Vote Statistics#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Statistics (M67)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Statistics New Zealand
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND: Minister of Statistics
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Statistics is responsible for appropriations in Vote Statistics for the 2019/20 financial year covering the following:
- a total of just under $55 million for the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to child poverty, population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour market
- a total of just under $51 million for the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to business and the economy
- a total of just under $33 million for system leadership for data and analytics across the public sector, oversight of the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), statistical and data management advice, and the operation of access channels
- a total of just over $16 million to prepare for the 2023 Census of Population and Dwellings and the completion of the 2018 Census
- a total of $8 million for departmental capital expenditure
- a total of nearly $4 million for Services to Other Agencies including lead agency in shared accommodation with other Crown tenants in Christchurch.
The Minister of Statistics is also responsible for a capital injection of just over $4 million to Statistics New Zealand.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services by Statistics New Zealand to other agencies, where those services are not within the scope of another departmental output expense appropriation in Vote Statistics. |
3,651 | 3,651 | 3,651 |
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Data Futures Partnership (M67) This appropriation is limited to enabling the activities of the Data Futures Partnership. |
500 | 500 | - |
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Total Departmental Output Expenses |
4,151 | 4,151 | 3,651 |
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Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Statistics New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
10,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 |
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Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
10,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 |
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Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Official Statistics MCA (M67) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the availability and promoting the use of the highest priority data and official statistical information to add value to decision making. |
138,385 | 138,385 | 138,614 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services This category is limited to the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to business and the economy. |
52,260 | 52,260 | 50,880 |
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Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services This category is limited to delivery of data and statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour market. |
53,028 | 53,028 | 54,762 |
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Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities This category is limited to coordination of statistical and data services for government, through leadership of the OSS, oversight of the IDI, liaison with partners and customers, provision of ministerial services, statistical and data management advice, and the operation of access channels. |
33,097 | 33,097 | 32,972 |
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Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
138,385 | 138,385 | 138,614 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
152,536 | 152,536 | 150,265 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67) This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2019 |
Original Appropriation | 13,100 |
| Adjustments to 2017/18 | 99,988 | |
| Adjustments for 2018/19 | 6,949 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 120,037 | |
| Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 105,754 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 14,283 | |
| Estimate for 2019/20 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
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2023 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67) This appropriation is limited to completing the 2018 Census, conducting the 2023 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.Commences: 01 July 2019 Expires: 30 June 2024 |
Original Appropriation | 16,120 |
| Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2018/19 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 16,120 | |
| Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | - | |
| Estimate for 2019/20 | 16,120 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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| Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations | 152,536 | 152,536 | 150,265 |
| Total Forecast MYA Departmental Output Expenses | 14,283 | 14,283 | 16,120 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
166,819 | 166,819 | 166,385 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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| Statistics New Zealand - Capital Injection (M67) | 12,781 | 12,781 | 4,047 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintaining Statistical Products and Services, Data Services and Data System Leadership | Official Statistics MCA Departmental Output Expense |
- | 16,000 | 35,000 | 39,700 | 45,800 |
| New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings - Complete the 2018 Census and Commence the 2023 Census | 2023 Census of Population and Dwellings MYA Departmental Output Expense |
- | 16,120 | - | - | - |
| Total Initiatives | - | 32,120 | 35,000 | 39,700 | 45,800 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | ||||
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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 | 9,451 | 17,873 | 22,541 | 69,883 | 18,434 | 18,434 | 19,771 | - | 19,771 | 3,651 | 3,651 | 3,651 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | 9,468 | 15,017 | 12,558 | 5,329 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 | - | 8,000 | 15,800 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 103,070 | 110,629 | 121,192 | 127,092 | 138,385 | 138,385 | 138,614 | - | 138,614 | 146,731 | 151,457 | 156,696 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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Total Appropriations |
121,989 | 143,519 | 156,291 | 202,304 | 166,819 | 166,819 | 166,385 | - | 166,385 | 166,182 | 163,108 | 168,347 |
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Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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 have been no restructuring adjustments to prior years information in the Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Departmental Output Expenses
Expenditure on departmental output expenses has decreased from $69.883 million in 2017/18 to $18.434 million in 2018/19. The budgeted amount then increases to $19.771 million in 2019/20. The fluctuations in expenditure are mainly due to the cyclical nature of the Census of Population and Dwellings with costs rising significantly in 2017/18 ($65.705 million) when the 2018 Census was conducted.
The 2018/19 Budget comprises the 2018 Census ($14.283 million), Data Futures Partnership ($500,000) and Services to Other Agencies ($3.651 million). The 2019/20 Budget comprises the first year of the 2023 Census Multi-Year Appropriation ($16.120 million) and Services to Other Agencies ($3.651 million).
