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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
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,000 | - | 2,000 |
Consular Services (M34)The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
19,265 | (979) | 18,286 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries. |
2,759 | - | 2,759 |
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. |
70,378 | 1,949 | 72,327 |
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. |
234,388 | (5,643) | 228,745 |
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. |
175 | - | 175 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
7,509 | 277 | 7,786 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
336,494 | (4,396) | 332,098 |
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. |
76,525 | (3,563) | 72,962 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
76,525 | (3,563) | 72,962 |
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 | 230 | 15,510 |
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34)This appropriation is limited to the provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services and related technical support to countries in the Pacific. |
- | 921 | 921 |
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 | 1,151 | 21,831 |
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. |
1,600 | - | 1,600 |
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. |
49,866 | 6,889 | 56,755 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
51,466 | 6,889 | 58,355 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
485,165 | 81 | 485,246 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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| Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Injection (M34) | - | - | - |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2015/16 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 357,174 | (4,396) | 1,151 | (3,245) | 353,929 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 51,466 | - | 6,889 | 6,889 | 58,355 |
| Capital Expenditure | 76,525 | (3,563) | - | (3,563) | 72,962 |
| 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 |
485,165 | (7,959) | 8,040 | 81 | 485,246 |
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 of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Consular Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 19,265 | (979) | 18,286 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 18,815 | (1,044) | 17,771 |
| Revenue from Others | 450 | 65 | 515 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $979,000 to $18.286 million for 2015/16 due to:
- an increase of $521,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation, and
- a decrease of $1.500 million from a final budget reprioritisation.
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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 70,378 | 1,949 | 72,327 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 70,378 | 1,949 | 72,327 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $1.949 million to $72.27 million for 2015/16 due to:
- an increase of $3.000 million from a final budget reprioritisation
- an increase of $567,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $17,000 for an expense transfer from 2014/15 to 2015/16 for the New Zealand Institute of Pacific Excellence
- an increase of $10,000 for an expense transfer from 2014/15 to 2015/16 for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement commitments
- a decrease for carry forwards of $49,000 from 2015/16 to 2017/18 and $49,000 from 2015/16 to 2018/19 for World War One Centenary Programme legacy projects
- a decrease for a carry forward of $229,000 of underspend to 2016/17 for Dubai Expo 2020 preparations
- a decrease for a carry forward of $471,000 to 2018/19 for Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Free Trade Agreement funding for agricultural cooperation when negotiations are concluded
- a decrease for carry forwards of $424,000 from 2015/16 to 2017/18 and $423,000 from 2015/16 to 2018/19 for Korea-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Cooperation Activities.
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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 234,388 | (5,643) | 228,745 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 234,173 | (5,578) | 228,595 |
| Revenue from Others | 215 | (65) | 150 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $5.643 million to $228.745 million for 2015/16 due to:
- an increase of $5.277 million from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $4.192 million for a retention of underspends from 2014/15
- an increase of $487,000 for a higher capital charge arising from an unrealised derivative gain not repaid to the Crown
- an increase of $433,000 for an expense transfer from 2014/15 for the New Zealand Institute of Pacific Excellence
- an increase of $25,000 for an expense transfer from 2014/15 for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement commitments
- a decrease for a one-off transfer of $230,000 to Non-Departmental Output Expense Antarctic Research and Support in 2015/16 only for logistic support
- a decrease for a carry forward of $500,000 underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for Protective Safety Requirements
- a decrease for a carry forward of $500,000 underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in 2021
- a decrease for a carry forward of $500,000 from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for a centre of excellence for China research and skills
- a decrease of $826,000 for share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives
- a decrease for carry forwards of $451,000 from 2015/16 to 2017/18 and $451,000 from 2015/16 to 2018/19 for World War One Centenary Programme legacy projects
- a decrease for a carry forward of $1.196 million from 2015/16 to 2018/19 for Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Free Trade Agreement funding for agricultural cooperation when negotiations are concluded
- a decrease for a carry forward of $1.500 million underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for System Enhancements
- a decrease of $1.500 million from a final budget reprioritisation
- a decrease for a carry forward of $1.500 million underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for Health and Safety Legislation
- a decrease for a carry forward of $1.721 million underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for Dubai Expo 2020 preparations
- a decrease for carry forwards of $1.076 million from 2015/16 to 2017/18 and $1.077 million from 2015/16 to 2018/19 for Korea-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Cooperation Activities
- a decrease for a carry forward of $3.029 million underspend from 2015/16 to 2016/17 for Korea New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Cooperation Activities
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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 7,509 | 277 | 7,786 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Others | 7,509 | 277 | 7,786 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Expiring measure |
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Percentage of respondents rating the Ministry's service performance as 4 or better on a scale of 1-5 |
90% | Expired | Expired |
Replacement measure |
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Average satisfaction score on the Ministry's service provision on a five point scale (see Note 1) |
New Measure | New Measure | 3.5 |
Note 1 - Based on surveys of NZ Inc secondees and head office contacts.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $277,000 to $7.786 million for 2015/16 due to an increase in demand of services provided to New Zealand government departments and agencies co-located with the Ministry at overseas posts.
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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | 3,000 | (1,500) | 1,500 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 68,975 | (18,302) | 50,673 |
| Intangibles | 4,550 | 16,239 | 20,789 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
76,525 | (3,563) | 72,962 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $3.563 million to $72.962 million for 2015/16 due to delays in starting some capital projects and slower than expected progress with some others.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2015/16 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2015/16 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2015/16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 580,910 | 586,998 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2015. |
| Capital Injections | - | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
580,910 | 586,998 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - 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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 15,280 | 230 | 15,510 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $230,000 to $15.510 million for 2015/16 due to a transfer from the Ministry for additional logistic support.
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services and related technical support to countries in the Pacific.
Expenses
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 921 | 921 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve diverse and relevant New Zealand television, radio and on-line content, meeting appropriate content standards, available to Pacific audiences.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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Provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services to Pacific Island countries that are part of this initiative |
New Measure | Up to 8 hours per day | Up to 8 hours per day |
|
Training for Pacific free to air broadcasters |
New Measure | Training undertaken; internship programme created | Training undertaken; internship programme created |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This new appropriation was established in 2015/16 to fund an expanded broadcasting service to the Pacific Islands previously funded through Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage Non-Departmental Output Expense: Public Broadcasting Services.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
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
| 2015/16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 49,866 | 6,889 | 56,755 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $6.889 million to $56.755 million for 2015/16. This movement arises from higher payments to the United Nations for its regular budget assessment and for United Nations peacekeeping missions mandated by the Security Council and a weaker New Zealand dollar against the US Dollar.