APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Land Information (M44), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74), Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration (M85)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Land Information New Zealand
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND: Minister for Land Information
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister for Land Information is responsible for appropriations in Vote Lands for the 2017/18 financial year covering the following:
- approximately $143 million for the management and protection of Crown land, making geographic information usable and accessible and protecting New Zealand's property rights
- approximately $6 million for expenses to assist government decision making in relation to foreign ownership
- approximately $1 million for capital expenditure for the purchase and/or development of departmental assets
- approximately $500,000 for managing contaminated sites and forestry operations on Crown land
- approximately $110 million for other expenses, the majority of which relates to proceeds from the sale of New Zealand Transport Agency properties to be distributed back to NZTA
- approximately $1 million for acquiring land on behalf of the Crown, and
- approximately $480 million for multi-year capital expenses for to be used for land tenure reform acquisitions.
The Minister for Land Information is also responsible for Crown revenue and receipts in Vote Lands for the 2017/18 financial year covering the following:
- a total forecast of $88 million of departmental third party revenue, the majority of which relates to the survey and title system
- a total forecast of $114 million of non-tax revenue, the majority of which relates to proceeds from the sale of New Zealand Transport Agency properties, and
- a total forecast of $92 million of capital receipts relating to the Land Tenure review and property sales.
The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations is responsible for one appropriation in Vote Lands of $10 million for the purchase of assets for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
The Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration is responsible for one appropriation in Vote Lands of $45 million for the purchase, clearance, maintenance and management of land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Administering the Overseas Investment Regime (M44)This appropriation is limited to the assessment of applications for consent to acquire sensitive New Zealand assets, monitoring and enforcement. | 6,187 | 5,919 | 5,982 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 6,187 | 5,919 | 5,982 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Land Information New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 2,781 | 2,781 | 1,170 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 2,781 | 2,781 | 1,170 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Contaminated Sites (M44)This appropriation is limited to the analysis, investigation and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action on contaminated sites for which the Crown has accepted responsibility. | 400 | 350 | 400 |
Forestry Plantation Activity (M44)This appropriation is limited to forestry operations on Crown land. | 2,826 | 1,176 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 3,226 | 1,526 | 400 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)This appropriation is limited to the provision for writing off bad and doubtful debts. | 145 | 100 | 145 |
Crown Forest Management (M44)This appropriation is limited to the management of Crown forest properties and licences, including settling reviews, interest liability and GST on refunded fees. | 400 | 164 | 400 |
Depreciation (M44)This appropriation is limited to depreciation of buildings on surplus Crown land. | 3,993 | 1,953 | 3,993 |
Land Liabilities (M44)This appropriation is limited to the investigation and resolution, including legal costs and settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the department. | 843 | 379 | 843 |
Proceeds from Sale of New Zealand Transport Agency Properties (M44)This appropriation is limited to payments to the New Zealand Transport Agency equivalent to the proceeds received from the sales of Crown land no longer required for New Zealand Transport Agency purposes. | 100,000 | 64,426 | 100,000 |
Rates on Crown Land (M44)This appropriation is limited to the rate expense on Crown land and surplus government properties managed by the Department on behalf of the Crown. | 4,300 | 3,180 | 3,957 |
Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)This appropriation is limited to the leasehold expenses and liabilities incurred on residual surplus government accommodation managed by the department on behalf of the Crown. | 700 | 685 | 700 |
Soil Conservation Reserve Management (M44)This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in the management of soil conservation reserves in accordance with the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941. | 380 | 244 | 380 |
Tangoio Catchment Management Fund (M44)This appropriation is limited to soil conservation and management of environmental effects related to the Tangoio Catchment Area. | 120 | 100 | 120 |
Impairment of Land for Treaty Settlements (M74)This appropriation is limited to the impairment of the value of land used in Treaty settlements. | 11,481 | 11,481 | - |
Loss on sale of Landbank properties (M74)This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale expense incurred when disposing of Landbank properties. | 14,343 | 14,343 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 136,705 | 97,055 | 110,538 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy area for Huntly East subsidence zone. | - | - | 1,000 |
Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of land effecting boundary adjustments for works and to enable land exchanges as negotiated. | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Purchase of Assets for Possible Use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements (M74)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of assets for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements. | 24,746 | 20,267 | 10,000 |
Capital Improvements (M44)This appropriation is limited to capital improvements expenditure for Crown properties. | 402 | 402 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | 25,248 | 20,769 | 11,100 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | |||
