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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Climate Change Issues (M12), Minister for the Environment (M29)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for the Environment
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment
Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations#
Details of Appropriations#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2013/14 | |||
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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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Climate Change MCOA (M12) |
8,033 | (1,474) | 6,559 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to domestic climate change. |
4,889 | (1,975) | 2,914 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets. |
3,095 | 501 | 3,596 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas LevyThis output class is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy. |
49 | - | 49 |
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCOA (M29) |
4,380 | (694) | 3,686 |
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. |
2,768 | (685) | 2,083 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships. |
1,612 | (9) | 1,603 |
Improving Resource Management MCOA (M29) |
22,558 | 2,596 | 25,154 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to 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. |
1,581 | (346) | 1,235 |
Marine Environment Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the marine environment. |
1,637 | (34) | 1,603 |
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. |
6,218 | 2,777 | 8,995 |
Resource Management Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand. |
7,154 | (2,879) | 4,275 |
Water Management Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the quality, flow and availability of freshwater. |
5,968 | 3,078 | 9,046 |
Ministerial Services (M29)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making). |
2,973 | 217 | 3,190 |
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCOA (M29) |
3,838 | 63 | 3,901 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceThis output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations. |
2,146 | (656) | 1,490 |
Waste Management and MinimisationThis output class is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation. |
1,692 | 719 | 2,411 |
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 | 506 | 2,220 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
43,496 | 1,214 | 44,710 |
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 | 166 | 741 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
575 | 166 | 741 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12)This appropriation is limited to the application for and holding on trust of New Zealand Units on behalf of the future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land. |
177 | - | 177 |
Community Environment Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community. |
6,472 | (3,464) | 3,008 |
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites. |
5,453 | (1,783) | 3,670 |
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
20,004 | (3,362) | 16,642 |
Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and maintenance of a register to enable the holding and transfer of climate change units. |
6,392 | - | 6,392 |
Environmental Protection Authority: Regulatory Functions MCOA (M29) |
16,100 | - | 16,100 |
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 | 470 | 3,722 |
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 | 1,295 | 7,723 |
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. |
6,420 | (1,765) | 4,655 |
Environmental Training Programmes (M29)This appropriation is limited to supporting training programmes, including Te Aho Tu Roa, that promote environmental and social sustainability, encourage Maori participation, raise environmental and ecological awareness and encourage children and young people to participate in environmental initiatives in the community. |
1,900 | - | 1,900 |
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. |
8,600 | (1,259) | 7,341 |
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. |
9,000 | (9,000) | - |
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 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
74,898 | (18,868) | 56,030 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy. |
170,680 | (6,640) | 164,040 |
Climate Change Development Fund (M12)This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues. |
300 | - | 300 |
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 | 325 | 1,125 |
Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
127 | - | 127 |
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. |
5,065 | - | 5,065 |
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 - Ngāti Pahauwera Research Study. |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write-down of debt arising from the collection of revenue under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. |
1,000 | 2,500 | 3,500 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy (M12)This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debts arising from the collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy. |
- | 200 | 200 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to the Waste Disposal Levy collection (M29)This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write-down of debt arising from the collection of levy under the Waste Minimisation Act 2009. |
1,500 | - | 1,500 |
International Subscriptions (M29)This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements. |
117 | - | 117 |
Provision of a new water source for Rotorua (M29)This appropriation is limited to a one-off grant to the Rotorua District Council to identify and provide an alternative drinking water source to that of Taniwha Springs. |
- | 1,075 | 1,075 |
Te Awa Tupua Putea (M29)This appropriation is limited to the Crown's contribution to the Te Awa Tupua Putea fund established as part of the Whanganui River Treaty Settlement. |
- | 30,000 | 30,000 |
Te Awa Tupua Whole of River Strategy (M29)This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to the establishment, support and collaborative development of the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Whole of River Strategy. |
- | 430 | 430 |
Te Pou Tupua (M29)This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions. |
- | 2,490 | 2,490 |
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. |
- | 825 | 825 |
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. |
2,810 | - | 2,810 |
