Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Lands - Supplementary Estimates 2011/12

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Land Information (M44)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Land Information New Zealand

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND: Minister for Land Information

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Lands
  2011/12
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board (Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008 (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the expenses incurred under the New Zealand Geographic (Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008, including: Board/Committee meetings, secretariat personnel, consultation, public advertising and publicity, national and international liaison and representation, and Board publications.
1,505 (42) 1,463

Administration of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the assessing of applications, for consent to the acquisition of investments in New Zealand land, significant business assets and fishing quota; monitoring and enforcement.
2,826 129 2,955

Crown Property Management and Disposal Services (M44)

The management and disposal of the Crown's interest in land and property (outside of the conservation estate) and acquisition, management and disposal of land and property administered by the department on behalf of the Crown.
27,279 (7,628) 19,651

Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing (M44)

The collection and authorisation of land data and information in accordance with the regulatory frameworks.
45,230 1,545 46,775

Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination (M44)

The provision of access to, and dissemination of, information held by LINZ.
4,500 477 4,977

Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management (M44)

Ensuring that the security and management of LINZ's databases and systems for land information are managed effectively and efficiently.
19,626 54 19,680

Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the undertaking of initiatives within the Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme.
3,797 12 3,809

Policy Advice (M44)

Policy advice to the Government and Minister, relating to land and property information and providing support to the Minister.
2,546 - 2,546

Standards and Quality Assurance (M44)

Ensuring that the regulatory frameworks that create and protect property rights, and protect the public interest in Crown property management, rating valuations and the land information for which LINZ is responsible, are managed effectively and that delivery against the frameworks is quality assured.
6,756 393 7,149

Total Departmental Output Expenses

114,065 (5,060) 109,005

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Contaminated Sites (M44)

Analysis, investigation and, where necessary, appropriate remedial action on contaminated sites for which the Crown has accepted responsibility.
500 - 500

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

500 - 500

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the provision for writing off bad and doubtful debts.
25 - 25

Crown Forest Management (M44)

Management of Crown forest properties and licences, including settling reviews, interest liability and GST on refunded fees.
500 344 844

Crown Rates (M44)

Payment of rates on Crown land and surplus government properties administered by the department on behalf of the Crown.
1,107 - 1,107

Depreciation (M44)

This appropriation is limited to depreciation of buildings on surplus Crown land.
393 - 393

Land Liabilities (M44)

Investigation and resolution, including legal costs and settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the department.
843 120 963

Proceeds from Sale of Transit NZ Properties (M44)

To pay Transit NZ the equivalent of what the Crown has received from the sales of Transit properties.
33,000 - 33,000

Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)

Leasehold liabilities paid on residual surplus government accommodation administered by the department on behalf of the Crown.
543 - 543

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

36,411 464 36,875

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Land Information New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
5,339 1,613 6,952

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

5,339 1,613 6,952

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)

Acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy area for Huntly East subsidence zone.
1,000 (600) 400

Loans for Crown Pastoral Lease Holders (M44)

This appropriation is limited to loans made to Crown pastoral lessees who suffer significant financial hardship due to back-rent payable under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998.
- 3,000 3,000

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,000 2,400 3,400

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

157,315 (583) 156,732

Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Lands
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriation, Adjustments and Use $000

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

   

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government high country objectives.

Commences: 1 July 2011

Expires: 30 June 2014

Original Appropriation 32,001
Adjustments for 2010/11 -
Adjustments to 2011/12 10,577
Adjusted Appropriation 42,578
Actual to 2010/11 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 21,244
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 10,667
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 10,667

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Lands
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 36,567 40,647 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2011.
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - (12,884) We have entered a provision to repay capital.
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) (2,615) 14,312 Changes in the property market and an increase in our fees have resulted in a move from deficit to surplus.
Other Movements 14,697 -  

Closing Balance

48,649 42,075  

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Lands#

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Land Information (M44)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Land Information New Zealand

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND: Minister for Land Information

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

Summary of Financial Activity - Lands
  2011/12
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 114,565 (5,060) - (5,060) 109,505
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 36,411 - 464 464 36,875
Capital Expenditure 17,006 1,613 12,977 14,590 31,596
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

167,982 (3,447) 13,441 9,994 177,976

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 37,208 N/A 3,000 3,000 40,208
Capital Receipts 6,959 N/A - - 6,959

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

44,167 N/A 3,000 3,000 47,167

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board (Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008 (M44)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the expenses incurred under the New Zealand Geographic (Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008, including: Board/Committee meetings, secretariat personnel, consultation, public advertising and publicity, national and international liaison and representation, and Board publications.

