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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Transport (M72)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Transport
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT: Minister of Transport
Overview of the Vote#
Vote Transport encompasses the funding of the road, rail, aviation and maritime transport modes.
The major entities involved are the Ministry of Transport, the New Zealand Transport Agency and KiwiRail, as well as the other Transport Crown entities, the Civil Aviation Authority (incorporating the Aviation Security Service), Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
Road
The largest element of the Vote is the funding for the National Land Transport Programme ($3.200 billion or 75% of the total Vote) which is principally funded from road tax revenue collected by the Crown. The main change in this area is the creation in 2010/11 of a new appropriation to provide a short term borrowing facility. The appropriation for this in 2011/12 is $750 million (2010/11: $250 million). This accounts for the apparent increase in the Vote but the appropriation does not take account of any repayments made in the year and the facility may not exceed $250 million at any one time.
Rail
Funding for Rail makes up 21% of the Vote - $900 million.
$250 million is the second tranche of the government's commitment to the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan, the aim of which is for KiwiRail to develop a commercially sustainable freight business within 10 years.
Another $250 million is funding to roll over existing Crown loans that mature in 2011/12.
The majority of the balance of $400 million is for projects supporting metro rail in Auckland and Wellington. Additional funding of $88 million over 8 years was provided in Budget 11 to assist with work on the Wellington network. The government is supporting an operating model that sees the regions bearing a larger share of metro rail costs.
Other Funding
The balance of the Vote ($160 million) is split between:
- The Ministry of Transport ($53 million, of which $18 million is contractual payments to the New Zealand Transport Agency).
- Crown entities for services ($23 million). The Crown entities receive most of their funding from third party fees and charges.
- Motor Vehicle Registry services provided by the New Zealand Transport Agency.
- SuperGold card public transport concessions ($22 million).
- Weather forecasting services from Meteorological Service of NZ.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 for Vote Transport in the Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations.
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Fuel Excise Duty Refund Administration (M72)This appropriation is limited to the receipt and processing of applications for, and the refunding of, Fuel Excise Duty. | 429 | 429 | 429 |
Governance and Performance Advice for Crown Agencies (M72)This appropriation is limited to monitoring of and advice on the governance, performance and capability of transport Crown agencies. | 1,750 | 1,650 | 1,400 |
Land Transport Revenue Forecasting and Strategy (M72)This appropriation is limited to land transport revenue forecasting, strategy and policy. | 1,950 | 1,850 | 1,000 |
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Aerodrome Operation and Administration (M72)This appropriation is limited to the operation of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi aerodrome to provide a safe and efficient airport. | 270 | 270 | 200 |
Policy Advice (M72)This appropriation is limited to strategic, objective and evidence based policy advice that will promote the development of an effective and efficient transport system, and ministerial servicing. | 30,084 | 29,784 | 30,118 |
Road User Charges Collection, Investigation and Enforcement (M72)This appropriation is limited to the collection and refund of Road User Charges, and the investigation and enforcement of evasion of Road User Charges. | 18,318 | 17,344 | 17,855 |
Search and Rescue Activity Coordination PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on the coordination of search and rescue activities as authorised by section 9(1) of Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 1,136 | 1,136 | 1,136 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 53,937 | 52,463 | 52,138 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Accident or Incident Investigation and Reporting (M72)This appropriation is limited to investigation and reporting on aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents in New Zealand and the waters over which it has jurisdiction. | 3,938 | 3,938 | 3,865 |
Canterbury Transport Project (M72)This appropriation is limited to assisting the Canterbury region to implement a land transport package. | 14,000 | 14,000 | 5,000 |
Licensing Activities (M72)This appropriation is limited to land transport licensing services, including driver licensing, not met by user fees. | 2,475 | 2,475 | 2,475 |
Maritime Port Security (M72)This appropriation is limited to standby screening and searching services at ports. | 145 | 145 | 145 |
Ministerial Servicing by the New Zealand Transport Agency (M72)This appropriation is limited to Ministerial servicing by the New Zealand Transport Agency. | 548 | 548 | 548 |
Motor Vehicle Registry (M72)This appropriation is limited to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, the collection and refund of motor vehicle registration and licensing revenue, and the operation of the Motor Vehicle Register. | 42,311 | 42,311 | 40,016 |
National Land Transport Programme PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on activities under the National Land Transport Programme, as authorised by section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | - | - | 1,792,653 |
Policy Advice - Civil Aviation (M72)This appropriation is limited to policy advice on civil aviation safety, development of safety standards, promotion and auditing of aviation security, review of legislation, and administration of New Zealand's participation in ICAO and other safety related agreements. | 2,261 | 2,261 | 2,219 |
Policy Advice on Safety Regulation and Monitoring - Maritime (M72)This appropriation is limited to policy advice on maritime safety, development of safety standards, promotion and auditing of maritime safety, and the review of legislation. | 5,689 | 5,689 | 5,689 |
Rail - Waikato Network Funding (M72)This appropriation is limited to rail projects which improve the capacity and connections of rail freight in the Waikato region. | - | - | 5,415 |
