Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Defence Force - Supplementary Estimates 2017/18

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Government of New Zealand
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Fiscal year:
2017/18
Budget year:
2018
Budget vote:
Defence Force
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Vote Defence Force#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Defence (M22), Minister for Veterans (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#

  2017/18
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.		 766,189 44,027 810,216

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.		 830,732 (8,480) 822,252

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.		 446,792 (8,727) 438,065

Total Departmental Output Expenses

2,043,713 26,820 2,070,533

Departmental Other Expenses

     

Loss on Sale of Physical Assets (M22)

This appropriation is limited to providing for the loss on sale of certain New Zealand Defence Force commercial properties.		 4,860 - 4,860

Total Departmental Other Expenses

4,860 - 4,860

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.		 708,219 (248,219) 460,000

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

708,219 (248,219) 460,000

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.		 11,593 3,586 15,179

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.		 89 1 90

Veterans' Independence Programme (M75)

This appropriation is limited to provision of services and support to assist eligible veterans and their families.		 11,246 (327) 10,919

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.		 90,915 3,524 94,439

Total Benefits or Related Expenses

113,843 6,784 120,627

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 (270) 830

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.		 - 270 270

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.		 340 - 340

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

1,893 - 1,893

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.		 10,691 14 10,705

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.		 3,723 4 3,727

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.		 5,015 8 5,023

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.		 1,953 2 1,955

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.		 49,001 3,423 52,424

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.		 48,492 3,423 51,915

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.		 509 - 509

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.		 10,114 - 10,114

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.		 2,869 - 2,869

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.		 976 (550) 426

Repatriation of New Zealanders Interred Overseas as a Result of a Military Burial: Te Auraki (The Return)

This category is limited to the repatriation of service personnel and dependants buried abroad as a result of a military burial since 1 January 1955.		 - 550 550

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.		 6,269 - 6,269

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.		 444,522 (4,727) 439,795

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.		 71,560 2,128 73,688

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.		 102,303 (4,120) 98,183

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.		 48,723 (4,170) 44,553

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.		 34,212 667 34,879

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.		 187,724 768 188,492

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

514,328 (1,290) 513,038

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

3,387,602 (215,905) 3,171,697

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2017/18
  Estimates Budget
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000		 Total Budget
$000
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Injection (M22) 196,078 10,209 206,287

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity
  2017/18
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000		 Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Total
Transactions
$000		 Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 2,044,459 26,820 - 26,820 2,071,279
Benefits or Related Expenses 113,843 N/A 6,784 6,784 120,627
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 6,753 - - - 6,753
Capital Expenditure 708,219 (248,219) - (248,219) 460,000
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 514,328 (1,290) - (1,290) 513,038
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

3,387,602 (222,689) 6,784 (215,905) 3,171,697

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
  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 766,189 44,027 810,216
Revenue from the Crown 764,215 43,590 807,805
Revenue from Others 1,974 437 2,411
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $44.027 million to $810.216 million for 2017/18. The increase relates to:

  • increased funding of $35 million transferred from other appropriations as NZDF has adjusted how its funding is allocated to reflect the activities completed by NZDF to deliver outputs
  • increased funding of $9.028 million in Capital Charge as a result of the revaluation of assets, and
  • increased funding of $437,000 as a result of increased cost recoveries from visiting foreign militaries participating in training activities.

This was partially offset by:

  • a transfer of $438,000 to 'Military Operations in support of a Rules-Based International Order' to provide air support for deployments assisting maritime security in the Middle East.

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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 830,732 (8,480) 822,252
Revenue from the Crown 829,849 (8,480) 821,369
Revenue from Others 883 - 883

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $8.480 million to $822.252 million in 2017/18. This decrease is a result of:

  • reduced funding of $12 million transferred to 'Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks' as NZDF has adjusted how its funding is allocated to reflect the activities completed by NZDF to deliver outputs, and
  • an expense transfer of $1.520 million from 2017/18 to future periods to enable the continuation and successful completion of the implementation of the Defence Force Logistics project.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $5.040 million in Capital Charge as a result of the revaluation of assets.

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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 446,792 (8,727) 438,065
Revenue from the Crown 445,469 (8,727) 436,742
Revenue from Others 1,323 - 1,323

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $8.727 million to $438.065 million in 2017/18. This decrease was a result of:

  • reduced funding of $14 million transferred to 'Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks' as NZDF has adjusted how its funding is allocated to reflect the activities completed by NZDF to deliver outputs.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $5.273 million in Capital Charge as a result of the revaluation of assets.

