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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
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 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Property Portfolio Management (M74)Management, transfer and disposal of Crown-owned property for Treaty settlement purposes. |
11,143 | 1,983 | 13,126 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
11,143 | 1,983 | 13,126 |
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. |
8,102 | 898 | 9,000 |
Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74)This appropriation is limited to providing financial assistance for the investigation of applicant groups' customary rights under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. |
3,450 | (2,709) | 741 |
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 |
Loss on Disposal or Write-off of Landbank Assets (M74)This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal or write off of landbank assets. |
- | 160 | 160 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
17,672 | (4,051) | 13,621 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Purchase of Assets for Possible Use in Future Treaty of Waitangi Settlements (M74)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of assets for possible use in future Treaty of Waitangi settlements. |
10,000 | 12,494 | 22,494 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
10,000 | 12,494 | 22,494 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act MCA (M74)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the Crown in the negotiation, administration and implementation of historic Treaty of Waitangi settlement claims and the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. |
31,894 | 2,233 | 34,127 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) ActThis category 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. |
1,397 | (167) | 1,230 |
Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and CourtsThis category 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. |
2,083 | (8) | 2,075 |
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) ActThis category 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. |
28,414 | 2,408 | 30,822 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
31,894 | 2,233 | 34,127 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
70,709 | 12,659 | 83,368 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2014 - 2018 (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 2014 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 1,400,000 |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 229,691 | |
Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2015 - 2019 (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 2015 Expires: 30 June 2019 |
Original Appropriation | 1,400,000 |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - |
Total Annual, Permanent and Multi-Year Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
|
| Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 70,709 | 12,659 | 83,368 |
| Total MYA Non-Departmental Other Expenses Forecasts | 350,000 | - | 350,000 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
420,709 | 12,659 | 433,368 |
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 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 11,143 | 1,983 | - | 1,983 | 13,126 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 367,672 | - | (4,051) | (4,051) | 363,621 |
| Capital Expenditure | 10,000 | - | 12,494 | 12,494 | 22,494 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
| Output Expenses | 31,894 | 2,233 | - | 2,233 | 34,127 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
420,709 | 4,216 | 8,443 | 12,659 | 433,368 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 15,836 | N/A | - | - | 15,836 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
15,836 | N/A | - | - | 15,836 |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Property Portfolio Management (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 11,143 | 1,983 | 13,126 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 11,112 | 1,982 | 13,094 |
| Revenue from Others | 31 | 1 | 32 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $1.983 million to $13.126 million, due to:
- an increase of $3.500 million to fund the demolition of derelict buildings at the former New Plymouth Hospital site and the on-going management of buildings at the former Kenepuru Hospital
- an increase of $978,000 owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
- an increase of $499,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund the demolition of derelict Landbank buildings
- an increase of $5,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at 30 June 2014, and
- an increase of $1,000 funded from revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
Offset by:
- a decrease of $3 million owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the demolition of derelict Landbank properties, as resource consent processes and discussions with third parties have taken longer than anticipated.
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Agreed Payments for Foreshore and Seabed Deeds of Agreement (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 2,400 | (2,400) | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $2.400 million to nil, due to:
- a decrease of $1.400 million to reflect the revised commitments within the Ngati Porou foreshore deed, and
- a decrease of $1 million owing to a transfer to 2015/16 to align funding with the anticipated signing of a Deed to Amend with Ngati Porou.
Claimant Funding (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 8,102 | 898 | 9,000 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $898,000 to $9 million, due to transfers to align funding with expected levels of claimant applications.
Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 3,450 | (2,709) | 741 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $2.709 million to $741,000, due to:
- a decrease of $2.750 million owing to a transfer to 2016/17 to realign funding with anticipated applications for recognition under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011, and
- a decrease of $450,000 owing to a transfer to the departmental multi-category expenses and capital expenditure for Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act to progress research into legal rights and interests in the common marine and coastal area.
