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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#
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Property Portfolio Management (M74)Management, transfer and disposal of Crown-owned property for Treaty settlement purposes. |
9,963 | (428) | 9,535 |
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act MCOA (M74) |
26,826 | 4,016 | 30,842 |
Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) ActThis output class is limited to the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Treaty Negotiations and the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. |
695 | 612 | 1,307 |
Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and CourtsThis output class is limited to Crown representation in the Waitangi Tribunal and in the Courts on matters concerning Treaty claims, and associated research into historical Treaty grievances to support representation. |
2,220 | 481 | 2,701 |
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) ActThis output class is limited to the negotiation and implementation of historical Treaty claims, and the administration and implementation of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. |
23,911 | 2,923 | 26,834 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
36,789 | 3,588 | 40,377 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Agreed Payments for Foreshore and Seabed Deeds of Agreement (M74)This appropriation is limited to agreed payments associated with implementing foreshore and seabed Deeds of Agreement. |
2,400 | - | 2,400 |
Claimant Funding (M74)This appropriation is limited to payment of claimant funding related to the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. |
12,602 | 3,481 | 16,083 |
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. |
13,693 | (12,882) | 811 |
Contribution towards Northland Waitangi Tribunal hearings (M74)This appropriation is limited to providing financial support to enable claimant participation in the Northland Waitangi Tribunal process. |
- | 200 | 200 |
Crown Contribution to Maraeroa A and B Trust (M74)This appropriation is limited to an ex gratia payment to the Maraeroa A and B Trust to compensate for a reallocation of Crown Forestry License land rentals. |
- | 95 | 95 |
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. |
3,600 | - | 3,600 |
Transfer of the Crown's 50 percent residual interest in Wharerata Crown Forest Licensed land (M74)This appropriation is limited to the transfer of the Crown's 50 percent residual interest in Wharerata Forest land to Wharerata Forest Limited. |
- | 3,570 | 3,570 |
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. |
6,405 | (6,405) | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
38,820 | (11,941) | 26,879 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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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. |
27,980 | 13,386 | 41,366 |
Lending to support implementation of the Ngāti Whatua o Orakei Deed of Settlement (M74)This appropriation is limited to lending to implement the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Deed of Settlement. |
66,380 | - | 66,380 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
94,360 | 13,386 | 107,746 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
169,969 | 5,033 | 175,002 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses (2012-2016) |
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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 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 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses (2013-2017) |
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Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2013 - 2017 (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 2013 Expires: 30 June 2017 |
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
| 2012/13 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 36,789 | 3,588 | - | 3,588 | 40,377 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 388,820 | - | (11,941) | (11,941) | 376,879 |
| Capital Expenditure | 94,360 | - | 13,386 | 13,386 | 107,746 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
519,969 | 3,588 | 1,445 | 5,033 | 525,002 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 14,183 | N/A | (2,085) | (2,085) | 12,098 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
14,183 | N/A | (2,085) | (2,085) | 12,098 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Property Portfolio Management (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 9,963 | (428) | 9,535 |
| Revenue from Crown | 9,939 | (428) | 9,511 |
| Revenue from Other | 24 | - | 24 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $428,000 to $9.535 million, due to:
- a transfer of $272,000 to address priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan
- a transfer of $84,000 to 2013/14 to fund priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan, and
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $74,000 to 2013/14.
Offset by an increase of $2,000 due to baselines being adjusted for the change in the capital charge rate.
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act MCOA (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
This output class is limited to the provision of advice to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Treaty Negotiations and the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts
This output class is limited to Crown representation in the Waitangi Tribunal and in the Courts on matters concerning Treaty claims, and associated research into historical Treaty grievances to support representation.