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board (Nga Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008 (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 1,505 (42) 1,463
Revenue from Crown 1,445 (42) 1,403
Revenue from Other 60 - 60

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $42,000 to $1.463 million for 2011/12 as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes.

Administration of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the assessing of applications, for consent to the acquisition of investments in New Zealand land, significant business assets and fishing quota; monitoring and enforcement.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Administration of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 2,826 129 2,955
Revenue from Crown - - -
Revenue from Other 2,404 325 2,729

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $129,000 to $2.955 million for 2011/12 as a result of increased application volumes.

Crown Property Management and Disposal Services (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

The management and disposal of the Crown's interest in land and property (outside of the conservation estate) and acquisition, management and disposal of land and property administered by the department on behalf of the Crown.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Crown Property Management and Disposal Services (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 27,279 (7,628) 19,651
Revenue from Crown 18,145 361 18,506
Revenue from Other 9,200 (7,996) 1,204

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation decreased by $7.628 million to $19,651 million for 2011/12 as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes and one-off funding in 2011/12 for the Transpower North Island Grid Upgrade project is no longer being incurred, due to Transpower successfully negotiating with landowners. This results in LINZ's involvement no longer being required.

Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

The collection and authorisation of land data and information in accordance with the regulatory frameworks.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 45,230 1,545 46,775
Revenue from Crown 20,031 1,545 21,576
Revenue from Other 36,727 8,627 45,354

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $1.545 million to $46.775 million for 2011/12 due to a reallocation of costs between output classes and a carry forward of funding for hydrographic surveys.

Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

The provision of access to, and dissemination of, information held by LINZ.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 4,500 477 4,977
Revenue from Crown 1,136 477 1,613
Revenue from Other 12,399 (2,565) 9,834

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $477,000 to $4.977 million for 2011/12 as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes.

Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Ensuring that the security and management of LINZ's databases and systems for land information are managed effectively and efficiently.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Land and Seabed Information Storage and Management (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 19,626 54 19,680
Revenue from Crown - 54 54
Revenue from Other 29 486 515

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation decreased by $54,000 to $19.680 million as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes.

Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the undertaking of initiatives within the Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $12,000 to $3.809 million for 2011/12 as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes.

Policy Advice (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Policy advice to the Government and Minister, relating to land and property information and providing support to the Minister.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 2,546 - 2,546
Revenue from Crown 2,521 - 2,521
Revenue from Other 43 (43) -

Standards and Quality Assurance (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Ensuring that the regulatory frameworks that create and protect property rights, and protect the public interest in Crown property management, rating valuations and the land information for which LINZ is responsible, are managed effectively and that delivery against the frameworks is quality assured.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Standards and Quality Assurance (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 6,756 393 7,149
Revenue from Crown 916 393 1,309
Revenue from Other 2,597 (174) 2,423

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $393,000 to $7.149 million for 2011/12 as a result of a reallocation of costs between output classes.

Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#

Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Crown Forest Management (M44)

Scope of Appropriation

Management of Crown forest properties and licences, including settling reviews, interest liability and GST on refunded fees.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The appropriation increased by $344,000 to $844,000 for 2011/12 as a result of additional funding in relation to the Ngati Apa deforestation liability.

Land Liabilities (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Investigation and resolution, including legal costs and settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the department.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation increased by $120,000 to $963,000 for 2011/12 as a result of funding carried forward from the 2010/11 year.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Land Information New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Land Information New Zealand Capital Expenditure PLA (M44) - Lands
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment - - -
Intangibles 2,360 1,486 3,846
Other 2,979 127 3,106

Total Appropriation

5,339 1,613 6,952

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The change in appropriation relates to the replacement of LINZ's financial management information system in the 2011/12 year, this was not forecast in the Estimates numbers.

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation

Acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy area for Huntly East subsidence zone.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $600,000 to $400,000 as a result of funding carried forward to 2012/13 to align with timing of property settlements.

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Lands
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriation, Adjustments and Use $000

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

   

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44) (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government high country objectives.

Commences: 1 July 2011

Expires: 30 June 2014

Original Appropriation 32,001
Adjustments for 2010/11 -
Adjustments to 2011/12 10,577
Adjusted Appropriation 42,578
Actual to 2010/11 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 21,244
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 10,667
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 10,667

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change in appropriation relates to a carry forward of the unspent funding from the multi-year appropriation that expired at the end of 2010/11.