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Expenditure for the Multi-Category Appropriation has increased from $127.092 million in 2017/18 to an estimated amount of over $138 million in 2018/19 and a budget of nearly $139 million in 2019/20.
The increase of just over $11 million in 2018/19 primarily relates to new funding received for Improving the Measurement of Child Poverty in New Zealand ($7.283 million in 2018/19) together with $4.500 million for a one-off fiscally neutral capital to operating swap.
The increase of $229,000 between 2018/19 and 2019/20 is primarily due to:
- an increase in 2019/20 of $16 million for the Budget 2019 initiative to ensure that Statistics New Zealand can maintain current products and services by covering a growing shortfall in operating expenditure due to cost and demand pressures and a declining nominal baseline
- a decrease for one-off insurance revenue received in 2018/19 ($6 million)
- a decrease for a one-off fiscally neutral capital to operating swap in 2018/19 ($4.500 million)
- a decrease for a one-of fiscally neutral expense transfer in 2018/19 ($1.856 million)
- a decrease for improving the Measurement of Child Poverty in New Zealand following set up costs incurred in 2018/19 ($1.146 million)
- a decrease for the Continuation of the Population and Social Statistics Programme ($1 million).
There are also a number of other changes which are detailed in Part 4 under Reasons for Changes in Appropriation.
The increase of just over $8 million in 2020/21 is primarily due to the net effect of the Budget 2019 initiative "Maintaining Statistical Products and Services, Data Services And Data System Leadership" (an increase of $19 million) offset by a reduction in the strategy driven change programme together with the final year of funding to be received in 2019/20 for the Integrated Data Infrastructure component of DatArcade, the Open Data Programme, the Census Transformation to 2020 and Support Services for the Data System.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
2023 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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2023 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67) This appropriation is limited to completing the 2018 Census, conducting the 2023 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.Commences: 01 July 2019 Expires: 30 June 2024 |
Original Appropriation | 16,120 |
| Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2018/19 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 16,120 | |
| Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | - | |
| Estimate for 2019/20 | 16,120 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Revenue
| Budget $000 |
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|---|---|
| Revenue from the Crown to end of 2019/20 | 16,120 |
| Revenue from Others to end of 2019/20 | - |
| Total Revenue | 16,120 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the management and conduct of New Zealand's 2023 Census of Population and Dwellings and the completion of the 2018 Census.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Measures and baseline to be developed. As part of Census planning, Statistics New Zealand will develop Census performance measures that are appropriate for the Census design and methods to be used in a 2023 Census.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Current Government |
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| New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings - Complete the 2018 Census and Commence the 2023 Census | 2019/20 | - | 16,120 | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation is due to a new policy initiative to commence the fundamental work required to meet Statistics New Zealand's legal requirement to deliver the next Census in 2023 and complete the 2018 Census.
Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 3,651 | 3,651 | 3,651 |
| Revenue from Others | 3,651 | 3,651 | 3,651 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of shared services with other government agencies for the efficient and effective management of the Crown estate, such as the provision of shared accommodation in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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Support the provision of shared services with other government agencies |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2019/20.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 5,508 | 5,508 | 5,000 |
| Intangibles | 4,492 | 4,492 | 3,000 |
| Other | - | - | - |
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Total Appropriation |
10,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to invest in the renewal, upgrade and redesign of assets that support the delivery of Statistics New Zealand's services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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Deliver infrastructure that supports our strategic vision and business processes |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2019/20.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Statistics New Zealand
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 50,684 | 75,185 | |
| Capital Injections | 12,781 | 4,047 | Capital injections in 2018/19 include a non-cash $1.201 million for the retention of the 2017/18 surplus. $4.047 million has been transferred from 2018/19 to 2019/20 while future capital options are reviewed. |
| Capital Withdrawals | (11,580) | - | $11.580 million was used for capital to operating swaps during 2018/19. |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | 23,300 | - | The estimated $23.300 million surplus relates to earthquake insurance revenue. |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
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Closing Balance |
75,185 | 79,232 |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Official Statistics (M67)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services
This category is limited to the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services
This category is limited to delivery of data and statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour market.
Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities
This category is limited to coordination of statistical and data services for government, through leadership of the OSS, oversight of the IDI, liaison with partners and customers, provision of ministerial services, statistical and data management advice, and the operation of access channels.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
138,385 | 138,385 | 138,614 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 52,260 | 52,260 | 50,880 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 53,028 | 53,028 | 54,762 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 33,097 | 33,097 | 32,972 |
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Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
124,372 | 124,372 | 130,601 |
| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 45,812 | 45,812 | 46,970 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 48,024 | 48,024 | 51,819 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 30,536 | 30,536 | 31,812 |
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Revenue from Others |
14,013 | 14,013 | 8,013 |
| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 6,447 | 6,447 | 3,909 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 5,005 | 5,005 | 2,944 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 2,561 | 2,561 | 1,160 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the outcome of empowering decision makers by adding value to New Zealand's most important data.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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The number of and percentage of Statistics New Zealand's selected key customers that report increasing use of data to make evidence-based decisions |
Baseline to be developed | 25% | Removed measure |
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The percentage of Statistics New Zealand's selected key customers that report increasing use of data to make evidence-based decisions (see Note 1) |
N/A | N/A | 20% |
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The number of and percentage of customers that perceive statistics help them make informed decisions |
Baseline to be developed | 85% | Removed measure |
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The percentage of key customers that perceive statistics help them make informed decisions |
N/A | N/A | 85% |
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The percentage of positive responses to pop-up question on Stats NZ's website 'did you find what you were looking for?' (see Note 2) |
80% | 40% | 60% |
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The percentage of positive responses to pop-up question on Stats New Zealand's website 'how easy the information was to understand?' |
New measure | New measure | 60% |
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The percentage of Statistics New Zealand's published data available at 5 star open data standard (see Note 3) |
96% - Level 3 | 96% - Level 3 | Removed measure |
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The percentage of Statistics New Zealand's published data available at a 3, 4 and 5 star open data standard (see Note 3) |
96% - Level 3 | 96% - Level 3 | 96% - Level 3 |
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Ensure the right statistical information is produced by the Official Statistics System to better support decision-making and understanding (see Note 4) |
Maintain the total number of Tier 1 statistics | Achieved | Tier 1 stats to be prioritised & agreed by Cabinet |
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The number of customers who are aware of available data (see Note 5). |
Baseline to be developed | 167,000 | Removed measure |
Note 1 - Statistics New Zealand expects use of data to keep increasing but not at the same rate year-on-year.
Note 2 - The Statistics New Zealand website is a key channel for our customers. Statistics New Zealand provide analysis regarding our customers' views on the accessibility and usefulness of the products and services available on the website.
Note 3 - Published data is meeting 96% of the level 3 of the open data standard. Statistics New Zealand is not intending to achieve 5 star open data standards where there is no specific added value for customers and it requires extra costs.
- Level 1 Data is visible, licensed for reuse, but requires considerable effort to reuse (On the web with an open license).
- Level 2 Data is visible, licensed, and easy to reuse, but not necessarily by all (Machine-readable data).
- Level 3 Data is visible and easy to reuse by all (Not restricted to using specific software, non-proprietary formats).
- Level 4 Data is visible, easy to use and described in a standard fashion (RDF standards).
- Level 5 Data is visible, easy to use, described in a standard fashion and meaning is clarified by being linked to a common definition (Linked Resource Description Framework - RDF).
Note 4 - This target reflects a level of uncertainty about the priorities for statistical production in 2019/20.
Note 5 - Refers to the volume of direct traffic to Statistics New Zealand website as a proxy measure of awareness of available data. Awareness of Statistics New Zealand is more meaningful and is measured through the measure titled: 'Statistics New Zealand maintains the support of its stakeholders as a trusted steward of the New Zealand's data and information'.
