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From the Estimates of Appropriations 2015/16 in Budget 2015, Vote Science and Innovation was merged into a new Vote - Vote Business, Science and Innovation.
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Maori Development (M46), Minister of Science and Innovation (M84)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Biological Industries Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to support productivity growth and sustainability of New Zealand's primary industries, and the development of premium food and industrial biological products and technologies responsive to global consumer preferences. |
94,018 | 900 | 94,918 |
Building Innovation Potential (M84)This appropriation is limited to activities which build innovation potential through providing and enhancing access to information, training, mentoring, foresighting, networking and leadership across the innovation system, and facilitating human capital mobility, for both businesses and Research Science and Technology providers. |
9,078 | - | 9,078 |
Business Research and Development Contract Management (M84)This appropriation is limited to selection of businesses or individuals for either the provision of Research Science and Technology output, or the award of grants, and to negotiate, manage and monitor appropriate contracts with these businesses or individuals. |
6,830 | 4,378 | 11,208 |
Callaghan Innovation Strategic Investment (M84)This appropriation is limited to Callaghan Innovation for the development and maintenance of science, engineering, technology, design and other strategic capabilities required to develop, deliver, improve and evaluate its services and activities to meet the immediate and future needs of business and industry, and to facilitate its interactions with Research Science and Technology providers. |
19,523 | 6,306 | 25,829 |
Crown Research Institute Core Funding (M84)This appropriation is limited to Crown Research Institutes to create and maintain capability that is required for their core purpose and strategy. |
201,622 | - | 201,622 |
Energy and Minerals Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to improve mineral extraction, improve energy security and to obtain efficient and affordable energy use. |
11,645 | (146) | 11,499 |
Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M84)This appropriation is limited to engaging New Zealanders with science and technology through approaches determined by the Minister. |
8,969 | (700) | 8,269 |
Environmental Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to underpin the management, protection and enhancement of natural ecosystems, land and freshwater resources, climate and atmosphere within New Zealand, including Antarctica. |
32,447 | - | 32,447 |
Fellowships for Excellence (M84)This appropriation is limited to encouraging the career development of the country's talented early and mid-career researchers. |
11,570 | (1,100) | 10,470 |
Hazards and Infrastructure Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to support hazard management and improve the durability of NZ urban and rural settlements. |
15,865 | (1,680) | 14,185 |
Health and Society Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to improve the health and social well-being of New Zealanders. |
82,586 | - | 82,586 |
High Value Manufacturing and Services Research (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to develop new technologies, novel materials, and new products, processes and services for the manufacturing and technology sectors. |
58,989 | (1,078) | 57,911 |
Marsden Fund (M84)This appropriation is limited to excellent investigator-initiated research. |
52,383 | - | 52,383 |
National Measurement Standards (M84)This appropriation is limited to providing specified standards to satisfy the needs for traceable physical measurement in New Zealand. |
5,764 | - | 5,764 |
Realising the Benefits of Innovation (M84)This appropriation is limited to activities that build the level of, and returns from, science and technology-driven innovation through providing tailored brokerage and access to advice, technical services and facilities, and creating linkages, projects and collaborations between business and industry and Research Science and Technology providers. |
23,300 | (7,300) | 16,000 |
Repayable Grants for Start-Ups (M84)This appropriation is limited to funding for early stage businesses and development of business incubators and accelerators. |
14,106 | (390) | 13,716 |
Research Contract Management (M84)This appropriation is limited to selection of research, science and technology-related organisations and individuals for either the provision of research, science and technology outputs, or the award of grants; and negotiate, manage and monitor appropriate contracts with those organisations or individuals. |
6,227 | - | 6,227 |
Vision Matauranga Capability Fund (M84)This appropriation is limited to the development of skilled people and organisations undertaking research that supports the four themes of Vision Matauranga; indigenous innovation, environmental sustainability, health and social well being, and exploring indigenous knowledge. |
6,567 | (1,310) | 5,257 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
661,489 | (2,120) | 659,369 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Advanced Network Capacity (M84)This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute to the operation of the Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network ensuring advanced network capacity that will underpin New Zealand research. |
4,000 | - | 4,000 |
Australian Synchrotron (M84)This appropriation is limited to a grant being New Zealand Government's contribution to the operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia. |
7,500 | (6,517) | 983 |
Convention Du Metre (M84)This appropriation is limited to the payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre. |
135 | - | 135 |
Genomics Research Infrastructure (M84)This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute towards the purchase and operation of infrastructure that will support genomics research. |