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act
This output class is limited to the negotiation and implementation of historical Treaty claims, and the administration and implementation of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation
The output classes relate to the provision of policy advice and related outputs such as negotiation and implementation of Treaty settlements, implementation of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 and representation in tribunals and courts on these matters within Vote Treaty Negotiations.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
26,826 | 4,016 | 30,842 |
| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 695 | 612 | 1,307 |
| Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts | 2,220 | 481 | 2,701 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 23,911 | 2,923 | 26,834 |
Revenue from Crown |
26,791 | 4,016 | 30,807 |
| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 693 | 612 | 1,305 |
| Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts | 2,218 | 481 | 2,699 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 23,880 | 2,923 | 26,803 |
Revenue from Other |
35 | - | 35 |
| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 2 | - | 2 |
| Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts | 2 | - | 2 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 31 | - | 31 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation for Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana Act) has increased by $612,000 to $1.307 million, due to:
- a transfer of $700,000 within the MCOA to Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana Act) to align funding with anticipated work programme activity, and
- an increase of $1,000 due to baselines being adjusted for the change in the capital charge rate.
Offset by:
- a transfer of $79,000 to address priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan
- a transfer of $6,000 to 2013/14 to fund priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan, and
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $4,000 to 2013/14.
The appropriation for Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts has increased by $481,000 to $2.701 million, due to:
- a transfer of $301,000 due to delays in historical inquiry work because of increased demand for urgency hearings
- a transfer of $200,000 from Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act for costs associated with Tribunal and court hearings, and
- a transfer of $18,000 to address priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan.
Offset by:
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $19,000 to 2013/14, and
- a transfer of $19,000 to 2013/14 to fund priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan.
The appropriation for Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act has increased by $2.923 million to $26.834 million, due to:
- an increase of $2.500 million to facilitate the participation of yet-to-settle iwi in the Government share offers policy programme
- an increase of $1.100 million to provide for funding for the Crown's participation in dispute resolution processes with Waikato-Tainui and Ngai Tahu in relation to the relativity mechanisms in their deeds of settlement
- a transfer of $733,000 to address priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan
- a transfer of $173,000 for deed drafting and negotiation expenses delayed by operational delays caused by Waitangi Tribunal urgency inquiries, and
- an increase of $10,000 due to baselines being adjusted for the change in the capital charge rate.
Offset by:
- a transfer of $700,000 within the MCOA from Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act to align funding with anticipated work programme activity
- a transfer of $210,000 to 2013/14 to fund priorities identified in the Justice Sector Four-year Plan
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $383,000 to 2013/14
- a transfer of $200,000 to Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts for costs associated with Tribunal and court hearings, and
- a transfer of $100,000 from Vote Treaty Negotiations to Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage to help fund a project that is recording the history of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Claimant Funding (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 12,602 | 3,481 | 16,083 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $3.481 million to $16.083 million, due to an expense transfer from 2011/12 to 2012/13 of $3.681 million for processing expected levels of funding applications, including pre-mandate and sub group bids.
This was offset by a fiscally neutral transfer of $200,000 to fund costs associated with the new appropriation Non-Departmental Other Expenses: Contribution towards Northland Waitangi Tribunal hearings.
Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 13,693 | (12,882) | 811 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $12.882 million, due to a transfer of $13 million for 2013 to 2017 as a contribution to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
This was offset by an increase of $118,000 due to a transfer from 2011/12 resulting from delays in receiving and processing funding applications under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act.
Contribution towards Northland Waitangi Tribunal hearings (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 200 | 200 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation and $200,000 has been transferred from Non-Departmental Other Expenses: Claimant Funding to fund costs associated with the Northland Waitangi Tribunal hearings.
Crown Contribution to Maraeroa A and B Trust (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 95 | 95 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation to compensate Maraeroa due to the reallocation of Crown forestry license land rentals.
Transfer of the Crown's 50 percent residual interest in Wharerata Crown Forest Licensed land (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 3,750 | 3,750 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is a new appropriation that will allow the Crown to hold in trust a 50 percent share of the Wharerata Forest on behalf of claimants with well founded claims to this land.
Write down of Commercial Properties in Vote Treaty Negotiations (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 6,405 | (6,405) | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $6.405 million due to the expenses formerly covered by this appropriation now being accounted for through the non-departmental multi-year appropriation Historical Treaty of Waitangi 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
Capital Expenditure
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 27,980 | 13,386 | 41,366 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $13.386 million to $41.366 million as a result of a transfer from 2011/12 to 2012/13 that aligned funding with the expected timing of land, stock and plant purchases.