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 | 1,000 | 14,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
196,702 | 34,205 | 230,907 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Purchase of PRE Units (M12)Purchasing of PRE emission units by the Crown from the Projects to Reduce Emissions (PRE) portfolio. |
- | 1,240 | 1,240 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | 1,240 | 1,240 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
315,671 | 17,957 | 333,628 |
Multi-Year Appropriations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Land Use and Carbon Analysis System (M12)This appropriation is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC. Commences: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 15,843 |
Adjustments for 2012/13 | 1,078 | |
Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 16,921 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 7,889 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 7,032 | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 2,000 | |
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 2012/13 | - | |
Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 10,668 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 8,517 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 2,085 | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 66 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding for the implementation of the Rena Long-term Environmental Recovery Plan. Commences: 07 March 2012 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 2,872 |
Adjustments for 2012/13 | (995) | |
Adjustments to 2013/14 | 542 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,419 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 1,877 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 542 | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Tui Mine Remediation (M29)This appropriation is limited to the remediation and clean up of Tui Mine. Commences: 01 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 15,200 |
Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
Adjustments to 2013/14 | (350) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 14,850 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 14,850 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets#
Ministry for the Environment
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2013/14 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2013/14 |
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Opening Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2013. |
Capital Injections | - | - | |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
5,992 | 5,992 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2013/14 | |||||
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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 | 129,127 | 1,263 | (17,991) | (16,728) | 112,399 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 196,702 | - | 34,205 | 34,205 | 230,907 |
Capital Expenditure | 575 | 166 | 1,240 | 1,406 | 1,981 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
Output Expenses |
- | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses |
- | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
326,404 | 1,429 | 17,454 | 18,883 | 345,287 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 31,613 | N/A | 16,817 | 16,817 | 48,430 |
Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
31,613 | N/A | 16,817 | 16,817 | 48,430 |
Mapping the Layout of the 2013/14 Supplementary Estimates to the Layout of the 2013/14 Estimates
Supplementary Estimates Structure 2013/14 | Estimates Structure 2013/14 | ||
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Part # | Part Name | Part # | Part Name |
2.1 | Departmental Output Expenses | 2.1 | Departmental Output Expenses |
2.2 | Departmental Other Expenses | 5.1 | Departmental Other Expenses |
2.3 | Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections | 6.1 | Departmental Capital Expenditure |
3.1 | Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 2.2 | Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
3.2 | Non-Departmental Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | 3.2 | Non-Departmental Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses |
3.3 | Non-Departmental Borrowing Expenses | 4.2 | Non-Departmental Borrowing Expenses |
3.4 | Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 5.2 | Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
3.5 | Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | 6.2 | Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
4 | Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | N/A | Did not exist in the Estimates |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Climate Change MCOA (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to domestic climate change.International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy
This output class is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation
These output classes grouped together under this MCOA contribute to the outcome of ensuring New Zealand becomes a successful low-carbon society that is resilient to climate change impacts on its climate, economy and lifestyle. These output classes share a particular focus on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way.
Expenses and Revenue
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
8,033 | (1,474) | 6,559 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 4,889 | (1,975) | 2,914 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 3,095 | 501 | 3,596 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | - | 49 |
Revenue from the Crown |
8,033 | (1,510) | 6,523 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 4,889 | (1,992) | 2,897 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 3,095 | 482 | 3,577 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | - | 49 |
Revenue from Others |
- | 36 | 36 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | - | 17 | 17 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | - | 19 | 19 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-Class Output appropriation decreased by $1.474 million to $6.559 million for 2013/14. The decrease is primarily due to a delay in the development of an auctioning function for New Zealand Units under the Emissions Trading Scheme and reprioritising funds towards progressing work in relation to:
- the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management under the Water Management Policy Advice output class within the Improving Resource Management MCOA, and
- international climate change negotiations.
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCOA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Domestic Obligations and Programmes
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 Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues 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
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
4,380 | (694) | 3,686 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 2,768 | (685) | 2,083 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 1,612 | (9) | 1,603 |
Revenue from the Crown |
4,375 | (778) | 3,597 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 2,763 | (742) | 2,021 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 1,612 | (36) | 1,576 |
Revenue from Others |
5 | 84 | 89 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 5 | 57 | 62 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | - | 27 | 27 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The following measure replaces the measure and standard on the percentage of Environmental Legal Assistance applicants satisfied (or better) with the timeliness and quality of advice received contained in the Information Supporting Estimates at Budget 2012. | |||
Domestic obligations and programmes |
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Percentage of completed Environmental Legal Assistance grants reporting that the quality of advice received from the Ministry throughout the course of their project as satisfactory or better. | New measure | 80% satisfied or better | 80% satisfied or better |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-Class Output appropriation decreased by $694,000 to $3.686 million for 2013/14. The decrease is primarily due to a reprioritisation of funding towards progressing work in relation to the National Policy Statement for freshwater management under the Water Management Policy Advice output class within the Improving Resource Management MCOA.
Improving Resource Management MCOA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to 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.Marine Environment Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to 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 the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.Water Management Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to 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
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
22,558 | 2,596 | 25,154 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 1,581 | (346) | 1,235 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,637 | (34) | 1,603 |
Resource Management Implementation | 6,218 | 2,777 | 8,995 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,154 | (2,879) | 4,275 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 5,968 | 3,078 | 9,046 |
Revenue from the Crown |
22,558 | 1,893 | 24,451 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 1,581 | (348) | 1,233 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,637 | (36) | 1,601 |
Resource Management Implementation | 6,218 | 2,732 | 8,950 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,154 | (2,911) | 4,243 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 5,968 | 2,456 | 8,424 |
Revenue from Others |
- | 703 | 703 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | - | 2 | 2 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | - | 2 | 2 |
Resource Management Implementation | - | 45 | 45 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | - | 32 | 32 |
Water Management Policy Advice | - | 622 | 622 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
This measure is in addition to the measures and standards contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates at Budget 2013. | |||
Water Management Policy Advice |
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Percentage of Fresh Start for Fresh Water Clean-up Fund projects and other freshwater clean-ups that are managed and monitored appropriately. | New measure | 100% | 100% |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-class Output appropriation increased by $2.596 million to $25.154 million for 2013/14 as a result of balancing significant priorities that have been progressed in 2013/14 including:
- advising on the design, detail and implementation of the water reform package including cross departmental economic research to inform the policy work programme
- implementing the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management and legislative changes including the National Objectives Framework (NOF)
- continued drafting of the 2013 Resource Management (Systems Reform) Bill and progressing the development of the National Monitoring System (NMS)
- monitoring the National Environmental Standards to establish the implementation of regulations
- advising on the Exclusive Economic Zone, including supporting a Bill through the drafting and parliamentary process and developing regulations.
Ministerial Services (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 2,973 | 217 | 3,190 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,973 | 214 | 3,187 |
Revenue from Others | - | 3 | 3 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $217,000 to $3.190 million for 2013/14. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the number of requests received by the Ministry under Official Information Act and Parliamentary Questions arising from the profile and nature of the Ministry's key workstreams such as resource management and water reforms.
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCOA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.Waste Management and Minimisation
This output class is limited to operational advice, 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
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
3,838 | 63 | 3,901 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,146 | (656) | 1,490 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 1,692 | 719 | 2,411 |
Revenue from the Crown |
3,838 | 59 | 3,897 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,146 | (658) | 1,488 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 1,692 | 717 | 2,409 |
Revenue from Others |
- | 4 | 4 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | - | 2 | 2 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | - | 2 | 2 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The following measure replaces the measure and standard on an increase in number of voluntary product stewardship schemes contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates in Budget 2013. | |||
Waste Management and Minimisation |
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An increase in the total number of voluntary product stewardship schemes that have sought accreditation from the Minister for the Environment. | New measure | Upward trend | Upward trend |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-class Output appropriation increased by $63,000 to $3.901 million for 2013/14. The increase is primarily due to the continuation of the TV TakeBack scheme. This is partially offset by a reprioritisation of funding towards resource management and freshwater management reforms.
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2013/14 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,714 | 506 | 2,220 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,714 | 504 | 2,218 |
Revenue from Others | - | 2 | 2 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $506,000 to $2.220 million for 2013/14. The increase primarily relates to a reprioritisation of funding towards the continuation of the TV TakeBack scheme and a review of the Levy.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 375 | (134) | 241 |
Intangibles | 200 | 300 | 500 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
575 | 166 | 741 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $166,000 to $741,000 for 2013/14. This increase primarily relates to the additional investment in core systems including document management and our windows operating environment.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for the Environment
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2013/14 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2013/14 |
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Opening Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2013. |
Capital Injections | - | - | |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
5,992 | 5,992 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Environment Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $3.464 million to $3.008 million for 2013/14. This decrease is due to an expense transfer to 2014/15 for projects that support community participation in collaborative planning and implementation of the National Policy statement for Freshwater Management representing the rephasing of funding to match the expected delivery of projects. 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.
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $1.783 million to $3.670 million for 2013/14. The decrease is due to an expense transfer of $2 million to 2014/15 in relation to a multi-year Kopeopeo Canal project. The project has been further delayed due to appeals in the Environment Court. This decrease is partially offset by an expense transfer of $217,000 from 2012/13 to 2013/14.
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
This measure is in addition to the measures and standards contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates at Budget 2013. | |||
Percentage of completed Waste Minimisation Fund projects that achieve stated objectives. | New measure | 50% | 80% |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $3.362 million to $16.642 million for 2013/14. This is due to the rephasing of funds to match the actual and expected delivery of milestones. 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.
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: New Initiatives (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $1.259 million to $7.341 million for 2013/14. The decrease is due to:
- an expense transfer of $1.700 million to 2014/15 to match the expected delivery of projects and actual delivery of milestones, and
- a transfer of $475,000 to Community Environment Fund appropriation to support the implementation of freshwater reform initiatives.
However, this is partially offset by an expense transfer of $916,000 from 2012/13 to 2013/14.
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation for 2013/14 is transferred to a new Multi-year appropriation beginning from 2015/16.
Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Rena Long-term Environment Recovery (M29)This appropriation is limited to funding for the implementation of the Rena Long-term Environmental Recovery Plan.Commences: 07 March 2012 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 2,872 |
Adjustments to 2012/13 | (995) | |
Adjustments for 2013/14 | 542 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,419 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 1,877 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 542 | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-year appropriation increased by $542,000 for 2013/14. The increase reflects the following changes to complete the established work streams and successfully implement the remaining Plan:
- a reprioritisation of $350,000 from savings in the Tui Mine Remediation project, and
- a transfer of $192,000 from 2012/13 Departmental under-spends.
Tui Mine Remediation (M29)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Tui Mine Remediation (M29)This appropriation is limited to the remediation and clean up of Tui Mine.Commences: 01 July 2011 Expires: 30 June 2014 |
Original Appropriation | 15,200 |
Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
Adjustments for 2013/14 | (350) | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 14,850 | |
Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 14,850 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This Multi-year appropriation decreased by $350,000 for 2013/14 due to a reprioritisation of funding to the Multi-year appropriation Rena Long-term Environment Recovery from savings in the Tui Mine Remediation project.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $6.640 million to $164.040 million for 2013/14. The decrease reflects the latest forecast changes of the allocation of units to the Post 89 forestry sector. This decrease is partially offset by the inclusion of Permanent Forest Sink Initiative participants in the scheme to allocate New Zealand units which were previously allocated international units from a separate appropriation.
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
This measure replaces the measure and standard on the number of applications received by the Environmental Legal Assistance Fund contained in the Information Supporting the Estimates in Budget 2013. | |||
Number of grants awarded within the financial year. | New measure | 27 grants awarded | 16 grants awarded |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $325,000 to $1.125 million for 2013/14. This increase is due to an expense transfer of $325,000 from 2012/13 to 2013/14 in anticipation of an increase in applications resulting from the decision to provide assistance to fund appeals to the Environment Court and board of Inquiry proceedings.