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Land Ownership and Management MCA (M85)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the recovery of Canterbury through the purchase, clearance, maintenance and management of land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | 119,687 | 92,908 | 44,865 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Managing the recoveryThis category is limited to managing properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury earthquakes. | 4,883 | 4,924 | 3,977 |
Acquisition and disposal expensesThis category is limited to the Crown's costs incurred in acquiring and disposing of land and buildings in Canterbury. | 2,831 | 2,307 | - |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Clearance of built structures and associated worksThis category is limited to the clearance of built structures and other works deemed necessary on land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | 15,528 | 15,272 | 4,694 |
Management and clearance of landThis category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes and anchor projects. | 13,420 | 12,370 | 21,567 |
Purchase of land and improvements operationalThis category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other associated operating costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | 12,833 | 12,833 | 4,627 |
Initial write-down in the value of land and improvementsThis category is limited to the write-down to fair value on the acquisition of land and improvements in Canterbury. | 10,000 | 9,735 | - |
Mass movement of landThis category is limited to assisting the Christchurch City Council response to the landslide hazards in the Port Hills exacerbated by the Canterbury earthquakes. | 3,563 | 3,563 | - |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Purchase of land and improvements capitalThis category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other capital costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | 56,629 | 31,904 | 10,000 |
Crown Land MCA (M44)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable the best economic, environmental and recreational uses of Crown-owned and Crown-used land. | 38,291 | 32,956 | 29,864 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposalsThis category is limited to statutory decision making on land acquisitions and disposals by the Crown and road legislation actions for local authorities and related work. | 1,198 | 1,112 | 1,198 |
Land disposal services for other agenciesThis category is limited to costs associated with the disposal of land and improvements that have been assigned to Land Information New Zealand for disposal. | 7,620 | 2,812 | 8,240 |
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity ProgrammeThis category is limited to the delivery of the Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme. | 3,944 | 3,503 | 3,426 |
Management of Crown landThis category is limited to the management of the Crown's interest in land, including disposals, related liabilities, and establishing standards relating to Crown land. | 25,529 | 25,529 | 17,000 |
Location Based Information MCA (M44)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable location information to be widely available, easily accessible and readily used. | 34,997 | 31,516 | 27,373 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O AotearoaThis category is limited to the official geographic naming activities of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa. | 989 | 852 | 783 |
Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructureThis category is limited to costs associated with the collection, authorisation, maintenance and dissemination of location based information. | 26,197 | 24,327 | 23,342 |
Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategyThis category is limited to the delivery and ongoing support of Spatial Data Infrastructure. | 7,811 | 6,337 | 3,248 |
Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M44)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities. | 3,950 | 3,485 | 3,843 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Ministerial services, appointments, implementation and operational policyThis category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, including appointments to boards, the implementation of policy decisions and development of operational policy. | 754 | 738 | 750 |
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 land, property and geospatial information. | 3,196 | 2,747 | 3,093 |
Property Rights MCA (M44)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that property rights and information are clear, certain, easily tradable and accessible. | 74,841 | 71,359 | 72,519 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Regulating ValuationThis category is limited to the certification of rating revaluations and the administration of the Valuers Registration Board. | 2,517 | 1,535 | 2,516 |
The Survey and Title systemThis category is limited to the provision of the system for providing information, transacting and recording land property rights including establishing standards. | 72,324 | 69,824 | 70,003 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | 271,766 | 232,224 | 178,464 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 445,913 | 360,274 | 307,654 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | ||
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government high country objectives.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2019 | Original Appropriation | 480,570 |
| Adjustments to 2015/16 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2016/17 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 480,570 | |
| Actual to 2015/16 Year End | 54,093 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 70,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 131,246 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 225,231 |
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 | 445,913 | 360,274 | 307,654 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure Forecasts | 70,000 | 70,000 | 131,246 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts | 515,913 | 430,274 | 438,900 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Land Information New Zealand - Capital Injection (M44) | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Landcorp Farms for Treaty Settlements | Purchase of assets for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements | 10,900 | - | (3,000) | - | - |
| Total Initiatives | 10,900 | - | (3,000) | - | - |
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5,189 | 4,807 | 4,136 | 4,127 | 9,413 | 7,445 | 5,982 | 400 | 6,382 | 6,382 | 6,382 | 6,382 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 58,127 | 91,265 | 76,610 | 51,048 | 136,705 | 97,055 | - | 110,538 | 110,538 | 110,538 | 110,538 | 110,538 |
