Information Supporting the Estimates is organised on the basis of sectors, with each Vote and its administering department allocated to one sector (with a small number of exceptions). The Information Supporting the Estimates comprises of sector overview information, together with statements of responsibility; performance information for appropriations in Votes covered by the sector; and statements of forecast service performance and forecast financial statements of departments included in the sector. Statements of Intent of departments included in the sector form part of the supporting information.
Formats and related files
Information Supporting the Estimates is organised on the basis of sectors, with each Vote and its administering department allocated to one sector (with a small number of exceptions). The Information Supporting the Estimates comprises of sector overview information, together with statements of responsibility; performance information for appropriations in Votes covered by the sector; and statements of forecast service performance and forecast financial statements of departments included in the sector. Statements of Intent of departments included in the sector form part of the supporting information.
Chapters of the Primary Sector volume of the Information Supporting the Estimates 2008/09 are available in Adobe PDF and HTML formats.
Using PDF FilesCover, Contents#
Introduction#
Sector Overview#
- Ministerial Statements of Responsibility
- Chief Executive Statements of Responsibility
Performance Information for Appropriations in Each Vote#
- Vote Agriculture and Forestry
- Vote Biosecurity
- Vote Fisheries
- Vote Food Safety
- Vote Lands
Statement of Forecast Service Performance of Departments#
Forecast Financial Statements of Departments#
- Statement of Common Accounting Policies
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
- Ministry of Fisheries
- New Zealand Food Safety Authority
- Land Information New Zealand
Statements of Intent of Departments (separately produced but forming part of this volume)#
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
- Ministry of Fisheries
- New Zealand Food Safety Authority
- Land Information New Zealand
Introduction#
Purpose of Information Supporting the Estimates#
The Information Supporting the Estimates provides members of Parliament with additional performance information in order to:
- support their examination of the appropriations and other authorities requested by the Government in the first Appropriation Bill for the forthcoming financial year, and
- provide a base against which they can later assess the actual performance of the Crown and individual departments and Offices of Parliament over that financial year.
The Information Supporting the Estimates is organised into 10 volumes by sector, each of which covers one or more Votes. The scope of each sector and the allocation of Votes to a sector reflect a balancing of three desired characteristics - namely that each volume should, where possible:
- reflect natural sectors
- keep together Votes administered by the same department, and
- keep together Votes allocated to a particular select committee of the House of Representatives for examination.
The number of sectors and coverage of each sector is set in consultation with the House of Representatives. The 10 sectors are:
- Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector
- Education and Science Sector
- Environment Sector
- External Sector
- Finance and Government Administration Sector
- Health Sector
- Justice Sector
- National Identity Sector
- Primary Sector
- Social Development and Housing Sector.
Votes and departments included in each sector are listed in the following table.
Votes and Departments in Each Sector#
Votes by Sector | Departments by Sector |
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Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector - B.5A Vol.1 | |
Vote Economic Development Vote Commerce Vote Communications Vote Consumer Affairs Vote Energy Vote Tourism |
Ministry of Economic Development |
Vote Transport | Ministry of Transport |
Vote Labour Vote ACC Vote Employment Vote Immigration |
Department of Labour |
Education and Science Sector - B.5A Vol.2 | |
Vote Education | Ministry of Education |
Vote Education Review Office | Education Review Office |
Vote Research, Science and Technology | Ministry of Research, Science and Technology |
Vote Crown Research Institutes (this Vote is administered by the Treasury, which is in the Finance and Government Administration Sector) | |
Environment Sector - B.5A Vol.3 | |
Vote Environment Vote Climate Change |
Ministry for the Environment |
Vote Conservation | Department of Conservation |
Vote Local Government (this Vote is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, which is in the National Identity Sector) | |
Vote Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment | Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment |
External Sector - B.5A Vol.4 | |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade Vote Official Development Assistance |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
Vote Defence | Ministry of Defence |
Vote Defence Force Vote Veterans' Affairs - Defence Force |
New Zealand Defence Force |
Vote Customs | New Zealand Customs Service |
Finance and Government Administration Sector - B.5A Vol.5 | |
Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |
Vote Communications Security and Intelligence | Government Communications Security Bureau |
Vote Security Intelligence | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service |
Vote State Services | State Services Commission |
Vote Finance Vote State-Owned Enterprises |
The Treasury |
Vote Revenue | Inland Revenue Department |
Vote Ministerial Services (this Vote is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, which is in the National Identity Sector) | |
Votes by Sector | Departments by Sector |
Vote Office of the Clerk | Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives |
Vote Parliamentary Service | Parliamentary Service |
Vote Audit | Controller and Auditor-General |
Vote Ombudsmen | Office of the Ombudsmen |
Health Sector - B.5A Vol.6 | |
Vote Health | Ministry of Health |
Justice Sector - B.5A Vol.7 | |
Vote Justice Vote Courts |
Ministry of Justice |
Vote Corrections | Department of Corrections |
Vote Police | New Zealand Police |
Vote Serious Fraud | Serious Fraud Office |
Vote Attorney-General | Crown Law Office |
Vote Parliamentary Counsel | Parliamentary Counsel Office |
National Identity Sector - B.5A Vol.8 | |
Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage Vote Sport and Recreation |
Ministry for Culture and Heritage |
Vote Statistics | Statistics New Zealand |
Vote National Archives | Archives New Zealand |
Vote National Library | National Library of New Zealand |
Vote Māori Affairs | Te Puni Kōkiri |
Vote Treaty Negotiations (this Vote is administered by the Ministry of Justice, which is in the Justice Sector) | |
Vote Pacific Island Affairs | Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs |
Vote Women's Affairs | Ministry of Women's Affairs |
Vote Internal Affairs Vote Community and Voluntary Sector Vote Emergency Management Vote Racing |
Department of Internal Affairs |
Primary Sector - B.5A Vol.9 | |
Vote Agriculture and Forestry Vote Biosecurity |
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
Vote Fisheries | Ministry of Fisheries |
Vote Food Safety | New Zealand Food Safety Authority |
Vote Lands | Land Information New Zealand |
Social Development and Housing Sector - B.5A Vol.10 | |
Vote Social Development Vote Senior Citizens Vote Veterans' Affairs - Social Development Vote Youth Development |
Ministry of Social Development |
Vote Housing | Department of Building and Housing |
Purpose and Nature of Appropriations#
An appropriation is a statutory authority from Parliament allowing the Crown or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses or capital expenditure.
Neither the Crown nor an Office of Parliament can legally incur any expense or capital expenditure - as those terms are defined in the Public Finance Act 1989 (PFA) - unless it is expressly authorised by or under an Act of Parliament.
Limits Created by Appropriations#
Each appropriation is allocated to, and managed as, one of six types of appropriation.
Each appropriation also has a defined scope that limits the uses or activities for which the expenses or capital expenditure can be incurred. The scope should be sufficient on its own to establish the nature and extent of the authority to incur expenses or capital expenditure. The wording of the appropriation scope should achieve the balance between being sufficiently precise to act as an effective constraint against non-authorised activities and not so specific that it inadvertently limits activity intended to be authorised.
In most cases an appropriation also limits the amount of expenses or capital expenditure that can be incurred, and the time period within which those expenses or capital expenditure can be incurred.
Aside from the very limited exclusions provided for in the PFA, the amount of expense or capital expenditure authorised by an appropriation is measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
As generally accepted accounting practice does not normally treat GST as an expense, appropriation amounts usually exclude GST. Prior to 2005/06, however, appropriations included applicable GST. All prior-year appropriation data - such as in the Summary of Trends table in the Estimates and the Summary of Financial Activity table for each Vote in Information Supporting the Estimates - have been adjusted to exclude GST and allow appropriate comparison.
Responsibility for Appropriations#
Each appropriation is the responsibility of a designated Minister, who controls the right to use that appropriation within the limits authorised by Parliament. A department is also assigned to administer that appropriation in accordance with the Minister's wishes concerning its use.
A Vote is a group of appropriations (and can be a single appropriation) administered by a single department. Different appropriations within a Vote may be the responsibility of different Ministers.
Types of Appropriation#
The PFA provides for six types of appropriation. Four appropriation types authorise the incurring of expenses; one type authorises the incurring of capital expenditure; the remaining type authorises both.
These appropriation types can be further differentiated by whether the expenses or capital expenditure are departmental or non-departmental transactions.
Appropriation Type | Transaction Status | Description |
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Output Expenses | Departmental | Authorises expenses to be incurred by a department or an Office of Parliament in supplying a specified category of outputs (goods and services). |
Non-Departmental | Authorises expenses to be incurred by the Crown (excluding departments) in purchasing a specified category of outputs (goods and services) from Crown entities or other third parties. | |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | Non-Departmental |
Authorises expenses to be incurred by the Crown (excluding departments) in transferring resources (generally to individuals for their personal benefit) for which the Crown receives nothing directly in return. Examples include the Unemployment Benefit, student allowances and various scholarships and awards. |
Borrowing Expenses | Departmental |
Authorises the incurring of interest or other financing expenses for loans made to a department or an Office of Parliament, or public securities (undertakings that represent part of the public debt) issued by a department or an Office of Parliament. In practice, limitations on the rights of departments to borrow or issue securities mean that these are likely to be incurred only by Offices of Parliament. |
Non-Departmental |
Authorises the incurring of interest or other financing expenses for loans made to the Crown (excluding departments), or public securities (undertakings that represent part of the public debt) issued by the Crown. Crown debt management is centralised, which means that most debt-servicing expenses appear in Vote Finance. |
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Other Expenses | Departmental |
Authorises expenses to be incurred by a department or an Office of Parliament that are not either output expenses or borrowing expenses. Other expenses should be used only for events that cannot be related back to output production, such as redundancy costs arising from a government decision to cease purchasing certain types of outputs, or a loss on sale of assets made surplus by departmental restructuring. |
Non-Departmental |
Authorises expenses to be incurred by the Crown (excluding departments) that are not structured or managed as output expenses, benefits or other unrequited expenses, or borrowing expenses. Other expenses is the residual expense appropriation type, which should not be used where an appropriation could be better classified or managed as one of the other appropriation types (eg, as output expenses). Examples include disposal of an asset for less than market value, grants to community organisations, subscriptions for membership of international bodies and remuneration of independent statutory officers. |
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Capital Expenditure | Departmental | Authorises capital expenditure to be incurred by a department or an Office of Parliament to acquire or develop assets for the use of the department. |
Non-Departmental | Authorises capital expenditure to be incurred by the Crown (excluding departments) to acquire or develop Crown assets, including the purchase of equity, or making a loan to a person or organisation that is not a department. | |
Expenses or Capital Expenditure Incurred by an Intelligence and Security Department | Departmental | Authorises both expenses and capital expenditure to be incurred by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service or the Government Communications Security Bureau. |
Types of Output Expense Appropriations#
A number of variations are possible for output expense appropriations. In particular, the constraint on the amount of expense that can be incurred is not always a fixed sum; and an output expense appropriation can cover more than one class of outputs.
Output Expense Appropriation Type and Authority | Description, Constraints on Form and Typical Application |
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Standard Output Expense Appropriation (section 7(1)(a), Public Finance Act 1989) |
Departmental or non-departmental: Authorises a department or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses in supplying a specified class of outputs (goods and services), or the Crown (excluding departments) to incur expenses to purchase a specified class of outputs. Annual or multi-year: The authority lapses at the end of the financial year or multi-year period specified. Single output class only: The scope is limited to a single class of outputs (defined as a grouping of similar outputs). Amount limited by Appropriation Act: The amount of a standard output expense appropriation is limited to a set amount of New Zealand dollars specified in an Appropriation Act. Typical application: The normal or default form for an output expense appropriation, used for a wide range of outputs for which the flexibility offered by the other types of output expense appropriation is not required. |
Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation (MCOA) (section 7(3)(b), Public Finance Act 1989) |
Departmental or non-departmental: Authorises a department or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses in supplying more than one specified class of outputs (goods and services), or the Crown (excluding departments) to incur expenses to purchase more than one specified class of outputs. A proposed MCOA must be approved by the Minister of Finance before it is presented in the Estimates. The information supporting the Estimates must explain why the Minister has allowed those classes of outputs to be grouped in one appropriation. Annual or multi-year: The authority lapses at the end of the financial year or multi-year period specified. Multiple output classes: The scope of an MCOA is determined by the combined scope of each of the output classes included in that appropriation. Amount limited by Appropriation Act: The amount of an MCOA is limited to a set amount of New Zealand dollars specified in an Appropriation Act. The amount of expense that can be incurred in relation to each component output class is flexible within the total amount of the MCOA, although expenses must be separately forecast and reported for each individual class in the Estimates, Information Supporting the Estimates, Supplementary Estimates and the department's annual report. Typical application: An MCOA is used where it is appropriate to give the responsible Minister or department ongoing discretion over the output mix across two or more classes of outputs. Such discretion will most commonly be sought where the output classes contribute to a common outcome, or use a common or closely related set of inputs or processes, and the circumstances that determine the appropriate output choice or mix are likely to vary during the appropriation period. |
Revenue-Dependent Appropriation (RDA) (section 21(1), Public Finance Act 1989) |
Departmental only: Authorises a department or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses in supplying a specified class of outputs (goods and services) that are not paid for directly by the Crown. A proposed RDA must be approved by the Minister of Finance before it is presented in the Estimates. Each class of outputs for which an RDA is approved is listed in an Appropriation Act for the relevant financial year. Annual only: The authority lapses at the end of the financial year specified. Single output class only: The scope of an RDA is limited to a single class of outputs (defined as a grouping of similar outputs). Amount limited by amount of revenue earned: The amount of an RDA is limited to the amount of revenue earned by a department or an Office of Parliament from other departments or from parties other than the Crown during a financial year. The Minister of Finance can further direct a department to incur expenses to a level lower than the amount of revenue earned, though such directions have been rare. Typical application: An RDA provides flexibility to respond to unanticipated changes in the level of external demand for a class of outputs, where the full cost of the outputs is met by external parties and not the Crown. |
Department-to-Department Appropriation (DDA) (section 20(2), Public Finance Act 1989) |
Departmental only: Authorises a department or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses in supplying specified outputs (goods and services) paid for by another department. Creation of a DDA requires an agreement between two departments. Implicitly, it also requires the approval of the Minister who will become responsible for the appropriation - namely, the Minister responsible for the supplying department - as the agreement has implications for the scope and risk of that department's operations. Annual or multi-year: The period of a DDA will depend on the negotiated terms of the agreement. Single or multiple output class(es): The scope of a DDA (and hence whether it covers one or more classes of outputs) will depend on the way in which the agreement defines what is to be delivered. In most cases, an agreement that provides for a range of different outputs is better treated as creating several single-class DDAs. Amount limited by departmental agreement: The amount of a DDA is limited to either the amount of revenue earned from the commissioning department, or the cost incurred by the supplying department in providing those outputs (if that cost is less than the amount of revenue earned under the agreement). Typical application: DDAs are intended to make collaboration between departments easier by reducing the time and effort otherwise required to obtain or adjust the relevant appropriations, while also allowing a commissioning department to retain full control over the resources it provides. The use of a DDA is not confined to bilateral agreements. A set of related DDAs could be used to enable one department to co-ordinate and manage the work of several departments that must together contribute to providing an integrated service to third parties, or to pool contributions from several departments to enable another department to provide a specific service to or on behalf of those departments. |
Appropriation Period#
The length of the appropriation period affects how appropriations are presented in the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates. Three kinds of appropriation can be distinguished on the basis of period - annual and multi-year (as referred to in the above table on output expense appropriations), and permanent:
- Annual Appropriations - Most appropriations listed in the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates allow expenses or capital expenditure to be incurred only during a particular financial year. The annual amounts for which parliamentary authority is sought are shown in bold type in Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations in the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates for each Vote. The amounts for RDAs and annual DDAs are forecasts only, and so are not shown in bold type.
- Multi-Year Appropriations (MYAs) - The PFA also permits appropriations that allow expenses or capital expenditure to be incurred during a specified period that spans the whole or parts of more than one financial year, but no more than five financial years. The details of each MYA, including its commencement date and expiry date, are specified in Details of Multi-Year Appropriations in the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates for relevant Votes.
- Permanent Appropriations (sometimes referred to as permanent legislative authorities or PLAs) -Permanent appropriations are authorised by legislation other than an Appropriation Act and continue in effect until revoked by Parliament. Generally the authorising legislation will impose limits on the scope of the appropriation and not its amount. The usual legislative wording allows for expenses or capital expenditure to be incurred for the purpose specified in the legislation “without further appropriation than this section”. Details of permanent appropriations are included in Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations in the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates for each Vote for completeness, though the amount specified is a forecast rather than a limit. The amounts of permanent appropriations are therefore not shown in bold type. The scope of a permanent appropriation will reference the relevant section of the authorising legislation.
Guide to Reading Information Supporting the Estimates#
The Information Supporting the Estimates for each of the 10 sectors comprises five components, each of which is briefly described, below.
Sector Overview#
The first component of the Information Supporting the Estimates may include a statement, agreed by all Ministers responsible for appropriations in Votes included in the sector, that presents an overview of the sector and a high-level summary of the Government's expectations and priorities. The Overview also includes Ministerial and Chief Executive Statements of Responsibility for the information provided on future operating intentions of departments in the sector.
Performance Information for Appropriations in Each Vote#
The second component of the Information Supporting the Estimates presents performance information relating to each appropriation, ordered by Vote and appropriation type.
The title page for each Vote specifies the Minister(s) responsible for existing and proposed appropriations in the Vote, the administering department for the Vote, and the Responsible Minister for that department. The performance information meets the requirements of sections 15 and 41(1)(e) of the PFA and contains up to six parts. If particular information is not applicable to a Vote or a specific appropriation or type, or is otherwise unavailable, the relevant heading is not included.
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote
The Summary of the Vote comprises:
- Part 1.1 - Overview of the Vote - A plain-language summary of the focus of the appropriations through a brief explanation of the Vote. The Overview also appears at the start of the Vote in the Estimates.
- Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote - The objectives for the Vote presented through links and relationships between the appropriations and high-level priorities and outcomes to which they contribute. Where applicable, priorities and outcomes are drawn from the Government's themes and sub-themes, and published strategy documents. Links may also be made to specific Government objectives.
- Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote - A presentation of actual and estimated trends in the Vote, comprising:
- Summary of Financial Activity - A table showing financial information over the preceding five years (actual, budgeted or estimated actual), the current (Budget) year and the following three years (estimated) for types of appropriations and Crown revenue and capital receipts.
- Budget Policy Initiatives - A table showing how new initiatives (and associated expenses or capital expenditure) are allocated to appropriations in the Vote. References are included where appropriations in other Votes are affected by the same initiative.
- Analysis of Significant Trends - High-level analysis of appropriations and of Crown revenue and capital receipts by type over the nine financial years covered by the Summary of Financial Activity table, with graphical presentations and explanations of significant changes.
- Part 1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure - A table providing a reconciliation and explanation of changes in the structure or classification of appropriations made in the Budget year. These changes are restated for the previous financial year to facilitate comparison.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses
This Part provides further detail about appropriations and expected performance for output expenses.
- Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses - Intended impacts, outcomes or objectives are presented for departmental output expense appropriations in the Vote. This is followed by information on each appropriation, including its scope, a table showing expenses and revenue (distinguishing between revenue from the Crown and others), a statement of reasons for change in the appropriation (if material), and tables detailing performance measures and standards for significant aspects of expected output performance, any conditions on use of the appropriation, any memorandum accounts (which record accumulated surpluses and deficits incurred in the provision of outputs on a full cost-recovery basis), and any current and past policy initiatives affecting the appropriation.
Information on impacts and outcomes or objectives to which the outputs contribute is provided where the relationships are direct or involve a small number of output expenses. Where the relationships are more complex, this information will be included in high-level objectives of the Vote outlined in Part 1.2. Conditions of use include administrative criteria and processes contained in legislation, regulations and Government decisions, which may be referenced in scope statements or performance measures. The current and past policy initiatives table provides a five-year history of announced initiatives that impact on the Budget year, the preceding year and the following three years.
For MCOAs, an explanation is provided as to why the classes of outputs have been grouped under a single appropriation, and the scope statement, expenses and revenue, and performance information is presented for each output class. Data provided for MYAs enables the original appropriation to be reconciled to the adjusted level if changes have been approved or are proposed, and the balance remaining to be derived taking account of actual or estimated actual expenses incurred to date.
The appropriation scope, expenses and revenue, and output performance measures and standards match information required to be included in a department's Statement of Forecast Service Performance with respect to departmental output expense appropriations used by the department.
- Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses - This sub-part contains comparable information to that presented in Part 2.1 on departmental output expense appropriations. The main differences are that details of third parties' other revenue is not relevant and a summary of service providers is included.
The service providers table shows Crown entities and non-governmental organisations providing outputs funded through the Vote, and (where applicable) the mechanism for reporting actual performance to Parliament and the expiry of the Government's resource commitment. The reporting mechanisms are typically an entity's annual report or a report by the responsible Minister required by section 32A of the PFA. Where the provider is a Crown entity that is required to produce a Statement of Intent, its annual report may contain more detailed performance information at the output class or output level. ‘Section 32A’ reports include a statement of service performance in relation to the appropriation.
Part 3 - Details for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses
Part 3 provides performance information about appropriations for benefits and other unrequited expenses incurred by the Crown. No departmental transactions arise under this appropriation type.
- Part 3.2 - Non-Departmental Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - Information on each appropriation includes impacts and outcomes intended to be achieved, a scope statement, expense components, reasons for material changes, any conditions of use, and details of any current and past policy initiatives over the five years up to and including the Budget year.
Guide to Reading Information Supporting the Estimates (continued)#
Part 4 - Details for Borrowing Expenses
This Part provides detail about appropriations for borrowing expenses. No departmental borrowing expense appropriations exist at present.
- Part 4.2 - Non-Departmental Borrowing Expenses - The set of performance information for these appropriations is the same as that for non-departmental benefits and other unrequited expenses, except that conditions on use of an appropriation are not specified.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses
Part 5 provides detail about appropriations for:
- Part 5.1 - Departmental Other Expenses - It is uncommon for this category of appropriation to be used. In the few cases where it occurs, the performance information is the same as that for non-departmental other expense appropriations except for a summary of reporting mechanisms.
- Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses - Information on other expenses incurred by the Crown covers intended impacts and outcomes, appropriation scope, expenses analysed by component, reasons for material changes in the appropriation, expected results and standards, any conditions on use, any current and past policy initiatives, and a summary of mechanisms for reporting actual performance to Parliament.
Part 6 - Details and Expectations of Capital Expenditure
This Part provides details about appropriations for capital expenditure.
- Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure - The purchase or development of assets by a department is made under a permanent appropriation authorised by section 24(1) of the PFA. Capital expenditure is defined in section 2 as the cost of assets acquired or developed, including tangible, intangible or financial assets, and any ownership interest in entities, but excluding inventories. The appropriation appears in the Vote that contains appropriations belonging to the department's Responsible Minister.
Information is provided on intended impacts and outcomes of the appropriation, its scope, expenditure analysed by standard asset categories, reasons for material changes in the appropriation, and expected results. The scope statement is in a standard form for all departments. The performance information relates to the department as a whole and is not limited to any specific capital injection.
- Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure - Performance information for capital expenditure incurred by the Crown is the same as that for departmental capital expenditure except for not detailing asset categories and the addition of any conditions on use of the appropriation, any current and past policy initiatives, and a summary of the mechanism for reporting to Parliament.
The scope statement indicates the form of interest or asset acquired by the Crown, such as a capital injection (equity), loan or shares.
Overview of Performance Information
The following table summarises the performance information sought for a ‘standard’ appropriation in each sub-part.
Standard Appropriations | Part 2.1 | Part 2.2 | Part 3.2 | Part 4.2 | Part 5.1 | Part 5.2 | Part 6.1 | Part 6.2 |
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For each sub-part: | ||||||||
Intended impacts, outcomes or objectives | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
For each appropriation: | ||||||||
Scope of appropriation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Expenses and revenue | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Expenses | N/A | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | N/A | N/A |
Capital expenditure | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | √ | √ |
Reasons for change in appropriation | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Output performance measures and standards | √ | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Expected results | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Conditions on use of appropriation | √ | √ | √ | N/A | √ | √ | N/A | √ |
Memorandum account | √ | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Current and past policy initiatives | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | N/A | √ |
Summary of service providers | N/A | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reporting mechanism | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | √ | N/A | √ |
Information on reasons for change, conditions of use, current and past policy initiatives, and reporting mechanisms appears where applicable or material. Memorandum accounts are relevant only in Part 2. Some variations exist for non-standard appropriations, including MCOAs in Parts 2.1 and 2.2 and MYAs in Parts 2.2, 5.2 and 6.2. Furthermore, performance information may not be available for some appropriations.
Guide to Reading Information Supporting the Estimates (continued)#
Statement of Forecast Service Performance of Departments#
The third component of the Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations comprises the Statement of Forecast Service Performance of each department included in the sector, by reference to performance information set out in Part 2.1 of Votes containing appropriations proposed to be used by the department. This Statement is of particular importance for those departments proposing to use appropriations in more than one Vote.
Forecast Financial Statements of Departments#
The fourth component of the Information Supporting the Estimates begins with a Statement of Common Accounting Policies applicable to all departments. The forecast financial statements for the forthcoming financial year for each department covered by the sector includes a:
- Statement of Forecast Financial Performance
- Statement of Forecast Changes in Taxpayers' Funds
- Statement of Forecast Financial Position
- Statement of Forecast Cash Flows
- Statement of Significant Assumptions.
Each department will include a Statement of Entity-Specific Accounting Policies detailing policies for any matters not addressed by the Statement of Common Accounting Policies (such as a “going concern” statement) or where its policies are more specific than the common policies (such as capitalisation thresholds and estimated useful lives of individual classes of assets). Notes to the Financial Statements provide additional details to assist interpretation of the accounts and to meet disclosure requirements outlined in legislation and accounting standards.
Statements of Intent of Departments#
The final component of the Information Supporting the Estimates presents the Statements of Intent of departments included in each sector. These Statements contain information required by section 40 of the PFA. They focus on the medium term and generally cover:
- Nature and scope of the department's functions - A brief high-level description of the department's functions, addressing its role(s) and purpose and how it intends fulfilling them.
- Strategic direction - impacts and outcomes - A brief high-level overview of the department's strategic direction covering both the impacts and outcomes the department is seeking to achieve (or contribute to) and the strategic environment in which the department operates through, in particular, its responses to the Government's priorities.
- Operating intentions - Information that describes how the department intends to achieve (or contribute to) those desired impacts and outcomes through its operations. This section should also include the main measures and standards the department will use to assess and demonstrate what it has achieved, including measures of outcome achievement, impact and cost-effectiveness.
- Managing in a changeable operating environment - Information on the risks to achievement of the desired outcomes and priorities, and the department's mitigation strategies.
- Assessing organisational health and capability - The department's intentions for building and strengthening its internal capability, including its responses to the development goals for the State services and its strategic approach to managing its asset base and forecast capital expenditure in the medium term.
- Additional information and statutory reporting requirements - As required either by the responsible Minister or Minister of Finance, or by specific legislation.
Terms and Definitions#
The table below contains terms that are used in the Estimates and the Information Supporting the Estimates.
Appropriation | An appropriation is a parliamentary authorisation for the Crown or an Office of Parliament to incur expenses or capital expenditure. |
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Appropriation scope | One of the defining terms of an appropriation that establishes limits on the activities for which the Crown or an Office of Parliament is authorised to incur expenses or capital expenditure under that appropriation. |
Capital expenditure | The cost of assets acquired or developed including any ownership interest in entities, but excluding inventory. |
Crown revenue and capital receipts | Flows accounted for as revenue and capital receipts on behalf of the Crown rather than as departmental revenue. |
DDA | Department-to-department appropriation - as authorised by section 20(2) of the PFA. |
Expenses | Amounts consumed or losses of service potential or future economic benefits, other than those relating to capital withdrawals, in a financial year. Expenses are an accrual concept measured in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. |
GST | Goods and services tax. Appropriations are stated GST-exclusive. |
MCOA | Multi-class output expense appropriation. |
MYA | Multi-year appropriation. |
N/A | Not applicable. |
Outcomes | States or conditions of society, the economy or the environment, including changes in those states or conditions. |
Outputs | Goods or services supplied by departments and other entities to external parties. Outputs are a variety of types, including policy advice, administration of contracts and grants, and the provision of specific services. |
PFA | Public Finance Act 1989 |
PLA | Permanent legislative authority - a traditional term for a permanent appropriation, ie, one that is authorised for an indefinite period by legislation other than an Appropriation Act. |
Minister | The Minister responsible for specific appropriations being sought within a Vote. As several Ministers may hold appropriations within a single Vote, each appropriation has a tag (M1, M2, etc) identifying the Minister responsible for that line item. |
RDA | Revenue-dependent appropriation - as authorised by section 21(1) of the PFA 1989. |
Responsible Minister | The Minister responsible for the financial performance of a department or Crown entity. In relation to an Office of Parliament, the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the Parliamentary Service, the Speaker is the Responsible Minister. |
Revenue from the Crown | Revenue earned by a department from the Crown for the provision of outputs to or on behalf of the Crown. These flows are accounted for as departmental revenue. Revenue from the Crown is eliminated for purposes of reporting the Crown's overall financial performance and position. |
Revenue from Others | Revenue earned by a department from other departments and from third parties. Revenue from other departments is eliminated for purposes of reporting the Crown's overall financial performance and position. |
Vote | A grouping of one or more appropriations that are the responsibility of one or more Ministers of the Crown and are administered by one department. |
Useful Links#
The suite of Budget 2008 documents can be accessed in the Budgets section of the website: www.treasury.govt.nz/budget/2008. Documents providing guidance on the PFA and the public sector financial management system can be accessed in the Public Finance Overviews section of the Treasury's website: www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/guidance/publicfinance.
Sector Overview - Primary Sector#
Ministerial Statements of Responsibility#
Each of us is satisfied that the information on future operating intentions provided by our respective departments and included in the Information Supporting the Estimates for the Primary Sector is in accordance with sections 38, 40 and 41 of the Public Finance Act 1989 and is consistent with the policies and performance expectations of the government.
Hon Lianne Dalziel
Responsible Minister for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority
16 April 2008
Hon Jim Anderton
Responsible Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Responsible Minister for the Ministry of Fisheries
16 April 2008
Hon David Parker
Responsible Minister for Land Information New Zealand
16 April 2008
Chief Executive Statements of Responsibility#
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry#
In signing this statement, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates for the Primary Sector relating to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and for the Vote/Votes for which the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is the administering department. Specifically, this information is contained in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's statement of forecast service performance, forecast financial statements and Statement of Intent.
This information has been prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989. It is also consistent with the proposed appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Bill, as presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with section 13 of the Public Finance Act 1989, and with existing appropriations and financial authorities.
Patricia McAuliffe
Chief Financial Officer
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
16 April 2008
Counter-signed
M A Sherwin
Director-General
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
16 April 2008
Ministry of Fisheries#
In signing this statement, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates for the Primary Sector relating to the Ministry of Fisheries and for the Vote/Votes for which the Ministry of Fisheries is the administering department. Specifically, this information is contained in the Ministry of Fisheries' statement of forecast service performance, forecast financial statements and Statement of Intent.
This information has been prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989. It is also consistent with the proposed appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Bill, as presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with section 13 of the Public Finance Act 1989, and with existing appropriations and financial authorities.
Paul Laplanche
Chief Financial Officer
Ministry of Fisheries
16 April 2008
Counter-signed
Wayne McNee
Chief Executive
Ministry of Fisheries
16 April 2008
New Zealand Food Safety Authority#
In signing this statement, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates for the Primary Sector relating to the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and for the Vote/Votes for which the New Zealand Food Safety Authority is the administering department. Specifically, this information is contained in the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's statement of forecast service performance, forecast financial statements and Statement of Intent.
This information has been prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989. It is also consistent with the proposed appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Bill, as presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with section 13 of the Public Finance Act 1989, and with existing appropriations and financial authorities.
Gary Lewis
Chief Financial Officer
New Zealand Food Safety Authority
16 April 2008
Counter-signed
Andrew McKenzie
Chief Executive
New Zealand Food Safety Authority
16 April 2008
Land Information New Zealand#
In signing this statement, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the information contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates for the Primary Sector relating to Land Information New Zealand and for the Vote/Votes for which Land Information New Zealand is the administering department. Specifically, this information is contained in Land Information New Zealand's statement of forecast service performance, forecast financial statements and Statement of Intent.
This information has been prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Act 1989. It is also consistent with the proposed appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2008/09 Estimates) Bill, as presented to the House of Representatives in accordance with section 13 of the Public Finance Act 1989, and with existing appropriations and financial authorities.
Brian Usherwood
Chief Financial Officer
Land Information New Zealand
16 April 2008
Counter-signed
Kevin D Kelly
Chief Executive (Acting)
Land Information New Zealand
16 April 2008
Performance Information for Appropriations Vote Agriculture and Forestry#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Agriculture (M2)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY: Minister of Agriculture
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.1 - Overview of the Vote
The Minister of Agriculture is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2008/09 financial year covering the following:
- a total of nearly $28 million for policy advice with respect to the agricultural, forestry and horticultural sectors
- a total of over $43 million to support the Government's commitment on climate change under the Kyoto Protocol
- a total of over $2 million for administering the legislative provisions relating to the management of indigenous forests
- a total of over $2 million for setting of animal welfare standards, provision of animal welfare policy advice and investigations and prosecutions of breaches of the Animal Welfare Act 1999
- a total of over $3 million for management of Crown forestry assets, the East Coast Forestry Project and the Sustainable Farming Fund
- a total of over $9 million for providing support services and infrastructure to other agencies
- a total of over $77 million on purchasing forest management and wood production services from sector contractors for Crown forests
- a total of over $22 million for East Coast forestry grants, sustainable farming fund grants, community irrigation fund and the afforestation grants scheme
- a total of over $3 million on other non-departmental expenses, including subscriptions to international organisations, possible adverse climatic events, community irrigation scheme, and organic initiatives
- a total of over $16 million for departmental capital expenditure on property, plant, equipment and IT software
- a total of $700 million for capital contributions to the Crown entity that will manage the Government's investment in pastoral and food innovation.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 below.
Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote#
Contribution of Appropriations to Government Priorities and Outcomes#
Government Priorities - Themes / Sub-themes | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
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Economic Transformation: Transforming New Zealand's economy into a high-income, knowledge-based market economy, which is both innovative and creative and provides a unique quality of life for all New Zealanders. | End Outcome - Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders through:
|
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice |
The sustainable commercialisation of indigenous forestry species. | Administration of Indigenous Forestry Provisions | |
Maintained and/or enhanced market access for New Zealand goods and services due to our ability to adapt to changing consumer demand and ethics in key markets. | Animal Welfare | |
Business sustainability and capitalising on commercial opportunities associated with the global focus on climate change. Implementation of an Emissions Trading Scheme. |
Climate Change | |
Effective stewardship of the Crown's forestry and related assets. | Contract, Grant and Asset Management | |
The provision of cost-effective information management, financial and procurement, contract and payroll services to other agencies. (Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament for 2007 and 2008, MAF's Outcome Performance Monitoring Framework). |
Support Services and Infrastructure to Other Agencies | |
End outcome -A vibrant rural community by means of ensuring that the circumstances and needs of the rural community (people and businesses) are taken into account when developing and implementing policy. (Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament for 2007 and 2008, MAF's Outcome Performance Monitoring Framework). |
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice | |
End outcome -Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment through:
|
Administration of Indigenous Forestry Provisions | |
Seeking long-term solutions to reduce animal methane emissions, and to aim for world leadership in this area of science. Lowering greenhouse gas emissions and New Zealand's carbon footprint. Rolling out the plan of action on sustainable land management and climate change to improve the environmental performance of our land-based industries and to assist them to adapt to climate change. (Prime Minister's Statement to Parliament for 2007 and 2008, MAF's Outcome Performance Monitoring Framework). |
Climate Change |
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2003/04 | 2004/05 | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 76,507 | 86,998 | 89,411 | 98,650 | 144,255 | 134,466 | 89,418 | 77,253 | 166,671 | 148,712 | 143,110 | 149,260 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 16,872 | 50,707 | 22,522 | 13,850 | 19,148 | 15,311 | - | 25,921 | 25,921 | 27,244 | 27,482 | 27,859 |
Capital Expenditure | 16,197 | 7,058 | 26,859 | 19,967 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 16,600 | 700,070 | 716,670 | 14,750 | 13,000 | 13,250 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
109,576 | 144,763 | 138,792 | 132,467 | 175,403 | 161,777 | 106,018 | 803,244 | 909,262 | 190,706 | 183,592 | 190,369 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 78,449 | 81,594 | 81,549 | 88,179 | 91,807 | 88,534 | N/A | N/A | 107,318 | 100,592 | 92,187 | 93,333 |
Capital Receipts | 22,505 | 9,399 | 2,015 | 1,959 | 1,256 | 1,800 | N/A | N/A | 2,345 | 1,970 | 1,640 | 1,450 |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
100,954 | 90,993 | 83,564 | 90,138 | 93,063 | 90,334 | N/A | N/A | 109,663 | 102,562 | 93,827 | 94,783 |
Budget Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
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Fonterra capital structure review |
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice (M2)Departmental Output Expense |
2,000 | - | - | - | - |
Sustainable land management and climate change plan of action |
Climate Change (M2)Departmental Output Expense |
17,660 | 31,238 | 28,997 | 28,432 | 27,575 |
Community Irrigation Fund (M2)Other Expense to be Incurred by the Crown |
- | 243 | 481 | 859 | 1,236 | |
Afforestation Grants Scheme (M2)Other Expense to be Incurred by the Crown |
- | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
Bioenergy Development Fund (M2)Other Expense to be Incurred by the Crown |
1,700 | - | - | - | - | |
Departmental Capital Injection | 1,363 | 800 | - | - | - | |
Implementation of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme |
Climate Change (M2)Departmental Output Expense |
3,780 | 6,810 | 2,620 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Departmental Capital Injection | 1,010 | - | - | - | - | |
(See also Vote Energy and Vote Economic, Industry and Regional Development in the Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector) | ||||||
Inter-agency resource needs for trade agreements |
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice (M2)Departmental Output Expense |
- | 150 | - | - | - |
National animal identification and traceability/New Zealand FarmsOnline | Departmental Capital Injection | - | 5,900 | 4,180 | - | - |
Te Manawa-O-Tuhoe forest bridge |
Crown Forestry Assets (M2)Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | 70 | - | - | - |
Pastoral and food innovation fund | New Zealand Fast Forward FundNon-Departmental Capital Expenditure | - | 700,000 | - | - | - |
Total Initiatives |
27,513 | 750,211 | 46,278 | 41,791 | 41,311 |
Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
The departmental and non-departmental appropriations in Vote Agriculture and Forestry, which are detailed in the Summary of Financial Activity table above, show the following significant changes.
Output expenses
Output expense increases between 2003/04 and 2006/07 were due mainly to increased harvesting operations in Crown forests and the transfer of animal welfare appropriations from Vote Biosecurity in 2005/06. The baseline increases in 2007/08 and outyears are largely due to funding for climate change initiatives and continued increased harvesting activity in Crown forests.
Other expenses
Other expenses increased in 2004/05 and 2005/06 due to Government support to the agricultural sector following floods in the lower North Island and Bay of Plenty. The baseline increases in 2007/08 and outyears are largely due to climate change initiatives.
Capital expenditure
The increase in 2008/09 is largely due to a one-off funding of $700 million for the New Zealand Fast Forward Fund.
