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Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade#
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#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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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. |
960 | 61 | 1,021 |
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Consular Services (M34) The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
21,438 | (863) | 20,575 |
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Pacific Security Fund (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries. |
2,632 | 40 | 2,672 |
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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. |
61,729 | (17,247) | 44,482 |
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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 relations and trade 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. |
244,200 | 8,354 | 252,554 |
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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 |
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Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34) The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
76 | 24 | 100 |
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Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34) The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
7,550 | 850 | 8,400 |
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Total Departmental Output Expenses |
338,605 | (8,781) | 329,824 |
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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. |
74,539 | (5,388) | 69,151 |
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Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
74,539 | (5,388) | 69,151 |
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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. |
20,853 | - | 20,853 |
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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. |
941 | - | 941 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
27,194 | - | 27,194 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea (M34) This appropriation is limited to support and assistance to Papua New Guinea for the delivery and hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018. |
- | 5,000 | 5,000 |
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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. |
1,800 | 200 | 2,000 |
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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. |
57,081 | (2,000) | 55,081 |
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Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
58,881 | 3,200 | 62,081 |
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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. |
1,200 | - | 1,200 |
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Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
1,200 | - | 1,200 |
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Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
500,419 | (10,969) | 489,450 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
| Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 53,240 | |
| Actual to 2016/17 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 3,010 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 7,790 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 42,440 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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| Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 500,419 | (10,969) | 489,450 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | - | 3,010 | 3,010 |
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Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
500,419 | (7,959) | 492,460 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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| Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Injection (M34) | 8,680 | (8,680) | - |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2017/18 | |||||
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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 | 365,799 | (8,781) | 3,010 | (5,771) | 360,028 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 58,881 | - | 3,200 | 3,200 | 62,081 |
| Capital Expenditure | 75,739 | (5,388) | - | (5,388) | 70,351 |
| 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 | - | - | - |
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Total Appropriations |
500,419 | (14,169) | 6,210 | (7,959) | 492,460 |
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Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
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Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Expiring measure# |
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Percentage of diplomatic corps respondents satisfied with quality of diplomatic protocol service (four or above on a five point scale) |
80-90% | Expired | Expired |
Replacement measure# |
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Percentage of cases warranting prosecution where waiver of immunity sought |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $61,000 to $1.021 million for 2017/18 resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses.
Consular Services (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 21,438 | (863) | 20,575 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 20,923 | (863) | 20,060 |
| Revenue from Others | 515 | - | 515 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased by $863,000 to $20.575 million for 2017/18 due to:
- a decrease of $915,000 resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses, and
- an expense transfer of $29,000 to progress the removal of asbestos from Ministry buildings at overseas posts, particularly in the Pacific.
These decreases are partially offset by:
- an increase of $81,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements.
Pacific Security Fund (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased by $40,000 to $2.672 million for 2017/18 resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses.
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased by $17.247 million to $44.482 million for 2017/18 due to:
- a decrease of $16.600 million resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses
- an expense transfer of $231,000 from 2017/18 to progress the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in the 2019/20 financial year
- an expense transfer of $194,000 to progress Korea-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement cooperation activities in the 2019/20 financial year
- an expense transfer of $166,000 to progress the pilot Agriculture Cooperation Fund initiative in the 2018/19 financial year, and
- an expense transfer of $73,000 to progress the removal of asbestos from Ministry buildings at overseas posts, particularly in the Pacific.
These decreases are partially offset by:
- an increase of $17,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 244,200 | 8,354 | 252,554 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 244,050 | 7,537 | 251,587 |
| Revenue from Others | 150 | 817 | 967 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased by $8.354 million to $252.554 million for 2017/18 due to:
- an increase of $17.610 million resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses
- a retention of underspend of $2.600 million in 2017/18 transferred from 2016/17 to establish the project team and complete the planning phase of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 event
- an increase of $828,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements
- an increase of $817,000 reflecting third-party funding for the provision of departmental services, including the China Capable Public Service programme, and
- an increase of $355,000 being a fiscally neutral transfer from Vote Official Development Assistance for the ongoing funding and management of the Beijing Embassy Fund for 2017/18 and the out-years.
