Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Defence Force - Supplementary estimates and supporting information 2008/09

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Defence (M22)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: New Zealand Defence Force

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE: Minister of Defence

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Defence Force
2008/09
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation TypeEstimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Fixed Wing Transport Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of No 40 Squadron RNZAF (Boeing 757-200 and C-130 Hercules aircraft) prepared to conduct strategic and tactical air transport operations, including aeromedical evacuation, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications, and to contribute support services to the community.
201,21817,667218,885

Land Combat Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Forces (command, control, intelligence and manoeuvre force elements) prepared to conduct land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
354,8322,214357,046

Land Combat Service Support Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Service Support Forces (transport, medical, supply, repair and movements force elements) prepared to support land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
154,984(3,006)151,978

Land Combat Support Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Land Combat Support Forces (artillery, engineers, communications and military police force elements) prepared to conduct land operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
201,599(2,789)198,810

Maritime Patrol Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of No 5 Squadron RNZAF (P-3K Orion aircraft) prepared to conduct maritime surveillance of New Zealand's EEZ, the Pacific region and the Southern Ocean, to conduct search and rescue missions, and to conduct maritime air operations, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes some support services to the community.
166,855(1,122)165,733

Military Hydrography, and Hydrographic Data Collection and Processing for LINZ (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel, HMNZS RESOLUTION, specialist personnel and support infrastructure to conduct military hydrography in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications, and hydrographic data collection and processing that meets contractual commitments to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). This output expense is supported by the Hydrographic Business Unit.
15,99625716,253

Military Policy Development, Coordination and Advice (M22)

Provision of advice to the Minister of Defence on military contributions to New Zealand's foreign policy and military responses to contingencies, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes military intelligence, responses to ministerial correspondence, select committee and parliamentary questions, Official Information Act inquiries, and Ombudsmen correspondence.
10,3523,02213,374

Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and MCM Diving Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Forces, HMNZS MANAWANUI with HMNZS KAHU as backup, prepared to conduct route surveys and conditioning of selected New Zealand ports, and the provision of the Operational Diving Team prepared to support MCM operations and to conduct independent diving tasks, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes some support services to the community.
30,950(3,265)27,685

Miscellaneous Support Activities MCOA (M22)

13,7742,61916,393
Support to Limited Service Volunteer Scheme
This output class is limited to the conduct of Limited Service Volunteer courses for unemployed or disadvantaged youth, selected by the Ministry of Social Development, to encourage these youth towards employment.
2,5761,5024,078
Support to Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP)
This output class is limited to the provision of training, technical advice and resources to the defence forces and law enforcement agencies of participant countries under the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP), both in New Zealand and in MAP countries.
1,977(300)1,677
Support to New Zealand Cadet Forces
This output class is limited to the provision of leadership and skills training for all approved New Zealand Cadet Force (NZCF) units.
2,8973883,285
Support to Service Military Museums
This output class is limited to collection development, collection management and exhibits related to New Zealand's military history.
6,3241,0297,353

Naval Combat Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the frigates, HMNZ Ships TE KAHA and TE MANA, prepared to conduct maritime operations and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
398,056(393)397,663

Naval Helicopter Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of No 6 Squadron RNZAF (Seasprite SH-2G helicopters) prepared to conduct maritime operations in support of other Output Expenses, especially the Naval Combat Forces, Naval Support Forces and Naval Patrol Forces, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
82,27559882,873

Naval Patrol Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Offshore and Inshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs, IPVs) prepared for the conduct of maritime operations in support of Multi-Agency Operations and Tasks (MAO&T), and for the security and protection of New Zealand's economic border and EEZ, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. Once in service the OPVs will also be prepared to conduct sovereignty and resource protection patrol operations in the Southern Ocean, Ross Dependency, South Pacific region and further afield when directed.
104,652(21,793)82,859

Naval Support Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Fleet Replenishment Ship, HMNZS ENDEAVOUR, and the Multi-Role Vessel, HMNZS CANTERBURY, prepared to conduct maritime logistic support and amphibious sealift operations for deployed military forces, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications. This output expense also includes contributions to a range of services provided to Government and the community.
108,664(6,575)102,089

Operationally Deployed Forces Annual (M22)

The provision of deployed force elements on military tasks, including the commitments agreed by Government under which the NZDF contributes to peace support and other operations conducted in support of the United Nations and other international agencies. It includes the provision of individuals, observers, advisers, instructors, headquarters staff, and complete force elements and contingents.
54,11024,52378,633

Rotary Wing Transport Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of No 3 Squadron RNZAF (Iroquois helicopters) prepared to conduct tactical air transport, including aeromedical evacuation, and counter-terrorist operations, and to contribute support services to the community, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
124,8913,887128,778

Special Operations Forces (M22)

Provision of the capabilities of the Special Operations Forces prepared to conduct special forces operations in support of land operations, counter-terrorist operations, and the provision of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Explosive, Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (CBRE IEDD) that threaten public safety or national interests, in accordance with NZDF Output Plan specifications.
62,968(2,723)60,245

Total Departmental Output Expenses

2,086,17613,1212,099,297

Departmental Other Expenses

Asset Write-Offs (M22)

To provide for the expensing of capitalised items that have no ongoing utility.
-3,0003,000

Loss on Sale of Physical Assets (M22)

This appropriation is limited to providing for the gifting of the Putiki rifle range to the Te Poho o Matapihi Trust.
-340340

Total Departmental Other Expenses

-3,3403,340

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.
541,956(153,590)388,366

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

541,956(153,590)388,366

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

2,628,132(137,129)2,491,003

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

New Zealand Defence Force

New Zealand Defence Force - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Defence Force
Details of Net Asset Schedule2008/09
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2008/09
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2008/09
Opening Balance4,787,6555,303,408Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2008.
Capital Injections54,19054,930The change is associated with a review of Veterans' Affairs New Zealand.
Capital Withdrawals-(80,000)The change recognises a transfer of $80 million to 2009/10.
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred)-27,353The surplus includes unrealised foreign exchange gains of $30.693 million recognised as at 28 February 2009, offset by a $3 million asset write-off should it be required, and a land transfer of $340,000.
Other Movements2,7003,340The changes will maintain the Net Asset value should the 2008/09 appropriations agreed for an asset write-off of $3 million and a land transfer of $340,000 not be required.

Closing Balance

4,844,5455,309,031