3,600 | (3,490) | 110 |
International Relationships (M84)This appropriation is limited to grants for international research relationships. |
9,451 | - | 9,451 |
Maori Innovation Fund (M46)This appropriation is limited to a contestable Fund to invest in initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the economic goals and priorities in He Kai Kei Aku Ringa and the Business Growth Agenda. |
2,000 | - | 2,000 |
National eScience Infrastructure (M84)This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute to the operation of the National eScience Infrastructure, including high-performance computational infrastructure and associated eScience services, that will support New Zealand research. |
7,182 | (1,550) | 5,632 |
Royal Society of New Zealand (M84)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 |
Science Collections and Infrastructure (M84)This appropriation is limited to grants to contribute to the maintenance and retention of databases, collections and significant infrastructure dedicated to research purposes. |
7,898 | - | 7,898 |
Square Kilometre Array (M84)This appropriation is limited to supporting New Zealand's engagement on the Square Kilometre Array project in collaboration with Australia. |
977 | (338) | 639 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
43,243 | (11,895) | 31,348 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Advanced Technology Institute (M84)This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure to support the establishment and development of an advanced technology institute. |
48,110 | (40,110) | 8,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
48,110 | (40,110) | 8,000 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Advice and Support on Shaping the Science and Innovation System MCA (M84)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide advice and support to Ministers and leadership in matters of the science and innovation sector. |
27,154 | 681 | 27,835 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters. |
4,836 | 1,450 | 6,286 |
Science and Innovation Contract ManagementThis category is limited to contract management, planning, monitoring and evaluating science and innovation outputs and impacts. |
11,174 | 1,256 | 12,430 |
Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation SectorThis category is limited to ministerial services and leadership of the science and innovation sector. |
11,144 | (2,025) | 9,119 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
27,154 | 681 | 27,835 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
779,996 | (53,444) | 726,552 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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National Science Challenges (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to find innovative solutions to fundamental issues New Zealand faces in its future development.Commences: 01 October 2013 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 252,722 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | 6,520 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 259,242 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 10,530 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 69,617 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 179,095 | |
Research and Development Growth Grants (M84)This appropriation is limited to co-funding for private businesses to invest in a multi-year programme of research and development.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 393,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | 40,000 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 433,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 47,447 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 119,200 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 157,600 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 108,753 | |
Targeted Business Research and Development Funding (M84)This appropriation is limited to co-funding for private businesses to undertake research and development projects and for funding students to work in research and development active businesses.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 173,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | (2,250) | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 170,750 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 36,869 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 43,631 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 45,650 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 44,600 |
Total Annual, Permanent and Multi-Year Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
|
| Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 779,996 | (53,444) | 726,552 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 186,599 | (13,238) | 173,361 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
966,595 | (66,682) | 899,913 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2014/15 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
|||||
| Output Expenses | 848,088 | - | (15,358) | (15,358) | 832,730 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 43,243 | - | (11,895) | (11,895) | 31,348 |
| Capital Expenditure | 48,110 | - | (40,110) | (40,110) | 8,000 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
| Output Expenses | 27,154 | 681 | - | 681 | 27,835 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
966,595 | 681 | (67,363) | (66,682) | 899,913 |
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 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Biological Industries Research (M84)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in productivity and sustainability for New Zealand's primary sector through research, science, technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $900,000 to $94.918 million for 2014/15 as a result of a one-off transfer of $2 million from 2013/14 to reflect the delay in spending from the partnership funds due to some industry groups not submitting applications for the partnership funds as early as they had anticipated.
