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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
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,971 | (446) | 1,525 |
Consular Services (M34)The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
24,114 | (4,264) | 19,850 |
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. |
- | 100 | 100 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)The purchase of activities and equipment to enhance Pacific Islands security that mutually reinforce New Zealand's security interests. |
3,240 | (968) | 2,272 |
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. |
65,258 | (5,433) | 59,825 |
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. |
248,926 | (21,556) | 227,370 |
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. |
21 | 769 | 790 |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
500 | (150) | 350 |
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. |
- | 45 | 45 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
13,599 | 915 | 14,514 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
357,629 | (30,988) | 326,641 |
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 | - | 13,168 |
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 | - | 18,568 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contribution to Australian Flood Relief (M34)This appropriation is limited to ex gratia payments to Australian flood relief funds. |
- | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Contribution to the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief effort (M34)This appropriation is limited to providing an ex gratia payment to Japan to provide assistance towards the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief effort. |
- | 1,000 | 1,000 |
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 |
Hardship Assistance for Families of Foreign National Victims of the Christchurch Earthquake (M34)This appropriation is limited to providing a contingency fund for exceptional hardship assistance for families of foreign nationals killed or seriously injured in the Christchurch earthquake. |
- | 250 | 250 |
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. |
56,688 | (250) | 56,438 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
57,838 | 5,000 | 62,838 |
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. |
66,098 | (18,854) | 47,244 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
66,098 | (18,854) | 47,244 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
500,133 | (44,842) | 455,291 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2010/11 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2010/11 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2010/11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 506,807 | 505,521 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2010. |
| Capital Injections | 20,000 | - | An expense transfer to 2011/12 for increasing New Zealand's foreign policy footprint. |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | (75) | Transfer of net assets in Pretoria to Department of Labour. |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
526,807 | 505,446 |
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
| 2010/11 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 376,197 | (30,988) | - | (30,988) | 345,209 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 57,838 | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | 62,838 |
| Capital Expenditure | 66,098 | (18,854) | - | (18,854) | 47,244 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
500,133 | (49,842) | 5,000 | (44,842) | 455,291 |
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
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,971 | (446) | 1,525 |
| Revenue from Crown | 1,971 | (446) | 1,525 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $446,000 to $1.525 million in 2010/11. 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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 24,114 | (4,264) | 19,850 |
| Revenue from Crown | 23,764 | (4,264) | 19,500 |
| Revenue from Other | 350 | - | 350 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $4.264 million to $19.850 million in 2010/11. The movement arises from:
- an increase of $39,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $209,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for a review of NZ Inc's Offshore Network
- an increase of $207,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for the Ministry's 20/20 Organisational Change project
- a decrease of $4.792 million from changes in cost allocations
- an increase of $73,000 in the Government Superannuation Fund employer subsidy.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 100 | 100 |
| Revenue from Crown | - | 100 | 100 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This new appropriation was established during 2010/11 to fund the hosting of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Auckland in September 2011.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 3,240 | (968) | 2,272 |
| Revenue from Crown | 3,240 | (968) | 2,272 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $968,000 to $2.272 million in 2010/11. The movement arises from:
- a decrease of $921,000 from changes in cost allocations, and
- a decrease of $47,000 for a transfer to Vote Customs for the National Maritime Coordination Centre.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 65,258 | (5,433) | 59,825 |
| Revenue from Crown | 65,258 | (5,433) | 59,825 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $5.433 million to $59.825 million in 2010/11. The movement arises from:
- an increase of $14,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $13,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for a review of NZ Inc's Offshore Network
- an increase of $414,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for the Ministry's 20/20 Organisational Change improvement project
- an increase of $50,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for Chairmanship of the Nuclear Suppliers Group
- a decrease of $6.123 million from changes in cost allocations
- an increase of $199,000 in the Government Superannuation Fund employer subsidy.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 248,926 | (21,556) | 227,370 |
| Revenue from Crown | 248,611 | (21,556) | 227,055 |
| Revenue from Other | 315 | - | 315 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $21.556 million to $227.370 million in 2010/11. The movement arises from:
- an increase of $1.090 million from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- a decrease of $700,000 for an expense transfer for ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) commitments
- an increase of $3.626 million for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for a review of NZ Inc's Offshore Network
- an increase of $2.379 million for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for the Ministry's organisational change transformation project
- a decrease of $15 million for an expense transfer from 2010/11 to 2011/12 for the Ministry's organisational change transformation project and Rugby World Cup
- a decrease of $12.395 million from changes in cost allocations
- an increase of $80,000 for an expense transfer from 2009/10 for Market Access Forestry
- a decrease of $1.275 million 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
- an increase of $759,000 in the Government Superannuation Fund employer subsidy
- a decrease of $96,000 from a lower capital charge arising from the repayment of surplus on unrealised derivative losses
- a decrease of $24,000 for a transfer of net assets in Pretoria to Department of Labour.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 21 | 769 | 790 |
| Revenue from Crown | 21 | 769 | 790 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $769,000 to $790,000 in 2010/11. This movement arises from a requirement to fund the unfunded liability of the North American locally engaged superannuation scheme.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 500 | (150) | 350 |
| Revenue from Crown | 500 | (150) | 350 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $150,000 down to $350,000 in 2010/11. 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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 45 | 45 |
| Revenue from Crown | - | 45 | 45 |
| Revenue from Other | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This new appropriation was established in 2010/11 to fund the cost of hosting Guests of Government attending the Rugby World Cup.
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 13,599 | 915 | 14,514 |
| Revenue from Crown | - | - | - |
| Revenue from Other | 13,599 | 915 | 14,514 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will increase by $915,000 to $14.514 million in 2010/11. The movement arises from:
- an increase of $76,000 from foreign exchange and overseas inflation
- an increase of $839,000 in the level of services purchased by other departments and agencies.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Contribution to Australian Flood Relief (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to ex gratia payments to Australian flood relief funds.
Expenses
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This new appropriation was established during 2010/11 to provide for New Zealand's contribution in response to the Australian floods disaster.
Contribution to the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief effort (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to providing an ex gratia payment to Japan to provide assistance towards the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief effort.
Expenses#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This new appropriation was established in 2010/11 for an ex gratia payment to provide assistance towards the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami relief effort.
Hardship Assistance for Families of Foreign National Victims of the Christchurch Earthquake (M34)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to providing a contingency fund for exceptional hardship assistance for families of foreign nationals killed or seriously injured in the Christchurch earthquake.
Expenses#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 250 | 250 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This new appropriation was established in 2010/11 to provide for a contingency fund for hardship assistance for families of foreign nationals killed or seriously injured in the Christchurch earthquake.
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#
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 56,688 | (250) | 56,438 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $250,000 to $56.438 million in 2010/11. This movement arises from decreases in the level of assessed contributions to the United Nations mainly in peacekeeping operations.
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
| 2010/11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 58,769 | (20,129) | 38,640 |
| Intangibles | 7,329 | 275 | 7,604 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
66,098 | (18,854) | 47,244 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Net amount of $18.854 million capital spending has been carried forward to future years due to delays in starting, progressing and completing of various capital projects.