Part 1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
2007/08Structure - Appropriations that have been Changed |
2007/08 (Current) $000 |
Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Transferred |
Amount Moved $000 |
2008/09Structure - Appropriations affected by the Changes in Appropriation Structure |
2007/08 (Restated) $000 |
2008/09 $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Contestable Services | 9,600 | Transferred to:Support Services and Infrastructure to Other Agencies (change of title only) | 9,600 | Support Services and Infrastructure to Other Agencies | 9,600 | 9,600 |
Total Changes in Appropriations | 9,600 | 9,600 | 9,600 | 9,600 |
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-6.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
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Immediate outcome or impact Policy advice and initiatives that support the sustainable development (environmental and economic) of the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors in New Zealand. Intermediate outcomes Market access for New Zealand's animal and plant products is maintained and enhanced. New Zealand's reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, sanitary and phytosanitary rules is maintained and/or enhanced. A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance. Enhanced prosperity for Maori engaged in the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Connected and resilient rural communities. The sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. End outcome Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. A vibrant rural community. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice |
Immediate outcome or impact New Zealand's animal welfare framework is updated and further developed to reflect domestic and international societal expectations regarding the ethical and humane treatment of production and domestic animals. Compliance with New Zealand animal welfare legislative framework (stemming from the enforcement of regulatory provisions for non-compliance). Intermediate outcomes Market access for New Zealand's animal and plant products is maintained and enhanced. New Zealand's reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, sanitary and phytosanitary rules and regulations is maintained and/or enhanced. New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF's regulatory systems. End outcomes Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. |
Animal Welfare |
Immediate outcome or impact Compliance with aspects of New Zealand indigenous forestry legislative framework (stemming from the enforcement of regulatory provisions for non-compliance). Intermediate outcomes New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF's regulatory systems. Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance. End outcomes Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Administration of Indigenous Forestry Provisions |
Intermediate outcomes/objectives Effective stewardship of the Crown's forestry assets. The effective and efficient administration of the Sustainable Farming Fund, the East Coast Forestry Project and flood relief programmes. A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance. Enhanced prosperity for Māori engaged in the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Connected and resilient rural communities. End outcome Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. Vibrant rural communities. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Contract, Grant and Asset Management |
Objective The provision of cost-effective information management, financial, procurement, contract management and payroll services to other agencies (ie, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority). |
Support Services and Infrastructure to Other Agencies |
Immediate outcome or impact Policy advice and initiatives that support the Government's response to climate change and its potential impact on the activities of the agriculture, food and forestry sectors. A consistent approach to climate change policy development across government. Information on emissions reduction/sink establishment is available and understood by land owners. Intermediate outcomes New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF's regulatory systems. Forests and forestry products are widely used in adapting to, and reducing, the impacts of climate change. New Zealand is recognised as a world leader in the development of practical technologies and management practices for farmers to measure and reduce agricultural emissions. A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance. Sectors are positioned to take better advantage of the economic opportunities arising from climate change and changing consumer preferences. Enhanced prosperity for Maori engaged in the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Connected and resilient rural communities. End outcomes Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. A vibrant rural community. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Climate Change (Note that the intended impacts, outcomes or objectives of this appropriation are not reflected in the current 2008/09 Statement of Intent but will be incorporated in the 2009/10 SOI following a comprehensive review of the Ministry's overarching outcomes framework scheduled for completion at the end of April 2008.) |
Administration of Indigenous Forestry Provisions (M2)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,211 | 2,111 | 2,181 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,157 | 2,057 | 2,119 |
Revenue from Others | 54 | 54 | 62 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
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Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Approval and auditing of draft sustainable forest management plans. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Approval of sustainable forest management permit applications. | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Registration of sawmills. Issuing of other milling statements. Approval of annual logging plans. Approval and monitoring of indigenous timber export consignments. |
2002005075 | 2002005075 | 2002005075 |
Investigations of alleged breaches of New Zealand's indigenous forestry legislative framework. | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 |
Prosecution of alleged breaches of New Zealand's indigenous forestry legislative framework. | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Percentage of successful prosecutions. | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Percentage of cases discharged without conviction. | 5 or less | 5 or less | 5 or less |
Percentage of cases lodged with the Court that incurred adverse judicial comment. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
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Approval and auditing of draft sustainable forest management plans, permits and annual logging plans. Registration of sawmills and issuing milling statements and other approvals to enable the milling of indigenous timber. Monitoring and inspection of indigenous forestry operations. Inspection, approval and audit of indigenous forest produce export consignments. Investigation of alleged breaches of Part 3A of the Forest Act, 1949. |
Commensurate with Part 3A of the Forest Act, 1949. |
Prosecution of alleged breaches. | Prosecutions commenced through the Court process will be well researched, legally sound, led by legally qualified staff and reach the prima facie threshold. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Staff remuneration | 2005/06 | 63 | 98 | 132 | 165 | 165 |
Corporate services capability | 2004/05 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
Implementation of a document management system | 2004/05 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 27,558 | 25,735 | 27,987 |
Revenue from the Crown | 27,010 | 25,540 | 27,815 |
Revenue from Others | 548 | 395 | 172 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation is mainly due to the carry forward of walking access, genetic forestry marketing development and sustainable land management funding from 2007/08. This is partly offset by one-off funding in 2007/08 for the Fonterra capital structure review and the New Zealand primary industry conference.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
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Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of policy advice developed and provided that will: | |||
Conform to the criteria outlined below (refer Conditions of Use of this Appropriation). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Be assessed by using a ministerial rating; independent third-party review; evaluation results; agency/stakeholder feedback and/or internal peer review process. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Be completed as agreed with the Minister in the 2008/09 output plan (including subsequent amendments). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Provision of input to key international forums will meet ministerial expectations and conform to the criteria outlined below (refer Conditions of Use of this Appropriation) as well as domestic and international organisations' time/schedule or notification requirements. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
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Quality standards for analysis and advice | |
Purpose | The objective for the advice will be clearly stated; it will answer any financial and economic issues raised by the Minister and demonstrate a clear understanding of the desired outcome(s) of the Government and/or Minister. |
Problem definition | Any public policy problem, including the underlying causes, size and materiality of issues, will be defined and supported by data or other evidence. |
Context | It will be clear where the advice stands in the context of the wider policy process, including what has already been undertaken and what is expected to occur in the future. |
Logic | An appropriate analytical framework will be used. Assumptions behind the advice will be explicit and the argument will be logical and supported by facts. |
Accuracy | All material facts presented will be accurate. Known gaps that could significantly affect the conclusions will be identified and the range of uncertainty stated. Forecasts will be credible at the time they are produced and will take into account all relevant information. |
Options | A range of options will be presented that provides clearly differentiated choices and these will be rigorously evaluated against the analytical framework. Costs, benefits, consequences and risks/opportunities of the options will be assessed as part of the analysis. Where it is not appropriate to use a range of options, the reasons will be clearly stated. |
Recommendations | Recommendations will be clear, logical and action oriented and should stand alone from the rest of the advice. They will be sufficient to enable a decision to be made on the proposal or to move to the next decision/action point. |
Consultation | Evidence of thorough and timely consultation with other government departments and interested parties will be presented, and their views, including objections, will be incorporated as appropriate. |
Practicality | Issues of implementation, technical feasibility, practicality and timing will be considered and advice will accurately identify compliance, transitional, political, legislative, revenue, expense and administrative implications and costs (quantified where possible). |
Communication | Guidance will be provided on how communications arising from decisions on the advice should be handled, including an assessment of key stakeholders who should be informed and how. |
Presentation | Material will be presented to suit the target audience and:
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Monitoring and evaluation | Policy analysis and advice will be assessed by using a ministerial rating; independent third-party review; evaluation results; agency/stakeholder feedback and/or internal peer review processes. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
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Inter-agency resource needs for trade agreements | 2008/09 | - | 150 | - | - | - |
Fonterra capital structure review | 2007/08 | 2,000 | - | - | - | - |
Sustainable land management programme | 2007/08 | 1,500 | 3,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
New Zealand primary industry conference | 2007/08 | 1,000 | - | - | - | - |
Building rural capacity to respond to adverse events | 2007/08 | 400 | 430 | 360 | 360 | 360 |
Policy advice capability | 2006/07 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Organic sector advisory programme | 2006/07 | 50 | 50 | - | - | - |
Water programme of action | 2006/07 | 240 | - | - | - | - |
Sustainable water development | 2005/06 | 444 | 444 | 444 | 444 | 444 |
Development of walking access policy | 2005/06 | 389 | 2,389 | 2,889 | 1,889 | 1,889 |
Pursuing trade agreements and maximising gains | 2005/06 | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,350 |
Design innovation and excellence for timber products scheme | 2005/06 | 609 | 595 | 267 | 142 | - |
Genetic forestry market development | 2005/06 | 2,760 | 3,000 | - | - | - |
Staff remuneration | 2005/06 | 857 | 1,339 | 1,845 | 2,295 | 2,295 |
Corporate services capacity and Head Office accommodation | 2004/05 | 704 | 704 | 704 | 704 | 704 |
Implementation of a document management system | 2004/05 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 |
Animal Welfare (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,639 | 2,639 | 2,640 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,579 | 2,579 | 2,580 |
Revenue from Others | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
The development and provision of policy advice: | |||
(see generic performance measures and standards under Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice output expense). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Developing and reviewing codes of animal welfare. | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Animal welfare standards will be developed with priorities set out in conjunction with the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee and the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Priority work will be completed as agreed with the Minister in the 2008/09 output plan (including subsequent amendments). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Investigations of alleged breaches of the Animal Welfare Act 1999. | 700 | 686 | 700 |
Complaints received will be investigated in priority order and in accordance with the MAF compliance and enforcement priority grading framework. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Prosecution of cases of alleged breaches of the Animal Welfare Act 1999. | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Percentage successful prosecutions. | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Percentage cases discharged without conviction. | 1 or less | 1 or less | 1 or less |
Percentage of cases lodged with the Court that incurred adverse judicial comment. | 5 or less | 5 or less | 5 or less |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Development and provision of policy advice. | See conditions of use under Agriculture and Forestry policy advice output expense above. |
Development, review and promulgation/communication of codes of animal welfare. Implementation of surveillance and recording of complaints. Investigation of alleged breaches. |
Commensurate with the Animal Welfare Act 1999. |
Prosecution of alleged breaches. | Prosecutions commenced through the Court process will be well researched, legally sound, led by legally qualified staff and reach the prima facie threshold. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate services capacity and Head Office accommodation | 2004/05 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Implementation of a document management system | 2004/05 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Animal Welfare Act implementation | 2004/05 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
Climate Change (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 27,394 | 22,774 | 43,384 |
Revenue from the Crown | 27,172 | 22,652 | 43,167 |
Revenue from Others | 222 | 222 | 217 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation mainly relates to the plan of action for sustainable land management and climate change and implementation of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
The development and provision of policy advice:(see generic performance measures and standards under Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice output expense). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The provision of input to key international forums.(see generic performance measures and standards under Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice output expense). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Development and provision of policy advice | Refer Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice output expense above. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme | 2007/08 | 3,780 | 6,810 | 2,620 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
International leadership on climate change research in agriculture and forestry | 2007/08 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Permanent forest sink | 2007/08 | 200 | 153 | 72 | - | - |
Sustainable land management and climate change plan of action | 2006/07 | 18,857 | 31,238 | 28,997 | 28,432 | 27,575 |
Contract, Grant and Asset Management (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,547 | 3,447 | 3,626 |
Revenue from the Crown | 3,513 | 3,513 | 3,594 |
Revenue from Others | 34 | 34 | 32 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Management of Crown forests: | |||
Number of forests under administration and management. | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Number of known breaches of statutes, lease agreements, forestry rights and other contractual arrangements brought or upheld against Crown Forestry since the last independent audit. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Contracting, evaluation/auditing and payment of forest managers. | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Independent assessment of whether stumpage returns are consistent with the returns of other forest owners in the same locality. | Consistent | Consistent | Consistent |
Hectares lost from fire attributable to the quality of Crown Forestry's response and systems. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of hectares of Crown forestry interests surrendered or sold. | 1,700 | 1,700 | 900 |
Effective and efficient administration and management of forestry encouragement loans (FELs). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Number of FEL grantees. | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Number of FEL loans. | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Total value of outstanding FEL loans. | $25.296m | $25.296m | $24.040m |
Effective and efficient administration of the sustainable farming fund. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Value of sustainable farming fund grants allocated. | $8.444m | $8.444m | $8.444m |
Effective and efficient administration of East Coast forestry grants. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Contracting, evaluation/auditing and payment of forest managers. | Forest managers will be contracted and evaluated based on pre-determined sets of qualifying criteria. Payment will be made to contractors at the agreed rates upon delivery of services following verification by audits as specified in a quality management system. Amounts paid and work completed will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. This will be verified by independent management reviews/audits of each forest managed by MAF Crown Forestry (at three-year intervals). |
Leasing of Crown forest land. | Management and accounting for rent received will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. Completion of rent reviews will be in accordance with the process required under the individual lease agreements. |
Sale and surrender of Crown forestry assets. | The sale or surrender of forestry assets will be in accordance with individual lease variations or negotiated sales approved by the Minister(s) of Finance, Forestry and Cabinet. Valuations and negotiations will be performed in accordance with Crown policy and, in the case of Māori leases, as requested by lessors. |
Administration and management of forestry encouragement loans (FELs). | Management, valuation and recording of FEL loans will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. |
Administration of the sustainable farming fund. | Commensurate with processes and procedures agreed with the Minister. |
Administration of East Coast forestry grants. | Commensurate with statutory framework. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Staff remuneration | 2005/06 | 106 | 163 | 218 | 267 | 267 |
Corporate services capacity and Head Office accommodation | 2004/05 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 |
Implementation of a document management system | 2004/05 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
Support Services and Infrastructure to Other Agencies RDA (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 9,600 | 10,100 | 9,600 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
Revenue from Others | 9,600 | 10,100 | 9,600 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of respondents that rated the information management services provided by MAF as 4 or higher on a scale of 1 to 5. | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Percentage of respondents that rated the financial and procurement services provided by MAF as 4 or higher on a scale of 1 to 5. | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Percentage of respondents that rated contract management services provided by MAF as 4 or higher on a scale of 1 to 5. | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Percentage of respondents that rated payroll services provided by MAF as 4 or higher on a scale of 1 to 5. | 85 | 85 | 85 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Information management, financial, procurement, contract management and payroll services. | In accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. |
Subleasing of surplus accommodation. | Management and accounting for rent received will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. Completion of rent reviews will be in accordance with the process required under the individual lease agreements. |
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
The effective and efficient management (ie, cultivation, pruning, harvesting) of the Crown's forests. | Management of Crown Forestry Assets |
Management of Crown Forestry Assets (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 71,306 | 67,660 | 77,253 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation is due to additional forest harvesting activity in 2008/09.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Number of forests under management. | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Amount of net stocked forest hectares. | 36,108 | 36,108 | 33,887 |
Number of forestry leases (where the Crown owns the land) under management. | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Manage contracts for silviculture tending. | 5,300ha | 4,800ha | 6,400ha |
Manage contracts to supply logs. | 1,281,500m3 | 1,162,600m3 | 1,288,200m3 |
Average stumpage price per cubic metre of logs sold. | $40 | $30 | $31 |
Management fee (per net stocked hectare) exclusive of harvesting and re-investment fees. | $19 | $19 | $20 |
Fixed cost per net stocked hectare. | $40 | $40 | $50 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Management of forestry assets on behalf of the Crown. | Management, silvicultural and timber production work programmes, as required by lease agreements and management plans, are completed under contracts which clearly prescribe work methods, acceptable standards and costs. Completed work is audited using accepted sampling procedures and a quality management system. Forests are independently audited on a three-yearly cycle to review management performance. |
Summary of Service Providers#
Provider | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
Reporting Mechanism |
Expiry of Funding Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-government organisations | |||||
NZ Forest Managers Ltd | 36,665 | 35,000 | 38,327 | Section 32A report | Annual contracts with |
P F Olsen Ltd | 9,596 | 10,000 | 10,180 | 1-3 month | |
Northland Forest Managers Ltd | 4,278 | 4,300 | 4,181 | termination. | |
Fortus Forestry Ltd | 6,074 | 6,100 | 10,414 | ||
Ngati Porou Ltd | 275 | 275 | 275 | ||
Taitokerau Forest Ltd | 220 | 220 | 144 | ||
Management of Crown Forestry Assets |
The above table summarises funding to be allocated through Vote Agriculture and Forestry to non-departmental providers, along with an indication of the mechanism to be used for reporting actual performance and (where determined) the length of the funding commitment.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Sectors and their communities are less vulnerable and better able to adapt to a changing climate. A vibrant rural community characterised by connected and resilient rural communities. |
Adverse Climatic Events |
Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in New Zealand's climate change response initiatives. Forests and forest products are widely used in adapting to, and reducing, the impacts of climate change. |
Afforestation Grants Scheme |
Effective and efficient operational maintenance of the Beggs irrigation scheme. | Community Irrigation Schemes |
A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high-performance. New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in New Zealand's climate change response initiatives. New Zealand land-based primary producers can position themselves for longer-term sustainable economic growth and competitive advantage. Sectors and their communities are less vulnerable and better able to adapt to a changing climate. Sectors are positioned to take better advantage of the economic opportunities arising from climate change and changing consumer preferences. Connected and resilient rural communities. Sectors are internationally competitive and land use flexibility is maintained, taking into account the environmental impacts of land use decisions. Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. |
Community Irrigation Fund |
Forestry is fully integrated into land use decisions to help deliver sustainable land management practices. Forests and forest products are widely used in adapting to, and reducing, the impacts of climate change. Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. |
East Coast Afforestation Grants |
Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Sectors are positioned to take better advantage of the economic opportunities arising from climate change and changing consumer preference. Market access and consumer demand for our animal-related products are enhanced in high-value markets. |
Organic Initiatives |
New Zealand's reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, SPS, environmental sustainability and climate change rules, regulations and practices is maintained and/or enhanced. | Subscriptions to International Organisations |
A (sustainable) business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high-performance. Sustainable use of resources (and the natural systems on which they are based) by the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Enhanced (sustainable) prosperity for Māori engaged in the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors. Sectors are internationally competitive and land use flexibility is maintained, taking into account the environmental impacts of land use decisions. New Zealand land-based primary producers can position themselves for longer-term sustainable economic growth and competitive advantage. |
Sustainable Farming Fund |
Adverse Climatic Events (M2)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,386 | 1,000 | 636 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation is due to one-off funding in 2007/08 for the Northland storm and nationwide drought.
Expected Results
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Effective and efficient implementation of measures and initiatives to support rural communities affected by adverse events. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Implementation of adverse event recovery measures. | Commensurate with the Adverse Events Recovery Policy guidelines. Funding is applied in an equitable manner, and all legal requirements are met. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Building rural capacity to respond to adverse events | 2007/08 | 280 | 280 | 140 | - | - |
Afforestation Grants Scheme (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | - | 5,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation for 2008/09.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
The Afforestation Grants Scheme will contribute to the Government target of achieving, by 2020, a net increase in forest area of 250,000 hectares of that in 2007 by increasing new forest planting rates in New Zealand. | - | - | Achieved |
The Afforestation Grants Scheme will help reduce the likely impacts of climate change and generate other environmental benefits by prioritising tenders that are expected to deliver these benefits. | - | - | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Payment of grants | Amounts paid and work completed will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. This will be verified by independent management reviews/audits. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sustainable land management and climate change plan of action | 2008/09 | - | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Community Irrigation Fund (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | - | 243 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation for 2008/09.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Extended length and quality of scheme developers' activities to raise investor support, with potentially more investment capital raised. | - | - | Achieved |
Extended length and quality of community consultation, so more community concerns can be addressed prior to the resource consent stage. | - | - | Achieved |
Reduced perceived risk to potential investors in schemes, encouraging investment. | - | - | Achieved |
Increases in:
|
- | - | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Support to help promoters of community water storage and irrigation schemes raise investor and community support for their schemes. | Amounts paid and work completed will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. This will be verified by independent management reviews/audits. |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sustainable land management and climate change plan of action. | 2008/09 | - | 243 | 481 | 859 | 1,236 |
Community Irrigation Schemes (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Effective and efficient operational maintenance of the Beggs irrigation scheme. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Operational maintenance of the Beggs irrigation scheme. | Management will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. |
East Coast Afforestation Grants (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,953 | 1,800 | 8,803 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation is due to the transfer of funds from 2007/08. Operational and administrative changes to the East Coast Forestry Project are expected to result in increased demand for grants in 2008/09 and outyears.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Afforestation to counter severe hill country erosion in the Gisborne district. | 4,000 ha | 1,500 ha | 6,000 ha |
Tending and final establishment payments in existing grant areas. | 8,300 ha | 4,000 ha | 4,700 ha |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Forestry (East Coast) Grants Regulations 2000. | Subject to the conditions contained in Regulation 4. |
Organic Initiatives (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 750 | 750 | 750 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
An increase in certified organic production to $1 billion in total sector sales by 2013 through the delivery of: | |||
Generic 'Smart-start' programmes | 120 | 120 | 120 |
User-defined programmes | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Organic sector advisory programme | 2006/07 | 750 | 750 | - | - | - |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,898 | 1,600 | 2,028 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in appropriation is due to a one-off transfer to Vote Food Safety in 2007/08.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Membership of the FAO (the FAO provides a critical underpinning to the World Trade Organisation Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement, through the work and standard-setting of Codex and the International Plant Protection Convention). | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Provision of input to key international forums will meet Ministerial expectations as well as domestic and international organisations' time/schedule or notification requirements. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Membership of the FAO and other international organisations. | Refer conditions of use for Agriculture and Forestry Policy Advice output expense. |
Sustainable Farming Fund (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 8,444 | 8,444 | 8,444 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
This programme provides targeted funding that supports communities of interest-driven projects aimed at improving the sustainable development of the land-based production sectors. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Provision of funding. | Amounts paid and work completed will be in accordance with Government policy, legislation, regulations and MAF financial policies and internal processes. This will be verified by independent management reviews/audits. |
Reporting Mechanisms#
Appropriation | Reporting Mechanism |
---|---|
Adverse Climatic Events | Not required |
Afforestation Grants Scheme | Not required |
Community Irrigation Schemes | Not required |
Community Irrigation Fund | Not required |
East Coast Afforestation Grants | Not required |
Organic Initiatives | Not required |
Subscriptions to International Organisations | Not required |
Sustainable Farming Fund | Not required |
The above table indicates the mechanisms to be used for reporting actual performance for each non-departmental other expenses appropriation.