This was offset by a reprioritisation of $1.100 million to fund the Science in Society project implementation through the Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology appropriation in 2015/16.
Building Innovation Potential (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a growth in knowledge intensive firms in New Zealand by contributing to a stronger culture of innovation and increased skills and expertise.
Business Research and Development Contract Management (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective allocation and contracting of research, science and technology outputs and grants to maximise their returns to New Zealand.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased by $4.378 million to $11.208 million for 2014/15. The increase relates to:
- $3.700 million transfer from Non-Departmental Expense: Realising the Benefits of Innovation appropriation due to a redistribution of indirect costs to this appropriation (the original appropriation was set on the basis of direct costs only) and an increase in business facing staff
- $390,000 transfer from Non-Departmental Expense: Repayable Grants for Start-Ups to reflect the administration of the repayable grants program by Callaghan Innovation, 5% of this funding was intended to be available for this purpose, and
- $288,000 transfer from Advice and Support on Shaping the Science and Innovation System MCA, Contract Management category to reflect the transfer of the grants and investments processing functions moving to Callaghan Innovation from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in December 2014.
Callaghan Innovation Strategic Investment (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve growth in knowledge intensive firms' global scale and competitiveness through the provision of niche science, engineering, technology, and design services.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased by $6.306 million to $25.829 million for 2014/15. The increase relates to:
- $3.600 million transfer from Non-Departmental Expense: Realising the Benefits of Innovation appropriation. This movement better reflects attributable costs as Callaghan Innovation becomes fully staffed and implements its business case. Funding to Callaghan Innovation increases as costs for developing and supporting research and technical services for business are better understood
- $1.506 million transfer from Vote Economic Development and Employment which was incorrectly assigned to Realising the Benefits of Innovation appropriation. This transfer provided correct placement of the $1.506 million for Food Innovation South Island, and
- $1.200 million transfer from High Value Manufacturing and Services appropriation to support the Food Innovation Network.
Crown Research Institute Core Funding (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the ability for Crown Research Institutes to deliver on their core purpose and strategies through core funding.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Energy and Minerals Research (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in mineral extraction and energy security, and efficient and affordable energy use through research, science and technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $146,000 to $11.499 million for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer from 2014/15 to 2016/17 to match the new contract completion date.
Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the increased engagement by New Zealanders with science and technology.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $700,000 to $8.269 million for 2014/15. This is as a result of a transfer to Advice and Support on Shaping the Science and Innovation System MCA - Contract Management category, to support communications and evaluation activities to implement the "A Nation of Curious Minds - A National Strategic Plan for Science in Society".
Environmental Research (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in the management, protection and enhancement of New Zealand's natural resources through research, science, technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Fellowships for Excellence (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in career development opportunities for New Zealand's early to mid-career researchers.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $1.100 million to $10.470 million. This is as a result of a reprioritisation to fund the Science in Society project implementation in 2015/16 through Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology appropriation.
Hazards and Infrastructure Research (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in the durability and sustainability of New Zealand's urban and rural settlements through research, science, technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $1.680 million to $14.185 million for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer to Vote Social Development to assist with social housing initiatives.
Health and Society Research (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in the health and social well-being of New Zealanders through research, science, technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
High Value Manufacturing and Services Research (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in New Zealand's manufacturing and services sector through research, science, technology and related activities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $1.078 million to $57.911 million for 2014/15. This is as a result of:
- one-off transfer of $1.200 million to Callaghan Innovation Strategic Investment to support the Food Innovation Network, and
- a re-prioritisation of $578,000 to Square Kilometre Array appropriation in 2015/16.
This decrease is offset by an increase of $700,000 transferred from 2013/14 to 2014/15 in relation to the Christchurch Innovation Precinct project.
Marsden Fund (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in investigator-led research in areas of science, engineering, maths, social sciences and the humanities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
National Measurement Standards (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the global success of firms selling products and services that depend on accurate and internationally accepted traceable physical measurements.
