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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for the Environment (M29)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry for the Environment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2011/12 | |||
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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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Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCOA (M29) |
4,380 | 834 | 5,214 |
Domestic Obligations and ProgrammesThis output class is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues. |
2,670 | 630 | 3,300 |
International Obligations and InstitutionsThis output class is limited to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues; and undertaking implementation, reporting, monitoring and compliance activities in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships. |
1,710 | 204 | 1,914 |
Improving Resource Management MCOA (M29) |
28,861 | (3,527) | 25,334 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental AccordsThis output class is limited to advice on environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement and monitoring relevant sections of deeds of settlement. |
1,629 | 490 | 2,119 |
Marine Environment Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the marine environment. |
1,840 | (164) | 1,676 |
Resource Management ImplementationThis output class is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices. |
12,854 | (5,776) | 7,078 |
Resource Management Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand. |
7,659 | 580 | 8,239 |
Water Management Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the quality, flow and availability of freshwater. |
4,879 | 1,343 | 6,222 |
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCOA (M29) |
5,626 | (1,428) | 4,198 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to policy advice, ministerial servicing, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions including international agreements, conventions and obligations in relation to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste. |
2,435 | 68 | 2,503 |
Waste Management and MinimisationThis output class is limited to operational advice, ministerial servicing, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation. |
3,191 | (1,496) | 1,695 |
Processing of Resource Management Call-ins and applications made to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)This appropriation is limited to dealing with and determining ministerial call-ins and applications made to the Environmental Protection Authority under Part 6AA of the Resource Management Act 1991. |
21,490 | (21,490) | - |
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy. |
1,714 | 42 | 1,756 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
62,071 | (25,569) | 36,502 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Environment Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community. |
4,095 | (2,095) | 2,000 |
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites. |
1,273 | 883 | 2,156 |
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
- | 12,500 | 12,500 |
Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions MCOA (M29) |
- | 14,600 | 14,600 |
Compliance and EnforcementThis output class is limited to promotion of compliance and oversight of enforcement for the legislation, regulations, approvals and permits in relation to hazardous substances, ozone-depleting substances, hazardous waste and new organisms. |
- | 3,252 | 3,252 |
Decision MakingThis output class is limited to enabling decision-making processes for approvals or permits relating to new organisms and hazardous substances, or to import, use and export ozone-depleting substances and hazardous waste of international concern. |
- | 6,428 | 6,428 |
Supporting Environmental ManagementThis output class is limited to supporting decision-making frameworks and providing advice on the implementation and effectiveness of policy, legislation and international developments in the management of hazardous substances, ozone-depleting substances, hazardous waste, new organisms and resource management processes at the national level. |
- | 4,920 | 4,920 |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives (M29)This appropriation is limited to the clean-up of New Zealand's freshwater waterbodies arising from historical contamination. |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme (M29)This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes. |
- | 4,100 | 4,100 |
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Assessment and Management (M29)This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. |
10,170 | (10,170) | - |
Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators. |
800 | - | 800 |
Sustainable Management Fund (M29)Projects that support and strengthen proactive partnerships between the community, industry, iwi and local government and a wide range of practical environmental initiatives and involve the community in practically focused "action for the environment". |
488 | - | 488 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
16,826 | 21,818 | 38,644 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to the funding of grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
15,000 | (15,000) | - |
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)This appropriation is limited to supporting groups that wish to advocate for environmental issues in resource management cases in the courts and appearances at Boards of Inquiry of projects of national significance. |
800 | - | 800 |
Environmental Protection Authority Establishment Costs (M29)This appropriation is limited to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Authority. |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives (M29)This appropriation is limited to the clean-up of New Zealand's freshwater waterbodies arising from historical contamination. |
7,500 | (7,500) | - |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding to Environment Bay of Plenty and the Rotorua District Council to maintain and improve the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes. |
8,200 | (8,200) | - |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Waikato River Clean-up Fund for the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations. |
524 | 9,613 | 10,137 |
Hawke's Bay Rivers Clean-up Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to a grant to the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for the clean-up of the Mohaka, Waikari and Waihua Rivers consistent with the findings of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Ngati Pahauwera Research Study. |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 |
International Subscriptions (M29)This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements. |
117 | - | 117 |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements. |
- | 100 | 100 |
United Nations Environment Programme (M29)New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme. |
393 | - | 393 |
Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance. |
910 | - | 910 |
Waikato River Co-Management (M29)This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River. |
202 | 2,430 | 2,632 |
Warm Homes Grants and Assistance (M29)Crown's contribution to assist with installation of clean and energy efficient heating with a particular focus on the homes of low income earners. |
1,100 | (1,100) | - |
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)This appropriation is limited to payments to Territorial Local Authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. |
13,000 | - | 13,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
47,746 | (15,657) | 32,089 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for the Environment, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
575 | 375 | 950 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
575 | 375 | 950 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Environmental Protection Authority. |
- | 9,594 | 9,594 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | 9,594 | 9,594 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
127,218 | (9,439) | 117,779 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Protecting Lake Taupo Programme (M29)This appropriation is limited to the reduction of nitrogen levels entering Lake Taupo. Commences: 22 September 2010 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 10,668 |
Adjustments for 2010/11 | - | |
Adjustments to 2011/12 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 10,668 | |
Actual to 2010/11 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 8,500 | |
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,000 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,168 | |
Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding for the implementation of the Rena Long-term Environmental Recovery Plan. Commences: 7 March 2012 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 2,872 |
Adjustments for 2010/11 | - | |
Adjustments to 2011/12 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,872 | |
Actual to 2010/11 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 705 | |
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,172 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 995 | |
Tui Mine Remediation (M29)This appropriation is limited to the remediation and clean up of Tui Mine. Commences: 1 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 15,200 |
Adjustments for 2010/11 | - | |
Adjustments to 2011/12 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 15,200 | |
Actual to 2010/11 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 10,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 3,990 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,210 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#
Ministry for the Environment
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2011/12 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2011/12 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2011/12 |
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Opening Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2011. |
Capital Injections | - | - | |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
5,992 | 5,992 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Environment#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for the Environment (M29)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry for the Environment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2011/12 | |||||
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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 | 93,277 | (25,569) | 27,523 | 1,954 | 95,231 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 47,746 | - | (15,657) | (15,657) | 32,089 |
Capital Expenditure | 575 | 375 | 9,594 | 9,969 | 10,544 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
141,598 | (25,194) | 21,460 | (3,734) | 137,864 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 26,400 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 26,600 |
Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
26,400 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 26,600 |
Part 1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
2011/12 Appropriations in the 2011/12 Structure |
2011/12 (Current) $000 |
Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Moved from or to |
Amount Moved $000 |
2011/12 Supplementary Estimates Structure - Appropriations affected by the Changes in Appropriation Structure |
2011/12 (Restated) $000 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses | Non-Departmental Output Expenses | ||||
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | 15,000 | Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | 15,000 | ||
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives | 7,500 | Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives | 7,500 | ||
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme | 8,200 | Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme | 8,200 | ||
Total Changes in Appropriations | 30,700 | 30,700 |
The above appropriations have been reclassified from Non-Departmental Other Expenses to Non-Departmental Output Expenses.
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-6.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCOA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This output class is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
International Obligations and Institutions
This output class is limited to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues; and undertaking implementation, reporting, monitoring and compliance activities in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation
These output classes grouped together under this MCOA contribute to the outcome of strengthening and supporting New Zealand's environmental systems so they can achieve the greatest overall environmental, economic and social benefits. These output classes share a particular focus on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action, and international cooperation.
Expenses and Revenue
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
4,380 | 834 | 5,214 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 2,670 | 630 | 3,300 |
International Obligations and Institutions | 1,710 | 204 | 1,914 |
Revenue from Crown |
3,996 | 1,006 | 5,002 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 2,286 | 886 | 3,172 |
International Obligations and Institutions | 1,710 | 120 | 1,830 |
Revenue from Other |
384 | (172) | 212 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 384 | (256) | 128 |
International Obligations and Institutions | - | 84 | 84 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
During 2011/12 the Ministry has continued to deliver contracting, management and monitoring services for several funds and programmes such as the Community Environment Fund, the Sustainable Management Fund, and the Contaminated Site Remediation Fund. The Ministry has also concluded the Mapua contaminated site remediation and provided advice on New Zealand's compliance obligations under several Conventions.
As a result of balancing the above priorities with others in Vote Environment, and undertaking various initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Ministry, this Multi-Class Output Appropriation will increase by $834,000 to $5.214 million in 2011/12.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2011/12 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
All Classes of Outputs Within this Appropriation | |||
Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that fully or partially meet quality assurance criteria | At least 80% (for 'fully met' only) | 63% (for 'fully met' only) | At least 90% |
Ministerial Servicing | |||
Percentage of responses to parliamentary questions that are completed within required timeframes | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of responses to Ministerial correspondence submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Percentage of responses to ministerial correspondence accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of briefing notes accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Overall Ministerial satisfaction as surveyed quarterly | New measure | Average 4 out of 5 | Average 4 out of 5 |
Improving Resource Management MCOA (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This output class is limited to advice on environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement and monitoring relevant sections of deeds of settlement.
Marine Environment Policy Advice
This output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the marine environment.
Resource Management Implementation
This output class is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
Resource Management Policy Advice
This output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
Water Management Policy Advice
This output class is limited to policy advice, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions and ministerial servicing in relation to the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation#
These output classes grouped together under this MCOA contribute to the outcome of strengthening and supporting New Zealand's environmental systems so they can achieve the greatest overall environmental, economic and social benefits, with a shared focus on improving resource management.
Expenses and Revenue#
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
28,861 | (3,527) | 25,334 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords | 1,629 | 490 | 2,119 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,840 | (164) | 1,676 |
Resource Management Implementation | 12,854 | (5,776) | 7,078 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,659 | 580 | 8,239 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 4,879 | 1,343 | 6,222 |
Revenue from Crown |
28,861 | (4,380) | 24,481 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords | 1,629 | 409 | 2,038 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,840 | (212) | 1,628 |
Resource Management Implementation | 12,854 | (5,930) | 6,924 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,659 | 295 | 7,954 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 4,879 | 1,058 | 5,937 |
Revenue from Other |
- | 853 | 853 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords | - | 81 | 81 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | - | 48 | 48 |
Resource Management Implementation | - | 154 | 154 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | - | 285 | 285 |
Water Management Policy Advice | - | 285 | 285 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Significant priorities that have been progressed in 2011/12 include:
- commissioning the Land and Water Forum to provide further advice on the setting of limits including limit setting processes and governance arrangements
- introducing the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environment Effects) Bill into Parliament on 24 August 2011, and
- progressing phase two of the Resource Management Reforms.
This Multi-class Output appropriation will decrease by $3.527 million to $25.334 million in 2011/12. This is largely due:
- to the transfer of $3.100 million to Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure: Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority for future capital work, and
- balancing the above priorities with others in Vote Environment, and undertaking various initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Ministry.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2011/12 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
All Classes of Outputs Within this Appropriation | |||
Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that fully or partially meet quality assurance criteria | At least 80% (for 'fully met' only) | 63% (for 'fully met' only) | At least 90% |
Ministerial Servicing | |||
Percentage of responses to parliamentary questions that are completed within required timeframes | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of responses to Ministerial correspondence submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Percentage of responses to ministerial correspondence accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of briefing notes accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Overall Ministerial satisfaction as surveyed quarterly | New measure | Average 4 out of 5 | Average 4 out of 5 |
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCOA (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This output class is limited to policy advice, ministerial servicing, development, review and monitoring of tools, frameworks and institutions including international agreements, conventions and obligations in relation to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste.
Waste Management and Minimisation
This output class is limited to operational advice, ministerial servicing, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation#
These output classes grouped together under this MCOA contribute to the outcome of strengthening and supporting New Zealand's environmental systems so they can achieve the greatest overall environmental, economic and social benefits. These output classes share a particular focus on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks.
Expenses and Revenue#
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
5,626 | (1,428) | 4,198 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,435 | 68 | 2,503 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 3,191 | (1,496) | 1,695 |
Revenue from Crown |
5,626 | (1,540) | 4,086 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,435 | 8 | 2,443 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 3,191 | (1,548) | 1,643 |
Revenue from Other |
- | 112 | 112 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | - | 60 | 60 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | - | 52 | 52 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Significant priorities that have been progressed during 2011/12 include:
- providing advice on New Zealand's chemical and biological risk management framework, and
- reviewing territorial authorities waste management and minimisation plans.
As a result of balancing the above priorities with those in Votes Environment and Climate Change, and undertaking various initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Ministry, this Multi-Class Output Appropriation will decrease by $1.428 million to $4.198 million in 2011/12.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2011/12 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
All Classes of Outputs Within this Appropriation | |||
Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that fully or partially meet quality assurance criteria | At least 80% (for 'fully met' only) | 63% (for 'fully met' only) | At least 90% |
Ministerial Servicing | |||
Percentage of responses to parliamentary questions that are completed within required timeframes | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of responses to Ministerial correspondence submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Percentage of responses to ministerial correspondence accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of briefing notes accepted first time by the Minister | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Overall Ministerial satisfaction as surveyed quarterly | New measure | Average 4 out of 5 | Average 4 out of 5 |
Processing of Resource Management Call-ins and applications made to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $21.490 million to $nil in 2011/12. This is due to the transfer of the Resource Management Call-ins functions to the Environmental Protection Authority from 1 July 2011.
