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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Communications and Information Technology (M88)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2012/13 | |||
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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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Communications and ICT operational policy, ministerial servicing and Crown entity monitoring (M88)This appropriation is limited to the development of operational policies in relation to information technology, New Zealand's digital capability, telecommunications markets and regulation, broadband investment, postal services, and international for a related to New Zealand's ICT interests, services to support the Minister, and monitoring the performance and compliance of Crown Entities. |
599 | - | 599 |
Management and Enforcement of the Radiocommunications Act 1989 (M88)Management of the radio spectrum, including technical arrangements for the allocation of spectrum, representation of New Zealand's international radio spectrum interests, and management of spectrum sales including costs associated with financial assistance for transition of radio licences when a management right is created or spectrum is allocated to a different use. |
9,797 | 559 | 10,356 |
Policy Advice - Communications (M88)This appropriation 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. |
3,763 | (98) | 3,665 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
14,159 | 461 | 14,620 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administrative Support for Telecommunications Relay Equipment and Services (M88)This appropriation is limited to funding expenditure for administering contracts procuring the supply of telecommunications relay services textphones and other equipment for user access to relay service platforms (including video) and the cost for administering rental of relay user equipment and depreciating this equipment, together with sponsoring New Zealand Sign Language interpreter scholarships and the purchase of ancillary services to support the availability and uptake of relay services. |
1,269 | - | 1,269 |
Enforcement of Telecommunications Sector Regulation (M88)The regulation and monitoring of telecommunication services in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 2001. |
6,000 | - | 6,000 |
Fibre Drop Costs (M88)This appropriation is limited to the cost of fibre connections between schools and UFB and RBI providers' cable in the roadway or network operators' digital microwave radio towers. |
7,970 | 5,380 | 13,350 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
15,239 | 5,380 | 20,619 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contributions to International Telecommunications Organisations (M88)The Crown's annual membership of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity and subscription to the International Telecommunications Union. |
970 | - | 970 |
Telecommunications Development Levy Funded Procurement - Deaf Relay Service TSO (M88)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of deaf relay services which is offset by the Telecommunications Development Levy. |
2,400 | 65 | 2,465 |
Telecommunications Development Levy Funded Procurement - Non-Urban Infrastructure (M88)This appropriation is limited to the payment of grants and investment for non-urban infrastructure offset by the Telecommunications Development Levy. |
94,000 | 47,000 | 141,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
97,370 | 47,065 | 144,435 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Acquisition of Textphone Equipment (M88)To purchase textphones after the establishment of a textphone pool for deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired people. |
200 | - | 200 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
200 | - | 200 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
126,968 | 52,906 | 179,874 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Broadband Investment (Crown Fibre Holdings Capital Costs) (M88) (M88)This appropriation is limited to the provision of ongoing investment funding for Crown Fibre Holdings to implement the Government's broadband investment commitment Commences: 22 August 2011 Expires: 30 June 2016 |
Original Appropriation | 408,000 |
Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
Adjustments to 2012/13 | 774,500 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 1,182,500 | |
Actual to 2011/12 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 165,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 200,000 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 817,500 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Communications#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Communications and Information Technology (M88)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2012/13 | |||||
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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 | 29,398 | 461 | 5,380 | 5,841 | 35,239 |
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 97,370 | - | 47,065 | 47,065 | 144,435 |
Capital Expenditure | 100,200 | - | 65,000 | 65,000 | 165,200 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
226,968 | 461 | 117,445 | 117,906 | 344,874 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 59,277 | N/A | - | - | 59,277 |
Capital Receipts | 27,156 | N/A | (444) | (444) | 26,712 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
86,433 | N/A | (444) | (444) | 85,989 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Management and Enforcement of the Radiocommunications Act 1989 (M88)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2012/13 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 9,797 | 559 | 10,356 |
Revenue from Crown | 320 | 559 | 879 |
Revenue from Other | 7,041 | - | 7,041 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased as a result of a $500,000 approval by Cabinet for "Allocation of the Digital Dividend - Paper 2 - Economic and Technical Considerations" to fund the 700MHz digital dividend auction, and retention of underspend of $59,000 from 2011/12.