| Capital Expenditure | 27,227 | 74,656 | 35,705 | 21,171 | 98,029 | 93,550 | 1,170 | 142,346 | 143,516 | 234,001 | 107,464 | 107,464 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 89,742 | 97,933 | 101,545 | 114,608 | 159,793 | 146,547 | 137,576 | - | 137,576 | 135,140 | 133,581 | 133,581 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | 22,426 | 55,344 | 53,773 | - | 30,888 | 30,888 | 9,412 | 5,300 | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | 2,915 | 56,629 | 31,904 | N/A | 10,000 | 10,000 | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | 180,285 | 268,661 | 217,996 | 216,295 | 515,913 | 430,274 | 144,728 | 294,172 | 438,900 | 495,473 | 363,265 | 357,965 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||||||||
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 67,311 | 100,539 | 82,860 | 52,848 | 122,288 | 122,288 | N/A | 113,700 | 113,700 | 113,700 | 113,700 | 113,700 |
| Capital Receipts | 58,478 | 76,723 | 87,398 | 43,525 | 110,048 | 110,048 | N/A | 91,547 | 91,547 | 91,547 | 91,547 | 91,547 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | 125,789 | 177,262 | 170,258 | 96,373 | 232,336 | 232,336 | N/A | 205,247 | 205,247 | 205,247 | 205,247 | 205,247 |
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#
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table due to Vote Restructuring
There has been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information reported in last year's Summary of Financial Activity.
The movement in Other Expenses reflects fluctuations in the disposals work programme on behalf of New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
Multi Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure have increased significantly from 2015/16 onwards as some of the functions of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority were transferred to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), including demolition recoveries, management and clearance of land and removal of structures or making structures safe.
The fluctuation in output expenses is due to the increase in activity in the Overseas Investment Office.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administering the Overseas Investment Regime (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 6,187 | 5,919 | 5,982 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Others | 6,187 | 5,987 | 5,982 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective administration of New Zealand's overseas investment regime.
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 |
Ministerial satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's advice on overseas investment matters. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
The percentage of incidents reviewed for possible breach of the Overseas Investment Act within 10 working days of receipt. | N/A | N/A | 90.0% |
Applications are decided within agreed timeframes (see Note 1). | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Stakeholder satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office performance. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The number of enforcement actions taken by Land Information New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office. | N/A | N/A | 20.00 |
Note 1 - 20% of applications are decided within 20 working days of acceptance.
55% of applications are decided within 30 working days of acceptance.
90% of applications are decided within 50 working days of acceptance.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 Annual Report.
Memorandum Account
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Overseas Investment Office (OIO) | |||
| Opening Balance at 1 July | (1,511) | (1,511) | (1,859) |
| Revenue | 5,987 | 5,571 | 5,982 |
| Expenses | 5,987 | 5,919 | 5,982 |
| Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | (1,511) | (1,859) | (1,859) |
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,000 | 1,000 | - |
| Intangibles | 1,781 | 1,781 | 1,170 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 2,781 | 2,781 | 1,170 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal, upgrade and redesign of life-expired assets, and purchase of new assets in support of the delivery of Land Information New Zealand's services.
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 |
Capital expenditure is in accordance with the Capital Asset Management Plan. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 Annual Report.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Land Information New Zealand
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2016/17 Estimated Actual $000 | 2017/18 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 90,670 | 101,364 | |
| Capital Injections | - | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | 10,694 | 2,113 | The surplus in 2017/18 is forecast to be lower than in 2016/17 to reflect the increased expenses due to the Advanced Survey and Title System (ASaTS) project. |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 101,364 | 103,477 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Contaminated Sites (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 400 | 350 | 400 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective management of contaminated sites for which the Crown has accepted responsibility.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Sector Budget Reprioritisation | 2015/16 | (100) | (100) | (100) | (100) | (100) |
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 145 | 100 | 145 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the writing off bad and doubtful debts.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
This appropriation is solely for writing off bad and doubtful debts. An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because end of year performance information for this appropriation is not likely to be informative.
Crown Forest Management (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 400 | 164 | 400 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective management of Crown forest properties.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Sector Budget Reprioritisation | 2015/16 | (100) | (100) | (100) | (100) | (100) |
Depreciation (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 3,993 | 1,953 | 3,993 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the depreciation of buildings on surplus Crown land.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because end of year performance information for this appropriation is not likely to be informative. Performance information relating to the administration of Crown land is provided under the Crown land Multi-Category Appropriation.
