Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Lands - Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations 2007/08

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
2007/08
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

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.
23,215 (2,726) 20,489

Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing (M44)

The collection and authorisation of land data and information in accordance with the regulatory frameworks.
53,009 (4,219) 48,790

Land and Seabed Information Access and Dissemination (M44)

The provision of access to, and dissemination of, information held by LINZ.
5,259 (51) 5,208

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.
34,005 212 34,217

Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44)

The undertaking of the Census of Antarctic Marine Life initiative within the Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme.
- 6,671 6,671

Policy Advice (M44)

Policy advice to the Government and Minister, relating to land and property information and providing support to the Minister.
2,126 395 2,521

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.
10,882 (635) 10,247

Total Departmental Output Expenses

128,496 (353) 128,143

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 (50) 450

Lakes (M44)

Project site work on hydro lakes and surrounding areas to rationalise and maintain lake assets
- 248 248

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

500 198 698

Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)

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.
500 100 600

Crown Obligations - Loss on Disposal (M44)

Loss on disposal of properties arising from Crown obligations including the return of gifted land to the donor at nil value.
300 244 544

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 and Amortisation (M44)

Depreciation of buildings on surplus Crown land.
172 - 172

Impact of covenant on value of land prior to sale (M44)

The reduction in value of approximately 50,000 hectares in the selection unit areas on offer to Te Arawa KEC located in the central North Island, from the imposition of a covenant to prevent deforestation for twenty eight (28) years and to exclude the land owners from future compensation and benefits in relation to this land.
85,000 - 85,000

Inventory Write-Offs (M44)

Write-down of maps and charts stock.
44 - 44

Land Liabilities (M44)

Investigation and resolution, including legal costs and settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the department.
843 1,016 1,859

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.
7,111 4,889 12,000

Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)

Leasehold liabilities paid on residual surplus government accommodation administered by the department on behalf of the Crown.
312 25 337

Total Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

95,414 6,274 101,688

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Department

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
- 9,374 9,374

Total Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Department

- 9,374 9,374

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

Access rights to crown forest licensed land. (M44)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of access rights over land adjoining Crown forest licensed land in order that the Crown forest licensed land may be more easily accessed.
- 5,000 5,000

Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)

Acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy area for Huntly East subsidence zone.
500 (237) 263

Crown Obligatory Acquisitions (M44)

Acquisition of properties arising from Crown obligations including gifted land.
267 237 504

Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)

Acquisition of land from Territorial Authorities and other Crown agencies to effect boundary adjustments for works such as roading and rail service improvements.
- 26 26

Total Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

767 5,026 5,793

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

225,177 20,519 245,696

Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#

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

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions MYA (M44)

Acquisition, including outright purchase, of lessees' interest in pastoral lease land that is deemed to have high conservation values.

Commences: 1 July 2005

Expires: 30 June 2008

Original Appropriation 40,000
Adjustments for 2006/07 2,090
Adjustments to 2007/08 393
Adjusted Appropriation 42,483
Actual to 2006/07 Year End 15,054
Estimated Actual for 2007/08 27,429
Estimated Actual for 2008/09 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

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 2007/08 Main Estimates Projections
$000
2007/08 Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2007/08
Opening Balance 38,904 38,904 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2007.
Capital Injections 13,563 15,901
Capital Withdrawals - -
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) (13,563) (15,901)
Other Movements 8,686 335 This is a non-cash movement to cover the forecast output deficits.
Closing Balance 47,590 39,239

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
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates Total
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000

Appropriations

Output Expenses 128,996 (353) 198 (155) 128,841
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 95,414 - 6,274 6,274 101,688
Capital Expenditure 28,196 9,374 5,026 14,400 42,596
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

252,606 9,021 11,498 20,519 273,125

Crown Revenue and Receipts

Tax Revenue - N/A N/A - -
Non-Tax Revenue 14,380 N/A N/A 4,398 18,778
Capital Receipts 11,000 N/A N/A (4,000) 7,000

Total Crown Revenue and Receipts

25,380 N/A N/A 398 25,778

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The reduction in appropriation reflects the impact of the change in schedule of the land tenure reform programme. The schedule change has arisen from enhanced decision-making processes and changes to Government policy on lakeside, landscape, biodiversity and access in the South Island high country.