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 1,714 | 42 | 1,756 |
Revenue from Crown | 1,714 | - | 1,714 |
Revenue from Other | - | 42 | 42 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $42,000 to $1.756 million in 2011/12. This increase is necessary to reflect the change in the accounting treatment of Departmental Revenue and Other Revenue. The Ministry previously offset this revenue against expenses.
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
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Impact: Reduce harm from chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks. |
Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions MCOA (M29)
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Impact: Improve the resource management framework to manage environmental effects and allocate resources within environmental limits. |
Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions MCOA (M29)
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Community Environment Fund (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $2.095 million to $2 million in 2011/12. This is due to the fact that appropriation levels are initially set at the annual funding round limit and timing of deliverables and project milestones are unknown until the funding round is complete. The appropriation has now been rephased to match the expected delivery of projects and updated for actual delivery of milestones.
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $883,000 to $2.156 million in 2011/12. This increase is to allow a review of the fund to be undertaken to improve the criteria, improve management of the fund, and to prioritise high risk sites that pose a risk to human health and the environment.
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | - | 12,500 | 12,500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been transferred from Non-Departmental Other Expenses (Refer to Part 5.2). The Estimates amount for this appropriation for 2011/12 was $15 million and will decrease by $2.500 million to $12.500 million in 2011/12. This is due to the fact that appropriation levels are initially set at the annual funding round limit and timing of deliverables and project milestones are unknown until the funding round is complete. This decrease is due to the rephasing of funds to match the expected delivery of projects and updated for actual delivery of milestones.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2011/12 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Percentage of contestable waste minimisation fund projects that achieve stated project objectives. | 90% | 90% | 90% |
Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions MCOA (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This output class is limited to promotion of compliance and oversight of enforcement for the legislation, regulations, approvals and permits in relation to hazardous substances, ozone-depleting substances, hazardous waste and new organisms.
Decision Making
This output class is limited to enabling decision-making processes for approvals or permits relating to new organisms and hazardous substances, or to import, use and export ozone-depleting substances and hazardous waste of international concern.
Supporting Environmental Management
This output class is limited to supporting decision-making frameworks and providing advice on the implementation and effectiveness of policy, legislation and international developments in the management of hazardous substances, ozone-depleting substances, hazardous waste, new organisms and resource management processes at the national level.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation#
These output classes grouped together under this MCOA contribute to the same outcome of strengthening and supporting New Zealand's environmental systems so that they can achieve the greatest overall environmental, economic and social benefits.
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 14,600 | 14,600 |
Compliance and Enforcement | - | 3,252 | 3,252 |
Decision Making | - | 6,428 | 6,428 |
Supporting Environmental Management | - | 4,920 | 4,920 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was approved during the year with the establishment of the Environmental Protection Authority.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Decision Making | |||
EPA processes all applications to import or use hazardous substances or new organisms according to statutory processes and within statutory timeframes (as prescribed by sections 52 and 59 of the HSNO Act) | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Compliance and Enforcement | |||
All central government enforcement agencies regard the annual HSNO Act compliance activities and intentions report to be fair and accurate and consider they had an acceptable opportunity to provide input into the process and the report | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Supporting Environmental Management | |||
Percentage of resource management applications called-in by the Minister that are processed within statutory timeframes | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of applications to the Environmental Protection Authority processed within nine months | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Number of decisions overturned on judicial review | - | - | - |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been transferred from Non-Departmental Other Expenses. (Refer to Part 5.2) The Estimates amount for this appropriation for 2011/12 was $7.500 million and will decrease by $5.500 million to $2 million in 2011/12. This is due to the fact that appropriation levels are initially set at the annual funding round limit and timing of deliverables and project milestones are unknown until the funding round is complete. This decrease is due to the rephasing of funds to match the expected delivery of projects and updated for actual delivery of milestones.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Percentage of project deliverables completed in accordance with the approved project plan | 100% | 90% | 90% |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 4,100 | 4,100 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been transferred from Non-Departmental Other Expenses. (Refer to Part 5.2). The Estimates amount for this appropriation for 2011/12 was $8.200 million and will decrease by $4.100 million to $4.100 million in 2011/12. This decrease is due to delay in meeting a milestone and will not be reached until 2012/13. The milestones are agreed between the Crown, Environment Bay of Plenty and the Rotorua District Council who are jointly involved in a ten year project for the protection and restoration of the water quality of Rotorua lakes.