Regional Development Transport Funding (M72)This appropriation is limited to regional development initiatives to develop the forestry roading infrastructure in Northland and Tairawhiti. | 11,000 | 11,000 | 2,000 |
Search and Rescue Activities (M72)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of search and rescue activities and a search and rescue coordination service, including follow-up inquiries and reporting, associated with the searches and rescues undertaken. | 3,274 | 3,274 | 3,274 |
Search and Rescue and Recreational Boating Safety Activities PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent in relation to search and rescue and recreational boating safety activities, as authorised under Section 9 (1) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 4,533 | 4,533 | 4,473 |
SuperGold Card - Administration of the Public Transport Concessions Scheme (M72)This appropriation is limited to the administration costs of the scheme to provide enhanced public transport concessions for SuperGold cardholders. | 135 | 135 | 95 |
Weather Forecasts and Warnings (M72)This appropriation is limited to severe-weather warnings and a level of weather forecast services for land, coastal waters and oceanic areas for which New Zealand has international responsibility. | 18,574 | 18,574 | 18,574 |
National Land Transport Programme - Demand Management and Community Programmes PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on activities which promote safe and economical use of land transport networks and services, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 41,444 | 41,444 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Maintenance and Operation of Local Roads PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on the management and operation of existing local road infrastructure, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 235,000 | 235,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Maintenance and Operation of State Highways PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on activities which manage, maintain and operate State highway infrastructure, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 310,000 | 310,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Management of the Funding Allocation System PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on managing, monitoring and advising transport sector stakeholders on the allocation of National Land Transport Funds, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 30,759 | 30,759 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - New and Improved Infrastructure for Local Roads PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on the management and delivery of improvement of local roads, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 154,000 | 154,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Public Transport Infrastructure PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on the renewal and improvement of infrastructure to support public transport services, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 41,000 | 41,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Public Transport Services PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on non- commercial public transport services, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 217,600 | 217,600 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Rail and Coastal Freight PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on activities that encourage the economical movement of freight by modes other than road, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 500 | 500 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Renewal of Local Roads PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on the management and delivery of renewals to the existing local road infrastructure, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 237,000 | 237,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Sector Training and Research PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on research and transport sector capability development, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 6,000 | 6,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - State Highway Renewals PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on renewal work on the State highway network, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 384,000 | 384,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Transport Planning PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on developing plans for improving the transport network and systems, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 34,000 | 34,000 | - |
National Land Transport Programme - Walking and Cycling Facilities PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on new and improved walking and cycling infrastructure for transport purposes, as authorised under Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 13,000 | 13,000 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 1,813,186 | 1,813,186 | 1,886,441 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Bad Debt Provision - Motor Vehicle Registration/Licenses and Road User Charges (M72)This appropriation is limited to provision for bad debts that arise from non payment of motor vehicle registrations and road user charges. | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
Membership of International Organisations (M72)This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments to international transport related organisations. | 743 | 743 | 743 |
Rail - Metro Rail Rolling Stock and Infrastructure (Wellington) (M72)This appropriation is limited to metro rail rolling stock and infrastructure projects in Wellington. | 139,624 | 114,929 | 80,000 |
Rail - Public Policy Projects (M72)This appropriation is limited to public policy rail initiatives. | 3,270 | 3,270 | 3,270 |
Rail - Railway Safety (M72)This appropriation is limited to public safety works. | 500 | 500 | 500 |
SuperGold Card - public transport concessions for cardholders (M72)This appropriation is limited to providing enhanced public transport concessions for SuperGold cardholders. | 21,865 | 21,865 | 22,905 |
