Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Treaty Negotiations - Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations 2007/08

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Superseded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:
2007/08
Budget year:
2008
Budget vote:
Treaty Negotiations

Formats and related files

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

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice - OTS

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE - OTS: Minister of Justice

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations
2007/08
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.		 9,962 1,251 11,213

Property Portfolio Management (M74)

Management, transfer and disposal of Crown-owned property for Treaty settlement purposes.		 4,678 2,120 6,798

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.		 2,835 (686) 2,149

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 17,475 2,685 20,160

Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

Crown Contribution to Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Negotiation Costs (M74)

This appropriation is limited to one off ex gratia payment to the Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust as a contribution that reflects the delay in the transfer of settlement assets.		 - 225 225

Crown Contribution to Guardians Establishment Committee Costs (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the establishment, operation and support of the Guardians Establishment Committee.		 - 1,635 1,635

Crown Contribution to Taranaki Whanui's (Wellington) Waitangi Tribunal Costs (M74)

To contribute towards the Taranaki Whanui's (Wellington) Waitangi Tribunal costs		 - 2,013 2,013

Crown Contribution to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa Negotiation Costs (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the ex gratia payments to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa as a contribution to negotiation costs reflecting Crown delays in negotiating an Agreement in Principle.		 - 290 290

Debt Write-offs (M74)

Write-off of Bad Debts from Landbank rental properties.		 120 428 548

Depreciation (M74)

Depreciation on assets held in the Office of Treaty Settlements Landbank for Treaty settlements.		 961 539 1,500

Total Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

 1,081 5,130 6,211

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

Advance Payment Against Notionally Accrued Interest (M74)

Payment of interest notionally accrued on Treaty Settlements after a Deed of Settlement has been signed and prior to settlement date, as agreed to through negotiations.		 400 275 675

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.		 10,000 - 10,000

Total Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

 10,400 275 10,675

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 28,956 8,090 37,046

Multi-Year Appropriations#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Treaty Negotiations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriation $000

Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

Historical Treaty of Waitangi Settlements (M74)

Settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, including redress through the transfer of assets (cash and property) from the Crown to claimant groups, any simple interest payable on settlements between signing of the Deed of Settlement and the Settlement Date, and payment of claimant funding.

Commences: 1 July 2007

Expires: 30 June 2012

 Original Appropriation 400,000
Adjustments for 2006/07 -
Adjustments to 2007/08 -
Adjusted Appropriation 400,000
Actual to 2006/07 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2007/08 56,422
Estimated Actual for 2008/09 60,000
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 283,578

Details of Projected Movements in DepartmentalNet Assets#

Ministry of Justice - OTS

Ministry of Justice - OTS - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Treaty Negotiations
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2007/08 Estimates Projections
$000		 2007/08 Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2007/08
Opening Balance 208 26 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2007.
Capital Injections - -
Capital Withdrawals - -
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -
Other Movements - -
Closing Balance 208 26

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Treaty Negotiations #

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

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice - OTS

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE - OTS: 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
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates Total
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Total
Transactions
$000

Appropriations
Output Expenses 17,475 2,685 - 2,685 20,160
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 61,558 - 1,075 1,075 62,633
Capital Expenditure 10,400 - 275 275 10,675
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

 89,433 2,685 1,350 4,035 93,468

Crown Revenue and Receipts
Tax Revenue - N/A N/A - -
Non-Tax Revenue 5,800 N/A N/A (64) 5,736
Capital Receipts - N/A N/A - -

Total Crown Revenue and Receipts

 5,800 N/A N/A (64) 5,736

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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation will increase by $1.251 million to $11.213 million for 2007/08. The change is mainly due to adjustments made to reflect allocation of overhead costs and new funding for Ministerial engagement with the Central North Island Iwi Collective.

Property Portfolio Management (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

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

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will increase by $2.120 million to $6.798 million for 2007/08. The increase is mainly due to adjustments made to reflect allocation of overhead costs and forecasting change for Additional Compliance Costs.

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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $686,000 to $2.149 million for 2007/08. The change is mainly due to adjustments made to reflect allocation of overhead costs.

Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#

Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives

Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives - Part 5.2 NonDepartmental Other Expenses - Treaty Negotiations
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations Appropriations
Outcome:Durable Settlement of Treaty Claims
Impact:Iwi and Hapu are able to undergo effective negotiations with the Crown		 Crown Contribution to Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Negotiation Costs
Crown Contribution to Guardians Establishment Committee Costs
Crown Contribution to Taranaki Whanui's (Wellington) Waitangi Tribunal Costs
Crown Contribution to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa Negotiation Costs

Crown Contribution to Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Negotiation Costs (M74)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to one off ex gratia payment to the Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust as a contribution that reflects the delay in the transfer of settlement assets.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation that was approved during the year.

Crown Contribution to Guardians Establishment Committee Costs (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the establishment, operation and support of the Guardians Establishment Committee.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This is a new appropriation that was approved during the year.

Crown Contribution to Taranaki Whanui's (Wellington) Waitangi Tribunal Costs (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

To contribute towards the Taranaki Whanui's (Wellington) Waitangi Tribunal costs

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This is a new appropriation that was approved during the year.

Crown Contribution to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa Negotiation Costs (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the ex gratia payments to Te Runanga o Ngati Manawa as a contribution to negotiation costs reflecting Crown delays in negotiating an Agreement in Principle.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This is a new appropriation that was approved during the year.

Debt Write-offs (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Write-off of Bad Debts from Landbank rental properties.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will increase by $428,000 to $548,000 for 2007/08. This change in funding reflects the latest forecast expenditure

Depreciation (M74)#

Scope of Appropriation#

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

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will increase by $539,000 to $1.500 million for 2007/08. This change in funding reflects the latest forecast expenditure.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Advance Payment Against Notionally Accrued Interest (M74)

Scope of Appropriation

Payment of interest notionally accrued on Treaty Settlements after a Deed of Settlement has been signed and prior to settlement date, as agreed to through negotiations.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation will increase by $275,000 to $675,000 for 2007/08. The change is due to new funding approved during the year.