These increases are partially offset by:
- a retention of underspend of $5.167 million to progress a number of time-bound initiatives in the 2018/19 financial year, including the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, the Ministry's programme of systems improvements, hosting the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership negotiation round, and responding to diplomatic leveraging opportunities arising from international events scheduled in the 2018/19 financial year
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $3.010 million to a new non-departmental output expense created for Expo 2020 Dubai
- an expense transfer of $1.436 million to progress the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in the 2019/20 financial year
- an expense transfer of $1.206 million to progress Korea-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement cooperation activities in the 2019/20 financial year
- an expense transfer of $1.034 million to progress the pilot Agriculture Cooperation Fund initiative in the 2018/19 financial year
- an expense transfer of $900,000 for the establishment of a new Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
- an expense transfer of $725,000 for the establishment of a new High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and
- an expense transfer of $378,000 to progress the removal of asbestos from Ministry buildings at overseas posts, particularly in the Pacific.
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased by $24,000 to $100,000 for 2017/18 due to a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses.
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 7,550 | 850 | 8,400 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Others | 7,550 | 850 | 8,400 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased by $850,000 to $8.400 million for 2017/18 due to an increase in demand for 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
Capital Expenditure
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 62,574 | (4,388) | 58,186 |
| Intangibles | 11,965 | (1,000) | 10,965 |
| Other | - | - | - |
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Total Appropriation |
74,539 | (5,388) | 69,151 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in the appropriation for 2017/18 reflects the re-scheduling of building construction and refurbishment work within the Ministry's capital programme, notably the construction of new chanceries in Honiara, Bogota and Addis Ababa, and the relocation of the chancery in Bangkok.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2017/18 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2017/18 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 574,720 | 582,649 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2017. |
| Capital Injections | 8,680 | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
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Closing Balance |
583,400 | 582,649 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Expo 2020 Dubai (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
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Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
| Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 53,240 | |
| Actual to 2016/17 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 3,010 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 7,790 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 42,440 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to enable New Zealand's participation in the World Expo to be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 2020 to April 2021. Expo 2020 will provide a springboard to promote New Zealand as an innovative, solution-focused economy to the 25 million visitors expected to attend. New Zealand's participation in Expo 2020 will focus on maximising benefits to New Zealand in alignment with the Government's international trade policy agenda with the overall objective to build a prosperous New Zealand.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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Entering into a contract for pavilion design services |
New measure | By March 2018 | By March 2018 |
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Delivery of Detailed Business Case |
New measure | By April 2018 | By April 2018 |
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Releasing an ROI for pavilion construction services |
New measure | By June 2018 | By June 2018 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Previous Government |
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| Expo 2020 Dubai - New Zealand's participation | 2017/18 | 3,010 | 7,790 | 32,100 | 10,340 | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The Budget 2017 package approved funding totalling $53.240 million over four years to enable New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai. This is a new appropriation created in 2017/18. The Expo 2020 Dubai funding was initially established, as an interim measure, within one of the departmental output expenses in Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade. Consequent on the establishment of a non-departmental appropriation, the departmental funding was transferred to this new appropriation.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | - | 5,000 | 5,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of assistance to Papua New Guinea to successfully and securely deliver the hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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High quality and targeted support provided to Papua New Guinea for the delivery and hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 |
New measure | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and appended to the Annual Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be presented to the House.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation established in 2017/18 by way of a fiscally neutral transfer from Vote Official Development Assistance.
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 1,800 | 200 | 2,000 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Expiring measure# |
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Percentage of Diplomatic and consular corps respondents satisfied with quality of service provided in reimbursing New Zealand local body rates (four or above on a five point scale) |
80-90% | Expired | Expired |
Replacement measure# |
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Number of rate reimbursements processed |
New measure | New measure | 65-80 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased by $200,000 to $2 million for 2017/18 to reflect the 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#
Expenses#
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 57,081 | (2,000) | 55,081 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption from reporting performance measures for this appropriation has been granted under s15D(6)(ii) of the Public Finance Act.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased by $2 million to $55.081 million for 2017/18 reflecting the stronger New Zealand dollar and lower payments to the United Nations for its regular budget assessment and for UN peace-making missions mandated by the Security Council.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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| Total Appropriation | 1,200 | - | 1,200 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the delivery of safe and effective support for New Zealand's Antarctic related activities and interests.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2017/18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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Advance proposed Scott Base redevelopment project to design stage |
New measure | Deliver project plan to agreed milestones | Deliver project plan to agreed milestones |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Antarctic Institute in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.