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
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 53,009 (4,219) 48,790
Revenue from the Crown 25,149 (6,599) 18,550
Revenue from Others 22,967 612 23,579

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change reflects the transfer of Oceans 20/20 programme funding to the new output class Oceans Survey 20/20.

Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

The undertaking of the Census of Antarctic Marine Life initiative within the Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 6,671 6,671
Revenue from the Crown - 6,671 6,671
Revenue from Others - - -

Output Performance Measures and Standards#

Output Performance Measures and Standards - Oceans Survey 20/20 Programme (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
Number of survey voyages - 1 1

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change reflects the transfer of Oceans 20/20 programme funding from the output class Land and Seabed Data Capture and Processing.

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
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 2,126 395 2,521
Revenue from the Crown 2,101 395 2,496
Revenue from Others 25 - 25

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change reflects the transfer of funding from output class Standards and Quality Assurance for the Geospatial Office.

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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change reflects the transfer of funding to output class Policy Advice for the Geospatial Office.

Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Lakes (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation

Project site work on hydro lakes and surrounding areas to rationalise and maintain lake assets

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

There has been no material change to this appropriation in the current financial year.

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.

Expenses

Expenses - Crown Forest Management (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 500 100 600

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase reflects a carry forward of funding from the previous financial year.

Crown Obligations - Loss on Disposal (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Loss on disposal of properties arising from Crown obligations including the return of gifted land to the donor at nil value.

Expenses#

Expenses - Crown Obligations Loss on Disposal (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 300 244 544

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase reflects a carry-forward of funding from the previous financial year.

Land Liabilities (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

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

Expenses#

Expenses - Land Liabilities (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 843 1,016 1,859

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase reflects additional funding to settle a claim against the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Proceeds from Sale of Transit NZ Properties (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

To pay Transit NZ the equivalent of what the Crown has received from the sales of Transit properties.

Expenses#

Expenses - Proceeds from Sale of Transit NZ Properties (M44) - Lands
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 7,111 4,889 12,000

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase is the result of a reforecast of planned sales income from Transit New Zealand.

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
2007/08
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment - 1,000 1,000
Intangibles - 8,374 8,374
Other - - -
Total Appropriation - 9,374 9,374
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment - 1,000 1,000
Intangibles - 8,374 8,374
Other - - -
Total Appropriation - 9,374 9,374

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

There has been no material change to this appropriation in the current financial year.

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Access and Land Management Activities Acquisitions - Crown Pastoral Land (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of access over Crown Pastoral Land and purchase of access or land management activities on Crown Pastoral Land.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

There has been no material change to this appropriation in the current financial year.

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#

There has been no material change to this appropriation in the current financial year.

Crown Obligatory Acquisitions (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Acquisition of properties arising from Crown obligations including gifted land.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase reflects a transfer from the Crown acquisitions Huntly East appropriation.

Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Acquisition of land from Territorial Authorities and other Crown agencies to effect boundary adjustments for works such as roading and rail service improvements.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

There has been no material change to this appropriation in the current financial year.

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions MYA (M44)#

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#

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

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions MYA (M44)

Acquisition, including outright purchase, of lessees' interest in pastoral lease land that is deemed to have high conservation values.

Commences: 1 July 2005

Expires: 30 June 2008

Original Appropriation 40,000
Adjustments for 2006/07 2,090
Adjustments to 2007/08 393
Adjusted Appropriation 42,483
Actual to 2006/07 Year End 15,054
Estimated Actual for 2007/08 27,429
Estimated Actual for 2008/09 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -