Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Defence Force - Supplementary Estimates 2016/17

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Government of New Zealand
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Fiscal year:
2016/17
Budget year:
2017
Budget vote:
Defence Force

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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Defence (M22), Minister of Veterans' Affairs (M75)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: New Zealand Defence Force

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE: Minister of Defence

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2016/17
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000		 Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

      

Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Air Force capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.		 770,296 (26,343) 743,953

Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Army capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.		 808,833 (16,473) 792,360

Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Navy capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.		 458,707 (14,764) 443,943

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 2,037,836 (57,580) 1,980,256

Departmental Other Expenses

      

Recovery from the November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes (M22)

This appropriation is limited to writing off, or making good damage to, departmental assets and re-establishing departmental operations following the 14 November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquakes and aftershocks.		 - 16,524 16,524

Total Departmental Other Expenses

 - 16,524 16,524

Departmental Capital Expenditure

      

New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Defence Force, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.		 746,954 (226,954) 520,000

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

 746,954 (226,954) 520,000

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

      

Development and Maintenance of Services Cemeteries (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the development and maintenance of Services Cemeteries.		 746 - 746

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

 746 - 746

Benefits or Related Expenses

      

Assessments, Treatment & Rehabilitation (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of the costs of assessments, treatment (including associated aids and appliances), and social and vocational rehabilitation provided for under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations.		 15,125 (2,075) 13,050

Special Annuities (M75)

This appropriation is limited to paying annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society.		 38 51 89

Veterans' Independence Programme (M75)

This appropriation is limited to provision of services and support to assist eligible veterans and their families.		 11,763 (2,572) 9,191

Veterans Support Entitlement (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of entitlements (in respect of the impairment or death of veterans determined to be related to qualifying operational service occurring at any time or qualifying routine service occurring prior to 1 April 1974) to veterans and their spouses, partners, children and dependants under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations and to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.		 97,856 1,584 99,440

Total Benefits or Related Expenses

 124,782 (3,012) 121,770

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

      

Debt Write-Down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the write-down of Crown debtors administered by the New Zealand Defence Force due to the requirement to comply with Crown accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles.		 250 - 250

Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the ex-gratia payments to Vietnam veterans and/or members of their family with accepted conditions and for the annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans.		 1,100 (175) 925

Fair Value Write Down on Veteran Trust Loans and Thirty-Year Endowment (M75)

This appropriation is limited to providing for the fair value write down on the Veteran Trust loans and the thirty-year endowment to the Vietnam Veterans and their Families Trust.		 203 - 203

Grant Payments to Non-Government Organisations (M75)

This appropriation is limited to grant payments to Non-Government Organisations in their support of veterans and their families.		 - 175 175

Veteran Assistance to Attend Commemorations and Revisit Battlefields (M75)

This appropriation is limited to providing assistance to veterans to enable them to attend official commemorations or revisit battlefields.		 400 - 400

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

 1,953 - 1,953

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

      

Advice to the Government MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.		 9,605 (26) 9,579
Departmental Output Expenses
      
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF.		 3,664 (7) 3,657
Situational Awareness
This category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand.		 4,020 (16) 4,004
Supporting Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.		 1,921 (3) 1,918

Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is the employment of New Zealand's Armed Forces overseas at the Government's direction.		 40,659 15,141 55,800
Departmental Output Expenses
      
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order
This category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government.		 40,156 15,141 55,297
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security
This category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government.		 503 - 503

Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans MCA (M75)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to veterans.		 9,181 - 9,181
Departmental Output Expenses
      
Administration Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries.		 2,812 - 2,812
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of policy 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 Veterans' Affairs.		 222 - 222
Services and Payments to Veterans
This category is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families.		 6,147 - 6,147

Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect New Zealand's sovereignty and provide security and other services for New Zealanders.		 444,963 (7,709) 437,254
Departmental Output Expenses
      
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance.		 71,400 (1,330) 70,070
Defence International Engagement
This category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict.		 100,529 (562) 99,967
Defence Support to the Community
This category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces.		 49,383 1,227 50,610
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities.		 34,453 (701) 33,752
Resource and Border Protection Operations
This category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests.		 189,198 (6,343) 182,855

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

 504,408 7,406 511,814

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 3,416,679 (263,616) 3,153,063

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2016/17
  Estimates Budget
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000		 Total Budget
$000
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Injection (M22) 6,000 75,072 81,072

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

  2016/17
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000		 Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Total
Transactions
$000		 Total
$000

Appropriations

          
Output Expenses 2,038,582 (57,580) - (57,580) 1,981,002
Benefits or Related Expenses 124,782 N/A (3,012) (3,012) 121,770
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 1,953 16,524 - 16,524 18,477
Capital Expenditure 746,954 (226,954) - (226,954) 520,000
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 504,408 7,406 - 7,406 511,814
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

 3,416,679 (260,604) (3,012) (263,616) 3,153,063

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

          
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

 - N/A - - -

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Air Force capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 770,296 (26,343) 743,953
Revenue from the Crown 768,322 (26,343) 741,979
Revenue from Others 1,974 - 1,974

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The appropriation decreased by $26.343 million to $743.953 million for 2016/17. The decrease relates to:

  • reduced funding of $20.013 million due to a reduction in Capital Charge
  • transfer of $3.282 million to a deployment to the Middle East to support Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests (MCA), and
  • carry forwards of $3.048 million from 2016/17 to future periods reflecting the New Zealand Defence Force multi-year property maintenance programme forecast.

Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Army capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 808,833 (16,473) 792,360
Revenue from the Crown 807,950 (16,473) 791,477
Revenue from Others 883 - 883

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation decreased by $16.473 million to $792.360 million for 2016/17. The decrease relates to:

  • reduced funding of $11.476 million due to a reduction in Capital Charge, and
  • carry forwards of $5.374 million to future periods reflecting the New Zealand Defence Force multi-year property maintenance programme forecast.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $290,000 for the delivery of Counter Explosive Hazards capability, and
  • increased funding of $87,000 for the delivery of Defence Force Logistics.

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Navy capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 458,707 (14,764) 443,943
Revenue from the Crown 457,384 (14,764) 442,620
Revenue from Others 1,323 - 1,323

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation decreased by $14.764 million to $443.943 million in 2016/17. This decrease relates to:

  • reduced funding of $11.864 million due to a reduction in Capital Charge, and
  • carry forwards of $6.100 million to future periods reflecting the New Zealand Defence Force multi-year property maintenance programme forecast.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $3.200 million transferred to 2016/17 from 2018/19 to reflect the frigate activity in 2016/17 as a result of changes to the scope and timing of the frigate upgrade.

2.2 - Departmental Other Expenses#

Recovery from the November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes (M22)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to writing off, or making good damage to, departmental assets and re-establishing departmental operations following the 14 November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquakes and aftershocks.

Expenses

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 16,524 16,524

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the writing off, or making good damage, of departmental assets affected by the 14 November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquakes and aftershocks.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

  2016/17
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary
Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard

Expenditure reflects the cost of writing off, making good damage, to departmental assets following the November 2016 Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes

 Achieved Achieved Achieved

End of Year Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2018 to be presented to the House.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase of $16.524 million in this appropriation is due to the cost of writing off departmental assets following the Kaikoura/Hurunui earthquakes.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Defence Force, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Capital Expenditure

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 745,954 (234,580) 511,374
Intangibles 1,000 7,626 8,626
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

 746,954 (226,954) 520,000

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $226.954 million to $520 million for 2016/17. This decrease reflects changed forecast assumptions regarding the timing of capital projects with the adoption of the 2016 Defence White Paper. The major projects contributing to the changes are the ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade and the Network Enabled Army Tranche 1 which have had delays in their respective implementation dates.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

New Zealand Defence Force

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2016/17
Main Estimates Projections
$000		 2016/17
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2016/17
Opening Balance 5,467,613 6,049,353 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2016.
Capital Injections 6,000 81,072 Capital Injections for projects to enhance and maintain the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force in line with the Defence Mid-point Rebalancing Review and the Defence White Paper 2016. The Capital Injections increased by $75.072 million due to cabinet approvals to implement the Maritime Sustainment Capability ($69.774 million) and the Defence Force Logistics ($5.298 million) projects. The balance of $6 million is due to an operating to capital swap for the Frigate System Upgrade project.
Capital Withdrawals - (4,581) The capital withdrawal relates to a transfer of $4.581 million to GCSB to invest in capability to provide secure networks.
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

 5,473,613 6,125,844  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

Assessments, Treatment & Rehabilitation (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the payment of the costs of assessments, treatment (including associated aids and appliances), and social and vocational rehabilitation provided for under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations.

Expenses

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 15,125 (2,075) 13,050

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $2.075 million to $13.050 million in 2016/17. This related to forecast changes in the level of demand for services.

Special Annuities (M75)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to paying annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society.

Expenses#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 38 51 89

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $51,000 to $89,000 in 2016/17. This was due to:

  • increased funding of $50,000 for an Annuity Payable to Recipients of the Victoria Cross, and
  • increased funding of $1,000 due to Consumer Price Index adjustments.

Veterans' Independence Programme (M75)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to provision of services and support to assist eligible veterans and their families.

