Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Treaty Negotiations - Supplementary Estimates 2011/12

Publication type:
Supplementary estimates of appropriations
Status:
Superseded
Document (signed) date:
Issue date:
Part of:
Corporate author:
Government of New Zealand
Viewpoint:
Government
Publication category:
Budgets of the government
Copyright:
© Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Fiscal year:
2011/12
Budget year:
2012
Budget vote:
Treaty Negotiations
Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

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

Departmental Output Expenses

      

Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations (M74)

Advice on generic Treaty issues and specific historical Treaty claims. Negotiation of historical Treaty claims. Where appropriate, the preparation of settlement legislation, property valuation, disclosure and preparation and execution of legal documentation required to enable the transfer of settlement assets to claimants.		 20,127 2,664 22,791

Property Portfolio Management (M74)

Management, transfer and disposal of Crown-owned property for Treaty settlement purposes.		 8,898 507 9,405

Representation - Waitangi Tribunal (M74)

Allows the Crown to undertake research into historical Treaty grievances and ensures the Crown is represented with well prepared documentation and evidence at Waitangi Tribunal hearings.		 2,972 (916) 2,056

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 31,997 2,255 34,252

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

      

Claimant Funding (M74)

This appropriation is limited to payment of claimant funding related to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.		 10,000 82 10,082

Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74)

This appropriation is limited to providing a financial contribution to applicant groups under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.		 - 300 300

Debt Write-offs (M74)

Write-off of Bad Debts from Landbank rental properties.		 120 - 120

Depreciation (M74)

Depreciation on assets held in the Office of Treaty Settlements Landbank for Treaty settlements.		 4,000 (400) 3,600

Write down of Commercial Properties in Vote Treaty Negotiations (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the difference between the current value of the commercial property to be transferred through a Treaty settlement, and the agreed transfer value of that commercial property transferred as part of a Treaty settlement.		 - 35,298 35,298

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

 14,120 35,280 49,400

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

      

Land, Stock, Plant Purchases (M74)

The purchase of surplus Crown property is held in the Office of Treaty Settlements Landbank to protect it for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements.		 10,330 13,758 24,088

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

 10,330 13,758 24,088

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 56,447 51,293 107,740

Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000
  2011-2015

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

    

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2011 - 2015 (M74)

This appropriation is limited to settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, including redress through the transfer of assets (cash and property) from the Crown to claimant groups, and any simple interest payable on settlements between the date specified in the Deed of Settlement and the Settlement Date.

Commences:  30 June 2011

Expires:  30 June 2015

 1,400,000 1,400,000

 

Multi-Year Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations (continued)
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000
  2012-2016

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

    

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2012 - 2016 (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, including redress through the transfer of assets (cash and property) from the Crown to the claimant groups, and any simple interest payable on settlements between the date specified in the Deed of Settlement and the Settlement Date.

Commences:  30 June 2012

Expires:  30 June 2016

 1,400,000 1,400,000

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Treaty Negotiations#

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

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

Appropriations

          
Output Expenses 31,997 2,255 - 2,255 34,252
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 364,120 - 35,280 35,280 399,400
Capital Expenditure 10,330 - 13,758 13,758 24,088
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

 406,447 2,255 49,038 51,293 457,740

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

          
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 8,130 N/A 1,140 1,140 9,270
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

 8,130 N/A 1,140 1,140 9,270

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations (M74)

Scope of Appropriation

Advice on generic Treaty issues and specific historical Treaty claims. Negotiation of historical Treaty claims. Where appropriate, the preparation of settlement legislation, property valuation, disclosure and preparation and execution of legal documentation required to enable the transfer of settlement assets to claimants.

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice Treaty Negotiations (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 20,127 2,664 22,791
Revenue from Crown 20,005 2,664 22,669
Revenue from Other 122 - 122

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The appropriation has increased by $2.664 million to $22.791 million, due to:

  • an increase of $1.092 million following a review of the methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs
  • a transfer of $900,000 from Representation - Waitangi Tribunal reflecting lower caseloads in the Waitangi Tribunal and to support Government's aspirational goal to settle historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014, and
  • a transfer of $730,000 from Vote Justice Policy Advice to fund litigation expenses.

