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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Conservation (M16), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Department of Conservation
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION: Minister of Conservation
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Conservation with the Community (M16)This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals. |
24,346 | 7,180 | 31,526 |
Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16)This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans. |
3,292 | (600) | 2,692 |
Management of Historic Heritage (M16)This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage. |
5,996 | 810 | 6,806 |
Management of Natural Heritage (M16)This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species. |
160,303 | 5,635 | 165,938 |
Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16)This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions. |
144,993 | 291 | 145,284 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
338,930 | 13,316 | 352,246 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
53,066 | - | 53,066 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
53,066 | - | 53,066 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Conservation Partnerships Fund (M16)This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives. |
4,609 | 560 | 5,169 |
Management Services - Natural and Historic Places (M16)This appropriation is limited to management services for properties with historical or natural significance, including maintenance work, access for the public and management advice on covenanted properties. |
1,932 | (420) | 1,512 |
Moutoa Gardens/Pakaitore (M16)This appropriation is limited to the ongoing management and maintenance of the Moutoa Gardens Reserve. |
23 | - | 23 |
Stewart Island Infrastructure (M16)This appropriation is limited to assistance to the Southland District Council for additional community infrastructure arising from increased visitor numbers on Stewart Island. |
415 | (415) | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
6,979 | (275) | 6,704 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Compensation Payments (M16)This appropriation is limited to making obligatory compensation payments: when esplanade reserves are created, and upon vesting of coastal marine areas in the Crown. |
60 | - | 60 |
Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)This appropriation is limited to the depreciation on Crown property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation. |
934 | 70 | 1,004 |
Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74)This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements. |
50 | 3,133 | 3,183 |
Loss on Disposal of Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment. |
2,525 | - | 2,525 |
Matauranga Maori Fund (M16)This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity. |
871 | (85) | 786 |
Payment of Rates on Properties for Concessionaires (M16)This appropriation is limited to the payment of rates: on reserves; conservation areas that are used for private or commercial purposes; and for services provided by a local authority. |
839 | - | 839 |
Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts (M16)This appropriation is limited to the write-off of debts relating to Crown Revenue. |
100 | - | 100 |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M16)This appropriation is limited to meeting annual subscriptions to international conservation organisations. |
405 | - | 405 |
Vesting of Reserves (M16)This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties. |
650 | 700 | 1,350 |
Waikaremoana Lakebed Lease (M16)This appropriation is limited to payments made under the Lake Waikaremoana Act 1971 for the lease of the lakebed and foreshore for conservation purposes. |
241 | - | 241 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
6,675 | 3,818 | 10,493 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Crown Land Acquisitions (M16)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate. |
1,854 | 700 | 2,554 |
Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977. |
1,800 | 2,514 | 4,314 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
3,654 | 3,214 | 6,868 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA (M16)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the protection for natural and historic places. |
15,487 | (3,651) | 11,836 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth IIThis category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land. |
3,412 | - | 3,412 |
Nature Heritage FundThis category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land. |
3,520 | (1,656) | 1,864 |
Nga Whenua RahuiThis category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land. |
6,066 | (764) | 5,302 |
South Island Landless Natives ActThis category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land. |
2,489 | (1,231) | 1,258 |
Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies MCA (M16)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties. |
6,021 | 6,900 | 12,921 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation. |
2,021 | 6,900 | 8,921 |
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory BodiesThis category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities. |
4,000 | - | 4,000 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
21,508 | 3,249 | 24,757 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
430,812 | 23,322 | 454,134 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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| Department of Conservation - Capital Injection (M16) | 45,367 | (40,367) | 5,000 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2014/15 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 345,909 | 13,316 | (275) | 13,041 | 358,950 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 6,675 | - | 3,818 | 3,818 | 10,493 |
| Capital Expenditure | 56,720 | - | 3,214 | 3,214 | 59,934 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
| Output Expenses | 21,508 | 6,900 | (3,651) | 3,249 | 24,757 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
430,812 | 20,216 | 3,106 | 23,322 | 454,134 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 17,804 | N/A | - | - | 17,804 |
| Capital Receipts | 3,100 | N/A | 1,900 | 1,900 | 5,000 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
20,904 | N/A | 1,900 | 1,900 | 22,804 |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Conservation with the Community (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 24,346 | 7,180 | 31,526 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 23,261 | 5,380 | 28,641 |
| Revenue from Others | 1,085 | 1,800 | 2,885 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $7.180 million to $31.526 million for 2014/15 due to:
- additional funding for Treaty settlement implementation costs of $3.230 million (increase)
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $2.150 million from other Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (increase), and
- additional third party revenue of $1.800 million (increase).
Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 3,292 | (600) | 2,692 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 3,192 | (600) | 2,592 |
| Revenue from Others | 100 | - | 100 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $600,000 to $2.692 million for 2014/15 due to fiscally neutral adjustments to other Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans.
Management of Historic Heritage (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 5,996 | 810 | 6,806 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 5,582 | 740 | 6,322 |
| Revenue from Others | 414 | 2,020 | 2,434 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $810,000 to $6.806 million for 2014/15 due to:
- transfer of Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (CSRF) from the Ministry for the Environment of $1.510 million to remediate West Coast mines (increase)
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $1.100 million to other Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (decrease)
- expense transfers of $330,000 from 2013/14 to 2014/15 (increase), and
- additional funding for Christchurch earthquake repairs on historic assets of $70,000 (increase).
Management of Natural Heritage (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 160,303 | 5,635 | 165,938 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 145,934 | 1,835 | 147,769 |
| Revenue from Others | 14,369 | 3,800 | 18,169 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $5.635 million to $165.938 million for 2014/15 due to:
- additional third party revenue of $3.800 million (increase)
- grant for the Maungatautari Ecological Island pest-proof fence of $2 million (increase)
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $1.636 million to other Non-Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (decrease)
- capital charge adjustment of $688,000 for asset revaluations in 2013/14 (increase)
- additional funding of $569,000 for the Conservation Services Programme (increase)
- West Coast mining compensation received used to fund biodiversity programmes of $309,000 (increase)
- expense transfers of $185,000 from 2014/15 to 2015/16 (decrease), and
- royalties from West Coast windfall timber used to fund biodiversity programmes of $90,000 (increase).
Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 144,993 | 291 | 145,284 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 119,395 | (1,509) | 117,886 |
| Revenue from Others | 23,598 | 1,800 | 25,398 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $291,000 to $145.284 million for 2014/15 due to:
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $3.450 million to other Departmental and Non-Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (decrease)
- additional third party revenue of $1.800 million (increase)
- expense transfers of $1.318 million from 2013/14 to 2014/15 (increase), and
- capital charge adjustment of $623,000 for asset revaluations in 2013/14 (increase).
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 43,766 | - | 43,766 |
| Intangibles | 4,300 | - | 4,300 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
53,066 | - | 53,066 |
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Department of Conservation
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2014/15 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2014/15 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 611,818 | 591,394 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2014. |
| Capital Injections | 45,367 | 5,000 | The reduction relates to savings in capital injections. |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | (2,000) | (2,000) | |
| Other Movements | 2,000 | - | Adjustment arising from the forecast deficit in the 2014/15 year. |
Closing Balance |
657,185 | 594,394 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Conservation Partnerships Fund (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $560,000 to $5.169 million for 2014/15 due to:
- expense transfers of $1.374 million from 2013/14 to 2014/15 (increase), and
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $814,000 from Departmental and Non-Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (decrease).
Management Services - Natural and Historic Places (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to management services for properties with historical or natural significance, including maintenance work, access for the public and management advice on covenanted properties.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $420,000 to $1.512 million for 2014/15 due to fiscally neutral adjustments to Non-Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans.
Stewart Island Infrastructure (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to assistance to the Southland District Council for additional community infrastructure arising from increased visitor numbers on Stewart Island.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $415,000 to nil for 2014/15 due to expense transfers from 2014/15 to 2015/16.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the depreciation on Crown property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $70,000 to $1.004 million for 2014/15 due to a fiscally neutral adjustment from Non-Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans.
Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $3.133 million to $3.183 million for 2014/15 due to the write-down of land subject to an iwi settlement.
Matauranga Maori Fund (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $85,000 to $786,000 for 2014/15 due to:
- expense transfers of $170,000 from 2014/15 to 2015/16 (decrease), and
- expense transfers of $85,000 from 2013/14 to 2014/15 (increase).
Vesting of Reserves (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $700,000 to $1.350 million for 2014/15 due to:
- parcels of public conservation land being vested in third parties of $1.200 million (increase), and
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $500,000 to Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (decrease).
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Crown Land Acquisitions (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $700,000 to $2.554 million for 2014/15 due to land exchanges to enhance conservation efforts.
Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $2.514 million to $4.314 million for 2014/15 due to the remaining Reserve Trust balance brought forward from 2013/14 to 2014/15.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places (M16)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the protection for natural and historic places.
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II
This category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.
Nature Heritage Fund
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.
Nga Whenua Rahui
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land.
South Island Landless Natives Act
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
15,487 | (3,651) | 11,836 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II | 3,412 | - | 3,412 |
| Nature Heritage Fund | 3,520 | (1,656) | 1,864 |
| Nga Whenua Rahui | 6,066 | (764) | 5,302 |
| South Island Landless Natives Act | 2,489 | (1,231) | 1,258 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $3.651 million to $11.836 million for 2014/15 due to:
- expense transfers of $4.345 million from 2014/15 to 2015/16 (decrease), and
- expense transfers of $694,000 from 2013/14 to 2014/15 (increase).
Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies (M16)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation.
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies
This category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
6,021 | 6,900 | 12,921 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Policy Advice | 2,021 | 6,900 | 8,921 |
| Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
5,455 | 6,300 | 11,755 |
| Policy Advice | 1,921 | 6,300 | 8,221 |
| Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies | 3,534 | - | 3,534 |
Revenue from Others |
566 | 600 | 1,166 |
| Policy Advice | 100 | - | 100 |
| Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies | 466 | 600 | 1,066 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $6.900 million to $12.921 million for 2014/15 due to:
- fiscally neutral adjustments of $6.300 million from other Departmental output expenses to realign 2014/15 budgets with work plans (increase), and
- additional third party revenue of $600,000 (increase).