Offset by:
- an increase of $491,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund expected applications under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2014 - 2018 (M74)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2014 - 2018 (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 2014 Expires: 30 June 2018 |
Original Appropriation | 1,400,000 |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 229,691 |
Note that the Estimated Actual for 2014/15 includes actual and projected settlements from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, based on the Office of Treaty Settlements work programme.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
A multi-year appropriation for historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements is established each year in the Appropriation (Supplementary Estimates) Act, and the previous multi-year appropriation is revoked. The reason for this change is to ensure there is sufficient legal authority to finalise agreements in principle negotiated in earlier years and to continue the momentum of settling Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2015 - 2019 (M74)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements 2015 - 2019 (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 2015 Expires: 30 June 2019 |
Original Appropriation | 1,400,000 |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | - |
Loss on Disposal or Write-off of Landbank Assets (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | 160 | 160 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expenses incurred on disposal or write-off of Landbank assets.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for expenses incurred in the disposal or write-off of assets. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Property Portfolio Management appropriation.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $160,000 from nil due to a transfer from 2013/14 to cover losses incurred on disposal or write-off of Landbank assets.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of Assets for Possible Use in Future Treaty of Waitangi Settlements (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 10,000 | 12,494 | 22,494 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $12.494 million to $22.494 million due to a transfer from 2013/14 for the acquisition of Protection Mechanism assets.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act (M74)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act
This category 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 category 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 category 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.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
31,894 | 2,233 | 34,127 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 1,397 | (167) | 1,230 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 28,414 | 2,408 | 30,822 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
31,682 | 2,112 | 33,794 |
| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 1,386 | (167) | 1,219 |
| Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts | 2,081 | (8) | 2,073 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 28,215 | 2,287 | 30,502 |
Revenue from Others |
212 | 121 | 333 |
| Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 11 | - | 11 |
| Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts | 2 | - | 2 |
| Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act | 199 | 121 | 320 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act |
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Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts |
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Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act |
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Mandates recognised (see Note 1) |
11 | 1 | 1 |
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Terms of Negotiation agreed (see Note 2) |
11 | Expired measure | Expired measure |
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Agreements in Principle signed (see Note 1) |
13 | 5 | 5 |
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Deeds of Settlement initialled (see Note 1) |
8 | 6 | 6 |
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Deeds of Settlement signed (see Note 3) |
11 | Expired measure | Expired measure |
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Legislation introduced (see Note 1) |
16 | 8 | 8 |
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Legislation enacted (see Note 3) |
15 | Expired measure | Expired measure |
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Proportion of claims settled (see Note 4) |
67% | 56% | 56% |
Note 1 - Three issues have required the Office of Treaty Settlements' work programme to be revised. As the work programme sets the performance targets for the Office in this area, these performance measures have been revised in line with the new work programme targets. The three issues are:
- four claimant groups have effectively rejected the Crown's best offer which has paused negotiations with these groups
- seven claimant groups have litigated against the Crown, consequently the Crown has paused these negotiations, and
- a number of large ongoing negotiations have prevented new negotiations from being brought on to the work programme as expected.
Note 2 - This measure has been withdrawn as it is not a significant milestone in the negotiation process.
Note 3 - These measures have been withdrawn as the Office of Treaty Settlements has little control over their achievement and therefore they are inappropriate measures of the Office's performance. For the period of time between a Deed of Settlement being initialled and signed, the onus is on the claimant group to conduct the work required to ratify the Deed in order for it to be signed. The period of time between legislation being introduced and enacted is similarly outside the Office's control.
Note 4 - The reduction in this measure is the result of a technical change. The splitting of Hauraki and Te Aitanga a Mahaki claimant groups has increased the number of Deeds of Settlement to be achieved and therefore decreased the percentage that have been settled. This technical "decrease" in percentage will correct itself as these settlements are achieved.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Policy Advice - Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act
The category has decreased by $167,000 to $1.230 million, due to:
- a decrease of $169,000 owing to a transfer to other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year.
Offset by:
- an increase of $2,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at 30 June 2014.
Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts
The category has decreased by $8,000 to $2.075 million, due to:
- a decrease of $259,000 owing to a transfer to other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year.
Offset by:
- an increase of $250,000 owing to a transfer within the multi-category appropriation to Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts to reflect the current work programme, and
- an increase of $1,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at 30 June 2014.
Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act
The category has increased by $2.408 million to $30.822 million, due to:
- an increase of $1.348 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
- an increase of $853,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund legal costs relating to Marine and Coastal Area High Court hearings and deed drafting for settlements
- an increase of $852,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund survey costs for Treaty settlements
- an increase of $450,000 owing to a transfer from the non-departmental other expenses for Contribution toward Determining Customary Interests in the Marine and Coastal Area to progress research into legal rights and interests in the common marine coastal area
- an increase of $81,000 funded from revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies
- an increase of $40,000 funded from recoveries of costs for advertising surplus properties to be disposed, and
- an increase of $34,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at 30 June 2014.
Offset by:
- a decrease of $1 million owing to a transfer to 2015/16 to fund survey, legal and negotiation expenditure resulting from delays in the work programme, and
- a decrease of $250,000 owing to a transfer within the multi-category appropriation to Representation - Waitangi Tribunal and Courts to reflect the current work programme.