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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Research, Science and Technology (M56)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Research, Science and Technology
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : Minister of Research, Science and Technology
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2008/09 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 | Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 | Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Advice on Shaping the Science System MCOA (M56) | 14,216 | 350 | 14,566 |
Contract ManagementNegotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with the Crown's funding and investment agents and with other specific science and technology service providers. | 1,089 | - | 1,089 |
Policy AdvicePolicy advice on research, science and technology. This includes investment strategies, the performance and integration of the innovation system, scientific technical advice and ministerial services. | 13,127 | 350 | 13,477 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 14,216 | 350 | 14,566 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M56)This appropriation is limited to supporting activities that engage with New Zealanders about the role of RS&T in supporting innovation, as determined by the Minister. | 6,071 | 377 | 6,448 |
Environmental Research (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that enhances the understanding and management of our environment. | 106,125 | (6,111) | 100,014 |
Global Technology Partnership (M56)This appropriation is limited to services that provide New Zealand firms with access to information about international RS&T markets and expertise. | 401 | - | 401 |
Health Research (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves the health status of New Zealanders. | 62,955 | - | 62,955 |
International Science and Technology Linkages (M56)This appropriation is limited to promoting and supporting New Zealand RS&T internationally as determined by the Minister. | 3,377 | 390 | 3,767 |
Maori Knowledge and Development Research (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that unlocks the innovation potential of Maori knowledge. | 4,867 | - | 4,867 |
Marsden Fund (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining excellent basic research that broadens and deepens the research skill base in New Zealand, regardless of whether the research contributes to the Government's socio-economic priorities. | 37,878 | - | 37,878 |
National Measurement Standards (M56)This appropriation is limited to providing specified standards to satisfy the needs for traceable physical measurement in New Zealand. | 5,764 | - | 5,764 |
New Economy Research Fund (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining investigator-initiated research that stimulates the emergence and growth of new knowledge-intensive enterprises. | 73,033 | (3,200) | 69,833 |
Research and Development Facilitation and Promotion Service (M56)This appropriation is limited to purchasing services that promote the commercialisation of research and development, and facilitate linkages between firms and research organisations. | 5,000 | (1,000) | 4,000 |
Research Contract Management (M56)This appropriation is limited to purchasing services that select RS&T related organisations and individuals for either the provision of RS&T outputs, or the award of grants; and negotiate, manage and monitor appropriate contracts with those organisations or individuals. | 22,156 | 300 | 22,456 |
Research for Industry (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves the competitiveness of the industrial sector. | 215,818 | (9,778) | 206,040 |
Social Research (M56)This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves social well being. | 5,860 | - | 5,860 |
Sustainable Energy Development (M56)This appropriation is limited to providing financial assistance to private and public organisations demonstrating the potential of new sustainable low carbon energy technologies. | 4,000 | (178) | 3,822 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 553,305 | (19,200) | 534,105 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Advanced Network (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant towards a high-speed research and education data network connecting education and RS&T institutions throughout New Zealand | 7,773 | - | 7,773 |
Advanced Network Capability Building (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant for the development of capability within the Advanced Network user group (including Tertiary Education Institutes and Crown Research Institutes) to make effective use of the Advanced Network. | 5,026 | (1,100) | 3,926 |
Advanced Network CRI Tariffs (M56)This appropriation is limited to the payment for tariffs incurred by the usage of the advanced network (KAREN) by Crown Research Institutes. | 741 | - | 741 |
Australian Synchrotron (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant being New Zealand Government's contribution to the operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia. | 808 | 75 | 883 |
Carter Observatory Grant (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant in terms of section 19 of the Carter Observatory Act 1938. | - | 2 | 2 |
Convention Du Metre (M56)This appropriation is limited to the payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre. | 95 | 40 | 135 |
CRI Capability Fund (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant to each Crown Research Institute (CRI) for maintaining and developing the capabilities of CRIs to fulfil their purpose. | 50,612 | - | 50,612 |
International Investment Opportunities Fund (M56)This appropriation is limited to grants that support the ability of research providers to participate in international research collaborations and to recruit highly experienced researchers from overseas. | 12,977 | (3,242) | 9,735 |
Pre-Seed Accelerator Fund (M56)This appropriation is limited to grants to eligible organisations to accelerate their rate of commercialisation of publicly funded research. | 9,156 | (2,489) | 6,667 |
Royal Society of New Zealand (M56)This appropriation is limited to an annual grant to the Royal Society of New Zealand to contribute towards the Society's aims and functions under the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 to promote and advance science and technology. | - | 500 | 500 |
Rutherford Foundation (M56)This appropriation is limited to a grant towards the development of human resources in research, science and technology. | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
Support for Primary Health Research (M56)This appropriation is limited to support for primary health research. | - | 500 | 500 |
Supporting Promising Individuals (M56)This appropriation is limited to grants to organisations and individuals that develop human resources in RS&T. | 19,082 | (425) | 18,657 |
Technology New Zealand (M56)This appropriation is limited to grants that enhance the technological capability of businesses through the development and adoption of new technologies and new technological business practices. | 50,934 | (16,555) | 34,379 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 158,204 | (22,694) | 135,510 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Ministry of Research, Science and Technology - Capital Expenditure PLA (M56)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology , as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 331 | 123 | 454 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 331 | 123 | 454 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Equity Investment Fund (M56)This appropriation is to provide targeted equity investments into publicly funded research institutes to develop commercial prospects. | 4,100 | - | 4,100 |
Industrial Research Limited (M56)This appropriation is to provide an equity investment in the technological coverage of the Measurements Standards Laboratory at Industrial Research Limited. | 530 | - | 530 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | 4,630 | - | 4,630 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 730,686 | (41,421) | 689,265 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#
Ministry of Research, Science and Technology
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2008/09 Main Estimates Projections $000 | 2008/09 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2008/09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 2,411 | 2,411 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2008. |
| Capital Injections | - | - | |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 2,411 | 2,411 |