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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Foreign Affairs (M34)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations#
Details of Appropriations#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,434 | 566 | 2,000 |
Consular Services (M34)The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
21,755 | (2,148) | 19,607 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)The purchase of activities and equipment to enhance Pacific Islands security that mutually reinforce New Zealand's security interests. |
2,759 | (1,059) | 1,700 |
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. |
80,422 | (13,477) | 66,945 |
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. |
251,669 | (28,221) | 223,448 |
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. |
20 | - | 20 |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
300 | - | 300 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
9,114 | (1,452) | 7,662 |
Small Island Developing States Conference: Support to Samoa (M34)This appropriation is limited to support to Samoa to host the third United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Apia in August/September 2014. |
- | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
367,473 | (44,791) | 322,682 |
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. |
62,180 | (25,688) | 36,492 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
62,180 | (25,688) | 36,492 |
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. |
15,280 | - | 15,280 |
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 |
20,680 | - | 20,680 |
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 | 550 | 1,700 |
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. |
53,933 | (5,450) | 48,483 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
55,083 | (4,900) | 50,183 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34)To enable NZAI to maintain the Scott Base buildings and services infrastructure. |
- | 3,561 | 3,561 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | 3,561 | 3,561 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
505,416 | (71,818) | 433,598 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2013/14 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2013/14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 562,299 | 568,855 | 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 |
562,299 | 568,855 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2013/14 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 388,153 | (44,791) | - | (44,791) | 343,362 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 55,083 | - | (4,900) | (4,900) | 50,183 |
| Capital Expenditure | 62,180 | (25,688) | 3,561 | (22,127) | 40,053 |
| 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 |
505,416 | (70,479) | (1,339) | (71,818) | 433,598 |
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 | - | - | - |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,434 | 566 | 2,000 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 1,434 | 566 | 2,000 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was increased by $566,000 to $2 million in 2013/14 due to the higher refunds being claimed by more diplomatic missions resident in New Zealand. The movement was funded from a fiscally neutral transfer from Departmental Output Expense Policy Advice and Representation: Other Countries.
Consular Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 21,755 | (2,148) | 19,607 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 21,405 | (2,148) | 19,257 |
| Revenue from Others | 350 | - | 350 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $2.148 million to $19.607 million in 2013/14. The movement mainly reflects this appropriation's share of savings returned to the Crown ($2.500 million) partially offset by an increase of $352,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation movements.
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 2,759 | (1,059) | 1,700 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 2,759 | (1,059) | 1,700 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $1.059 million to $1.700 million in 2013/14 due to fewer all-of-government initiatives being progressed in this particular year.
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 80,422 | (13,477) | 66,945 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 80,422 | (13,477) | 66,945 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $13.477 million to $66.945 million in 2013/14. The movement arises from this appropriations share of savings returned to the Crown ($13.500 million); an expense transfer for Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Free Trade Agreement (RBKFTA) funding for agricultural cooperation ($398,000) and foreign exchange and overseas inflation movements ($421,000).
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 251,669 | (28,221) | 223,448 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 251,354 | (28,221) | 223,133 |
| Revenue from Others | 315 | - | 315 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $28.221 million to $223.448 million in 2013/14. The net movement arises from:
- return of $24 million of savings to the Crown
- an increase of $3.793 million from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $13.210 million for an expense transfer from 2013/13 for Pacific Island Forum leadership and NZ Inc initiatives
- an increase of $5.500 million for an expense transfer for Saudi Arabia Food Security Partnership of which $5 million was transferred to NZ Trade and Enterprise to manage.
- a decrease of $311,000 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
- fiscally neutral transfer of $10 million to create a new appropriation called Small Island Developing States Conference: Support to Samoa
- an increase of $524,000 from a higher capital charge arising from the retention of an unrealised derivative gain in the repayment of the prior year surplus
- transfer of $200,000 from Votes Commerce, Communications and Economic Development for funding for Free Trade Agreement negotiations
- transfer of $1.300 million for a fiscally neutral transfer to Vote Official Development Assistance in support of Pacific Energy Summit leveraging
- carry forward $1 million of underspend to 2014/15 for ASEAN NZ Inc initiatives
- carry forward $1 million of underspend to 2014/15 for planning for planning the Dubai expo
- transfer of $1 million to Vote Economic Development in 2014/15 for the establishment of a Government-to-Government office hosted within NZ Trade and Enterprise
- $1.269 million for an expense transfer to 2016/17 for Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Free Trade Agreement (RBKFTA) funding for agricultural cooperation
- transfer of $1.500 million for a transfer to NZ Trade and Enterprise in 2014/15 for Saudi Agribusiness Research Programme
- fiscally neutral transfer of $566,000 for funding shortfall in Departmental Output Expense Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities
- transfer of $2.502 million to New Zealand Antarctic Institute as a capital contribution for Scott Base improvements
- carry forward $2 million of underspend to 2015/16 and 2017/18 for the World War 1 Centenary Programme.
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 9,114 | (1,452) | 7,662 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Others | 9,114 | (1,452) | 7,662 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $1.452 million to $7.662 million in 2013/14 due to a move from full cost recovery to marginal costing services provided New Zealand government department and agencies co-located with the Ministry at overseas posts. This decrease is partially offset by an increase of $160,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation.
Small Island Developing States Conference: Support to Samoa (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to support to Samoa to host the third United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Apia in August/September 2014.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| During the period of the Conference, cruise ship is at 80% occupancy with Conference delegates and those involved in supporting the Conference | - | 80% occupancy | 80% occupancy |
| Post-conference review confirms that the elements of New Zealand support to the Government of Samoa and engagement in the conference were of a high standard | - | Post-conference review confirms that the elements of New Zealand support to the Government of Samoa and engagement in the conference were of a high standard | Post-conference review confirms that the elements of New Zealand support to the Government of Samoa and engagement in the conference were of a high standard |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This new appropriation was established in 2013/14 to support Samoa in hosting the United Nations Small Islands Developing States Conference in Apia in August 2014.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
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
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | 7,000 | (2,000) | 5,000 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 47,950 | (22,639) | 25,311 |
| Intangibles | 7,230 | (1,049) | 6,181 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
62,180 | (25,688) | 36,492 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $25.688 million to $36.492 million in 2013/14. Capital expenditure has been carried forward to future years due to delays in starting, progressing and completing various capital projects.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2013/14 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2013/14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 562,299 | 568,855 | 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 |
562,299 | 568,855 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,150 | 550 | 1,700 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will increase by $550,000 to $1.700 million in 2013/14. The movement arises from higher costs of reimbursing New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of diplomatic missions and consular posts in New Zealand.
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 53,933 | (5,450) | 48,483 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $5.450 million to $48.483 million in 2013/14. The movement arises from lower payments to the United Nations for its regular budget assessment and for United Nations peacekeeping missions mandated by the Security Council and a stronger New Zealand dollar.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
To enable NZAI to maintain the Scott Base buildings and services infrastructure.
Capital Expenditure
| 2013/14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 3,561 | 3,561 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This new appropriation was established in 2013/14 to provide a capital contribution to the New Zealand Antarctic Institute for the remodelling and upgrading of Scott Base to create improved facilities for visitors and new on-base science facilities to support current and future demand for Antarctic research.