Offset by a transfer of efficiency savings of $58,000 to 2012/13.

Property Portfolio Management (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Management, transfer and disposal of Crown-owned property for Treaty settlement purposes.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Property Portfolio Management (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 8,898 507 9,405
Revenue from Crown 8,864 507 9,371
Revenue from Other 34 - 34

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has increased by $507,000, due to an increase of $949,000 following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs.

Offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $440,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 following delays in programmed demolition work on former schools, and
  • a transfer of efficiency savings of $2,000 to 2012/13.

Representation - Waitangi Tribunal (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Allows the Crown to undertake research into historical Treaty grievances and ensures the Crown is represented with well prepared documentation and evidence at Waitangi Tribunal hearings.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Representation Waitangi Tribunal (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 2,972 (916) 2,056
Revenue from Crown 2,958 (916) 2,042
Revenue from Other 14 - 14

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation has decreased by $916,000 to $2.056 million, primarily due to:

  • a decrease of $13,000 following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs
  • a transfer of $900,000 to Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations reflecting lower caseloads in the Waitangi Tribunal and to support the Government's aspirational goal to settle historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014, and
  • a transfer of efficiency savings of $3,000 to 2012/13.

Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#

Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Claimant Funding (M74)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to payment of claimant funding related to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.

Expenses

Expenses - Claimant Funding (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 10,000 82 10,082

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has increased by $82,000 which is the result of:

  • a transfer of $1.800 million from the Vote Justice non-departmental output expense Legal Aid appropriation to reflect a change in policy resulting in all claimant funding now being funded from this appropriation, and
  • an expense transfer of $2.782 million from 2010/11 aligning expense with expected demand.

Offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $4.500 million to 2012/13 further aligning expense with expected demand.

Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to providing a financial contribution to applicant groups under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

Expenses#

Expenses - Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 300 300

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation is a new appropriation and is required to provide financial contribution to applicant groups under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. $300,000 of funding was transferred from foreshore and seabed implementation appropriations previously within Vote Justice.

Depreciation (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Depreciation on assets held in the Office of Treaty Settlements Landbank for Treaty settlements.

Expenses#

Expenses - Depreciation (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 4,000 (400) 3,600

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has decreased by $400,000 to $3.600 million, due to lower Landbank holdings than initially forecast, meaning less depreciation funding was required.

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2010-2014 (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000
  2011-2015

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

    

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2011 - 2015 (M74)

This appropriation is limited to settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, including redress through the transfer of assets (cash and property) from the Crown to claimant groups, and any simple interest payable on settlements between the date specified in the Deed of Settlement and the Settlement Date.

Commences:  30 June 2011

Expires:  30 June 2015

 1,400,000 1,400,000
Multi-Year Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations (continued)
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000
  2012-2016

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

    

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2012 - 2016 (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, including redress through the transfer of assets (cash and property) from the Crown to the claimant groups, and any simple interest payable on settlements between the date specified in the Deed of Settlement and the Settlement Date.

Commences:  30 June 2012

Expires:  30 June 2016

 1,400,000 1,400,000

 

Write down of Commercial Properties in Vote Treaty Negotiations (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the difference between the current value of the commercial property to be transferred through a Treaty settlement, and the agreed transfer value of that commercial property transferred as part of a Treaty settlement.

Expenses#

Expenses - Write down of Commercial Properties in Vote Treaty Negotiations (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 35,298 35,298

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation is required to effect the write down in the value of the farms transferring as part of the Te Hiku settlements.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Land, Stock, Plant Purchases (M74)

Scope of Appropriation

The purchase of surplus Crown property is held in the Office of Treaty Settlements Landbank to protect it for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements.

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Land, Stock, Plant Purchases (M74) - Treaty Negotiations
  2011/12
  Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 10,330 13,758 24,088

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has increased by $13.758 million due to a capital transfer from the previous year.