Rail - Metro Rail Network Costs (M72)This appropriation is limited to the costs unrecovered from third parties in relation to the Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail networks. | 21,139 | 21,139 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 193,141 | 168,446 | 113,418 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Ministry of Transport - Capital Expenditure PLA (M72)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Transport, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 725 | 725 | 750 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 725 | 725 | 750 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Aviation Security Service (M72)This appropriation is limited to meeting the ongoing capital costs of the security measures under international and domestic obligations, including accommodation and IT systems. | 4,356 | 2,456 | 303 |
National Land Transport Programme - New Infrastructure for and Renewal of State Highways PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent on capital works for new infrastructure and renewal of State Highways, as authorised by Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 717,098 | 717,098 | 671,134 |
New & Improved Infrastructure for State Highways - Crown Contribution (M72)This appropriation is limited to contributing towards the purchase of State highway improvements as outlined in the 2006/07 State Highway Forecast. | 9,861 | 9,861 | 529 |
NLTF Borrowing Facility for Short-Term Advances (M72)This appropriation is limited to short-term advances to the New Zealand Transport Agency to manage variations between cash outlays from and flows of hypothecated revenue into the National Land Transport Fund, with the maximum amount of such advances at any one time not exceeding $250 million. | 250,000 | 100,000 | 750,000 |
Rail - KiwiRail Turnaround Plan Funding (M72)This appropriation is limited to approved capital expenditure that contributes to the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan outcomes. | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
Rail - New Zealand Railways Corporation Loans (M72)This appropriation is limited to loans to the New Zealand Railways Corporation to fund capital projects and provide working capital. | 68,231 | 55,000 | 330,769 |
Wellington Metro Rail Network Upgrade (M72)The appropriation is limited to catch up investment in the Wellington metro rail network which will enable sustainable operation of the network through the Metro Rail Operating model. | - | - | 8,552 |
Accelerated State Highway Construction (M72)This appropriation is limited to State Highway improvements and pavement renewal projects agreed between the New Zealand Transport Agency and the Minister of Transport. | 33,700 | 33,700 | - |
Civil Aviation Authority Loan (M72)This appropriation is limited to a loan to the Civil Aviation Authority to fund the hard fit-out of its new premises at 55 Featherston Street, Wellington. | 4,340 | 4,340 | - |
Maritime New Zealand Capital Expenditure PLA (M72)The estimated amount to be spent in relation to Maritime New Zealand costs, as authorised by Section 9 (1) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. | 167 | 167 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | 1,337,753 | 1,172,622 | 2,011,287 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 3,398,742 | 3,207,442 | 4,064,034 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | ||
Auckland Rail Development (M72)This appropriation is limited to the renewal, upgrade, and electrification of the Auckland metropolitan rail network. Commences: 1 July 2009 Expires: 30 June 2014 | Original Appropriation | 663,875 |
| Adjustments for 2009/10 | 19,722 | |
| Adjustments to 2010/11 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 683,597 | |
| Actual to 2009/10 Year End | 178,580 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2010/11 | 183,155 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 248,202 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 73,660 | |
Rail Network and Rolling Stock Upgrade (M72)This appropriation is limited to the renewal, upgrade and maintenance of the national rail network, and the New Zealand Railway Corporation's rolling stock, terminals and systems. Commences: 1 July 2009 Expires: 30 June 2012 | Original Appropriation | 104,851 |
| Adjustments for 2009/10 | 6,980 | |
| Adjustments to 2010/11 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 111,831 | |
| Actual to 2009/10 Year End | 30,923 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2010/11 | 70,761 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 10,147 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Wellington Rail Development (M72)This appropriation is limited to the renewal and upgrade of the Wellington regional rail network. Commences: 1 July 2009 Expires: 30 June 2011 | Original Appropriation | 91,478 |
| Adjustments for 2009/10 | 2,264 | |
| Adjustments to 2010/11 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 93,742 | |
| Actual to 2009/10 Year End | 76,572 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2010/11 | 17,170 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | ||
Joint Venture Airports - Crown Contribution (M72)This appropriation is limited to providing capital for enhancements to joint venture airport terminals and runways and to cover the Crown's share of operating losses for the years up to 30 June 2011. Commences: 1 July 2008 Expires: 30 June 2011 | Original Appropriation | 1,773 |
| Adjustments for 2009/10 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2010/11 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,773 | |
| Actual to 2009/10 Year End | 1,242 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2010/11 | 531 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | - | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Joint Venture Airports - Crown Contribution (M72)This appropriation is limited to enhancements to joint venture airport terminals and runways and the Crown's share of operating losses. Commences: 1 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2015 | Original Appropriation | 2,000 |
| Adjustments for 2009/10 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2010/11 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 2,000 | |
| Actual to 2009/10 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2010/11 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 500 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,500 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#
Ministry of Transport
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2010/11 Estimated Actual $000 | 2011/12 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 3,116 | 3,116 | |
| Capital Injections | - | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 3,116 | 3,116 |