Hawke's Bay Rivers Clean-up Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 2,000 | 2,000 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | 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. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation of $2 million in 2013/14 is due to an expense transfer from 2012/13 to 2013/14 because of delays in signing the deed of funding with Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Ngāti Pahauwera Research Study.
Impairment of Debt Relating to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $2.500 million to $3.500 million for 2013/14. The increase is to provide for the potential non-collectability of debts in relation to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Impairment of Debt Relating to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 200 | 200 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was approved during the year to provide for the potential non-collectability of debts in relation to the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
Provision of a new water source for Rotorua (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 1,075 | 1,075 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The Crown's obligation, as agreed by Cabinet, to provide a one-off contribution to the Rotorua District Council for the location and establishment of an alternate water source for Rotorua municipal supply to that of Taniwha Springs, is fulfilled. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation of $1.075 million in 2013/14 is due to an expense transfer from 2012/13 to 2013/14. The appropriation relates to the provision of a one off contribution to Rotorua District Council to assist with the location and establishment of a new water source for Rotorua provided that the Council agrees to fund the remainder of the cost of the project.
Te Awa Tupua Putea (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 30,000 | 30,000 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The Crown's obligation, under the Tutohu Whakatapua agreement with Whanganui iwi, to provide a one-off contribution to establish a contestable fund for good governance initiatives relating to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River), has been met. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was approved during the year. The appropriation relates to the provision of a one off Crown contribution for the establishment of a contestable fund for good governance initiatives relating to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River).
Te Awa Tupua Whole of River Strategy (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 430 | 430 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The Crown's obligation under the Tutohu Whakatapua agreement with Whanganui iwi to provide a one-off contribution towards the establishment and development of the Whole of River Strategy has been met. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was approved during the year. The appropriation relates to the provision of a one off contribution for Te Pou Tupua towards the establishment and development costs of the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Whole of River Strategy.
Te Pou Tupua (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 2,490 | 2,490 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
The Crown's obligation under the Tutohu Whakatapua agreement with Whanganui iwi to provide ongoing funding support to Te Pou Tupua has been met. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was established during the year to support the governance and operational costs related to the Whanganui River Te Awa Tupua Putea. In accordance with New Zealand Financial Reporting Standards, the payment of $4 million over 20 years to the Te Pou Tupua has been recognised as an expense in 2013/14 in net present value terms. This does not represent the cash payments made each financial year beginning from the year 2014/15. The cash payment profile as per the agreement is an annual payment of $200,000 until 2033/34.
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 825 | 825 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
How Performance will be Assessed |
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The Crown's obligation, as agreed by Cabinet, to provide a one-off contribution to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to assist with the establishment and implementation of the Tauranga Moana Framework, is fulfilled. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
The Crown's obligation, as agreed by Cabinet, to provide a one-off contribution to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for the development of a resource management planning document for the Kaituna River, is fulfilled. | New measure | Agreed sum paid on the due date | Agreed sum paid on the due date |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation of $825,000 in 2013/14 is due to an expense transfer from 2012/13 to 2013/14. This appropriation is to cover the Bay of Plenty Regional Council costs arising from:
- the Taranga Moan Framework Co-management Arrangements, and
- the Tapuika Negotiations - Kaituna River Co-governance Arrangements.
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $1 million to $14 million for 2013/14 to align to the amount of the Waste Disposal Levy revenue collected by the Crown.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of PRE Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 1,240 | 1,240 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2013/14 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Purchase of emission units from Projects to Reduce Emissions (PRE) participants within the requirements of sale and purchase agreements. | New measure | 24,285 units | 24,285 units |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation of $1.240 million in 2013/14 is due to an expense transfer of funding from 2012/13 for the purchase of PRE units under the committed contracts.