Land Liabilities (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 843 | 379 | 843 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the investigation, resolution and settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the Department.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Proceeds from Sale of New Zealand Transport Agency Properties (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 100,000 | 64,426 | 100,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for the payments to the New Zealand Transport Agency for the equivalent amount received from the sale of New Zealand Transport Agency properties.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because this appropriation is solely to return to the New Zealand Transport Agency proceeds from the disposal of Crown land administered by the New Zealand Transport Agency. Performance information relating to the administration of this payment is provided within the New Zealand Transport Agency 2017/18 Annual Report.
Rates on Crown Land (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 4,300 | 3,180 | 3,957 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve payment of rates on Crown land and surplus government properties administered by the Department on behalf of the Crown.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
This appropriation is solely for the payment of rates on Crown land. An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because end of year performance information for this appropriation is not likely to be informative.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is due to a one-off transfer from the Crown Acquisitions - Huntly east appropriation to address cost pressures in the 2016/17 year. This is a return to the expected on-going expenditure for this appropriation.
Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 700 | 685 | 700 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of leasehold liabilities on residual surplus government accommodation administered by the Department on behalf of the Crown.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Soil Conservation Reserve Management (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 380 | 244 | 380 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the effective management of soil conservation reserves in accordance with the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Tangoio Catchment Management Fund (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 120 | 100 | 120 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve management of environmental effects associated with the Tangoio Catchments Management Area.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 1,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the acquisition of properties captured within the Huntly East subsidence zone.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $15 million for capital expenditure.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2017/18 is because the timing and volume of these purchases are uncertain and outside of LINZ's control. No purchases were required in the 2016/17 year, therefore funding has been transferred from 2016/17 into 2017/18.
Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the acquisition of land from other parties to effect boundary adjustments for works such as roading and rail service improvements or movements in stream or riverbeds.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $15 million for capital expenditure.
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government high country objectives.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2019 | Original Appropriation | 480,570 |
| Adjustments to 2015/16 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2016/17 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 480,570 | |
| Actual to 2015/16 Year End | 54,093 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 70,000 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 131,246 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 225,231 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve acquisition of the lessees' interest in pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to complete the acquisition of lessee interests in order to achieve Tenure Review outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or achieve Government high country objectives.
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 |
Pastoral lease acquisitions comply with the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Land Information appended to the LINZ annual report for 2017/18.
Purchase of Assets for Possible Use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements (M74)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 24,746 | 20,267 | 10,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective purchase of assets for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because end of year performance information for this appropriation is not likely to be informative.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is due to:
- $3.846 million for an expense transfer from 2015/16 into 2016/17 related to the timing of the acquisitions programme, and
- $10.900 million for the purchase of two Landcorp farms for Treaty Settlements in 2016/17.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Land Ownership and Management (M85)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Acquisition and disposal expensesThis category is limited to the Crown's costs incurred in acquiring and disposing of land and buildings in Canterbury.
Managing the recovery
This category is limited to managing properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury earthquakes.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Clearance of built structures and associated worksThis category is limited to the clearance of built structures and other works deemed necessary on land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Initial write-down in the value of land and improvements
This category is limited to the write-down to fair value on the acquisition of land and improvements in Canterbury.
Management and clearance of land
This category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes and anchor projects.