Policy Advice - Communications (M88)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased from $3.763 million to $3.665 million as a result of retention of underspend of $370,000 to 2013/14, partially offset by an expense transfer of $272,000 from 2011/12.
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Fibre Drop Costs (M88)#
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased from $7.970 million to $13.350 million as a result of a $10.380 million expense transfer from 2011/12 to reflect the roll-out timing of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) and Ultra-fast Broadband (UFB) deployment. This was partially offset by an expense transfer of $5 million to 2013/14 to accommodate the stage implementation of RBI and UFB to schools.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Telecommunications Development Levy Funded Procurement - Deaf Relay Service TSO (M88)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased from $2.400 million to $2.465 million as a result of an expense transfer in 2011/12 to accommodate the delay in the availability of CapTel telephones.
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Policy Advice - Sectoral Leadership and Development, Firm Capability, and Regional Development (M25)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased from $9.096 million to $13.255 million is a result of:
- $1.900 million for the policy work on the Government Procurement programme approved by Cabinet (Government Procurement Functional Leadership)
- $1 million fiscally neutral adjustment (FNA) from the departmental output expense Sectoral Leadership, Firm Capability, and Regional Development Operational Policy, Ministerial Servicing and Crown Entity Monitoring appropriation as a result of an internal review of costs between the two appropriations
- $605,000 FNA from Vote Finance for the Business Facing Services unit via the Better Services for Less Development Pipeline Project
- $290,000 expense transfer from 2011/12 as a result of the timing in the development of an extensive suite of best practice procurement policy work
- $185,000 FNA from Vote Foreign Affairs to assist with international travel costs relating to trade negotiations
- $95,000 expense transfer from 2011/12 as a result of the timing of the Maori Economic Development Strategy Projects, and
- $84,000 FNA for an efficiency dividend adjustment from Vote Energy.
Policy Advice - Small Business (M62)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased from $1.285 million to $1.330 million as a result of $33,000 retention of underspend from 2011/12 and an FNA of $12,000 for an efficiency dividend from Vote Energy.
Sectoral Leadership, Firm Capability, and Regional Development Operational Policy, Ministerial Servicing and Crown Entity Monitoring (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2012/13 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 11,470 | 755 | 12,225 |
Revenue from Crown | 4,570 | 355 | 4,925 |
Revenue from Other | 6,900 | 400 | 7,300 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation is a result of:
- expense transfers from 2011/12 as a result of the timing of both the Government Electronic Tender System (GETS) tender preparation and evaluation processes ($750,000), and in the expected signed agreement to progress the detailed design of the new Convention Centre ($305,000)
- $400,000 to assist with funding the Government Procurement Functional Leadership initiative, and
- $300,000 to assist with the Speed Up Reforms with Better Public Services Seed Fund initiative (Cab Min (13) 8/3 refers).
These increases were partially offset by a $1 million FNA to the departmental output expense Policy Advice - Sectoral Leadership and Development, Firm Capability, and Regional Development as a result of an internal review of costs between the two appropriations.
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
International Business Growth Services (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased from $99.702 million to $101.264 million as a result of:
- $1.520 million to assist with the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) implementation of New Zealand Inc Strategy initiatives
- $200,000 for fluctuations in foreign exchange forecasts, and
- $76,000 from Vote Foreign Affairs to assist with international travel costs relating to trade negotiations for World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA's).
These increases were partially offset by an FNA of $234,000 to non-departmental other expense Regional and Industry Development Fund to assist with the Kiwi Expatriates Association (KEA) - connecting New Zealand with its global talent community of expatriates via a memorandum of understanding of contributions initiative.
Services to Develop Business Capability (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased from $14.905 million to $13.752 million as a result of an FNA for $900,000 to non-departmental output expense Services to Support Sector Development and Special Events, to assist with the Sector Development Support programme initiative, and an FNA of $253,000 to Vote Pacific Island Affairs to assist with their Pre-Business training programme.