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

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 700,608 (252,062) 448,546
Intangibles 7,611 3,843 11,454
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

708,219 (248,219) 460,000

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $248.219 million to $460 million in 2017/18. This decrease reflects changed forecast assumptions regarding the timing of the approval for capital projects and to reflect delays in implementation and procurement of capability projects, such as the Defence Frigate System Upgrade and Network Enabled Army, through 2016/17 and 2017/18.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

New Zealand Defence Force

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2017/18
Main Estimates Projections
$000		 2017/18
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18
Opening Balance 6,125,844 6,493,622 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2017.
Capital Injections 196,078 206,287 Capital Injections for projects to enhance and maintain the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force in line with the Defence White Paper 2016. The Capital Injections increased by $10.209 million due to cabinet approval to provide additional funding for Defence Frigate Systems Upgrade.The capital injections in 2017/18 of $206.287 million are made up of Maritime Sustainment Capability ($64.410 million); Underwater Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ($36.111 million); Defence Estate Regeneration Plan - Tranche 1 ($36 million); Counter Explosive Hazards ($28.238 million); Defence Force Logistics ($23.779 million); and Frigate Systems Upgrade ($17.749 million).
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

6,321,922 6,699,909  

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
  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 11,593 3,586 15,179
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $3.586 million to $15.179 million in 2017/18 as a result of increases in the cost of services provided and 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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 89 1 90

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $1,000 to $90,000 in 2017/18 as a result of 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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 11,246 (327) 10,919

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $327,000 to $10.919 million in 2017/18 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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 90,915 3,524 94,439

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $3.524 million to $94.439 million in 2017/18 as a result of increased demand for services and adjustments for increases in the Consumer Price Index.

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

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 1,100 (270) 830

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $270,000 to $830,000 in 2017/18 as a result of a one-off transfer to Grant Payments to Non-Government Organisations.

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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 270 270

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to achieve the payment of grants to Non-Government organisations to assist with 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)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This is a new appropriation in 2017/18. This appropriation increased by $270,000 to $270,000 in 2017/18 as a result of a transfer from Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans to enable a payment to be made to Non-Government Organisations during the year.

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
  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

10,691 14 10,705

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice 3,723 4 3,727
Situational Awareness 5,015 8 5,023
Supporting Ministers 1,953 2 1,955

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

10,691 14 10,705
Policy Advice 3,723 4 3,727
Situational Awareness 5,015 8 5,023
Supporting Ministers 1,953 2 1,955
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $14,000 to $10.705 million in 2017/18. This increase is a result of increased funding for Capital Charge as a result of the revaluation of assets.

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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

49,001 3,423 52,424

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 48,492 3,423 51,915
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 509 - 509

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

48,692 3,423 52,115
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 48,228 3,423 51,651
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 464 - 464

Revenue from Others

309 - 309
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 264 - 264
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 45 - 45

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

  2017/18
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order

     
The following changes to missions occurred during 2017/18:
      

Operation Takapu (Middle East) ceased with effect March 2018

 Meet Meet Met

Operation Tawhiti (Mali) commenced with effect March 2018

 New Measure Meet Met

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $3.423 million to $52.424 million in 2017/18. This increase is due to:

  • increased funding of $2.985 million for United Nations operations and deployments to the Middle East and South Sudan, and
  • fiscally neutral transfers of $438,000 from other appropriations to support deployments to the Middle East.

Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans (M75)#

Overarching Purpose Statement#

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.

Scope of Appropriation#

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.
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.
Repatriation of New Zealanders Interred Overseas as a Result of a Military Burial: Te Auraki (The Return)
This category is limited to the repatriation of service personnel and dependants buried abroad as a result of a military burial since 1 January 1955.
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.

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

  2017/18
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Repatriation of New Zealanders Interred Overseas as a Result of a Military Burial: Te Auraki (The Return)

     

This category is intended to achieve the successful repatriation, where agreed, of New Zealanders interred overseas as a result of a military burial.

      

The percentage of families that are satisfied with the repatriation of their relative.

 New Measure 100% 100%

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#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000

Total Appropriation

444,522 (4,727) 439,795

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 71,560 2,128 73,688
Defence International Engagement 102,303 (4,120) 98,183
Defence Support to the Community 48,723 (4,170) 44,553
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 34,212 667 34,879
Resource and Border Protection Operations 187,724 768 188,492

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

434,936 (5,957) 428,979
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 71,498 2,128 73,626
Defence International Engagement 99,660 (4,918) 94,742
Defence Support to the Community 42,389 (4,602) 37,787
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 34,212 667 34,879
Resource and Border Protection Operations 187,177 768 187,945

Revenue from Others

9,586 1,230 10,816
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 62 - 62
Defence International Engagement 2,643 798 3,441
Defence Support to the Community 6,334 432 6,766
Resource and Border Protection Operations 547 - 547

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#

  2017/18
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Defence Support to the Community

     
The Defence Force ceased providing support to the following measure in early 2017:
      

Percentage of satisfaction of the Justice sector (Child, Youth and Family) to deliver the physical aspects of Military-Style Activity Camps and the development of discipline, routine and a sense of self-respect amongst the participants

 Not less than 90% Expired Measure Expired Measure

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $4.727 million to $439.795 million in 2017/18. This decrease is a result of:

  • reduced funding of $9 million transferred to 'Air Force Capabilities' as NZDF has adjusted how its funding is allocated to reflect the activities completed by NZDF to deliver outputs.

This was partially offset by:

  • increased funding of $2.618 million in Capital Charge as a result of the revaluation of assets
  • increased funding of $798,000 as a result of cost recoveries for services provided to foreign militaries
  • increased funding of $432,000 for the delivery of the Limited Services Volunteer programme for the Ministry of Social Development, and
  • increased funding of $425,000 for a new deployment of an inshore patrol vehicle to Fiji to support their regional security activities.