Output Performance Measures and Standards
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Rotorua Lake Restoration Programme is undertaken in accordance with Environment Bay of Plenty and Rotorua District Council approved annual work programme | Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Assessment and Management (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $10.170 million to $nil in 2011/12. This is due to merging the appropriation with the Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions (MCOA). The functions were transferred to the Environmental Protection Authority from 1 July 2011.
Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
||
Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding for the implementation of the Rena Long-term Environmental Recovery Plan. Commences: 7 March 2012 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 2,872 |
Adjustments for 2010/11 | - | |
Adjustments to 2011/12 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,872 | |
Actual to 2010/11 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 | 705 | |
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,172 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 995 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was approved during the year.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Percentage of project deliverables completed in accordance with the Rena Long-term environmental recovery plan. | New measure | 90% | 90% |
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Objectives: To establish the Environmental Protection Authority |
Environmental Protection Authority Costs (M29) |
Impact: Improve the relationship between the Ministry for the Environment and Maori by negotiating and implementing fair, durable and fit for purpose deeds of settlement and environmental accords |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29) |
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has been transferred to Non-Departmental Output Expenses. (Refer to Part 2.2)
The Ministry has reviewed the classification of the various funds it manages under Non-Departmental Output Expenses and Other Expenses appropriations. To provide consistency of classifications for these funds, the Ministry has transferred this appropriation.
Environmental Protection Authority Establishment Costs (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was approved during the year.
Expected Results#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
|
Complete activities related to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Authority. | New measure | Achieved | Achieved |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been transferred to Non-Departmental Output Expenses. (Refer to Part 2.2)
The Ministry has reviewed the classification of the various funds it manages under Non-Departmental Output Expenses and Other Expenses appropriations. To provide consistency of classifications for these funds, the Ministry has transferred this appropriation.
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been transferred to Non-Departmental Output Expenses. (Refer to Part 2.2)
The Ministry has reviewed the classification of the various funds it manages under Non-Departmental Output Expenses and Other Expenses appropriations. To provide consistency of classifications for these funds, the Ministry has transferred this appropriation.
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $9.613 million to $10.137 million in 2011/12. This increase is primarily due to the funding of $10 million (in net present value terms $5.933 million) over 30 years to the Waikato River Clean-up Trust for the clean-up of the Waipa River. The balance $4.204 million relates to the difference between the cash to be paid to the Trust in 2011/12 ($7 million) and the net present value recognised in 2009/10 from an earlier policy decision.
Hawke's Bay Rivers Clean-up Fund (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $2 million in 2011/12. This is due to an expense transfer from 2010/11 to 2011/12 because of delays in signing the deed of funding with Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Ngati Pahauwera Research Study.
Expected Results#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
|
The Crown's obligation, as agreed by Cabinet, to provide funds to implement the priorities of the scoping study for the clean-up of the Mohaka, Waihua and Waikari Rivers, is fulfilled. | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 100 | 100 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was approved during the year.
Expected Results#
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
|
Local authorities and settlement iwi / claimant groups are provided with transitional support from the Crown in respect of new arrangements to better involve iwi in natural resource management. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on due date | Agreed sum paid on due date |
Waikato River Co-Management (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $2.430 million to $2.632 million in 2011/12. The policy decision to pay $150 million over 30 years to the Waikato River Iwi was recognised as an expense in 2009/10 in net present value terms. This appropriation now represents the difference between the cash to be paid to the Iwi in 2011/12 ($5 million) and the net present value recognised in 2009/10.
Warm Homes Grants and Assistance (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $1.100 million to $nil in 2011/12. This decrease is due to a fiscally neutral transfer to the Ministry of Economic Development to align with the Clean Heat and Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart Programme.
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 375 | - | 375 |
Intangibles | 200 | 375 | 575 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
575 | 375 | 950 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will increase by $375,000 to $950,000 in 2011/12. This increase is largely due to the development and upgrading of systems including the Intranet Map Viewer System; the Customer Relationship Management System for the use in Waste Management and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Online Waste Levy System.
Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives#
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
---|---|
Objectives: To establish the Environmental Protection Authority. |
Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29) |
Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2011/12 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 9,594 | 9,594 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was approved during the year with the establishment of the Environmental Protection Authority. This appropriation received funding as below:
- the transfer of $6.494 million net assets of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) and future development of the Emissions Trading and Climate Change Registers from the Ministry of Economic Development
- the transfer of $3.100 million for future capital work from the Departmental Multi-class Output Expense: Resource Management Implementation
Refer to the Environmental Protection Authority Statement of Intent (SOI) for more details.