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Objective - To maintain and upgrade capability through the replacement and development of property, plant, equipment and IT software. | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - Capital Expenditure (M2) |
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry - Capital Expenditure PLA (M2)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 8,400 | 8,400 | 8,600 |
Intangibles | 3,600 | 3,600 | 8,000 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 12,000 | 12,000 | 16,600 |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 8,400 | 8,400 | 8,600 |
Intangibles | 3,600 | 3,600 | 8,000 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 12,000 | 12,000 | 16,600 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in the property, plant and equipment appropriation for 2008/09 compared to 2007/08 is mainly due to the planned construction of a new building at the National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease. The increase in intangibles reflects the continued development of IT software to support new MAF initiatives, particularly climate change information systems, national animal identification and traceability and MAF BNZ information management systems.
Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Objective - Effective stewardship of the Crown's forestry assets. | Crown Forestry Assets |
The provision or release of funds to support the New Zealand Fast Forward Fund (NZFF) Governance or Partnership Board in implementing NZFF related activities. | New Zealand Fast Forward Fund |
A critical mass of world-class expertise, research and education in key innovation areas. | |
Collaboration and partnerships between government, industry, research and education institutions. | |
Alignment between New Zealand's scientific resources and domestic and international market trends and opportunities. |
Crown Forestry Assets (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | - | 70 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation for 2008/09 to build a bridge across the Waihua stream, a tributary of the Rangitaiki River north of Murupara, to allow 90,000 tonnes of mature pine trees to be harvested from Te Manawa-O-Tuhoe forest.
Expected Results
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Harvest of mature pine trees from Te Manawa-O-Tuhoe forest | - | - | Achieved |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Te Manawa-O-Tuhoe forest bridge | 2008/09 | - | 70 | - | - | - |
Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 48,790 | 45,090 | 42,953 |
Revenue from the Crown | 18,550 | 17,050 | 18,410 |
Revenue from Others | 23,579 | 22,979 | 22,373 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation in 2007/08 reflects the phasing of costs for the 100% e-lodgement programme.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Delivery of the Land Rights Registration and Cadastral Survey Systems | |||
Accurate and timely services are delivered in relation to the land rights registration and cadastral survey systems. | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The number of title documents and cadastral survey datasets processed from paper and electronic lodgement are in accordance with the quantity agreed to with the Minister. | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures |
Title documents and cadastral survey datasets processed from paper and electronic lodgement are processed within the timeframes agreed to with the Minister. | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures |
The service received by customers meets timeliness and quality standards. | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers |
Title documents and cadastral survey datasets are processed in accordance with the standards set by the respective Regulators (Registrar-General of Land and Surveyor-General). | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Landonline system is available to customers 7am and 9am Mon-Thurs, 7am to 7pm Fridays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays. | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
Generation of the National Authorative Geospatial Record | |||
The national authoritative geospatial record (the geodetic reference system, topographic and hydrographic information and the electoral spatial reference dataset) is delivered according to quantity measures and standards agreed with the Minister. | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved |
All topographic, hydrographic and geodetic data generated will meet the quality standards as assessed by the Quality Assurance audit. | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits |
All Electoral Spatial Reference Dataset actions will meet the quality standards in the MoUs with Statistics NZ, the Electoral Enrolment Centre, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Surveyor General as assessed by the Quality Assurance audit. | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits | Actions are undertaken in accordance with the standards and are confirmed by QA audits |
The national authoritative geospatial record (the geodetic reference system, topographic and hydrographic information and the electoral spatial reference dataset) is delivered according to timeliness measures and standards agreed with the Minister. | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landonline - implementation of stage 2 | 2003/04 | 5,353 | 1,992 | 2,042 | 1,838 | 1,757 |
Landonline - mandatory use | 2005/06 | 7,635 | 6,543 | 2,971 | 2,935 | 2,540 |
Improved sea-level monitoring to enhance tsunami warning systems | 2005/06 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,208 | 5,118 | 4,724 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,185 | 1,095 | 1,185 |
Revenue from Others | 3,974 | 3,974 | 3,717 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in 2008/08 reflects the impact of cost savings arising from the 100% e-lodgement programme.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Land title, and cadastral and geodetic survey information | |||
Electronic and paper title and survey records are supplied in the quantities agreed to with the Minister. | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved | Output Plan standards achieved |
The service received by customers accessing and disseminating electronic and paper title and survey records meets timeliness and quality standards. | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers | Minimum of "good" rating achieved in the quarterly independent telephone surveys of randomly selected customers |
Landonline system is available to customers between 7am and 9am Mon-Thurs, 7am to 7pm Fridays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays. | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
Topographic and hydrographic information (maps, charts and information) | |||
Maintain a full inventory of topographic and hydrographic information. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 34,217 | 31,422 | 31,341 |
Revenue from the Crown | 5,471 | 4,076 | 6,253 |
Revenue from Others | 19,320 | 19,320 | 16,285 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in 2008/09 reflects the impact of cost savings arising from the 100% e-lodgement programme.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
The integrity and security of LINZ's authorative databases is protected through ensuring:
|
IT Architectural principles and standards are maintained, reviewed and communicated at least annually | IT Architectural principles and standards are maintained, reviewed and communicated at least annually | |
Enhancements to the information systems infrastructure are developed and implemented in accordance with the LINZ internal project governance process to ensure alignment with Government objectives and funding priorities. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landonline - implementation of stage 2 | 2003/04 | 5,353 | 1,992 | 2,042 | 1,838 | 1,757 |
Landonline - mandatory use | 2005/06 | 7,635 | 6,543 | 2,971 | 2,935 | 2,540 |
Maori Freehold Land Registration project | 2004/05 | 442 | 442 | 74 | - | - |
Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 6,671 | 6,671 | 5,861 |
Revenue from the Crown | 6,671 | 6,671 | 5,861 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation in 2007/08 reflects one-off funding for the Census of Antarctic Marine Life.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
All survey projects will be carried out with specific performance measures and standards to be specified in a contract between LINZ as the co-ordinating agency, and the lead agency for each project. | Not measured 2007/08 | Not measured 2007/08 | Standards and specifications met |
The chartering of the RVTangaroaeach year until 30 June 2012 for the purposes of OS 20/20 will be completed in accordance with the timeframes and standards and specifications set out in the contract between LINZ and NIWA Vessel Management Ltd. | Not measured 2007/08 | Not measured 2007/08 | Standards and specifications met |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marine science and information | 2005/06 | 3,071 | 3,071 | 3,071 | 3,071 | 3,071 |
Ocean survey 20/20: Census of Antarctic Marine Life | 2007/08 | 3,600 | - | - | - | - |
Ocean survey 20/20: Bay of Islands survey | - | 2,790 | 2,790 | - | - |
Policy Advice (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,521 | 2,521 | 2,625 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,496 | 2,496 | 2,600 |
Revenue from Others | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Policy advice, briefings and support on matters relating to departmental functions provided to the Minister | As requested, on time and accurate | As requested, on time and accurate | As requested, on time and accurate |
Provision of Ministerial support services as required, including:
|
300 (range 250-350) |
300 | 300 (range 250-350) |
Policy advice, reports and draft responses will meet the policy advice and ministerial communication quality and timeliness standards as assessed by the Minister. | Minimum rating of "good" in six monthly assessments by the Minister | Minimum rating of "good" in six monthly assessments by the Minister | Minimum rating of "good" in six monthly assessments by the Minister |
All accountability documents completed in accordance with the timeframes set by the Government and the statutory requirements of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Standards and Quality Assurance (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 10,247 | 9,897 | 10,423 |
Revenue from the Crown | 4,488 | 4,138 | 4,376 |
Revenue from Others | 5,994 | 5,994 | 6,222 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Regulatory interventions developed, reviewed and implemented to reflect new Government policy, legislation, case law, audit findings, risk analysis and technology changes. | 10(range 5-15) | 3 | 10 (range 5-15) |
Quality Assurance plans are completed for each Regulatory area. | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Overseas Investment applications processed and decisions or recommendations made. | 275 (range 250 -300) |
275 | 275 (range 250 -300) |
Percentage of Overseas Investment recommendations to Minister's accepted without amendment. | 95% | 96% | 95% |
Timeframe in which Overseas Investment delegated decisions are made when all correct information is received. | 90% within 10 working days | 75% within 10 working days | 95% within 10 working days |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 | 2005/06 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
NZ Geographic Board - New Legislative Responsibilities | 2007/08 | 50 | 455 | 455 | 270 | 270 |
Disposal of Crown Land: Conclusions of Wider Review | 2008/09 | - | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
The objective of this appropriation is to: (i) facilitate the letting of contracts by competitive tender for the investigation and analysis of possible contamination on former Crown owned land (now in private ownership) and Crown land held by Land Information New Zealand; and (ii) ensure that identified areas of contamination that the Crown has accepted responsibility for are further investigated and appropriate remedial action taken. | Contaminated sites |
The objective of this appropriation is to bring Land Information New Zealand administered camping facilities in the South Island lakes area to the necessary Building Act and Resource Management Act standards. | Lakes |
Contaminated Sites (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 450 | 450 | 500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
At the 2008 March Baseline Update (MBU), the transfer of $50,000 to Lakes (M44) was sought for 2007/08. Any new contaminated sites work in the period March to June 2007 will be managed under the existing appropriation.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
All contracts for investigation, analysis and remediation action are let by competitive tender. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Lakes (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 248 | 248 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation had one-off funding in 2007/08. At MBU 2008, the transfer of $50,000 from Contaminated Sites (M44) to Lakes (M44) was sought for 2007/08 to progress rationalisation and maintenance of lake assets.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
That the work to upgrade or replace facilities receives sign-off from the appropriate territorial local authority. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
The intended impact of this appropriation is the efficient management of Crown forest land and associated Crown Forestry Licences pending disposal of the land through the Treaty Settlement process; and maximising the return to the Crown and future owners bearing in mind the interests involved and minimising the cost of any disputes that may arise. | Crown Forest Management |
The intended impact of this appropriation is the recognition of the loss on disposal that occurs when there is an obligation to sell surplus land of the Crown at less than fair market value or to return surplus land to a former owner at nil cost because the Crown's ownership of the land has arisen from a gifting. | Crown Obligations - Loss on Disposal |
The intended impact of this appropriation is to enable LINZ to meet its obligations under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. | Crown Rates |
The objective of this appropriation is the resolution of land related claims against the Crown which have arisen from perceived errors or omissions by the Crown. | Land Liabilities |
The objective of this appropriation is to ensure contractual obligations with respect to Crown leasehold obligations administered by the department are met. | Residual Crown Leasehold Rents |
The intended impact of this appropriation is the recognition of the loss on disposal that will arise when legislation to effect the terms of the Deed of Settlement agreed with KEC is passed. | Impact of covenant on value of land prior to sale |
Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Crown Forest Management (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 600 | 600 | 500 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All specifications and timeframes set out in Part 2 of the Crown Forest Licence Management Agreement are met. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Crown Obligations - Loss on Disposal (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 544 | 544 | 267 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The change from 2007/08 reflects additional funds carried forward into 2007/08 from the prior year.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All cases are approved at the appropriate level. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Crown Rates (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,107 | 1,107 | 1,107 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All Crown rates on land administered by the Department are paid on time. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Depreciation (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 172 | 172 | 172 |
Impact of covenant on value of land prior to sale (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 85,000 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation received one-off funding in 2007/08.
Inventory Write-Offs (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Land Liabilities (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,859 | 1,859 | 843 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation received one-off funding in 2007/08 for a settlement against the Commissioner of Crown Lands.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
The requirements of the LINZ "Operating Framework for the investigation and Management of Land Related Crown Liabilities" are met. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Funding for award against Commissioner of Crown lands. | 2007/08 | 697 | - | - | - | - |
Proceeds from Sale of Transit NZ Properties (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 12,000 | 12,000 | 17,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation in each year reflects current Transit New Zealand forecasts of revenue from property disposals.
Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 337 | 337 | 396 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Payments of rent are actioned in accordance with the timeframes and terms of the lease. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,000 | 9,374 | 4,698 |
Intangibles | 8,374 | - | - |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 9,374 | 9,374 | 4,698 |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,000 | 9,374 | 4,698 |
Intangibles | 8,374 | - | - |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 9,374 | 9,374 | 4,698 |
Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
The intended outcome of this appropriation is the purchase of subsidence-affected properties from owners in accordance with the Government's "Huntly East Subsidence Policy. Affected owners initiate purchase requests, the Government's position is reactive. | Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East |
The intended outcome of this appropriation is the purchase of properties from vendor agencies when directed (as in the Crown's "Gifted Lands Policy") or from private owners when an obligation arises. | Crown Obligatory Acquisitions |
The intended outcome of this appropriation is the purchase of land from Territorial Authorities and other Crown agencies to effect boundary adjustments for works such as roading and rail service improvements. | Crown Purchases - Land Exchanges |
Access rights to crown forest licensed land. (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,000 | 5,000 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation in 2007/08 for the purchase of access rights to Crown forest licensed land.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Access to Bonisch Rd, Kaingaroa Forest | 2007/08 | 5,000 | - | - | - | - |
Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 263 | 263 | 500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Funds were transferred in 2007/08 only to the Crown capital appropriation Crown Obligatory Acquisitions.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All acquisitions are undertaken in accordance with the Government's "Huntly East Subsidence Policy". | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Crown Obligatory Acquisitions (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 504 | 504 | 267 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Funds were transferred in 2007/08 only from Crown appropriation Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All acquisitions undertaken in accordance with Crown or Government Policy and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 26 | 26 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has funding for 2007/08 only.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
All purchases are undertaken with appropriate statutory authority. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation | $000 |
---|---|---|
Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown |
||
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: 1 July 2008 Expires: 30 June 2011 |
Original Appropriation | 32,001 |
Adjustments for 2006/07 | - | |
Adjustments to 2007/08 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 32,001 | |
Actual to 2006/07 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2007/08 | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2008/09 | 16,560 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 15,441 |
Statement of Forecast Service Performance of Departments#
Statement of Forecast Service Performance#
The Statement of Forecast Service Performance of departments included in the Primary Sector comprise the service performance information for all departmental output expense appropriations that are proposed to be used by those departments. In this context, service performance information comprises the scope, expenses and revenue, and output performance measures and standards for each class of outputs within those departmental appropriations, as set out in Part 2.1 of the Performance Information for Appropriations in Each Vote.
The following table identifies the classes of outputs incorporated in the Statement of Forecast Service Performance for each department in the Primary Sector. In some circumstances, this may include reference to classes of outputs within appropriations presented in Votes in other sectors.
Department | Composition of Statement of Forecast Service Performance |
---|---|
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
The service performance information in Part 2.1 for the classes of outputs within all the departmental output expense appropriations in:
|
Ministry of Fisheries | The service performance information in Part 2.1 for the classes of outputs within all the departmental output expense appropriations in Vote Fisheries. |
New Zealand Food Safety Authority | The service performance information in Part 2.1 for the classes of outputs within all the departmental output expense appropriations in Vote Food Safety. |
Land Information New Zealand | The service performance information in Part 2.1 for the classes of outputs within all the departmental output expense appropriations in Vote Lands. |
Forecast Financial Statements of Departments#
Statement of Common Accounting Policies#
These accounting policies have been applied in the forecast financial statements of all departments and Offices of Parliament except as outlined in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies for individual departments or Offices of Parliament.
These forecast financial statements are prepared in accordance with section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989. The purpose of the forecast financial statements is to facilitate Parliament's consideration of appropriations for, and planned performance of, departments and Offices of Parliament. Use of this information for other purposes may not be appropriate. It is not intended that these forecast financial statements be updated subsequent to publication.
Statement of Compliance
These forecast financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009 comply with FRS-42 Prospective Financial Statements.
Specific Accounting Policies
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these statements. These statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis. The measurement base applied is historical cost modified by the revaluation of certain assets and liabilities as identified in this statement of accounting policies.
The accrual basis of accounting has been used unless otherwise stated. These financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars, which is the entity's functional currency. All financial information presented has been rounded to the nearest thousand.
Judgements and Estimations
The preparation of forecast financial statements in conformity with FRS-42 requires judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates and these variations may be material.
Revenue
Revenue is derived through the provision of outputs to the Crown and to third parties. Revenue is recognised in the forecast statement of financial performance when earned.
Leases
Operating Leases
Where substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor, leases are classified as operating leases.
Lease payments under operating leases are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Finance Leases
Leases which effectively transfer to the lessee substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased items are classified as finance leases. These are capitalised at the lower of the fair value of the asset or the present value of the minimum lease payments. The leased assets and the corresponding lease liabilities are recognised in the statement of financial position. The leased assets are depreciated over the period the entity is expected to benefit from their use. The interest expense component of finance lease payments is recognised in the statement of financial performance.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, other than land and buildings, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Land and buildings are stated at fair value as determined by an independent registered valuer. Fair value is determined using market-based evidence. Land and buildings are revalued with sufficient regularity to ensure that carrying value is not materially different from fair value at the end of the reporting period. Additions between revaluations are recorded at cost. Any capitalisation thresholds applied are set out in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis so as to allocate the cost [or valuation] of an item of property, plant and equipment, less any estimated residual value, over its estimated useful life.
The estimated useful lives are set out in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies.
Leasehold improvements are capitalised and the cost is amortised over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Items under construction are not depreciated. The total cost of a capital project is transferred to the appropriate asset class on its completion and then depreciated.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with finite useful lives (such as computer software) are recorded at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.
Any capitalisation thresholds applied are set out in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies.
Amortisation is charged to the statement of financial performance on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset.
The estimated useful lives are set out in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested at least annually for impairment.
Where there is an active market for an intangible asset, the asset is recorded at a revalued amount, being fair value less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and funds on deposit with banks with a maturity of 3 months or less from date of acquisition.
Debtors and Other Receivables
Debtors and other receivables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate, less impairment charges. Allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognised when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired.
Inventories
Inventories held for sale or use in the production of goods and services on a commercial basis are recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of purchased inventory is determined using the weighted average cost method.
Inventories held for distribution for public benefit purposes are recorded at cost (calculated using the weighted average cost method) adjusted when applicable for any loss of service potential. Where inventories are acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, the cost is the current replacement cost at the date of acquisition.
Employee Entitlements
Pension Liabilities
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution retirement plans are recognised in the statement of financial performance as they fall due.
Other Employee Entitlements
Employee entitlements to salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave, long service leave, retiring leave and other similar benefits are recognised in the statement of financial performance when they accrue to employees. Employee entitlements to be settled within 12 months are reported at the amount expected to be paid. Long-term employee entitlements are reported at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows.
Termination Benefits
Termination benefits are recognised in the statement of financial performance only when there is a demonstrable commitment to either terminate employment prior to normal retirement date or to provide such benefits as a result of an offer to encourage voluntary redundancy. Termination benefits to be settled within 12 months are reported at the amount expected to be paid. Other termination benefits are reported at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows.
Onerous Contracts
Where the benefits to be derived from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligation under the contract, a provision is recognised. The provision is stated at the present value of the future net cash outflows expected to be incurred in respect of the contract.
Foreign Currency
Foreign currency transactions are reported at the New Zealand dollar exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
Statement of Cash Flows
The following are definitions of the terms used in the statement of cash flows:
- cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in transit, bank accounts and deposits with a maturity of no more than three months from date of acquisition
- investing activities are those activities relating to the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
- financing activities comprise capital injections by, or repayment of capital to, the Crown, and
- operating activities include all transactions and other events that are not investing or financing activities.
