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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Foreign Affairs (M34)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34)This appropriation is limited to the administration of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971. |
1,526 | 194 | 1,720 |
Consular Services (M34)The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
20,508 | 1,229 | 21,737 |
Hosting of Pacific Islands Forum Meeting (M34)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services to fund the hosting of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Auckland in September 2011. |
4,900 | (1,250) | 3,650 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)The purchase of activities and equipment to enhance Pacific Islands security that mutually reinforce New Zealand's security interests. |
3,043 | (900) | 2,143 |
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34)The purchase of policy advice and representation activities related to the management of New Zealand's membership of, and foreign and trade interests in, international institutions. |
72,219 | 1,510 | 73,729 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of policy advice and representation directed to the management of New Zealand's foreign trade relations with other countries, bilaterally and in regional organisations, including using New Zealand's international connections to facilitate the flow of trade, investment, skills, and technology and improving the competitiveness of New Zealand business. |
227,634 | (11,592) | 216,042 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34)This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts to help with the management of New Zealand's foreign and trade relations with other countries. |
77 | (57) | 20 |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
406 | (181) | 225 |
Rugby World Cup: Guest of Government (M34)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services to fund the cost of hosting Guests of Government attending the Rugby World Cup. |
9,955 | (6,500) | 3,455 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
14,444 | 41 | 14,485 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
354,712 | (17,506) | 337,206 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Antarctic Research and Support (M34)Provision of management and logistic support for New Zealand activities in the Antarctic. The provider is the New Zealand Antarctic Institute. |
13,168 | 2,362 | 15,530 |
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (M34)The promotion of mutual understanding and constructive linkages between New Zealanders and the other countries and people of the Pacific. The provider is the Pacific Cooperation Foundation of New Zealand. |
1,400 | - | 1,400 |
Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships (M34)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services that build and sustain New Zealanders' knowledge and understanding of and relationships with Asia. |
4,000 | - | 4,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
18,568 | 2,362 | 20,930 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)Refund of New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of overseas diplomatic missions and consular posts pursuant to section 21 of the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968. |
1,150 | - | 1,150 |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M34)This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions. |
55,744 | - | 55,744 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
56,894 | - | 56,894 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
79,998 | (49,060) | 30,938 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
79,998 | (49,060) | 30,938 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
510,172 | (64,204) | 445,968 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2011/12 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2011/12 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 505,446 | 501,825 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2011. |
| Capital Injections | 20,000 | - | Increasing New Zealand's foreign policy footprint. |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | 60,038 | Land and buildings were revalued at fair value as at 31 October 2011. |
Closing Balance |
525,446 | 561,863 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Foreign Affairs (M34)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2011/12 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 373,280 | (17,506) | 2,362 | (15,144) | 358,136 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 56,894 | - | - | - | 56,894 |
| Capital Expenditure | 79,998 | (49,060) | - | (49,060) | 30,938 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
510,172 | (66,566) | 2,362 | (64,204) | 445,968 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the administration of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,526 | 194 | 1,720 |
| Revenue from Crown | 1,526 | 194 | 1,720 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will increase by $194,000 to $1.720 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from a change in cost allocations.
Consular Services (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 20,508 | 1,229 | 21,737 |
| Revenue from Crown | 20,158 | 1,229 | 21,387 |
| Revenue from Other | 350 | - | 350 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $1.229 million to $21.737 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from:
- a decrease of $331,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $1.588 million from changes in cost allocations and also an increase in time and resources responding to consular events
- a decrease of $28,000 from lower depreciation arising from revaluation of the Ministry's property.
Hosting of Pacific Islands Forum Meeting (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services to fund the hosting of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Auckland in September 2011.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,900 | (1,250) | 3,650 |
| Revenue from Crown | 4,900 | (1,250) | 3,650 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $1.250 million due to 2011/12 baseline savings being carried forward into 2012/13 to leverage activities related to New Zealand Inc initiatives, major events and any other priorities related to the new Government's objectives for international marketing and promotion.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| Post-meeting review confirms that the organisation of the meeting was of a high standard | - | Post-meeting review confirms that the organisation of the meeting was of a high standard | Post-meeting review confirms that the organisation of the meeting was of a high standard |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
The purchase of activities and equipment to enhance Pacific Islands security that mutually reinforce New Zealand's security interests.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 3,043 | (900) | 2,143 |
| Revenue from Crown | 3,043 | (900) | 2,143 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $900,000 to $2.143 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from an expense transfer to 2012/13 for the Ministry's 20/20 organisational change improvement project.