Expenses#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 11,763 (2,572) 9,191

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $2.572 million to $9.191 million in 2016/17 due to forecasted decreases in demand for services.

Veterans Support Entitlement (M75)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the payment of entitlements (in respect of the impairment or death of veterans determined to be related to qualifying operational service occurring at any time or qualifying routine service occurring prior to 1 April 1974) to veterans and their spouses, partners, children and dependants under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations and to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.

Expenses#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 97,856 1,584 99,440

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $1.584 million to $99.440 million in 2016/17 due to forecasted changes to the demand for services.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the ex-gratia payments to Vietnam veterans and/or members of their family with accepted conditions and for the annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans.

Expenses

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 1,100 (175) 925

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $175,000 to $925,000 in 2016/17 due to a fiscally neutral transfer to the Grant Payments to Non-Government Organisations appropriation.

Grant Payments to Non-Government Organisations (M75)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to grant payments to Non-Government Organisations in their support of veterans and their families.

Expenses#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 175 175

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of Grants to Non-Government Organisations in their support of veterans and their families.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation of $175,000 is new in 2016/17.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Advice to the Government (M22)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF.
Situational Awareness
This category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand.
Supporting Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

 9,605 (26) 9,579

Departmental Output Expenses

      
Policy Advice 3,664 (7) 3,657
Situational Awareness 4,020 (16) 4,004
Supporting Ministers 1,921 (3) 1,918

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

      

Revenue from the Crown

 9,605 (26) 9,579
Policy Advice 3,664 (7) 3,657
Situational Awareness 4,020 (16) 4,004
Supporting Ministers 1,921 (3) 1,918

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $26,000 to $9.579 million in 2016/17. This decrease is due to a reduction in Capital Charge.

Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests (M22)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is the employment of New Zealand's Armed Forces overseas at the Government's direction.

Scope of Appropriation#

Departmental Output Expenses

Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order
This category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government.
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security
This category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

 40,659 15,141 55,800

Departmental Output Expenses

      
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 40,156 15,141 55,297
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 503 - 503

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

      

Revenue from the Crown

 40,132 15,356 55,488
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 39,674 15,356 55,030
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 458 - 458

Revenue from Others

 527 (215) 312
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 482 (215) 267
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 45 - 45

 

  2016/17
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

      

Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order

      
Performance will be assessed on the maintenance of the Government's military commitments to the additional missions commenced in 2016/17, as shown below:
      

Contribute military forces to Operation Takapu (Air Component - Gulf of Aden) with effect from February 2017

 New Measure Meet Met

Contribute military forces to Operation Takahe (Air deployment to Middle East) with effect from May 2017

 New Measure Meet Met

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $15.141 million to $55.800 million in 2016/17. The increases are due to:

  • increased funding of $5.180 million for a deployment to Iraq
  • a carry forward of $3.891 million from 2015/16 for Building Partner Capability
  • increased funding of $3.607 million for a deployment to the Middle East
  • increased funding of $1.746 million for the extension of Multinational operations, and
  • increased funding of $720,000 for United Nations missions.

 This was partially offset by decreases of $3,000 due to the reduction in Capital Charge.

Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders (M22)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect New Zealand's sovereignty and provide security and other services for New Zealanders.

Scope of Appropriation#

Departmental Output Expenses

Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance.
Defence International Engagement
This category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict.
Defence Support to the Community
This category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces.
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities.
Resource and Border Protection Operations
This category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

 444,963 (7,709) 437,254

Departmental Output Expenses

      
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 71,400 (1,330) 70,070
Defence International Engagement 100,529 (562) 99,967
Defence Support to the Community 49,383 1,227 50,610
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 34,453 (701) 33,752
Resource and Border Protection Operations 189,198 (6,343) 182,855

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

      

Revenue from the Crown

 435,377 (9,875) 425,502
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 71,338 (1,330) 70,008
Defence International Engagement 97,886 (562) 97,324
Defence Support to the Community 43,049 (939) 42,110
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 34,453 (701) 33,752
Resource and Border Protection Operations 188,651 (6,343) 182,308

Revenue from Others

 9,586 2,166 11,752
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 62 - 62
Defence International Engagement 2,643 - 2,643
Defence Support to the Community 6,334 2,166 8,500
Resource and Border Protection Operations 547 - 547

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $7.709 million to $437.254 million in 2016/17. This decrease is due to:

  • reduced funding of $5.850 million due to a reduction in Capital Charge
  • carry forward of $4.378 million to future years reflecting the New Zealand Defence Force multi-year property maintenance programme forecast, and
  • a transfer of $50,000 to the Special Annuities appropriation.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $2.166 million for the 2017 Air Tattoo, and
  • increased funding of $403,000 for a deployment to Fiji.