National Science Challenges (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
National Science Challenges (M84)This appropriation is limited to research and research applications to find innovative solutions to fundamental issues New Zealand faces in its future development.Commences: 01 October 2013 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 252,722 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | 6,520 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 259,242 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 10,530 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 69,617 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 179,095 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve improvement in innovative solutions to fundamental issues New Zealand faces by drawing scientists together to achieve a common goal through collaboration.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This multi-year appropriation increased by $6.520 million to $259.242 million in 2014/15 due to the transfer of matured contracts funding from Hazards and Infrastructure Research appropriation to support one of the National Sciences Challenges: Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities.
Realising the Benefits of Innovation (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve acceleration in the growth of the number, size and diversity of knowledge intensive globally competitive firms in New Zealand.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $7.300 million to $16 million. This is as a result of:
- a transfer of $3.700 million to Business Research and Development Contract Management, and
- a transfer of $3.600 million to Callaghan Innovation Strategic Investment
to better reflect attributable costs as Callaghan Innovation becomes fully staffed and implements its business case.
Repayable Grants for Start-Ups (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the development and growth of new technology focused business start-ups.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $390,000 to $13.716 million for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer of the administration portion of the repayable grants program to Business Research and Development Contract Management appropriation.
Research and Development Growth Grants (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Research and Development Growth Grants (M84)This appropriation is limited to co-funding for private businesses to invest in a multi-year programme of research and development.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 393,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | 40,000 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 433,000 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 47,447 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 119,200 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 157,600 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 108,753 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve additional investment in research and development by established businesses so that they grow further and faster.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased by $40 million as a result of new funding to support Business Research and Development.
Research Contract Management (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve assurance that contractual arrangements are met.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Targeted Business Research and Development Funding (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Targeted Business Research and Development Funding (M84)This appropriation is limited to co-funding for private businesses to undertake research and development projects and for funding students to work in research and development active businesses.Commences: 01 July 2013 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
Original Appropriation | 173,000 |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | (2,250) | |
| Adjustments for 2014/15 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 170,750 | |
| Actual to 2013/14 Year End | 36,869 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 43,631 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 45,650 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 44,600 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve further and faster growth by established businesses through investment in research and development.
Vision Matauranga Capability Fund (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve development of skilled people and organisations undertaking research supporting four themes of Vision Matauranga.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $1.310 million to $5.257 million for 2014/15. The decrease relates to:
- $310,000 funding being transferred to Vote Commerce and Consumer Affairs to support financial literacy pilot programmes targeted to Maori and Pacific people, and
- a reprioritisation of $1 million to Policy Advice and Related Services to Ministers multi-category appropriation, Policy Advice - Economic Development category, to support greater regional economic growth in 2015/16 and 2016/17.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Advanced Network Capacity (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improvement in innovation, knowledge and learning by connecting New Zealand research and education networks to each other and the world through an advanced research and education network.
Australian Synchrotron (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation#
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a contribution to the operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation decreased by $6.517 million to $983,000 for 2014/15. The decrease relates to a transfer from 2014/15 to 2015/16 to reflect the timing of negotiations over the funding arrangements and decisions on ownership of the facility.
Convention Du Metre (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of the annual subscription to the Convention du Metre.
Genomics Research Infrastructure (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in access for New Zealand scientists to genomics infrastructure and expertise to enhance innovation, economic development and international competitiveness.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $3.490 million to $110,000 for 2014/15. This decrease relates to:
- re-prioritisation of $1.490 million to Science and Innovation Contract Management appropriation for the development of a stronger information and monitoring system for financial years between 2015/16 to 2018/19
- re-prioritisation of $1 million to Science and Innovation Contract Management appropriation to fund the internationalisation and multi-national corporation attraction work in 2015/16, and
- transfer of $1 million to the Maori Innovation Fund for Maori economic development.
International Relationships (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improved international flows of people, ideas, investment and trade through support of international research relationships.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Maori Innovation Fund (M46)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve identification and development of opportunities for leveraging Maori assets and addressing capability issues identified through the business case development process.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of the annual appropriation for a non-departmental expense is less than $5 million.
