Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Finance - Supplementary estimates and supporting information 2008/09

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Finance (M31), Minister for Regulatory Reform (M81)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: The Treasury

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TREASURY: Minister of Finance

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

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

Departmental Output Expenses

Administration of Guarantees and Indemnities given by the Crown PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in connection with administering of guarantees and indemnities given by the Crown, as authorised by section 65ZG of the Public Finance Act 1989.
-730730

Debt and Related Financial Asset Management (M31)

Operational management of the Crown's sovereign-issued debt portfolio, associated financial investments (including departmental cash management), and lending and derivatives transactions with government-related entities.
9,0013379,338

Policy Advice and Management: Macroeconomic (M31)

Provision of Macroeconomic policy advice and management including budget management; macroeconomic, tax and fiscal forecasting; advice on fiscal policy and strategy; and fiscal reporting and departmental financial management controls including the development and application of generally accepted accounting practice to the Crown.
12,762(1)12,761

State Sector and Economic Performance Policy Advice and Management MCOA (M31)

36,21647536,691
Crown Deposit Guarantee Scheme
This output class is limited to the implementation and operation of the Crown's deposit guarantee scheme excluding expenses incurred in connection with administering claims under a guarantee or indemnity given under the scheme.
-1,6611,661
Crown Wholesale Guarantee Facility
This output class is limited to the implementation and operation of the Crown's wholesale guarantee facility.
-1,8781,878
Management of Liabilities, Claims Against the Crown and Crown Properties
Management of contractual or Treaty of Waitangi related claims against the Crown and the management of New Zealand House, London.
5,786(3,046)2,740
New Zealand Export Credit Office
Implementation of the Government's Export Credit Guarantees policy and operation of the New Zealand Export Credit Office.
1,5946832,277
Policy Advice: Economic Performance
Policy advice on the Government's economic strategy and policy settings and their effect on New Zealand's economic growth.
15,45852015,978
Policy Advice: State Sector Performance
Policy advice on the effective and efficient use of state resources including improved decision-making and performance management systems and the efficient management of Crown assets.
13,378(1,221)12,157

Total Departmental Output Expenses

57,9791,54159,520

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Management of New Zealand House, London (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the property management services in respect of New Zealand House, London.
1,000-1,000

Management of the Crown's Obligations for Geothermal Wells (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the management and maintenance relating to geothermal wells and associated sites and structures for which the Crown accepts responsibility.
151200351

Management of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (M31)

This appropriation is limited to managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund on behalf of the Crown.
1,537(1,050)487

New Zealand Railways Corporation Operating Support (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of non-commercial rail services from New Zealand Railways Corporation.
-90,00090,000

Regulatory Responsibility Taskforce (M81)

This appropriation is limited to the fees and expenses of members of the Taskforce appointed to carry forward work on a Regulatory Responsibility Bill, and to fees and expenses for any legal and other advice that the Taskforce may commission.
-166166

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

2,68889,31692,004

Non-Departmental Borrowing Expenses

Debt Servicing PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of borrowing expenses for the Crown's New Zealand-dollar and foreign-currency debt, authorised by section 60(1)b of the Public Finance Act 1989.
1,987,000119,0002,106,000

Total Non-Departmental Borrowing Expenses

1,987,000119,0002,106,000

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Crown Residual Liabilities (M31)

Residual obligations arising from administration of the Crown's sale and purchase agreements with SOEs and Crown entities and from the sale of Crown investments, and for the settlement of claims against the Crown arising from exposure to asbestos.
230444674

Geothermal Wells Fund (M31)

This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs of one-off unforeseen events relating to those geothermal wells for which the Crown accepts responsibility.
500-500

Government Superannuation Appeals Board (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the expenses of the Government Superannuation Appeals Board in performing its functions under the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956.
50-50

Government Superannuation Fund Authority - Crown's Share of Expenses PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the Crown's share of the expenses of the Government Superannuation Fund Authority relating to the management and administration of the Government Superannuation Fund and the schemes, authorised by sections 15E and 95 of the Government Superannuation Act 1956.
23,500-23,500

Government Superannuation Fund Unfunded Liability PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the net increase (excluding actuarial gains and losses) in the Crown's liability to the Government Superannuation Fund and the specified superannuation contribution withholding tax on employer contributions by the Crown, authorised by section 95AA of the Government Superannuation Act 1956.
936,69931,911968,610