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
The purchase of policy advice and representation activities related to the management of New Zealand's membership of, and foreign and trade interests in, international institutions.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 72,219 | 1,510 | 73,729 |
| Revenue from Crown | 72,219 | 1,510 | 73,729 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $1.510 million to $73.729 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from:
- a decrease of $680,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $2.172 million from changes in cost allocations, plus an increase in resources redirected to New Zealand's candidature to the United Nations Security Council
- an increase of $18,000 resulting from higher depreciation arising from revaluation of the Ministry's property.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of policy advice and representation directed to the management of New Zealand's foreign trade relations with other countries, bilaterally and in regional organisations, including using New Zealand's international connections to facilitate the flow of trade, investment, skills, and technology and improving the competitiveness of New Zealand business.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 227,634 | (11,592) | 216,042 |
| Revenue from Crown | 227,319 | (11,592) | 215,727 |
| Revenue from Other | 315 | - | 315 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $11.592 million to $216.042 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from:
- an decrease of $3.656 million from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- a decrease of $850,000 for an expense transfer for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) commitments
- a decrease of $3.716 million from changes in cost allocations
- a decrease of $809,000 from the transfer of inter-agency funding for international travel, cooperation and capacity building and promotion and outreach associated with resources for World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Free Trade Agreement/Closer Economic Partnership (FTA/CEP) negotiations
- a decrease of $290,000 from a lower capital charge arising from the repayment of surplus on unrealised derivative losses
- a decrease of $171,000 resulting from lower depreciation arisng from revaluation of the Ministry's property
- a decrease of $2.100 million savings from the efficiency programme being carried forward for implementation of the Ministry's 20/20 organisational change project.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts to help with the management of New Zealand's foreign and trade relations with other countries.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 77 | (57) | 20 |
| Revenue from Crown | 77 | (57) | 20 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $57,000 to $20,000 in 2011/12. This movement arises from changes in cost allocations.
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 406 | (181) | 225 |
| Revenue from Crown | 406 | (181) | 225 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $181,000 down to $225,000 in 2011/12. The movement arises from changes in cost allocations.
Rugby World Cup: Guest of Government (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services to fund the cost of hosting Guests of Government attending the Rugby World Cup.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 9,955 | (6,500) | 3,455 |
| Revenue from Crown | 9,955 | (6,500) | 3,455 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $6.500 million to $3.455 million in 2011/12. This movement arises from $5 million funding carried forward from the previous year of which a $4 million was subsequently transferred to Vote Economic Development. Also, $7.500 million will be carried forward into 2012/13 from 2011/12 baseline savings to leverage activities related to New Zealand Inc initiatives, major events and any other priorities related to the new Government's objectives for international marketing and promotion.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| Number of visits by leaders secured (see Note 1) | - | >4 | >4 |
| Number of visits by other Ministers secured (see Note 1) | - | >12 | >12 |
| Post-implementation report on the visits programme confirms that its objectives were met and that visits were implemented to a high standard | - | Post-implementation report on the visits programme confirms that its objectives were met and that visits were implemented to a high standard. | Post-implementation report on the visits programme confirms that its objectives were met and that visits were implemented to a high standard. |
Note 1 - Part of the objective of this output expense class is to secure high level visits to New Zealand in the context of the Rugby World Cup. The number of visitors secured is therefore being used primarily as a measure of the quality of output. It will, however, also serve as a measure of quantity of output in final reporting.
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 14,444 | 41 | 14,485 |
| Revenue from Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Other | 14,444 | 41 | 14,485 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $41,000 to $14.485 million in 2011/12. The movement arises from:
- a decrease of $265,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $306,000 in the level of services purchased by other departments and agencies.
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Antarctic Research and Support (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation
Provision of management and logistic support for New Zealand activities in the Antarctic. The provider is the New Zealand Antarctic Institute.
Expenses
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 13,168 | 2,362 | 15,530 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will increase by $2.362 million to $15.530 million due to capital charge costs.
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | 4,000 | (3,960) | 40 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 68,998 | (49,742) | 19,256 |
| Intangibles | 7,000 | 4,642 | 11,642 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
79,998 | (49,060) | 30,938 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Net amount of $49.060 million capital spending has been carried forward to future years due to delays in starting, progressing and completing of various capital projects.