Taxation
Departments and Offices of Parliament are exempt from income tax as public authorities. Accordingly no charge for income tax has been provided for.
Goods and Services Tax
These forecast financial statements are GST exclusive, except for receivables and payables in the statement of financial position, which are stated on a GST inclusive basis. Where GST is not recoverable as input tax, then it is recognised as part of the related asset or expense.
The net amount of GST owing to or from the Inland Revenue Department at balance date is included as part of receivables or payables (as appropriate) in the statement of financial position.
Commitments
Future expenses and liabilities to be incurred on contracts that have been entered into at balance date are disclosed as commitments to the extent that there are equally unperformed obligations.
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Contingent liabilities are disclosed if the possibility that they will crystallise is not remote. Contingent assets are disclosed if it is probable that the benefits will be realised.
Changes in Accounting Policies
Any changes in accounting policies since the date of the last audited financial statements (30 June 2007) are described in the statement of entity-specific accounting policies. The effect of the transition to NZ IFRS is explained in the 2007/08 Statement of Intent or Annual Plan of each department or Office of Parliament.
Forecast Financial Statements Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry#
Statement of Forecast Financial Performance for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
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Income |
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Crown | 179,330 | 174,083 | 174,083 | 204,039 | |
Department(s) | 4,142 | 11,970 | 12,115 | 11,845 | |
Other revenue | 1 | 81,620 | 32,010 | 32,155 | 33,776 |
Gains | 4 | - | - | - | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income |
265,096 | 218,063 | 218,353 | 249,660 | |
Expenses |
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Personnel | 127,302 | 92,488 | 91,458 | 96,849 | |
Operating | 2 | 121,837 | 112,400 | 111,720 | 138,496 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 10,889 | 10,700 | 10,700 | 11,500 | |
Capital charge | 1,807 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,415 | |
Finance costs | 384 | 475 | 475 | 400 | |
Other | 92 | - | - | - | |
Total Expenses |
262,311 | 218,063 | 216,353 | 249,660 | |
Net Surplus / (Deficit) |
2,785 | - | 2,000 | - |
Statement of Forecast Changes in Taxpayers' Funds for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Balance at 1 July |
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General funds | 23,052 | 25,333 | 25,333 | 31,954 | |
Revaluation reserve | 362 | 251 | 251 | 251 | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Opening Balance |
23,414 | 25,584 | 25,584 | 32,205 | |
Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
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Income and Expense for the Period |
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Net surplus / (deficit) for the year | 2,785 | - | 2,000 | - | |
Total gains / (losses) taken to equity | (111) | - | - | - | |
Total Income and Expense for the Period |
2,674 | - | 2,000 | - | |
Other Changes |
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Repayment of surplus | (2,879) | - | (2,000) | - | |
Capital contribution | 2,970 | 7,216 | 7,216 | 6,809 | |
Capital withdrawal | (595) | (595) | (595) | (595) | |
Other | - | - | - | - | |
Total Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
2,170 | 6,621 | 6,621 | 6,214 | |
Balance at 30 June |
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General funds | 25,333 | 31,954 | 31,954 | 38,168 | |
Revaluation reserve | 251 | 251 | 251 | 251 | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Closing Balance |
25,584 | 32,205 | 32,205 | 38,419 |
Forecast Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | 11,601 | 7,065 | 9,065 | 7,429 | |
Debtors and other receivables | 3 | 12,160 | 9,350 | 9,350 | 10,350 |
Prepayments | 1,392 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
Inventories | 3,778 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,000 | |
Other current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Current Assets |
28,931 | 21,415 | 23,415 | 22,979 | |
Non-current Assets |
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Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 39,340 | 35,432 | 35,432 | 35,832 |
Intangible assets | 5 | 15,529 | 9,995 | 9,995 | 13,995 |
Other non-current assets | 3,580 | - | - | - | |
Total Non- current Assets |
58,449 | 45,427 | 45,427 | 49,827 | |
Total Assets |
87,380 | 66,842 | 68,842 | 72,806 | |
Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
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Creditors and other payables | 21,214 | 14,786 | 14,786 | 14,786 | |
Repayment of surplus | 2,879 | - | 2,000 | - | |
Employee entitlements | 10,329 | 7,250 | 7,250 | 7,600 | |
Other current liabilities | 6 | 15,070 | 4,650 | 4,650 | 4,650 |
Total Current Liabilities |
49,492 | 26,686 | 28,686 | 27,036 | |
Non-current Liabilities |
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Provisions | 300 | - | - | - | |
Employee entitlements | 7,836 | 4,800 | 4,800 | 5,000 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 7 | 4,168 | 3,151 | 3,151- | 2,351 |
Total Non-current Liabilities |
12,304 | 7,951 | 7,951 | 7,351 | |
Total Liabilities |
61,796 | 34,637 | 36,637 | 34,387 | |
Taxpayers' Funds |
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General funds | 25,333 | 31,954 | 31,954 | 38,168 | |
Revaluation reserve | 251 | 251 | 251 | 251 | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Total Taxpayers' Funds |
25,584 | 32,205 | 32,205 | 38,419 | |
Total Liabilities and Taxpayers' Funds |
87,380 | 66,842 | 68,842 | 72,806 |
Statement of Forecast Cash Flows for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Receipts from: |
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Crown | 182,450 | 172,701 | 172,701 | 203,039 | |
Department(s) | 4,289 | 11,853 | 11,998 | 11,845 | |
Other | 80,865 | 30,191 | 30,336 | 33,776 | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Payments to: |
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Suppliers | (126,137) | (115,428) | (114,748) | (138,696) | |
Employees | (124,810) | (92,138) | (91,108) | (96,299) | |
Capital charge | (1,807) | (2,000) | (2,000) | (2,415) | |
Goods and services tax (net) | 878 | - | - | - | |
Other operating activities | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Operating Activities |
15,728 | 5,179 | 7,179 | 11,250 | |
Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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Receipts from: |
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Sale of property, plant and equipment | 412 | 100 | 100 | 700 | |
Sale of intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Sale of other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Purchase of: |
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Property, plant and equipment | (8,225) | (2,612) | (2,612) | (6,100) | |
Intangible assets | (6,424) | (3,600) | (3,600) | (8,000) | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Investing Activities |
(14,237) | (6,112) | (6,112) | (13,400) | |
Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
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Capital contribution | 2,970 | 4,757 | 4,757 | 6,809 | |
Other financing cash inflows | - | - | - | - | |
Repayment of surplus | (14) | (2,879) | (2,879) | (2,000) | |
Capital withdrawal | (595) | (595) | (595) | (595) | |
Other financing cash outflows | (3,159) | (4,886) | (4,886) | (3,700) | |
Net Cash from Financing Activities |
(798) | (3,603) | (3,603) | 514 | |
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash |
693 | (4,536) | (2,536) | (1,636) | |
Cash at the beginning of the year | 10,908 | 11,601 | 11,601 | 9,065 | |
Cash at the end of the year | 11,601 | 7,065 | 9,065 | 7,429 |
Statement of Significant Assumptions#
These forecast financial statements have been compiled on the basis of existing government policies and Ministerial expectations at the time the statements were finalised.
The main assumptions are as follows:
- The ministry's activities will remain substantially the same as for the previous year.
- Personnel and operating costs are based on historical experience. The general historical pattern is expected to continue after allowing for new initiative and one-off funding.
- Estimated year end information for 2007/08 is used as the opening position for the 2008/09 forecasts.
These assumptions are adopted as at 16 April 2008.
Factors that could lead to material differences between the forecast financial statements and the 2008/09 actual financial statements include changes in activities required by the Government and demand for third-party funded activities.
The Ministry does not intend to update the forecast financial statements subsequent to presentation on Budget day.
Department-Specific Accounting Policies#
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has applied the accounting policies set out in Statement of Accounting Policies Standard included in this document, except as stated below.
Reporting Entity
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is a Government Department as defined by section 2 of the Public Finance Act 1989. For the purposes of financial reporting Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is a public benefit entity.
Authorisation Statement
These forecast financial statements were authorised for issue by the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on 16 April 2008. The Director General is responsible for the forecast financial statements presented, including the appropriateness of the assumptions underlying the forecast financial statements and all other required disclosure.
Statement of Entity-Specific Accounting Policies
Property, plant and equipment
The capitalisation threshold for property, plant and equipment is $5,000.
Depreciation
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are set out below.
- Buildings - 10 to 50 years.
- Leasehold improvements - 2 to 10 years.
- IT Equipment/Hardware - 3 to 6 years.
- Motor vehicles - 4 to 8 years.
- Furniture and office equipment - 4 to 10 years.
Intangible assets
The capitalisation threshold for purchased and internally developed software is $50,000.
The estimated useful lives of intangible assets range from 3 to 7 years.
Cost allocation
The Ministry has determined the cost of outputs using the cost allocation system outlined below.
Direct costs are those costs directly attributed to an output. Indirect costs are those costs that cannot be identified in an economically feasible manner, with a specific output.
Direct costs are charged directly to outputs. Indirect costs are charged to outputs based on cost drivers and related activity/usage information. Depreciation and capital charge are charged on the basis of asset utilisation. Indirect costs are assigned to outputs based on various cost drivers including assessed usage, staff numbers, direct expenditure and estimated allocation of time.
Notes to the Financial Statements#
Note 1 - Other Revenue
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Statutory fees and fines | 75,882 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 28,526 |
Other goods and services | 5,738 | 5,010 | 5,155 | 5,250 |
Total |
81,620 | 32,010 | 32,155 | 33,776 |
Note 2 - Operating Expenses#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expenses include: | ||||
Audit fees for financial statements | 153 | 160 | 176 | 178 |
Audit fees for other services | 22 | - | 30 | - |
Consultants fees | 3,195 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Overseas travel | 3,203 | 1,750 | 1,450 | 1,600 |
Domestic travel | 7,659 | 4,320 | 4,100 | 4,300 |
Operating lease payments | 7,454 | 6,200 | 6,300 | 7,200 |
Contract payments | 74,718 | 84,462 | 84,300 | 109,218 |
Other | 25,433 | 11,508 | 11,364 | 12,000 |
Total |
121,837 | 112,400 | 111,720 | 138,496 |
Note 3 - Debtors and Other Receivables#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Debtor Crown | 1,618 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
Debtor other | 10,542 | 6,350 | 6,350 | 6,350 |
Total |
12,160 | 9,350 | 9,350 | 10,350 |
Note 4 - Property, Plant and Equipment#
Land $000 |
Buildings $000 |
Leasehold improvements $000 |
Furniture/office equipment $000 |
Other $000 |
Total $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost or revaluation |
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Balance as at 1 July 2008 | 2,223 | 10,465 | 9,834 | 26,046 | 4,774 | 53,342 |
Additions by purchase | - | 3,000 | 300 | 3,300 | 2,000 | 8,600 |
Disposals | - | - | - | - | (2,000) | (2,000) |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
2,223 | 13,465 | 10,134 | 29,346 | 4,774 | 59,942 |
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses |
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Balance as at 1 July 2008 | - | 553 | 2,305 | 12,441 | 2,611 | 17,910 |
Depreciation expense | - | 450 | 820 | 5,480 | 750 | 7,500 |
Eliminate on disposal | - | - | - | - | (1,300) | (1,300) |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 1,003 | 3,125 | 17,921 | 2,061 | 24,110 |
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2009 |
2,223 | 12,462 | 7,009 | 11,425 | 2,713 | 35,832 |
Note 5 - Intangible Assets#
Acquired software $000 |
Internally generated software $000 |
Other $000 |
Total $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cost |
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Balance as at 1 July 2008 | - | 15,512 | - | 15,512 |
Additions internally developed | - | 8,000 | - | 8,000 |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 23,512 | - | 23,512 |
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses |
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Balance as at 1 July 2008 | - | 5,517 | - | 5,517 |
Amortisation expense | - | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 9,517 | - | 9,517 |
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 13,995 | - | 13,995 |
Note 6 - Other Current Liabilities#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Finance leases | 2,953 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Unearned revenue | 11,878 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
ACC partnership scheme | 239 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Total |
15,070 | 4,650 | 4,650 | 4,650 |
Note 7 - Other Non-Current Liabilities#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Finance leases | 4,168 | 3,151 | 3,151 | 2,351 |
Total |
4,168 | 3,151 | 3,151 | 2,351 |
Note 8 - Reconciliation of Net Surplus to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2009#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Net surplus / (deficit) | 2,785 | - | 2,000 | - |
Add/ (less) non-cash items | ||||
Depreciation and amortisation expense | 10,889 | 10,700 | 10,700 | 11,500 |
Revaluation loss | 176 | - | - | - |
Transfer from New Zealand Food Safety Authority | - | 10,754 | 10,754 | - |
Total non-cash items | 11,065 | 21,454 | 21,454 | 11,500 |
Add/ (less) items classified as investing or financing activities | ||||
(Gains)/ losses on disposal property, plant and equipment | (4) | - | - | - |
Finance lease interest costs | 384 | 475 | 475 | 400 |
Total items classified as investing or financing activities | 380 | 475 | 475 | 400 |
Add/ (less) movements in working capital items | ||||
(Inc)/ Dec in debtors and other receivables | 1,980 | 6,390 | 6,390 | (1,000) |
(Inc)/ Dec in prepayments | (540) | 192 | 192 | - |
(Inc)/ Dec in inventories | (381) | (22) | (22) | (200) |
Inc/ (Dec) in creditors and other payables | (2,920) | (6,428) | (6,428) | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in current provisions | 2,172 | - | - | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in employee entitlements | 1,512 | (3,079) | (3,079) | 350 |
Inc/ (Dec) other current liabilities | - | (10,467) | (10,467) | - |
Net movements in working capital items | 1,823 | (13,414) | (13,414) | (850) |
Add/ (less) movements in non-current liabilities | ||||
Inc/ (Dec) in non-current provisions | - | (300) | (300) | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in employee entitlements | (325) | (3,036) | (3,036) | 200 |
Net cash from operating activities | 15,728 | 5,179 | 7,179 | 11,250 |
Note 9 - Reconciliation of Departmental Expenses and Appropriations#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Appropriations for output expenses | ||||
Total for Vote: Agriculture and Forestry | 34,630 | 72,949 | 66,806 | 89,418 |
Total for Vote: Biosecurity | 146,332 | 157,417 | 149,547 | 157,052 |
Total for Vote Food Safety | 81,079 | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations for output expenses | 262,041 | 230,366 | 216,353 | 246,470 |
Appropriations for other expenses | ||||
Restructuring expenses | 2 | - | - | - |
Total appropriations for other expenses | 2 | - | - | - |
Adjustments | ||||
Appropriation amounts unused | - | (6,113) | - | (3,000) |
In principle expense transfers | - | (6,190) | - | 6,190 |
Remeasurements | 176 | - | - | - |
Transition to NZ International Financial Reporting Standards | 92 | - | - | - |
Total departmental expenses [as per statement of financial performance] |
262,311 | 218,063 | 216,353 | 249,660 |
Forecast Financial Statements Ministry of Fisheries#
Statement of Forecast Financial Performance for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Income |
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Crown | 87,985 | 93,966 | 91,533 | 93,544 | |
Department(s) | 1,748 | 1,024 | 1,024 | 806 | |
Other revenue | 1,098 | 1,537 | 1,537 | 2,078 | |
Gains | 62 | - | - | - | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income |
90,893 | 96,527 | 94,094 | 96,428 | |
Expenses |
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Personnel | 40,452 | 42,570 | 42,588 | 41,906 | |
Operating | 1 | 45,772 | 50,648 | 47,322 | 50,875 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 2,722 | 2,350 | 3,225 | 2,650 | |
Capital charge | 959 | 959 | 959 | 997 | |
Finance costs | - | - | - | - | |
Other | 799 | - | - | - | |
Total Expenses |
2 | 90,704 | 96,527 | 94,094 | 96,428 |
Net Surplus / (Deficit) |
189 | - | - | - |
Statement of Forecast Changes in Taxpayers' Funds for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Balance at 1 July |
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General funds | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Opening Balance |
12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | |
Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
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Income and Expense for the Period |
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Net surplus / (deficit) for the year | 189 | - | - | - | |
Total gains / (losses) taken to equity | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income and Expense for the Period |
189 | - | - | - | |
Other Changes |
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Repayment of surplus | (189) | - | - | - | |
Capital contribution | - | - | - | - | |
Capital withdrawal | - | - | - | - | |
Other | - | - | - | - | |
Total Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
- | - | - | - | |
Balance at 30 June |
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General funds | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Closing Balance |
12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 |
Forecast Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | 2,244 | 3,498 | 4,373 | 4,423 | |
Debtors and other receivables | 17,646 | 18,791 | 18,791 | 18,791 | |
Prepayments | 692 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
Inventories | - | - | - | - | |
Other current assets | - | 439 | (131) | (960) | |
Total Current Assets |
20,582 | 23,028 | 23,333 | 22,554 | |
Non-current Assets |
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Property, plant and equipment | 10,083 | 12,782 | 12,477 | 13,556 | |
Intangible assets | 2,588 | - | - | - | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Non- current Assets |
12,671 | 12,782 | 12,477 | 13,556 | |
Total Assets |
33,253 | 35,810 | 35,810 | 36,110 | |
Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
|||||
Creditors and other payables | 15,182 | 17,471 | 17,471 | 17,371 | |
Repayment of surplus | 189 | - | - | - | |
Employee entitlements | 2,903 | 653 | 653 | 653 | |
Other current liabilities | 15 | - | - | - | |
Total Current Liabilities |
18,289 | 18,124 | 18,124 | 18,024 | |
Non-current Liabilities |
|||||
Provisions | - | - | - | - | |
Employee entitlements | 2,306 | 5,028 | 5,028 | 5,428 | |
Other non-current liabilities | - | - | -- | - | |
Total Non-current Liabilities |
2,306 | 5,028 | 5,028 | 5,428 | |
Total Liabilities |
20,595 | 23,152 | 23,152 | 23,452 | |
Taxpayers' Funds |
|||||
General funds | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Total Taxpayers' Funds |
12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | 12,658 | |
Total Liabilities and Taxpayers' Funds |
33,253 | 35,810 | 35,810 | 36,110 |
Statement of Forecast Cash Flows for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Receipts from: |
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Crown | 88,502 | 93,073 | 90,640 | 93,544 | |
Department(s) | 1,854 | 1,024 | 1,024 | 806 | |
Other | 1,376 | 1,194 | 1,194 | 2,078 | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Payments to: |
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Suppliers | (54,283) | (55,719) | (53,668) | (57,204) | |
Employees | (30,218) | (34,151) | (32,894) | (35,061) | |
Capital charge | (959) | (959) | (959) | (997) | |
Goods and services tax (net) | (119) | (119) | (119) | (216) | |
Other operating activities | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Operating Activities |
3 | 6,153 | 4,343 | 5,218 | 2,950 |
Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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Receipts from: |
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Sale of property, plant and equipment | 209 | - | - | - | |
Sale of intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Sale of other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Purchase of: |
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Property, plant and equipment | (4,181) | (2,900) | (2,900) | (2,900) | |
Intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Investing Activities |
(3,972) | (2,900) | (2,900) | (2,900) | |
Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
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Capital contribution | - | - | - | - | |
Other financing cash inflows | - | - | - | - | |
Repayment of surplus | (1,349) | (189) | (189) | - | |
Capital withdrawal | - | - | - | - | |
Other financing cash outflows | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Financing Activities |
(1,349) | (189) | (189) | - | |
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash |
832 | 1,254 | 2,129 | 50 | |
Cash at the beginning of the year | 1,412 | 2,244 | 2,244 | 4,373 | |
Cash at the end of the year | 2,244 | 3,498 | 4,373 | 4,423 |
Statement of Significant Assumptions#
These forecast financial statements have been compiled on the basis of existing Government policies and Ministerial expectations at the time the statements were finalised.
The main assumptions are as follows:
- The department's activities will remain substantially the same as for the previous year.
- Personnel costs are based on 474 full time equivalents.
- Operating costs are based on historical experience. The general historical pattern is expected to continue.
- Estimated year end information for 2007/08 is used as the opening position for the 2008/09 forecasts.
These assumptions are adopted as at 1 July 2008.
Factors that could lead to material differences between the forecast financial statements and the 2008/09 actual financial statements include:
- Changes to the baseline budget through new initiatives, or technical adjustments.
Department-Specific Accounting Policies#
The Ministry of Fisheries has applied the accounting policies set out in Statement of Accounting Policies Standard included in this document, except as stated below.
Reporting Entity
These are the prospective financial statements of Ministry of Fisheries, prepared in accordance with section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Ministry of Fisheries is a Government Department as defined by section 2 of the Public Finance Act 1989. For the purposes of financial reporting Ministry of Fisheries is a public benefit entity.
Authorisation Statement
These forecast financial statements were authorised for issue by Wayne McNee, Chief Executive of the Ministry of Fisheries on 15 April 2008. The Chief Executive is responsible for the forecast financial statements presented, including the appropriateness of the assumptions underlying the forecast financial statements and all other required disclosure.
Statement of Entity-Specific Accounting Policies
Property, plant and equipment
The capitalisation threshold for property, plant and equipment is $5,000.
Depreciation
The estimated useful lives of property plant and equipment are set out as below:
- Buildings - 10 to 100 years.
- Plant and equipment - up to 10 years.
- Motor vehicles - up to 10 years.
- Vessels - 4-25 years.
The cost of leasehold improvements is capitalised and depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or useful life, whichever is the shorter.
Intangible assets
The capitalisation threshold for intangible assets is $5,000.
The estimated useful lives of intangible assets are set out below:
- Purchased software - up to 10 years.
- Internally developed software - up to 10 years.
Cost allocation
Those costs that can be specifically attributed to an output are charged directly to that output. Indirect costs are assigned through a methodology that allocates them to front line outputs based either on the use of full time equivalent staff numbers or specific project costs.
Notes to the Financial Statements#
Note 1 - Operating Expenses
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Operating expenses include: | ||||
Consultant's fees | 31,611 | 35,437 | 32,111 | 32,713 |
Overseas travel | 795 | 1,006 | 1,006 | 985 |
Domestic travel | 3,573 | 3,462 | 3,462 | 4,103 |
Other | 9,793 | 10,743 | 10,743 | 13,074 |
Total operating expenses |
45,772 | 50,648 | 47,322 | 50,875 |
Note 2 - Reconciliation of Departmental Expenses and Appropriations#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Appropriations for output expenses | ||||
Aquaculture Settlement | 987 | 1,667 | 1,667 | 1,543 |
Fisheries Compliance | 29,980 | 30,059 | 30,059 | 30,121 |
Fisheries Information | 28,873 | 32,225 | 31,186 | 31,011 |
Fisheries Operations | 23.980 | 24,849 | 23,765 | 25,948 |
Fisheries Policy Advice | 6,884 | 7,093 | 7,093 | 7,399 |
Interim Secretariat South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation | - | 634 | 324 | 406 |
Total Appropriations for output expenses | 90,704 | 96,527 | 94,094 | 96,428 |
Total departmental expenses (as per statement of financial performance) |
90,704 | 96,527 | 94,094 | 96,428 |
Note 3 - Reconciliation of Net Surplus to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities for the Year Ending 30 June 2009#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Net surplus | 189 | - | - | - |
Add non-cash items: | ||||
Depreciation | 2,722 | 2,350 | 3,225 | 2,650 |
Total non-cash items | 2,722 | 2,350 | 3,225 | 2,650 |
Movements in working capital items: | ||||
(Increase)/decrease in | ||||
|
919 | 1,145 | 1,145 | - |
|
(171) | (392) | (392) | - |
Increase/(decrease) in | ||||
|
2,372 | 783 | 783 | (100) |
|
245 | 472 | 472 | 400 |
|
(61) | (15) | (15) | - |
Net increase/(decrease) in working capital items | 3,304 | 1,993 | 1,993 | 300 |
Add/(less) investing activity items: | ||||
Net (gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | (62) | - | - | - |
Total investing activity items | (62) | - | - | - |
Net cash inflow/outflow from operating activities | 6,153 | 4,343 | 5,218 | 2,950 |
Forecast Financial Statements New Zealand Food Safety Authority#
Statement of Forecast Financial Performance for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Income |
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Crown | - | 31,596 | 29,696 | 33,469 | |
Department(s) | - | 1,751 | 1,751 | 1,019 | |
Other revenue | 1 | - | 61,355 | 61,355 | 61,565 |
Gains | - | - | - | - | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income |
- | 94,702 | 92,802 | 96,053 | |
Expenses |
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Personnel | - | 43,665 | 47,675 | 49,510 | |
Operating | 2 | - | 48,540 | 42,630 | 38,790 |
Depreciation and amortisation | - | 2,989 | 2,989 | 4,864 | |
Capital charge | - | 3 | 3 | 196 | |
Finance costs | - | - | - | - | |
Other | - | - | - | - | |
Total Expenses |
- | 95,197 | 93,297 | 93,360 | |
Net Surplus / (Deficit) |
- | (495) | (495) | 2,693 |
Statement of Forecast Changes in Taxpayers' Funds for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Balance at 1 July |
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General funds | - | - | - | 42 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Opening Balance |
- | - | - | 42 | |
Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
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Income and Expense for the Period |
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Net surplus / (deficit) for the year | - | (495) | (495) | 2,693 | |
Total gains / (losses) taken to equity | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income and Expense for the Period |
- | (495) | (495) | 2,693 | |
Other Changes |
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Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | (2,693) | |
Capital contribution | - | 5,275 | 5,275 | 5,125 | |
Capital withdrawal | - | (4,738) | (4,738) | - | |
Other | - | - | - | - | |
Total Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
- | 42 | 42 | 5,125 | |
Balance at 30 June |
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General funds | - | 42 | 42 | 5,167 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Closing Balance |
- | 42 | 42 | 5,167 |
Forecast Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents | - | 6,850 | 7,450 | 14,707 | |
Debtors and other receivables | - | 4,600 | 3,700 | 3,700 | |
Prepayments | - | 70 | 70 | 70 | |
Inventories | - | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
Other current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Current Assets |
- | 11,650 | 11,350 | 18,607 | |
Non-current Assets |
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Property, plant and equipment | - | 2,137 | 2,137 | 2,224 | |
Intangible assets | 3 | - | 6,155 | 6,155 | 7,129 |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Non- current Assets |
- | 8,292 | 8,292 | 9,353 | |
Total Assets |
- | 19,942 | 19,642 | 27,960 | |
Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
|||||
Creditors and other payables | - | 5,400 | 5,400 | 5,400 | |
Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | 2,693 | |
Employee entitlements | - | 4,200 | 4,200 | 4,500 | |
Other current liabilities | - | 6,300 | 6,000 | 6,000 | |
Total Current Liabilities |
- | 15,900 | 15,600 | 18,593 | |
Non-current Liabilities |
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Provisions | - | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
Employee entitlements | - | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,900 | |
Other non-current liabilities | - | - | -- | - | |
Total Non-current Liabilities |
- | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,200 | |
Total Liabilities |
- | 19,900 | 19,600 | 22,793 | |
Taxpayers' Funds |
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General funds | - | 42 | 42 | 5,167 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Total Taxpayers' Funds |
- | 42 | 42 | 5,167 | |
Total Liabilities and Taxpayers' Funds |
- | 19,942 | 19,642 | 27,960 |
Statement of Forecast Cash Flows for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Receipts from: |
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Crown | - | 35,596 | 33,696 | 33,469 | |
Department(s) | - | 1,123 | 1,123 | 1,019 | |
Other | - | 60,733 | 61,333 | 61,565 | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Payments to: |
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Suppliers | - | (51,253) | (45,343) | (38,790) | |
Employees | - | (42,135) | (46,145) | (49,010) | |
Capital charge | - | (3) | (3) | (196) | |
Goods and services tax (net) | - | 500 | 500 | - | |
Other operating activities | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Operating Activities |
4 | - | 4,561 | 5,161 | 8,057 |
Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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Receipts from: |
|||||
Sale of property, plant and equipment | - | 24 | 24 | - | |
Sale of intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Sale of other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Purchase of: |
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Property, plant and equipment | - | (830) | (830) | (1,225) | |
Intangible assets | - | (2,180) | (2,180) | (4,700) | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Investing Activities |
- | (2,986) | (2,986) | (5,925) | |
Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
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Capital contribution | - | 5,275 | 5,275 | 5,125 | |
Other financing cash inflows | - | - | - | - | |
Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | - | |
Capital withdrawal | - | - | - | - | |
Other financing cash outflows | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Financing Activities |
- | 5,275 | 5,275 | 5,125 | |
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash |
- | 6,850 | 7,450 | 7,257 | |
Cash at the beginning of the year | - | - | - | 7,450 | |
Cash at the end of the year | - | 6,850 | 7,450 | 14,707 |
Statement of Significant Assumptions#
These forecast financial statements have been compiled on the basis of existing government policies and Ministerial expectations at the time the statements were finalised.
The main assumptions are as follows:
- the department's activities will remain substantially the same as for the previous year
- personnel costs are based on 490 full time equivalents
- operating costs are based on historical experience and the general historical pattern is expected to continue
- revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received
- revenue from levies is recognised as revenue when the obligation to pay the levy is incurred
- revenue from application fees is recognised to the extent that the application has been processed by the Authority
- estimated year end information for 2007/08 is used as the opening position for the 2008/09 forecasts.
These assumptions are adopted as at 16 April 2008.
Factors that could lead to material differences between the forecast financial statements and the 2008/09 actual financial statements include:
- changes to the baseline budget through new initiatives, or technical adjustments.
Department-Specific Accounting Policies#
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has applied the accounting policies set out in Statement of Accounting Policies Standard included in this document, except as stated below.
Reporting Entity
These are the prospective financial statements of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, prepared in accordance with section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989.
New Zealand Food Safety Authority is a Government Department as defined by section 2 of the Public Finance Act 1989. For the purposes of financial reporting New Zealand Food Safety Authority is a public benefit entity.
Statement of Entity-Specific Accounting Policies
Property, plant and equipment
The capitalisation threshold for property plant and equipment is $5,000.
Intangible assets
The capitalisation threshold for intangible assets is $5,000.
Depreciation
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are set out below:
- Leasehold improvements - 2 to 9 years.
- Plant and equipment - 3 to 10 years.
- Motor vehicles - 4 to 8 years.
Amortisation
Intangible assets are amortised over their useful life on a straight line basis.
Cost allocation
The Authority has determined the cost of outputs using the allocation system outlined below:
- Direct costs are those costs directly attributed to an output. Indirect costs are those costs that cannot be identified in an economically feasible manner with a specific output.
- Direct costs are charged directly to outputs. Indirect costs are assigned to business groups based on various cost drivers including assessed charges and useage, personnel numbers and estimated allocation of time.
Notes to the Financial Statements#
Note 1 - Other Revenue
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
NZFSA Regulatory Standards | - | 22,488 | 22,488 | 13,715 |
Verification Services to the Animal Products Industries | - | 38,867 | 38,867 | 47,850 |
Total |
- | 61,355 | 61,355 | 61,565 |
Note 2 - Operating Expenses#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expenses include: | ||||
Consultant's fees | - | 480 | 750 | 750 |
Overseas travel | - | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Domestic travel | - | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Other | - | 44,160 | 37,980 | 34,140 |
Total |
- | 48,540 | 42,630 | 38,790 |
Note 3 - Intangible Assets#
Acquired software $000 |
Internally generated software $000 |
Other $000 |
Total $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cost |
||||
Balance as at 1 July 2008 | - | 8,314 | - | 8,314 |
Additions by purchase | - | - | - | - |
Additions internally developed | - | 4,700 | - | 4,700 |
Disposals | - | - | - | |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 13,014 | - | 13,014 |
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses |
||||
Balance as at 1 July 2008 | - | 2,159 | - | 2,159 |
Amortisation expense | - | 3,726 | - | 3,726 |
Disposals | - | - | - | - |
Impairment losses | - | - | - | - |
Balance as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 5,885 | - | 5,885 |
Carrying amount as at 30 June 2009 |
- | 7,129 | - | 7,129 |
Note 4 - Reconciliation of Net Surplus to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2009#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Net surplus / (deficit) |
- | (495) | (495) | 2,693 |
Add / (Less) non-cash items |
||||
Depreciation and amortisation expense | - | 2,989 | 2,989 | 4,864 |
Other | - | (13,033) | (13,033) | - |
Total non-cash items | - | (10,044) | (10,044) | 4,864 |
Add / (Less) movements in working capital items |
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(Inc)/ Dec in debtors and other receivables | - | (4,600) | (3,700) | |
(Inc)/ Dec in prepayments | - | (70) | (70) | - |
(Inc) / Dec in inventories | - | (130) | (130) | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in creditors and other payables | - | 5,400 | 5,400 | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in employee entitlements | - | 4,200 | 4,200 | 300 |
Inc/ (Dec) other current liabilities | - | 6,300 | 6,000 | - |
Net movements in working capital items | - | 11,100 | 11,700 | 300 |
Add / (Less) movements in non-current liabilities |
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Inc/ (Dec) in non-current provisions | - | 300 | 300 | - |
Inc/ (Dec) in employee entitlements | - | 3,700 | 3,700 | 200 |
Net cash from operating activities |
- | 4,561 | 5,161 | 8,057 |
Forecast Financial Statements Land Information New Zealand#
Statement of Forecast Financial Performance for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income |
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Crown | 42,819 | 58,426 | 50,591 | 57,308 | |
Department(s) | 1,745 | 950 | 350 | 939 | |
Other revenue | 51,264 | 52,866 | 52,866 | 52,489 | |
Gains | - | - | - | - | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income |
95,828 | 112,242 | 103,807 | 110,736 | |
Expenses |
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Personnel | 42,288 | 45,799 | 45,799 | 44,118 | |
Operating | 55,029 | 68,885 | 57,450 | 66,014 | |
Depreciation and amortisation | 9,453 | 10,503 | 10,503 | 8,268 | |
Capital charge | 3,607 | 2,956 | 2,956 | 2,956 | |
Finance costs | - | - | - | - | |
Other | (9) | - | - | - | |
Total Expenses |
2 | 110,368 | 128,143 | 116,708 | 121,356 |
Net Surplus / (Deficit) |
(14,540) | (15,901) | (12,901) | (10,620) |
Statement of Forecast Changes in Taxpayers' Funds for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balance at 1 July |
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General funds | 47,590 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Opening Balance |
47,590 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | |
Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
|||||
Income and Expense for the Period |
|||||
Net surplus / (deficit) for the year | (14,540) | (15,901) | (12,901) | (10,620) | |
Total gains / (losses) taken to equity | - | - | - | - | |
Total Income and Expense for the Period |
(14,540) | (15,901) | (12,901) | (10,620) | |
Other Changes |
|||||
Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | - | |
Capital contribution | 5,854 | 15,901 | 12,901 | 10,620 | |
Capital withdrawal | - | - | - | - | |
Other | - | - | - | - | |
Total Changes in Taxpayers' Funds |
(8,686) | - | - | - | |
Balance at 30 June |
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General funds | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Taxpayers' Funds Closing Balance |
38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 |
Forecast Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
|||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,946 | 3,537 | 3,537 | 1,075 | |
Debtors and other receivables | 1,172 | 4,235 | 4,235 | 4,665 | |
Prepayments | 967 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | |
Inventories | - | - | - | - | |
Other current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Current Assets |
8,085 | 9,017 | 9,017 | 6,985 | |
Non-current Assets |
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Property, plant and equipment | 5,898 | 6,591 | 6,591 | 5,882 | |
Intangible assets | 49,955 | 51,954 | 51,954 | 50,154 | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Total Non- current Assets |
55,853 | 58,545 | 58,545 | 56,036 | |
Total Assets |
63,938 | 67,562 | 67,562 | 63,021 | |
Liabilities |
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Current Liabilities |
|||||
Creditors and other payables | 14,257 | 17,058 | 17,058 | 13,817 | |
Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | - | |
Employee entitlements | 4,982 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | |
Other current liabilities | 1,127 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Total Current Liabilities |
20,366 | 22,058 | 22,058 | 18,817 | |
Non-current Liabilities |
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Provisions | - | - | - | - | |
Employee entitlements | 4,668 | 6,600 | 6,600 | 5,300 | |
Other non-current liabilities | - | - | -- | - | |
Total Non-current Liabilities |
4,668 | 6,600 | 6,600 | 5,300 | |
Total Liabilities |
25,034 | 28,658 | 28,658 | 24,117 | |
Taxpayers' Funds |
|||||
General funds | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | |
Revaluation reserve | - | - | - | - | |
Other reserves | - | - | - | - | |
Total Taxpayers' Funds |
38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | 38,904 | |
Total Liabilities and Taxpayers' Funds |
63,938 | 67,562 | 67,562 | 63,021 |
Statement of Forecast Cash Flows for the year ending 30 June 2009#
Note | 2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Receipts from: |
|||||
Crown | 47,303 | 63,127 | 63,127 | 49,786 | |
Department(s) | 1,372 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 939 | |
Other | 50,922 | 51,169 | 51,169 | 49,865 | |
Interest | - | - | - | - | |
Payments to: |
|||||
Suppliers | (44,841) | (110,282) | (117,973) | (103,383) | |
Employees | (48,404) | - | - | - | |
Capital charge | (3,004) | (3,559) | (3,559) | (2,956) | |
Goods and services tax (net) | - | (65) | - | - | |
Other operating activities | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Operating Activities |
1 | 3,348 | 1,690 | (5,936) | (5,749) |
Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
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Receipts from: |
|||||
Sale of property, plant and equipment | 40 | - | - | - | |
Sale of intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Sale of other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Purchase of: |
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Property, plant and equipment | (6,154) | (20,000) | (9,374) | (7,333) | |
Intangible assets | - | - | - | - | |
Other non-current assets | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Investing Activities |
(6,114) | (20,000) | (9,374) | (7,333) | |
Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
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Capital contribution | 5,854 | 15,901 | 12,901 | 10,620 | |
Other financing cash inflows | - | - | - | - | |
Repayment of surplus | - | - | - | - | |
Capital withdrawal | - | - | - | - | |
Other financing cash outflows | - | - | - | - | |
Net Cash from Financing Activities |
5,854 | 15,901 | 12,901 | 10,620 | |
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash |
3,088 | (2,409) | (2,409) | (2,462) | |
Cash at the beginning of the year | 2,858 | 5,946 | 5,946 | 3,537 | |
Cash at the end of the year | 5,946 | 3,537 | 3,537 | 1,075 |
Statement of Significant Assumptions#
These forecast financial statements have been complied on the basis of existing Government policies and Ministerial expectations at the time the statements were finalised.
The main assumptions are:
- The department's activities will remain substantially the same as for the previous year.
- Personnel and operating costs are based on historical experience.
- Estimated year end information for 2007/08 is used as the opening position for the 2008/09 forecasts.
Factors that could lead to material differences between the forecast financial statements and the 2008/09 actual financial statements include:
- changes to the baseline budget through new initiatives
- changes to the baseline budget through technical adjustments.
Department-Specific Accounting Policies#
The Land Information New Zealand has applied the accounting policies set out in Statement of Accounting Policies Standard included in this document, except as stated below.
Reporting Entity
These are the prospective financial statements of Land Information New Zealand, prepared in accordance with section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Land Information New Zealand is a Government Department as defined by section 2 of the Public Finance Act 1989. For the purposes of financial reporting Land Information New Zealand is a public benefit entity.
Notes to the Financial Statements#
Note 1 - Reconciliation of Net Surplus to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities for the Year Ending 30 June 2009
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Net surplus / (deficit) | (14,540) | (15,901) | (12,901) | (10,620) |
Add / (less) non-cash items | ||||
Depreciation and amortisation expense | 9,444 | 10,503 | 10,503 | 8,268 |
Total non-cash items | 9,444 | 10,503 | 10,503 | 8,268 |
Working capital movement | ||||
(Increase)/Decrease in receivables | 4,472 | 3,450 | 4,540 | 5,000 |
Increase/(Decrease) in payables | 3,972 | 3,638 | 3,254 | 3,101 |
Net working capital movement | 8,444 | 7,088 | 7,794 | 8,101 |
Net cash from operating activities | 3,348 | 1,690 | (5,396) | (5,749) |
Note 2 - Operating Expenses#
2006/07 Actual $000 |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2007/08 Estimated Actual $000 |
2008/09 Budgeted $000 |
|
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Operating expenses include: | ||||
Consultants' fees | 1,278 | 1,311 | 1,311 | 1,311 |
Overseas travel | 97 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
Domestic travel | 1,853 | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1,330 |
Other | 51,801 | 66,075 | 54,640 | 63,204 |
Total |
55,029 | 68,885 | 57,450 | 66,014 |
Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote#
Vote Fisheries provides the Government with advice and services that ensure sustainable use of New Zealand's fisheries. The Government goal that Vote Fisheries contributes most directly to is that of Economic Transformation.
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations#
Government Priorities - Themes / Sub-themes | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
---|---|---|
Economic Transformation: Sustainable use and management of natural resources | Environmentally sustainable fishing | Fisheries Information |
Fisheries Operations | ||
Fisheries Compliance | ||
Fisheries Policy | ||
Improved international market access for New Zealand seafood | Fisheries Policy | |
Sustainable aquaculture | Fisheries Operations |
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2003/04 | 2004/05 | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 66,159 | 75,653 | 84,716 | 90,704 | 96,527 | 94,094 | 96,428 | - | 96,428 | 96,013 | 95,688 | 95,511 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 2,943 | 3,362 | 5,397 | 3,652 | 74,921 | 74,921 | - | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | 2,900 | - | 2,900 | - | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 | 2,900 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
69,102 | 79,015 | 90,113 | 94,356 | 174,348 | 169,015 | 99,328 | 995 | 100,323 | 99,908 | 99,583 | 99,406 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 29,991 | 46,004 | 56,825 | 47,661 | 44,928 | 44,928 | N/A | N/A | 36,878 | 36,878 | 36,878 | 36,878 |
Capital Receipts | - | 2,307 | 11,593 | 3,605 | 100 | 100 | N/A | N/A | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
29,991 | 48,311 | 68,418 | 51,266 | 45,028 | 45,028 | N/A | N/A | 36,978 | 36,978 | 36,978 | 36,978 |
Budget Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Certification of New Zealand seafood products as environmentally sustainable to assist the fishing industry to access premium international markets | Fisheries Operations | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
Increase in the baseline to fund Ministry litigation expenses | Fisheries Operations | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Science for the International Polar Year (IPY) Census of Antarctic Marine Life | Fisheries Information | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Inshore Trawl Form | Fisheries Operations | 232 | 232 | 232 | 232 | 232 |
Increased Observer coverage | Fisheries Information | - | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Analysis of Significant Trends#
The department and non-department appropriations in Vote Fisheries, which are detailed in the Summary of Financial Activity table above, show the significant changes discussed briefly below.
The increases in the output expenses appropriations are explained within the Budget policy initiatives table.
The increase in the other expenses (non-department appropriations) for 2007/08 reflects the terms of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004, which provides for a full and final settlement of Māori claims to commercial aquaculture since 21 September 1992. The Act creates a financial liability for the Crown, because if the settlement cannot be achieved through a transfer of 'space', then it must be resolved through a financial transfer to iwi.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Outcome - Environmentally sustainable fishing Impact - Maximising the value New Zealanders obtain through the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic environment |
Fisheries Policy Fisheries Information Fisheries Operations Fisheries Compliance |
Outcome - Improved international market access for New Zealand seafood | Fisheries Policy |
Outcome - Sustainable aquaculture Impact - Maximising the long term value of aquaculture to New Zealand |
Fisheries Operations Aquaculture Settlement |
Outcome - Improved fisheries management in the South Pacific high seas | South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation |
Aquaculture Settlement (M32)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,667 | 1,667 | 1,543 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,664 | 1,664 | 1,540 |
Revenue from Others | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
The register is maintained in an accurate and up to date manner | As confirmed by external audit | Audit confirmation of register accuracy | As confirmed by external audit |
All statutory obligations are being met, including: | |||
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All legislative obligations are met | Processes are in place to meet the Crown's obligations if required | All legislative obligations are met |
|
The Minister will have commenced preparing the plan by 1 January 2008 | The Minister has commenced preparing the plan | Plan completed |
The Trustee is delivering on all its obligations both in terms of funding and performance of the statutory role | The mandating of iwi organisations and regional agreements is progressing. The reporting and auditing requirements of the funding agreement are operational | Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Ltd has published its annual report (year ended 30 September 2007) for the Takuti Trust and associated audit reports prior to 31 December 2007 | As determined by quarterly and annual reports |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of the provisions of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement Claims Act 2004 | 2005-06 | 1,156 | 1,156 | 1,156 | 1,156 | 1,156 |
Fisheries Compliance (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 30,059 | 30,059 | 30,121 |
Revenue from the Crown | 29,646 | 29,646 | 29,728 |
Revenue from Others | 413 | 413 | 393 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Improving Levels of Voluntary Compliance |
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Breaches found in commercial vessel inspections | 130 in 1,350 inspections | ||
Breaches found in Licensed Fish Receiver inspections | 25 in 250 inspections | ||
Breaches found in non-commercial inspections | 1,000 in 15,000 inspections | ||
Act or regulation breaches followed up in inspection | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Creating an Effective Deterrent |
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Commercial investigations commenced | 10 | 15 | 11 |
Number of investigations finalised (where a decision to prosecute or otherwise has made) | N/A | N/A | 10 |
Number of poaching and black market patrols to be undertaken | 400-500 | 450 | 400-500 |
Investigations undertaken categorised as high and medium risk against the Ministry's 'Risk Based Compliance Strategy' | 75% | 100% | 75% |
Number of Kaitaiki trained and/or further developed | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Prosecutions |
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Percentage of successful prosecutions under the Fisheries Act 1996 | >90% | 95% | >90% |
Percentage of successful prosecutions under Fisheries regulations | >75% | 90% | >75% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
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Health and safety of fishery officers | 2003/04 | 2,251 | 2,251 | 2,251 | 2,251 | 2,251 |
Health and safety of fishery officers | 2004/05 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 |
Implementation of Fisheries Deed of Settlement | 2004/05 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Increase in capacity in the Serious Offences Unit | 2004/05 | 388 | 388 | 388 | 388 | 388 |
Corporate infrastructure | 2004/05 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
Poaching and black market deterrence | 2005/06 | 2,889 | 2,889 | 2,889 | 2,889 | 2,889 |
Illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing | 2006/07 | 100 | 100 | - | - | - |
Fisheries Information (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 32,225 | 31,186 | 31,011 |
Revenue from the Crown | 30,953 | 29,914 | 29,072 |
Revenue from Others | 1,272 | 1,272 | 1,939 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Fisheries Research |
|||
Planned and requested reviews of stock status completed and incorporated into the mid-year and main Fishery Assessment Plenary in accordance with the specified quality standards | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Research programme funding managed | |||
|
>90% | >90% | >98% |
|
|||
Tier 1 research projects tendered, evaluated and contracts awarded | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Completed research projects for which objectives were fully achieved | >95% | >95% | >95% |
Final research reports submitted by research providers for which review and assurance is provided in a timely fashion | >90% | >90% | >90% |
Observer Services |
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Weighted average cost for Observer coverage | $525+/-10% | $570 | $598+/- 10% |
Total number of Observer coverage days delivered | 7,460 +/-10% | 7,100 | 8,085 +/- 10% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Increased funding for fisheries research projects | 2002/03 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
International conservation and management of highly migratory species | 2003/04 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 |
Increased science capability | 2003/04 | 278 | 278 | 278 | 278 | 278 |
Building capacity for monitoring of registry based services | 2003/04 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Implementation of Fisheries Deed of Settlement | 2004/05 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Improved information on recreational fishing | 2004/05 | 889 | 889 | 889 | 889 | 889 |
Corporate infrastructure | 2004/05 | 149 | 149 | 149 | 149 | 149 |
Increased observer funding | 2005/06 | 2,489 | 2,667 | 2,667 | 2,667 | 2,667 |
Improved information on effects of bottom trawling | 2006/07 | 200 | 90 | 90 | - | - |
International polar year - census of Antarctic marine life | 2007/08 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | - |
Fisheries Operations (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 24,849 | 23,765 | 25,948 |
Revenue from the Crown | 24,086 | 23,002 | 25,504 |
Revenue from Others | 763 | 763 | 444 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Sustainability Advice And Management Controls |
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Fish plans development: | |||
|
Not stated | Determined in consultation with stakeholders | 5 |
|
Not stated | Six inshore plans being progressed | 5 |
Plans reviewed for consistency with fisheries standards | N/A | N/A | All plans reviewed |
Fisheries standards: - Standards approved (harvest strategy, benthic impacts, seabirds, Hectors/Maui dolphins, and sealions) | Not stated | Standards being developed across a range of fisheries management issues | 5 |
Settlements |
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Increased input and participation of tangata whenua into fisheries management processes by engaging with hapu and iwi through the creation and operation of Regional Iwi Forums | 11 | 11 | Increase number of forums from 11 to 13. |
Monitoring Of Contracted And Devolved Services |
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Services delivered are materially error free and delivered in a timely manner | Services are monitored against Ministry standards and specifications | Services are monitored against Ministry standards and specifications | Services are monitored against Ministry standards and specifications |
All significant errors are corrected | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Policy advice | The same criteria as are used for the Fisheries Policy Advice expense output |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquaculture reforms | 2002/03 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
International conservation and management of highly migratory species | 2003/04 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Resourcing for the future management of cost recovery | 2003/04 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Increased fisheries management capability | 2003/04 | 648 | 648 | 648 | 648 | 648 |
Building capacity for monitoring of registry based services | 2003/04 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Implementation of Fisheries Deed of Settlement | 2004/05 | 4,020 | 4,020 | 4,020 | 4,020 | 4,020 |
Corporate infrastructure | 2004/05 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
Growth and innovation framework | 2005/06 | 22 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Fiordland marine management | 2005/06 | 369 | 382 | 382 | 382 | 382 |
Participation by recreational fishers in fisheries management | 2005/06 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 | 222 |
Development of objectives-based fisheries management | 2006/07 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Implement Government's Marine Protected Area Strategy | 2006/07 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Environmental certification of New Zealand fisheries | 2007/08 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 |
Increase Ministry baseline for litigation expenses | 2007/08 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Inshore trawl catch effort form | 2007/08 | 232 | 232 | 232 | 232 | 232 |
Fisheries Policy Advice (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 7,093 | 7,093 | 7,399 |
Revenue from the Crown | 7,093 | 7,093 | 7,399 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The change from 2007/08 to 2008/09 is mainly due to a transfer of expenditure of $575,000 to fund the secondment of a Ministry of Fisheries senior official to the World Bank's Global Program on Fisheries (PROFISH).
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
New Zealand Fisheries |
|||
Work programme is agreed between the Minister of Fisheries and the Chief Executive of the Ministry and amended during the year as required | As agreed with the Minister | As agreed with the Minister | As agreed with the Minister |
Minister's expression of satisfaction with the quality of the reports and achievement of deadlines - a six-monthly satisfaction rating of at least | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Develop a long-term fisheries management strategy | |||
|
N/A | N/A | December 2008 |
|
N/A | N/A | 2009/10 |
Establish a framework and indicators to monitor performance of fisheries by | N/A | N/A | 30 June 2009 |
Review the Fisheries Act | |||
|
N/A | N/A | 31 March 2009 |
|
N/A | N/A | 30 June 2009 |
International Fisheries |
|||
Work programme is agreed between the Minister of Fisheries and the Chief Executive of the Ministry and amended during the year as required | As agreed with the Minister | As agreed with the Minister | As agreed with the Minister |
Minister's expression of satisfaction with the quality of the reports and achievement of deadlines - a satisfaction rating of at least | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Advice papers for international meetings provided to the Minister in advance of the meeting by at least | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
Feedback on the Ministry's capacity building initiatives with Pacific Island countries will be sought, both from the countries themselves and from NZAID, on the extent to which the Ministry's capacity building work is achieving positive results and contributing to desired outcomes - with a satisfaction rating of at least | N/A | N/A | 90% |
Ministerial Correspondence |
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Drafts provided to the Minister that are: | |||
Error free | 95% | 85% | 100% |
Within 15 working days of receipt unless urgent | 95% | 99% | 95% |
Urgent replies completed error free and within 5 days | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Parliamentary Questions |
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Draft responses provided for the Minister's signature: | |||
Error free | 100% | 86% | 100% |
Delivered on time | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Select And Cabinet Committees |
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Advice delivered to Select and Cabinet Committees: | |||
Within prescribed requirements | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Error free | 100% | 100% | 100% |
On time | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Quality standards for policy advice | |
Purpose | The aim or purpose is clearly stated and it answers the questions set |
Logic | The assumptions behind the advice are explicit, and the argument logical and supported by facts |
Accuracy | The facts are accurate and all material facts are included |
Options | An adequate range of options has been presented and the benefits, costs and consequences of each option are clearly outlined |
Consultation | There is evidence of adequate consultation with interested parties and possible objections to proposals/content are identified |
Practicality | The problems of implementation, technical feasibility, timing or consistency with other policies/reports have been considered |
Presentation | The format meets the stipulated requirements; the material is effectively, concisely and clearly presented, has short sentences in plain English and is free of grammatical or spelling errors |
Quality management | The product quality will be supported by a process that provides for:
|
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
International conservation and management of highly migratory species | 2003/04 | 319 | 319 | 319 | 319 | 319 |
Increased policy capability | 2003/04 | 485 | 485 | 485 | 485 | 485 |
Corporate infrastructure | 2004/05 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Increase in international policy capability | 2005/06 | 667 | 667 | 667 | 667 | 667 |
Settlement negotiations capacity | 2006/07 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Interim Secretariat South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 634 | 324 | 406 |
Revenue from the Crown | 634 | 324 | 406 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The change reflects the agreed appropriation levels for this output expense.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Collection and management of data received from member states | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Bad Debt Write-Off (M32)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 50 | 50 | - |
Expected Results
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Unrecoverable Crown debts written off | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Contributions to International Organisations (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 260 | 260 | 260 |
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Payment of New Zealand contribution to meet the Crown's obligations to international fisheries organisations | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Deemed Value Debt Adjustment (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 561 | 561 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Amount is not determined until Supplementary Estimates time.
Provision for Write Downs (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,361 | 2,361 | 711 |
Quota Shares/ACE Administration Costs (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Settlements (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 71,525 | 71,525 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is updated at Supplementary Estimates time when Cabinet approvals for negotiated settlements are finalised.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Prompt payment of the settlement costs to the claimant | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Transfer of Quota Shares and ACE (M32)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 140 | 140 | - |
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Ministry of Fisheries - Capital Expenditure PLA (M32)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,400 | - | 1,400 |
Intangibles | 1,500 | - | 1,500 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 2,900 | - | 2,900 |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 1,400 | - | 1,400 |
Intangibles | 1,500 | - | 1,500 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 2,900 | - | 2,900 |
Performance Information for Appropriations Vote Food Safety#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Food Safety (M33)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: New Zealand Food Safety Authority
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW ZEALAND FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY: Minister for Food Safety
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.1 - Overview of the Vote
The Minister for Food Safety is responsible for appropriations in Vote Food Safety for the 2008/09 financial year covering the following:
- a total of just over $6 million for the provision of policy advice regarding New Zealand's regulatory framework and legislative base
- a total of just over $31 million for the setting of standards, including access to scientific evidence in support of those standards to ensure that consumers are protected
- a total of just over $360,000 for maintaining preparedness in the event of a food safety emergency
- a total of nearly $5 million for auditing and investigating possible cases of non-compliance with standards and where necessary conducting prosecutions
- a total of just over $4 million for providing consumers with authoritative information about food safety issues and providing the opportunity for consumers to participate in the regulatory process
- a total of just over $46 million for the delivery of monitoring and assurance services provided throughout New Zealand
- a total of nearly $2 million to support New Zealand's participation in joint food standard setting with Australia
- a total of nearly $6 million on the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Authority.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 below.
Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote#
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations#
Government Priorities - Themes / Sub-themes | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
---|---|---|
Economic Transformation |
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Sub-theme: Growing Globally Competitive Firms | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Improved business opportunities through safe and suitable food. | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
Sub-theme: World Class Infrastructure | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Improved business opportunities through safe and suitable food. | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
Sub-theme: Innovative and productive workplaces | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Improved business opportunities through safe and suitable food. | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
Families Young and Old |
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Sub-theme: Healthy confident kids | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Consumer food practices and choices that support better health | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
Sub-theme: Better health for all | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Consumer food practices and choices that support better health | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
Sub-theme: Positive ageing | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Consumer food practices and choices that support better health | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Food Safety Information and Participation, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | |
National Identity |
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Sub-theme: How we are seen by the world | Improved safety and suitability of food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Improved business opportunities through safe and suitable food | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Monitoring and Assurance, New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Objectives of the Vote#
Vote Food Safety provides the regulatory infrastructure needed to protect consumers and enhance New Zealand's position as a trusted supplier of food. The maintenance of an effective regulatory programme for food and related products works to support Government priorities. Vote Food Safety contributes to the Economic Transformation, Families Young and Old and National Identity.
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2003/04 | 2004/05 | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
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 | 65,873 | 73,763 | 76,580 | 81,079 | 95,197 | 93,297 | 93,360 | - | 93,360 | 91,235 | 91,118 | 91,118 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | 1,790 | 1,790 | - | 1,577 | 1,577 | 1,577 | 1,577 | 1,577 |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | 3,010 | 3,010 | 5,925 | - | 5,925 | 2,565 | 2,565 | 2,540 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
65,873 | 73,763 | 76,580 | 81,079 | 99,997 | 98,097 | 99,285 | 1,577 | 100,862 | 95,377 | 95,260 | 95,235 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
- | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Budget Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GIF: Interagency Resource Needs for Trade Agreements |
Standards Setting (M33)Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 500 | - | - | - |
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations |
Standards Setting (M33)Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 |
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations |
Monitoring and Assurance (M33)Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations |
New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty (M33)Non Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Random Testing of Imported Foods |
Standards Setting (M33)Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 825 | 725 | 425 | 425 |
Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
The departmental and non-departmental appropriations in Vote Food Safety, which are detailed in the Summary of Financial Activity table above, show the significant changes discussed briefly below.
The major changes in the vote arose in financial years 2004/05 and 2007/08.
The main reason for the increase in the vote in 2004/05 was additional Crown funding provided following the establishment of the Vote on 1 July 2002 for:
- report backs and addressing identified gaps following the establishment of the NZFSA
- implementation of a document and records management system
- employment negotiations
- new MAF Head Office accommodation
- improving MAF's corporate capability.
In 2007/08 additional Crown funding was provided for:
- staff remuneration
- establishment costs for the new department
- implementation of food reviews
- the funding of participation in the New Zealand and Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty (which was transferred from departmental to non-departmental appropriation).
Departmental Output Expenses
Since 2003/04 the Food Safety Information and Participation appropriation has increased from $1.309 million to $4.083 million primarily due to the following:
- centralisation of information management and communications functions
- movement of some functions previously outsourced to in-house
- funding for specific information management projects
- funding of the 0800 Infoline.
Since 2003/04 the Monitoring and Assurance appropriation has increased from $31.952 million to $46.189 million in 2008/09. The main reasons for the increase over the years relates to escalating staff remuneration and recruitment costs arising from the tight veterinary labour market in New Zealand.