Services to Support Sector Development and Special Events (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased from $29.666 million to $32.807 million as a result of:
- $950,000 funding approved by Cabinet to assist with the NZTE - Implementation of New Zealand Inc Strategy initiatives
- FNA of $900,000 from non-departmental output expense Services to Develop Business Capability, to assist with the Sector Development Support programme initiative
- expense transfer of $750,000 from 2011/12 as a result of the timing in the work relating to the Health Information Technology Project
- expense transfer of $500,000 from 2011/12 as a result of the timing in the work relating to the Aviation High Impact Project, and
- $41,000 fluctuations in foreign exchange forecasts.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Establishment and operation of the Food Innovation Network New Zealand (M25)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased from $950,000 to $4.596 million as a result of a $3.346 million automatic transfer of 2011/12 underspend to 2012/13 and an FNA of $1.600 million from the non-departmental other expense Square Kilometre Array to assist with the Food Bowl initiative.
These increases were partially offset by an expense transfer of $1.300 million to Vote Science and Innovation for the Crown entity Callaghan Innovation to reflect the transfer of the New Zealand Food Innovation (Network) Ltd functions to Callaghan Innovation.
Major Events Development Fund (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased from $10 million to $15.078 million as a result of an expense transfer of $5.078 million from 2011/12 to 2012/13 to reflect the timing of the approval process for major events under consideration.
Promotion of New Zealand Associated with the America's Cup (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increased appropriation is a result of an expense transfer of $1.676 million from 2011/12 to 2012/13 to reflect the postponement of the 34th America's Cup which took place in San Francisco in September 2012.
Regional and Industry Development Fund (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation increased from $200,000 to $1.150 million as a result of FNAs from within Vote Economic Development ($434,000), Vote Science and Innovation ($233,000), Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade ($233,000), Vote Immigration ($30,000) and Vote Maori Affairs ($20,000) in 2012/13 to assist with the Kiwi Expatriates Association (KEA) - Connecting New Zealand with its global talent community of expatriates via a memorandum of understanding of contributions initiative.
Regional Partnerships and Facilitation (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased from $4.556 million to $4.487 million as a result of an FNA to non-departmental other expense Regional and Industry Development Fund to assist with the Kiwi Expatriates Association (KEA) - Connecting New Zealand with its global talent community of expatriates via a memorandum of understanding of contributions initiative.
Square Kilometre Array (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The appropriation decreased from $3.150 million to $1.419 million as a result of:
- FNA for $1.600 million to non-departmental other expense Establishment and Operations of the Food Innovation Network New Zealand to assist with the Food Bowl initiative, and
- FNA of $131,000 to the non-departmental other expense Regional and Industry Development Fund appropriation to assist with the Kiwi Expatriates Association (KEA) - Connecting New Zealand with its global talent community of expatriates via a memorandum of understanding of contributions initiative.
Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#
Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M25)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2012/13 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 3,500 | 16,550 | 20,050 |
Intangibles | 8,500 | 46,499 | 54,999 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
12,000 | 63,049 | 75,049 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increased appropriation is a result of:
- a transfer of capital expense of $51.874 million from the four previous agencies (Department of Labour, Department of Housing and Building, Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Economic Development) to the formation of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- reforecast spend of $6 million for the Immigration Global Management System (IGMS), and
- reforecast spend of $5.175 million for Economic Development capital.
Ministry of Economic Development - Capital Expenditure PLA (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2012/13 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 3,500 | 16,550 | 20,050 |
Intangibles | 8,500 | 46,499 | 54,999 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
12,000 | 63,049 | 75,049 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation transferred to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - Capital Expenditure PLA from 1 July 2012 due to the formation of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The Minister for Economic Development is the Responsible Minister for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Seed Co-investment Fund (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased from $7.600 million to $16.232 million as a result of $17.649 million automatic transfer of 2011/12 underspend to 2012/13, partially offset by a transfer of $9.017 million to non-departmental capital expense New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) to correct expense transfers in 2011/12 that were inadvertently made to this appropriation, but should have been made to NZVIF.
Venture Investment Fund (M25)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased from $12.400 million to $29.255 million as a result of a $7.838 million automatic transfer of 2011/12 underspend to 2012/13 and an expense transfer of $9.017 million from non-departmental capital expense Seed Co-Investment Fund (SCIF) to correct expense transfers in 2011/12 that were inadvertently made to SCIF.