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services |
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This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are free of significant errors, meet response and release dates. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Number of statistical releases (see Note 1) |
136 | 139 | 140 |
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they require a public correction notice to be published: |
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Free from significant errors |
99% | 99% | 99% |
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Percentage of statistical releases published on the advertised date as agreed with the Minister of Statistics in the 2016/17 Output Plan (see Note 2) |
100% | 100% | Removed Measure |
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Percentage of statistical releases published on the advertised date as per the release calendar available on Statistics New Zealand website (see Note 3) |
N/A | N/A | 100% |
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The number of and percentage of businesses that chose to provide Statistics New Zealand data in digital format (see Note 4 and 5) |
45,234 (25%) | 45,234 (25%) | Removed Measure |
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The number of and percentage of Statistics New Zealand run surveys that are completed online (economic) (see Note 4) |
4 (11%) | 4 (11%) | Removed Measure |
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Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services |
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This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are free of significant errors, meet response and release dates. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Number of statistical releases (see Note 1) |
70 | 70 | 70 |
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they require a public correction notice to be published: |
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Free from significant errors |
99% | 99% | 99% |
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Percentage of statistical releases published on or before the date specified in the published release calendar on Stats NZ website |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Paper switch off in 2026: |
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The number of and percentage of households and individuals that chose to provide Stats NZ data in digital format (see Note 4 and 6) |
0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | Removed Measure |
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The number of and percentage of Statistics New Zealand run surveys that are completed online (social) (see Note 4 and 6) |
4 (11%) | 4 (11%) | Removed Measure |
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Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities |
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This category is intended to achieve leadership of the New Zealand data ecosystem, facilitation of awareness and use of statistical information and the provision of effective and efficient ministerial services to enable Ministers to discharge their statistics portfolio responsibilities. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Assisted advisory services including: |
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Social Licence: Statistics Social Licence: Statistics New Zealand maintains the support of its stakeholders as a trusted steward of the New Zealand's data and information |
New Measure | 85% | 85% |
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Approved/in progress research project applications for the Data Lab |
New Measure | New Measure | 125 |
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The number of users accessing microdata |
600 | 600 | 900 |
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Open datasets released on data.govt.nz by government agencies |
New Measure | New Measure | 7000 |
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Number of organisations (government and non-government) Statistics New Zealand engaged with to maximise the value of data |
New Measure | New Measure | 118 |
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Requests for customised data (see Note 7) |
800-900 | 600 | Removed Measure |
Percentage of requests completed within either specified or statutory timeframes |
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Parliamentary Questions |
95% or above | 95% of above | 95% or above |
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Ministerial briefings |
95% or above | 95% or above | 95% or above |
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Ministerial Official Information Act 1982 requests |
95% or above | 95% or above | 95% or above |
Note 1 - The number of releases for both statistical information service categories are provisional at the time of the publication of the Estimates. A difference between budgeted and actual numbers is a common occurrence as new surveys are started while others are stopped every year.
Note 2 - Statistics New Zealand no longer publishes an Output Plan. It its place, the Minister of Statistics' "strategic priorities letter" sets out ministerial priorities for Statistics New Zealand. The measure for 2019/20 therefore does not reference an Output Plan.
Note 3 - A data release is timely if it is available to customers within the period in which it remains useful. Planned timeliness is a design decision, based on trade-offs with accuracy, response rates and cost. The calendar of release dates for periodical statistical releases is published on the Statistics New Zealand website at least six months in advance, and the achievement of the planned release dates is monitored as a timeliness performance measure.
Note 4 - The intention of these measures is to track the incremental achievement of delivering paper switch off by 2026 as part of delivering previous Government initiative.
Note 5 - This measure relates to the number of responses from businesses.
Note 6 - This measure relates to the number of responses from households and individuals.
Note 7 - the delay in release of 2018 Census data means that numbers for the year are likely to be less than originally anticipated.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Final performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2018/19.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Current Government |
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| Maintaining Statistical Products and Services, Data Services and Data System Leadership | 2019/20 | - | 16,000 | 35,000 | 39,700 | 45,800 |
| Improving the Measurement of Child Poverty in New Zealand | 2018/19 | 7,283 | 6,137 | 6,137 | 6,137 | 6,137 |
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Previous Government |
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| Support Services for the Data System | 2017/18 | 730 | 730 | - | - | - |
| Integrated Data Infrastructure Component of DatArcade | 2017/18 | 2,071 | 1,600 | - | - | - |
| Open Data Programme | 2017/18 | 2,367 | 2,166 | - | - | - |
| Census Transformation to 2020 | 2017/18 | 1,400 | 1,420 | - | - | - |
| Environmental Reporting | 2016/17 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to:
- an increase of $16 million for the Budget 2019 initiatives "Maintaining Statistical Products and Services, Data Services and Data System Leadership". This initiative will ensure that Statistics New Zealand can maintain current products and services by covering a growing shortfall in operating expenditure due to cost and demand pressures and a declining baseline
- an increase of $1.097 million for the Statistics New Zealand strategy drive change programme which fluctuates from year to year depending on the work programme
- an increase of $20,000 for the Census Transformation to 2020
- a decrease of $6 million for one-off insurance revenue
- a decrease of $4.500 million for a one-off fiscally neutral capital to operating swap in 2018/19
- a decrease of $1.856 million for a one-of fiscally neutral expense transfer in 2018/19
- a decrease of $1.146 million for improving the Measurement of Child Poverty in New Zealand
- a decrease of $1 million for the Continuation of the Population and Social Statistics Programme
- a decrease of $853,000 for the cyclical Household Economic Survey
- a decrease of $550,000 for Financial Flows & Balance Sheets
- a decrease of $471,000 for the Integrated Data Infrastructure Component of DatArcade
- a decrease of $311,000 for technical adjustments
- a decrease of $201,000 for the Open Data Programme.