Part 1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
2007/08Structure - Appropriations that have been Changed |
2007/08 (Current) $000 |
Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Transferred |
Amount Moved $000 |
2008/09Structure - Appropriations affected by the Changes in Appropriation Structure |
2007/08 (Restated) $000 |
2008/09 $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Consultation and Food Safety Information | 4,092 | Change in Title of Appropriation | 3,712 | Food Safety Information and Participation | 3,712 | 4,083 |
Transferred to Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability | 380 | |||||
Food Safety Policy Advice | 3,958 | Change in Title of Appropriation | 3,958 | Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability | 3,958 | 6,208 |
Transferred from Standards Setting | 1,778 | |||||
Transferred from Food Safety Information and Participation | 380 | |||||
Regulatory Programmes | 41,469 | Change in Title of Appropriation | 41,469 | Monitoring and Assurance | 41,469 | 46,527 |
Transferred from Standards Setting | 8,304 | |||||
Regulatory Standards | 38,209 | Change in Title of Appropriation | 28,127 | Standards Setting | 28,127 | 30,395 |
Transferred to Monitoring and Assurance | 8,304 | |||||
Transferred to Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability | 1,778 | |||||
Response to Food Safety Emergencies | 355 | Change in Title of Appropriation | 355 | Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events | 355 | 361 |
Total Changes in Appropriations | 88,083 | 88,083 | 88,083 | 87,574 |
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-6.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Outcome - improved safety and suitability of food Impact - reducing food-borne illness |
Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, Monitoring and Assurance |
Outcome - improved business opportunities through safe and suitable food Impact - providing cost effective regulation and export opportunities |
Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, Monitoring and Assurance |
Outcome - consumer food practices and choices that support better health Impact - increased consumer knowledge and access to authoritative information about managing risks |
Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Food Safety Information and Participation |
Food Safety Information and Participation (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,392 | 4,092 | 4,083 |
Revenue from the Crown | 3,709 | 3,409 | 3,400 |
Revenue from Others | 683 | 683 | 683 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Number of calls responded to on the 0800 Consumer helpline | Estimated 14,000 to 16,000 | Estimated 14,000 to 16,000 | Estimated 14,000 to 16,000 |
Publications produced and distributed to designated target audiences | Estimated 15,000 "Food Focus[Invalid character here]" publications issued per quarter | Estimated 15,000 "Food Focus" publications issued per quarter | Estimated 15,000 "Food Focus[Invalid character here]" publications issued per quarter |
Evaluation of Food Safe Partnership campaign confirms project objectives met | Campaign evaluation confirms all campaign objectives met | Campaign evaluation confirms all campaign objectives met | Campaign evaluation confirms all campaign objectives met |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of Food Reviews | 2007/08 | 500 | 500 | - | - | - |
Staff Remuneration | 2007/08 | 100 | 163 | 224 | 276 | 276 |
MAF Corporate Services Capability | 2004/05 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Implementation of a Document and Records Management System | 2004/05 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
MAF and PSA Employment Negotiations | 2003/04 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Monitoring and Assurance (M33)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 41,469 | 41,469 | 46,189 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,165 | 2,165 | 2,328 |
Revenue from Others | 38,809 | 38,809 | 47,093 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The overall increase in appropriation for 2008/09 when compared to 2007/08 is primarily as a result of the transfer of some activities from the Standards Setting appropriation.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Number of export certificates issued | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Verification services delivered by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority Verification Agency (NZFSA VA) meet pre-set effectiveness standards as determined by independent assessment. | 100% of all audits of NZFSA VA's delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits. | 100% of all audits of NZFSA VA's delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits | 100% of all audits of NZFSA VA's delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits |
Electronic Certification System online availability. | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
District Health Boards' (DHB) compliance with relevant standards and food legislation. | 95% of all DHB's are deemed to be compliant by NZFSA targeted assessment | 95% of all DHB's are deemed to be compliant by NZFSA targeted assessment | 95% of all DHB's are deemed to be compliant by NZFSA targeted assessment |
Internal New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) audits and additional external audits completed by importing country competent authorities. | 95% of all audited delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits | 95% of all audited delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits | 95% of all audited delivery programmes are deemed appropriate by internal and external audits |
Memorandum Account#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Verification of the Food Regulatory Programme |
|||
Opening Balance at 1 July | (5,151) | (5,151) | (6,556) |
Revenue | 38,342 | 38,342 | 40,843 |
Expenses | (39,747) | (39,747) | (37,611) |
Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | (6,556) | (6,556) | (3,324) |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations | 2008/09 | - | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
Population Based Funding Arrangements for PHU and ESR Contracts | 2006/07 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Alignment of NZFSA Public Health Unit and ESR Ltd Contracts | 2005/06 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | - | - | - | - | - |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability (M33)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,958 | 3,958 | 6,208 |
Revenue from the Crown | 3,937 | 3,937 | 6,187 |
Revenue from Others | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in appropriation is caused by the transfer of some activities from the Standards Setting and Food Safety Information and Participation appropriations whose costs are more correctly recorded under this appropriation.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of Ministerial letters accepted on first draft (for content). | Over 95% | Over 95% | Over 95% |
Percentage of Ministerial letters submitted to Minister's office within 15 days after receipt. | Over 95% | Over 95% | Over 95% |
Ministerial letters submitted to Minister's office within 20 days after receipt. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percent of Cabinet papers submitted to Cabinet Committee by due date. | 99% | 99% | 99% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Implementation of Food Reviews | 2007/08 | 500 | 500 | - | - | - |
Staff Remuneration | 2007/08 | 152 | 244 | 341 | 417 | 417 |
MAF Corporate Services Capability | 2004/05 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
Implementation of a Document and Records Management System | 2004/05 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
MAF and PSA Employment Negotiations | 2003/04 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events (M33)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 355 | 355 | 361 |
Revenue from the Crown | 355 | 355 | 361 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Systems and measures to limit the impact of events that pose a threat to human health or to the integrity of the New Zealand food safety programmes are maintained in accordance with standards. | As determined by post-event evaluation on a case by case basis | No emergency response initiated | As determined by post-event evaluation on a case by case basis |
Emergency responses are managed in an effective manner (limiting adverse impacts on health and the integrity of New Zealand food safety programmes) as measured by internal review. | As determined by post-event evaluation on a case by case basis | No emergency response initiated | As determined by post-event evaluation on a case by case basis |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Staff Remuneration | 2007/08 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 42 | 42 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
Standards Setting (M33)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 40,273 | 38,673 | 31,684 |
Revenue from the Crown | 18,180 | 16,580 | 17,858 |
Revenue from Others | 22,093 | 22,093 | 13,287 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The overall decrease in the appropriation in 2008/09 when compared to 2007/08 is primarily due to the transfer of some activities to the Monitoring and Assurance appropriation.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Develop 94 standards according to the NZFSA documented processes. | - | - | 95% of standards meet the specified NZFSA timeframes |
Implement 103 standards according to the NZFSA documented processes. | - | - | 95% of standards meet the specified NZFSA timeframes |
Review 36 standards according to the NZFSA documented processes. | - | - | 95% of standards subject to internal and external audits or surveys are deemed appropriate |
Memorandum Account#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Standards Setting for the Food Industry | |||
Opening Balance at 1 July | 3,056 | 3,056 | 3,235 |
Revenue | 15,452 | 15,452 | 16,039 |
Expenses | (15,273) | (15,273) | (16,103) |
Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | 3,235 | 3,235 | 3,171 |
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Approvals, Accreditations and Registrations | |||
Opening Balance at 1 July | (184) | (184) | 131 |
Revenue | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,541 |
Expenses | (3,585) | (3,585) | (4,016) |
Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
Closing Balance at 30 June | 131 | 131 | (344) |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Random Testing of Imported Foods | 2008/09 | - | 825 | 725 | 425 | 425 |
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations | 2008/09 | - | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 |
GIF: Interagency Resource Needs for Trade Agreements | 2008/09 | - | 500 | - | - | - |
Implementation of Food Reviews | 2007/08 | 1,500 | 1,500 | - | - | - |
Staff Remuneration | 2007/08 | 713 | 1,154 | 1,611 | 1,965 | 1,965 |
Wine Export Certification and Testing | 2006/07 | 1,520 | 1,985 | 1,985 | 1,985 | 1,985 |
Population Based Funding Arrangements for PHU and ESR Contracts | 2006/07 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Wine Export Certification and Testing | 2004/05 | - | - | - | - | - |
MAF Corporate Services Capability | 2004/05 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 142 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 | 303 |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 2,303 | 2,303 | 2,303 | 2,303 | 2,303 |
Implementation of a Document and Records Management System | 2004/05 | 296 | 296 | 296 | 296 | 296 |
MAF and PSA Employment Negotiations | 2003/04 | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 |
Systems Audit and Enforcement (M33)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,750 | 4,750 | 4,835 |
Revenue from the Crown | 3,250 | 3,250 | 3,335 |
Revenue from Others | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Scheduled quantity: | |||
|
2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 |
|
45 - 55 | 45 - 55 | 45 - 55 |
|
180 - 200 | 180 - 200 | 180 - 200 |
Extrinsic reviewer analysis of audit outcomes substantiates the systems providing NZFSA food safety and market access assurances. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Investigation files presented for public interest assessment proceed to prosecution. | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Prosecution cases lodged with the court that incur adverse judicial comment. | fewer than 5% of cases | fewer than 5% of cases | fewer than 5% of cases |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Staff Remuneration | 2007/08 | 140 | 225 | 315 | 384 | 384 |
MAF Corporate Services Capability | 2004/05 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
MAF Head Office Accommodation | 2004/05 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
Establishment of NZFSA: Report Backs and Addressing Identified Gaps | 2004/05 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
Implementation of a Document and Records Management System | 2004/05 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
MAF and PSA Employment Negotiations | 2003/04 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Outcome - Consumer food practices and choices that support better health | New Zealand and Australian Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
New Zealand Australia Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,577 |
Expected Results
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Completion of Annual FSANZ Work Programme | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NZFSA Contractual and Treaty Obligations | 2008/09 | - | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Joint Australia and New Zealand Food Standard Setting Treaty | 2007/08 | 790 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Reporting Mechanisms#
Appropriation | Reporting Mechanism |
---|---|
New Zealand and Australian Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty | Section 32A report prepared by the Minister for Food Safety |
The above table indicates the mechanisms to be used for reporting actual performance for each non-departmental other expenses appropriation.
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
New Zealand Food Safety Authority - Capital Expenditure PLA (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | - | - | - |
Intangibles | 2,180 | 2,180 | 4,700 |
Other | 830 | 830 | 1,225 |
Total Appropriation | 3,010 | 3,010 | 5,925 |
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | - | - | - |
Intangibles | 2,180 | 2,180 | 4,700 |
Other | 830 | 830 | 1,225 |
Total Appropriation | 3,010 | 3,010 | 5,925 |
Expected Results
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
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Ecert systems | 2,180 | 2,180 | 4,700 |
Motor Vehicles | 40 | 40 | 1,160 |
Furniture and Fittings | 790 | 790 | 65 |
Intended Impacts
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Capability to enable medium term outcomes:
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Policy Advice on Food Safety and Suitability, Standards Setting, Response to Food Related Emergencies and Events, Systems Audit and Enforcement, Food Safety Information and Participation, Monitoring and Assurance |
Performance Information for Appropriations Vote Lands#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Land Information (M44)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Land Information New Zealand
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND: Minister for Land Information
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.1 - Overview of the Vote
The Minister for Land Information is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2008/09 financial year covering the following:
- a total of just over $2.500 million for policy advice about land information
- a total of over $10 million for standards and quality assurance for the regulation of (i) Crown property management, acquisition and disposal; (ii) property valuation for rating purposes; (iii) the collection, authorisation, management and dissemination of information associated with the lands rights register; geodetic and cadastral survey reference systems, and topographic and hydrographic information systems; and (iv) the provision of advice and decisions regarding overseas investment in New Zealand
- a total of just over $78 million for services associated with the collection, authorisation, management and dissemination of land information
- a total of just over $23 million for the delivery of Crown property management, acquisition and disposal services
- a total of $500,000 for remedial work on Crown and private land and property
- a total of just over $20 million on other expenses to be incurred by the Crown, including: (i) a total of $17 million to pay Transit New Zealand the equivalent of what the Crown has received from the sales of Transit properties; (ii) a total of just over $1 million for the payment of rates on Crown-owned land; (iii) a total of almost $1 million for the investigation and resolution of land related liabilities administered by the department; and (iv) other expenses including the loss on disposal of properties arising from Crown obligations, management of Crown forest properties, bad and doubtful debts, depreciation of buildings on Crown land, write-down of maps and chart stock and the payment of leasehold liabilities on residual surplus government accommodation administered by the Department
- a total of over $11 million for capital expenditure on the acquisition of lessees' interest in pastoral leases (through a multi-year appropriation) as well as the acquisition of properties arising from Crown obligations.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 below.
Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote#
Contribution of Appropriations to Government Priorities and Outcomes#
Appropriations | Government Priorities - Themes / Sub-themes | Government Outcomes |
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Crown Property Management and Disposal Services | Economic Transformation | Crown assets are put to their best use. |
Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing | Economic Transformation | Certainty of New Zealand property rights and interests to underpin economic activity in New Zealand. Availability of land information. |
Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination | Economic Transformation | Certainty of New Zealand property rights and interests to underpin economic activity in New Zealand. Availability of land information. |
Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management | Economic Transformation | Certainty of New Zealand property rights and interests to underpin economic activity in New Zealand. Availability of land information. |
Ocean Survey 20/20 Programme | National Identity Economic Transformation |
Recreation, conservation and the environment - protecting the ongoing interest and stewardship of New Zealand's marine jurisdiction. Environmental sustainability. |
Policy Advice | Economic Transformation | Certainty of New Zealand's property rights and interest to underpin economic activity in New Zealand. |
Standards and Quality Assurance | Economic Transformation National Identity |
Overseas investment that encourages economic growth.Protection of New Zealand's unique assets and resources. |
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2003/04 | 2004/05 | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
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 | 103,703 | 93,210 | 104,960 | 109,642 | 128,841 | 117,406 | 121,356 | 500 | 121,856 | 110,175 | 109,535 | 103,886 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | 474 | 392 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 25,724 | 15,078 | 13,821 | 17,392 | 101,688 | 16,688 | - | 20,354 | 20,354 | 20,354 | 20,556 | 20,556 |
Capital Expenditure | 12,640 | 14,341 | 8,009 | 16,039 | 42,596 | 37,596 | 4,698 | 17,327 | 22,025 | 10,987 | 13,497 | 14,094 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
142,541 | 123,021 | 126,790 | 143,073 | 273,125 | 171,690 | 126,054 | 38,181 | 164,235 | 141,516 | 143,588 | 138,536 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 29,112 | 12,784 | 18,583 | 20,991 | 18,778 | 18,778 | N/A | N/A | 23,745 | 23,745 | 22,381 | 22,381 |
Capital Receipts | 8,496 | 34,257 | 7,535 | 7,014 | 7,000 | 7,000 | N/A | N/A | 9,556 | 9,556 | 9,556 | 9,556 |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
37,608 | 47,041 | 26,118 | 28,005 | 25,778 | 25,778 | N/A | N/A | 33,301 | 33,301 | 31,937 | 31,937 |
Budget Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Funding for award against Commissioner of Crown lands | Non-departmental Other Expenses: Land Liabilities | 697 | - | - | - | - |
Access to Bonisch Rd, Kaingaroa Forest | Purchase or Development of Crown Capital Assets: Access to Crown Forest Land | 5,000 | - | - | - | - |
Ocean Survey 20/20 (OS 20/20): Bay of Islands survey | Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme | - | 2,790 | 2,790 | - | - |
Crown Managed Pests on its Land to Support Regional Pest Management. | Crown Property Management and Disposal Services | - | 444 | 444 | 444 | 444 |
NZ Geographic Board - New Legislative Responsibilities | Standards and Quality Assurance | 50 | 455 | 455 | 270 | 270 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
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Outcome: Certainty of property rights
|
Policy Advice Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing Standards and Quality Assurance |
Outcome: Availability of land information
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Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme |
Outcome: Best use of Crown assets
|
Crown Property Management and Disposal Services Standards and Quality Assurance |
Outcome: Trusted geospatial information that is available, accessible and able to be used and shared to support:
|
Policy Advice |
Crown Property Management and Disposal Services (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 20,489 | 15,989 | 23,429 |
Revenue from the Crown | 19,565 | 15,065 | 18,623 |
Revenue from Others | 924 | 924 | 4,806 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in appropriation in 2008/09 reflects the current forecast of expenditure for the Land Tenure Reform programme.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
Crown land and land-related liabilities are efficiently managed in accordance with statutory requirements, property and Crown management contracts and LINZ operating frameworks to the standard agreed to with the Minister. | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures | Standard achieved as per Output Plan measures |
The revenue sales target for the year from properties available for disposal. | $6m (± 10%) | $6m | $6m (± 10%) |
Tenure Review substantive proposals are assessed according to the LINZ Crown Pastoral Land Standards and are compliant with the Crown Pastoral Land Act. | Standards met | Standards met | Standards met |
The number of Tenure Review substantive proposals put to the leaseholder. | 6(range 4-10) | 10 | (range 4-10) |
Work with Regional Authorities to contribute to Regional Pest Management Strategy. | Quarterly stakeholder meetings held and positive feedback received | Quarterly stakeholder meetings held and positive feedback received | Quarterly stakeholder meetings held and positive feedback received |
Property Reports for Crown Property Clearances cleared and a statutory decision made. | 3,000 (range 2,500 - 3,500) |
3,000 | 3,000 (range 2,500 - 3,500) |
Statutory reports and recommendations relating to Crown Property Clearances are cleared or responded to within five working days. | 95% | 85% | 95% |
The number of Statutory decisions relating to Crown Property Clearances made within 15 working days. | Not reported 2007/08 | Not reported 2007/08 | 98% |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Island High Country Objectives | 2003/04 | 1,496 | 1,496 | 1,496 | 1,496 | 1,496 |
Eradication of weeds on Crown land | 2004/05 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 |
Crown property disposal programme | 2007/08 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Crown Managed Pests on its Land to Support Regional Pest Management. | 2008/09 | - | 444 | 444 | 444 | 444 |
New Zealand Fast Forward Fund (M2)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | - | 700,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation for 2008/09.
Expected Results#
2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual Standard |
Budget Standard |
|
Governance arrangements for the New Zealand Fast Forward Fund are currently being developed | - | - | - |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pastoral and food innovation | 2008/09 | - | 700,000 | - | - | - |
Summary of Reporting Mechanisms#
Appropriation | Reporting Mechanism |
---|---|
Crown Forestry Assets | Not required |
New Zealand Fast Forward Fund | Annual Report |
The above table indicates the mechanisms to be used for reporting actual performance for each non-departmental capital expenditure appropriation.
Performance Information for Appropriations Vote Biosecurity#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Biosecurity (M7)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY: Minister of Agriculture
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.1 - Overview of the Vote
The Minister for Biosecurity is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2008/09 financial year covering the following:
- a total of over $46 million for surveillance of new organisms in the terrestrial and aquatic environments, maintenance of the capability to investigate and respond to new organisms and if necessary the delivery of services for their eradication or management
- a total of over $67 million for the management of biosecurity risks at the border
- a total of nearly $25 million for monitoring of border pathways, undertaking risk analysis to support standard development and setting biosecurity standards
- a total of over $2 million on the administration of biosecurity standards and export certification
- a total of over $12 million for policy advice with regard to biosecurity issues and ministerial servicing
- a total of nearly $4 million for investigation and (where appropriate) prosecution of breaches of biosecurity legislation
- a total of over $30 million for the Crown's contribution to implementation of the Bovine Tuberculosis National Pest Management Strategy
- a total of $130,000 on subscriptions to international organisations.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 below.
Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote#
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations#
Government Priorities - Themes / Sub-themes | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
---|---|---|
Economic Transformation: Transforming New Zealand's economy into a high income, knowledge-based market economy, which is both innovative and creative and provides a unique quality of life for all New Zealanders. | End outcome - Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders through the effective and efficient implementation of the New Zealand Biosecurity Strategy. End outcome - Healthy New Zealanders through the effective and efficient implementation of the New Zealand Biosecurity Strategy. End outcome - Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment through the effective and efficient implementation of the New Zealand Biosecurity Strategy. (The New Zealand Biosecurity Strategy, MAF's Outcomes Performance Monitoring Framework). |
Biosecurity Policy Advice |
Biosecurity Approvals and Assurance | ||
Biosecurity Enforcement | ||
Biosecurity Standards | ||
Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Response | ||
Border Clearance Services Note: Although this Vote consists of a number of appropriations, the outcomes associated with this vote are the result of the effective and efficient functioning of the biosecurity system as a whole. The outcomes identified here therefore cover those associated with the entire vote and not necessarily (individual) appropriations. |
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2003/04 | 2004/05 | 2005/06 | 2006/07 | 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
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 | 158,424 | 151,103 | 174,364 | 175,448 | 188,195 | 179,547 | 157,052 | 30,591 | 187,643 | 185,139 | 184,841 | 182,557 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 178 | 91 | 80 | 117 | 130 | 130 | - | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
158,602 | 151,194 | 174,444 | 175,565 | 188,325 | 179,677 | 157,052 | 30,721 | 187,773 | 185,269 | 184,971 | 182,687 |
Crown Revenue and Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 1,528 | 1,574 | 1,236 | 866 | 850 | 850 | N/A | N/A | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Receipts |
1,528 | 1,574 | 1,236 | 866 | 850 | 850 | N/A | N/A | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
Budget Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2007/08 Budgeted $000 |
2008/09 Budget $000 |
2009/10 Estimated $000 |
2010/11 Estimated $000 |
2011/12 Estimated $000 |
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Long term management programme for didymo(See also Vote Conservation in the Environmental Sector). | Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Response (M7) Departmental Output Expense |
3,633 | 1,918 | 1,136 | 1,136 | 1,136 |
Southern saltmarsh mosquito eradication programme | Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Response (M7) Departmental Output Expense |
9,912 | 4,465 | 2,840 | - | - |
National animal identification and traceability/New Zealand FarmsOnline | Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Response (M7) Departmental Output Expense |
- | 2,110 | 2,920 | 3,720 | 4,490 |
Inter-agency resource needs for trade agreements | Biosecurity Policy Advice (M7) Departmental Output Expense |
- | 300 | - | -< |