National eScience Infrastructure (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased access and use of a high performance computer infrastructure by New Zealand's research sector.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $1.550 million to $5.632 million for 2014/15. This decrease relates to a re-prioritisation to Science and Innovation Contract Management appropriation in 2015/16 to 2018/19 for the development of a 'Science and Innovation System Performance Report'.
Royal Society of New Zealand (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve ability for the Royal Society of New Zealand to deliver on its core functions.
Science Collections and Infrastructure (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in access to science and research information through maintenance and retention of databases, collections and significant infrastructure dedicated to research purposes.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Science and Innovation in the Vote Science and Innovation Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Square Kilometre Array (M84)#
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improved benefits for New Zealand's science, economic development, and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector through access to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) - a global astronomy radio project.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $338,000 to $639,000 for 2014/15. This decrease is a transfer of appropriation to future years to match contract commitments.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Advanced Technology Institute (M84)
Scope of Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve capital support for the purchase or development of assets by, and for the use, of Callaghan Innovation.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Callaghan Innovation in its annual report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased by $40.110 million to $8 million for 2014/15 as a result of expense transfer into the 2015/16 year due to timing in the Callaghan Innovation capital programme.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Advice and Support on Shaping the Science and Innovation System (M84)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters.
Science and Innovation Contract Management
This category is limited to contract management, planning, monitoring and evaluating science and innovation outputs and impacts.
Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector
This category is limited to ministerial services and leadership of the science and innovation sector.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
27,154 | 681 | 27,835 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Policy Advice | 4,836 | 1,450 | 6,286 |
| Science and Innovation Contract Management | 11,174 | 1,256 | 12,430 |
| Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector | 11,144 | (2,025) | 9,119 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
26,604 | 1,160 | 27,764 |
| Policy Advice | 4,836 | 1,450 | 6,286 |
| Science and Innovation Contract Management | 10,624 | 1,780 | 12,404 |
| Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector | 11,144 | (2,070) | 9,074 |
Revenue from Others |
550 | (479) | 71 |
| Policy Advice | - | - | - |
| Science and Innovation Contract Management | 550 | (524) | 26 |
| Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector | - | 45 | 45 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective policy advice and support to Ministers and ensure Crown entities are appropriately monitored.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Policy Advice
This category increased by $1.450 million to $6.286 million for 2014/15 as a result of a transfer from the Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector category to accurately reflect the use of resources within this MCA.
Science and Innovation Contract Management
This category increased by $1.256 million to $12.430 million for 2014/15. The increases are a result of:
- $748,000 transfer from 2013/14 to 2014/15 to reflect several National Science Challenges not being able to be approved for funding and could not be implemented and launched in 2013/14, as anticipated, due to the readiness of the applicants and the calibre of proposals received
- $700,000 transfer from the Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology appropriation, to support communications and evaluation activities to implement the "A Nation of Curious Minds - A National Strategic Plan for Science in Society"
- $620,000 transfer from the Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector category to accurately reflect the use of resources within this MCA, and
- $26,000 adjustment to reflect recoveries from Callaghan Innovation.
The above increases are offset by the following decreases:
- $550,000 adjustment for contract work that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has identified that will not be performed. These are projects that are funded by revenue from other departments and third party revenue, and
- $288,000 transfer to the Business Research and Development Contract Management appropriation to reflect the transfer of the grants and investments processing functions moving from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to Callaghan Innovation in December 2014.
Strategic Leadership in the Science and Innovation Sector
This category decreased by $2.025 million to $9.119 million for 2014/15. This is as a result of a transfer of $2.070 million to:
- Policy Advice ($1.450 million), and
- Science and Innovation Contract Management ($620,000)
categories to accurately reflect the use of resources within this MCA.
This decrease is offset by an increase of $45,000 as adjustments to reflect a secondment at Fulbright NZ and contribution to World Geothermal conferences.