Mass movement of land
This category is limited to assisting the Christchurch City Council response to the landslide hazards in the Port Hills exacerbated by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Purchase of land and improvements operational
This category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other associated operating costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of land and improvements capitalThis category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other capital costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 119,687 | 92,908 | 44,865 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Acquisition and disposal expenses | 2,831 | 2,307 | - |
| Managing the recovery | 4,883 | 4,924 | 3,977 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
| Clearance of built structures and associated works | 15,528 | 15,272 | 4,694 |
| Initial write-down in the value of land and improvements | 10,000 | 9,735 | - |
| Management and clearance of land | 13,420 | 12,370 | 21,567 |
| Mass movement of land | 3,563 | 3,563 | - |
| Purchase of land and improvements operational | 12,833 | 12,833 | 4,627 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
| Purchase of land and improvements capital | 56,629 | 31,904 | 10,000 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 7,714 | 7,714 | 3,977 |
| Acquisition and disposal expenses | 2,831 | 2,831 | - |
| Managing the recovery | 4,883 | 4,883 | 3,977 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the recovery of Canterbury through the purchase, clearance, maintenance and management of Crown land in the residential red zone affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Ministerial satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's Residential Red Zone activities | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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 | |||
Managing the recovery | |||
This category is intended to achieve the management of properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury earthquakes. | |||
Ministerial satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's Residential Red Zone activities. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Clearance of built structures and associated works | |||
This category is intended to achieve the clearance of built structures and other works deemed necessary on Crown-owned land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | |||
Clearances completed on Crown-owned properties in the flat land Residential Red Zone. | Within 2% of the agreed plan | Achieved | Within 2% of the agreed plan |
Clearances completed on Crown-owned properties in the Port Hills Residential Red Zone. | Within 10% of the agreed plan | Achieved | Within 10% of the agreed plan |
Management and clearance of land | |||
This category is intended to achieve management of Crown-owned land in the Residential Red Zone. | |||
Land clearance and treatment completed on Crown-owned properties in the flat land Residential Red Zone. | Within 2% of the agreed plan | Achieved | Within 2% of the agreed plan |
Purchase of land and improvements operational | |||
This category is intended to achieve the purchase of land and improvements and other associated operating costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | |||
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the expenses incurred in the purchase of assets on behalf of the Crown. | exempt | exempt | exempt |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Purchase of land and improvements capital | |||
This category is intended to achieve the purchase of land and improvements and other capital costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes. | |||
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the purchase of assets on behalf of the Crown. | exempt | exempt | exempt |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due to:
- a decrease of $46.629 million for Purchase of Land and Improvements - Capital due to completion of a significant amount of this work programme in 2016/17
- a decrease of $36.340 million for Acquisition and disposal expenses, Managing the recovery, Clearance of built structures and associated works, Initial write down in the value of land and improvements, Mass movement of land and the Purchase of land and improvements - operational appropriations due to the completion of a significant amount of the work programmes for these areas in 2016/17, and
- this is partially offset by an increase of $8.147 million for Management and Clearance of Land due to the timing of work which is dependent on future use decisions in the Residential Red Zone.
Crown Land (M44)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposalsThis category is limited to statutory decision making on land acquisitions and disposals by the Crown and road legislation actions for local authorities and related work.
Land disposal services for other agencies
This category is limited to costs associated with the disposal of land and improvements that have been assigned to Land Information New Zealand for disposal.
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
This category is limited to the delivery of the Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme.
Management of Crown land
This category is limited to the management of the Crown's interest in land, including disposals, related liabilities, and establishing standards relating to Crown land.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 38,291 | 32,956 | 29,864 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals | 1,198 | 1,112 | 1,198 |
| Land disposal services for other agencies | 7,620 | 2,812 | 8,240 |
| Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme | 3,944 | 3,503 | 3,426 |
| Management of Crown land | 25,529 | 25,529 | 17,000 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 29,132 | 29,132 | 21,377 |
| Land disposal services for other agencies | 621 | 621 | 1,241 |
| Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme | 3,157 | 3,157 | 3,136 |
| Management of Crown land | 25,354 | 25,354 | 17,000 |
Revenue from Others | 9,159 | 4,972 | 8,487 |
| Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 |
| Land disposal services for other agencies | 6,999 | 2,812 | 6,999 |
| Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme | 787 | 787 | 290 |
| Management of Crown land | 175 | 175 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective and sustainable management of Crown-owned and used land.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Stakeholder satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's Crown land performance. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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 | |||
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals | |||
This category is intended to achieve comfort that the acquisition and disposal of all Crown land is compliant with regulatory and statutory requirements. | |||
The timeliness of Clearances decisions is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Land disposal services for other agencies | |||
This category is intended to achieve maximum value for the Crown from property that has been assigned to Land Information New Zealand for disposal. | |||
Realised disposal value of properties is in accordance with agreed plan (other agencies) (see Note 1). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Disposal of properties is within agreed timeframes (other agencies) (see Note 2). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme | |||
This category is intended to achieve the delivery of an effective Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme. | |||
Infestation at key sites is controlled in accordance with agreed plan. | Within 10% of the agreed plan | Achieved | Within 10% of the agreed plan |
Management of Crown land | |||
This category is intended to achieve effective and efficient Crown land management. | |||
Realised disposal value of properties is in accordance with agreed plan (LINZ owned properties) (see Note 3). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Rental collection from properties is in accordance with agreed plan (see Note 4). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The proportion of discretionary Crown pastoral lease consents upheld is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Note 1 - Realised disposal value is no less than 90% of the current market value for all sales.
Note 2 - Average disposal time is no more than 36 months.
Note 3 - Realised disposal value is no less than 90% of the current market value for all sales.
Note 4 - Outstanding rent is no more than 4% of total rental revenue.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (38) | (38) | (38) | (38) | (38) |
| Crown Property Disposal Fund | 2016/17 | 621 | 1,242 | 2,085 | 2,383 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due to:
- a decrease of $8.529 million in Management of Crown land due to a decrease of $5.326 million in Landbank property management costs and a decrease of $3.203 million due to a fiscally neutral realignment of the work programmes across appropriations, and
- partially off set by an increase of $0.621 million in Land Disposal Services for Other Agencies due to the new policy initiative, Crown Property Disposal Fund, that was approved at part of Budget 2016.
Memorandum Account#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Crown Property Clearances | |||
| Opening Balance at 1 July | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Revenue | 1,198 | 977 | 1,198 |
| Expenses | 1,198 | 1,112 | 1,198 |
| Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | (1) | (136) | (1) |
Location Based Information (M44)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O AotearoaThis category is limited to the official geographic naming activities of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa.
Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructure
This category is limited to costs associated with the collection, authorisation, maintenance and dissemination of location based information.
Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategy
This category is limited to the delivery and ongoing support of Spatial Data Infrastructure.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 34,997 | 31,516 | 27,373 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa | 989 | 852 | 783 |
| Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructure | 26,197 | 24,327 | 23,342 |
| Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategy | 7,811 | 6,337 | 3,248 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 29,368 | 29,368 | 24,744 |
| Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa | 989 | 989 | 783 |
| Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructure | 22,293 | 22,293 | 20,863 |
| Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategy | 6,086 | 6,086 | 3,098 |
Revenue from Others | 5,629 | 5,204 | 2,629 |
| Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructure | 3,904 | 3,479 | 2,479 |
| Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategy | 1,725 | 1,725 | 150 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased availability, easier accessibility and greater value being created from location based information.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Customer satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand's location based information products and services. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Data released by Land Information New Zealand has been assessed under NZGOAL and appropriately licensed (see Note 1). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
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 | |||
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa | |||
This category is intended to achieve high quality advice and decision making on official place names in accordance with the New Zealand Geographic Board (Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa) Act 2008. | |||
New Zealand Geographic Board (Nga Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa) satisfaction with the support provided by the Secretariat. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Land Information New Zealand location based information infrastructure | |||
This category is intended to achieve high-quality fit for purpose location based information and associated products and services. | |||
Current address information is received or sought from territorial authorities within agreed timeframes (see Note 2). | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Maintenance of topographic products is in accordance with agreed timeframes (see Note 3). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Survey mark defects are rectified in accordance with agreed timeframes (see Note 4). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Availability of Global Navigation Satellite System data is in accordance with agreed timeframes (see Note 5). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The percentage of cadastral surveys that are connected to geodetic marks. | 98% | 99% | 98% |
Maritime hazards and critical information are notified within agreed timeframes (see Note 6). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Sea level data is transmitted and received within agreed timeframes (see Note 7). | 95% | 98% | 95% |
New information from hydrographic surveys is available on charting products within agreed timeframes (see Note 8). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Leading the New Zealand geospatial strategy | |||
This category is intended to achieve the development of an integrated spatial data infrastructure. | |||
Fundamental geospatial datasets are maintained or improved. | NA | N/A | Achieved |
Note 1 - For more information on the New Zealand Government Open Access and Licensing (NZGOAL) framework, visit: https://www.ict.govt.nz/guidance-and-resources/open-government/new-zealand-government-open-access-and-licensing-nzgoal-framework/.
Note 2 - Address information is received or sought from 100% of territorial authorities at least every 3 months.
Note 3 - On average, high visibility changes in the landscape are maintained within 30 working days. On average, road corridor and selected updates are maintained within 12 working days.
Note 4 - All defects notified to LINZ are rectified within two working days of notification.
Note 5 - Timeframes vary for different data and are specified in the contract specifications supplied to the contractor.
Note 6 - Maritime hazards and critical information are notified within 1 working day.
Note 7 - Sea level data is transmitted and received within 10 minutes.
Note 8 - New information from hydrographic surveys is available on charting products within 12 months of acceptance.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (38) | (38) | (38) | (38) | (38) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is mainly due to:
- a decrease of $4.859 million for Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy due to the reallocation of funding within appropriations for changes to activities, and
- a decrease of $2.430 million for Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information Infrastructure due to expense transfers from 2015/16 to 2016/17 to align funding with activities.
Policy Advice and Related Services (M44)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial services, appointments, implementation and operational policyThis category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, including appointments to boards, the implementation of policy decisions and development of operational policy.
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 land, property and geospatial information.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 3,950 | 3,485 | 3,843 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Ministerial services, appointments, implementation and operational policy | 754 | 738 | 750 |
| Policy advice | 3,196 | 2,747 | 3,093 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 3,950 | 3,950 | 3,843 |
| Ministerial services, appointments, implementation and operational policy | 754 | 754 | 750 |
| Policy advice | 3,196 | 3,196 | 3,093 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve high quality, timely policy advice and services to Ministers.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
Land Information New Zealand will assess its performance for the Policy Advice Multi Category Appropriation by on-going monitoring of the quality of policy advice briefings it produces, the satisfaction of the Minister for Land Information with the advice and services it provides and the timeliness with which outputs under this Policy Advice Multi Category Appropriation are produced. The performance measures for the Policy Advice Multi Category Appropriation are listed below in the relevant categories of the Multi Category Appropriation.
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 | |||
Ministerial services, appointments, implementation and operational policy | |||
This category is intended to achieve high quality, timely policy advice and services to Ministers. | |||
The satisfaction score given by the Minister for Land Information for the quality of Ministerial support services provided by the department. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Policy advice | |||
This category is intended to achieve high quality, timely policy advice and services to Ministers. | |||
The average rating for policy papers as assessed by the external reviewer. | 7/10 | 7 /10 | 7/10 |
The satisfaction score given by the Minister for Land Information for the quality of Land Information New Zealand policy advice. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
The total cost per output hour of producing policy advice. | Up to $140 per output hour | Up to $140 per output hour | Up to $140 per output hour |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 Annual Report.
Property Rights (M44)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Regulating ValuationThis category is limited to the certification of rating revaluations and the administration of the Valuers Registration Board.
The Survey and Title system
This category is limited to the provision of the system for providing information, transacting and recording land property rights including establishing standards.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | 74,841 | 71,359 | 72,519 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Regulating Valuation | 2,517 | 1,535 | 2,516 |
| The Survey and Title system | 72,324 | 69,824 | 70,003 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | 400 | 400 | 800 |
| The Survey and Title system | 400 | 400 | 800 |
Revenue from Others | 79,035 | 76,535 | 71,719 |
| Regulating Valuation | 2,517 | 2,517 | 2,516 |
| The Survey and Title system | 76,518 | 74,018 | 69,203 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve ease of transacting property rights and maintained confidence in property rights.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual | Budget Standard |
Customer satisfaction with survey and title services | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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 | |||
Regulating Valuation | |||
This category is intended to achieve the effective and efficient regulation of registered property valuers and valuation activities. | |||
Valuers Registration Board satisfaction with support provided by Land Information New Zealand. | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
The time to investigate complaints against valuers is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Objections to rating valuations are settled in accordance with agreed plan (see Note 1). | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Initial carrying capacity assessments are accepted by Crown Pastoral Lessees in accordance with agreed plan | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
The Survey and Title system | |||
This category is intended to achieve the delivery of Landonline. | |||
Landonline system is available to customers in accordance with agreed times (see Note 2). | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
The time for approving cadastral survey datasets is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
The time for integrating approved cadastral survey datasets in to the cadastre is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
The accuracy of approved cadastral survey datasets is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
The time for processing title transactions is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Title registration accuracy is maintained or improved. | N/A | N/A | Achieved |
Note 1 - 80% settled within plus or minus 30% of original rating valuation
Note 2 - The Landonline system will be available to customers from 7am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 7pm Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the 2017/18 Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2017/18 is a return to normal levels for this appropriation. The 2016/17 appropriation was higher due to a technical adjustment reflecting increased revenue from operational activities.
Memorandum Account#
| 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Landonline | |||
| Opening Balance at 1 July | 44,049 | 44,049 | 46,434 |
| Revenue | 74,018 | 72,900 | 69,203 |
| Expenses | 69,424 | 70,515 | 70,003 |
| Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | 48,643 | 46,434 | 45,634 |