territorial authorities not meeting their requirements |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
Percentage of levy payments to qualifying territorial authorities paid on time |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
Number of audits of disposal facilities completed 2020/21 |
Annual Programme Goal | To be assessed | Annual Programme Goal |
|
Number of audits of territorial authorities completed 2020/21 |
Annual Programme Goal | To be assessed | Annual Programme Goal |
|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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|
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund |
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|
This category is intended to boost New Zealand's performance in waste minimisation through grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
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|
Percentage of completed Waste Minimisation Fund projects that achieve stated objectives |
80% | 80% | 80% |
|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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|
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities |
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|
This category is intended to provide territorial local authorities their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. |
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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 |
100% | To be assessed | 100% |
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
| Provider | 2020/21 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Estimated Actual $000 |
2021/22 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | ||||
| Non-Government Organisations | ||||
| Organisations that receive funding for projects that increase resource efficiency, increase reuse, recovery and recycling, and decrease waste to landfill. | 20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 | Ongoing |
| Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities | ||||
| Territorial Local Authorities | ||||
| Territorial Local Authorities (approximately 67 authorities, of which two receive more than $1 million per annum) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 32,500 | Ongoing |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-category appropriation increased by $10.804 million to $59.203 million for 2021/22. This increase relates to the Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities $12.500 million and reflects the 50 per cent of Waste Disposal Levy revenue collected is distributed to territorial local authorities to be spent on waste minimisation activities. This increase is partially offset by a decrease of $1.696 million in the Waste Minimisation Administration that was expense transferred in 2020/21 from 2019/20.