Impairment of Loans to Taitokerau Forest Limited (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the expense incurred on the impairment of new loans to Taitokerau Forests Limited.
-1,7001,700

Invercargill Airport Suspensory Loan Expense on Initial Recognition (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the expense incurred on the initial recognition of Invercargill Airport suspensory loans.
-300300

Loss on Acquisition of Toll NZ Ltd (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the financial loss on acquisition of Toll NZ Ltd.
-330,000330,000

Maui Gas Contracts (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the Crown's purchase of gas from the Maui gas field and meeting the Crown's obligations arising from related contracts.
15,365(2,147)13,218

National Provident Fund - Crown liability for Scheme Deficiency PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the Crown's liability for deficiency in the accounts of National Provident Fund schemes established pursuant to section 38A(6) of the National Provident Fund Act 1950, authorised by section 72 of the National Provident Fund Restructuring Act 1990.
-33,20033,200

National Provident Fund Schemes - Liability Under Crown Guarantee PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the net increase (excluding actuarial gains and losses) in the Crown's liability for benefits payable to members of National Provident Fund schemes under the Crown guarantee in section 60 of the National Provident Fund Restructuring Act 1990. This appropriation is authorised by section 66 of the National Provident Fund Restructuring Act 1990.
-71,00071,000

National Rail Network Improvements (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the upgrade of the national rail network.
25,000(18,750)6,250

New Zealand House, London (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the operational costs of New Zealand House, London.
16,200-16,200

New Zealand Railways Corporation Transaction Costs of Purchasing Toll NZ Limited (M31)

This appropriation is limited to reimbursing NZRC for the transaction costs of purchasing Toll NZ Limited.
-5,0005,000

ONTRACK Operating and Maintenance Costs (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the national rail network operating and maintenance expenses incurred by ONTRACK that are not recoverable from the Rail Network operator through the National Rail Access Agreement.
28,000(21,000)7,000

Payments in respect of Guarantees and Indemnities PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to payments by the Crown under a guarantee or indemnity given under section 65ZD of the Public Finance Act 1989, as authorised by section 65ZG of that Act.
-69,33569,335

Taitokerau Forests Limited Loan Write-Down (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the expense incurred on the write-down of existing loans to Taitokerau Forests Limited.
-37,00037,000

Unclaimed Money PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the repayment of money authorised by section 74(5) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
250-250

Unclaimed Trust Money PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the repayment of money authorised by section 70(2) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
250-250

Wellington Railway Station Expenses (M31)

This appropriation is limited to maintenance and depreciation of the Wellington Railway Station building.
562(562)-

Wellington Regional Council Suspensory Loan Expense on Initial Recognition (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the expense incurred on the initial recognition of Wellington Regional Council suspensory loans.
-8,2028,202

Write-off of Capital Charge Receivable (M31)

This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred as a result of decisions to write off capital charge receivable.
-1818

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

1,046,606545,6511,592,257

Departmental Capital Expenditure

The Treasury - Capital Expenditure PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the The Treasury, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
1,5274802,007

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,5274802,007

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

Crown Rail Operator Loans (M31)

This appropriation is limited to loans to the Crown rail operator for the purposes of refinancing debt and providing short term capital.
-140,000140,000

Hawke's Bay Airport Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in a new Hawke's Bay airport company.
8,000-8,000

Industrial Research Limited Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in Industrial Research Limited to provide additional working capital.
4,500-4,500

International Financial Institutions PLA (M31)

This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure for shares subscribed to by New Zealand as a member of International Financial Institutions, authorised by section 5 of the International Finance Agreements Act 1961.
200,000445,000645,000

Invercargill Airport Suspensory Loan (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of loans to Invercargill Airport for border security equipment.
-1,5001,500

Landcorp Protected Land Agreement (M31)

Purchase (including by reinvesting cash dividends) of redeemable preference shares in Landcorp under the Protected Land Agreement.
11,00015,20826,208

New Zealand Railways Corporation Increase in Capital for the Purchase of the Crown Rail Operator (M31)

This appropriation is limited to increasing the capital of the New Zealand Railways Corporation for the purposes of providing capital for the purchase from the Crorwn of the Crown Rail Operator.
-690,000690,000

New Zealand Railways Corporation Loans (M31)

This appropriation is limited to loans to the New Zealand Railways Corporation to fund rail capital projects and provide working capital.
-55,00055,000

NZ Superannuation Fund - Contributions (M31)

This appropriation is limited to capital contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, for the present and future cost of New Zealand Superannuation.
2,242,000-2,242,000

ONTRACK Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in ONTRACK to provide additional working capital.
16,400(16,400)-

ONTRACK Loans (M31)

This appropriation is limited to loans to ONTRACK, to fund a range of rail infrastructure capital projects.
63,005(63,005)-

Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust Loan (M31)

This appropriation is limited to a loan to the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust for the purchase of properties at Shelly Bay, Wellington.
-15,26815,268

Public Trust Capital Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Public Trust.
-20,00020,000

Purchase of Toll NZ Ltd's Rail Business and Associated Costs (M31)

This appropriation provides for the purchase of Toll NZ Ltd's rail and related business, and associated costs.
-690,000690,000

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
600,000-600,000

Taitokerau Forests (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of loans to Taitokerau Forests Ltd for forest management and development.
-1,7001,700

Timberlands West Coast Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in Timberlands West Coast to provide additional working capital.
-3,8003,800

Wellington Regional Council Suspensory Loan (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of loans to Wellington Regional Council to purchase, lease and upgrade passenger rail units, carriages and locomotives.
-13,40813,408

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

3,144,9052,011,4795,156,384

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

6,240,7052,767,4679,008,172

Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Finance
Type, Title, Scope and Period of AppropriationsAppropriation$000

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Auckland Rail Development (M31)

Renewals and upgrades of the Auckland rail network 'below track' infrastructure.

Commences: 1 July 2007

Expires: 30 June 2009

Original Appropriation421,314
Adjustments for 2007/0877,103
Adjustments to 2008/09(213,662)
Adjusted Appropriation284,755
Actual to 2007/08 Year End97,719
Estimated Actual for 2008/09187,036
Estimated Actual for 2009/10-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining-

New Zealand Railways Corporation Wiri Inland Port Rail Link (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the construction by the New Zealand Railways Corporation of a rail siding and associated works at the Wiri Inland Port.

Commences: 3 November 2008

Expires: 30 June 2009

Original Appropriation6,000
Adjustments for 2007/08-
Adjustments to 2008/09-
Adjusted Appropriation6,000
Actual to 2007/08 Year End-
Estimated Actual for 2008/096,000
Estimated Actual for 2009/10-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining-

Rail Transport Upgrade and Growth Projects (M31)

This appropriation is limited to increasing transport growth on the rail network through the upgrade, renewal and maintenance of its fleet, terminals, systems and infrastructure.

Commences: 22 September 2008

Expires: 30 June 2009

Original Appropriation33,475
Adjustments for 2007/08-
Adjustments to 2008/09-
Adjusted Appropriation33,475
Actual to 2007/08 Year End-
Estimated Actual for 2008/0933,475
Estimated Actual for 2009/10-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining-

Urban Rail Development (M31)

Funding for electrification, upgrades and maintenance of the Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail networks.

Commences: 1 July 2007

Expires: 30 June 2009

Original Appropriation550,000
Adjustments for 2007/0825,000
Adjustments to 2008/09(491,691)
Adjusted Appropriation83,309
Actual to 2007/08 Year End5,231
Estimated Actual for 2008/0978,078
Estimated Actual for 2009/10-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining-

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

Crown Rail Operator Equity Injection (M31)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of equity in the Crown rail operator to provide additional working capital for the upgrade and purchase of assets.

Commences: 14 July 2008

Expires: 30 June 2009

Original Appropriation6,774
Adjustments for 2007/08-
Adjustments to 2008/09-
Adjusted Appropriation6,774
Actual to 2007/08 Year End-
Estimated Actual for 2008/096,774
Estimated Actual for 2009/10-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining-

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

The Treasury

The Treasury - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Finance
Details of Net Asset Schedule2008/09
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2008/09
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2008/09
Opening Balance7,2407,240Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2008.
Capital Injections-308In 2008/09 capital injections were required for the establishment of the Crown Deposit Guarantee Scheme ($200,000) and the Regulatory Impact Assessment Unit ($108,000).
Capital Withdrawals(600)(600)Capital provided for the Treasury's accommodation project in 2003-2005 is being repaid to the Crown.
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred)--
Other Movements--

Closing Balance

6,6406,948