Estimates of appropriations

Vote Transport - Estimates of Appropriations 2012/13 - Estimates 2012/2013

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Government of New Zealand
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Fiscal year:
2012/13
Budget year:
2012
Budget vote:
Transport

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Transport (M72)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Transport

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT: Minister of Transport

Overview of the Vote#

Vote Transport encompasses the funding of the road, rail, aviation and maritime transport modes.

The major entities involved are the Ministry of Transport, the New Zealand Transport Agency and KiwiRail, as well as the other Transport Crown entities, the Civil Aviation Authority (incorporating the Aviation Security Service), Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.

Road

The largest element of the Vote is the funding for the National Land Transport Programme ($3,356 million or 82% of the total Vote) which is principally funded from road tax revenue collected by the Crown.

Of this balance, $750 million relates to a loan from the Crown for cash flow management.  The appropriation does not take account of any repayments made in the year and the facility may not exceed $250 million at any one time.

Rail

Funding for Rail makes up 13% of the Vote - $521 million:

  • $250 million is the third tranche of the Government's commitment to the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan, the aim of which is for KiwiRail to develop a commercially sustainable freight business within 10 years
  • $100 million is a loan to the Auckland Council to assist with the funding of the Electric Multiple Units
  • an additional $152 million is for the Auckland metro network, and
  • the balance of $19 million is mainly for a project supporting metro rail improvements in Wellington. 
Crown Entity and Other Funding

The balance of the Vote ($121 million) is mainly split between:

  • the Ministry of Transport as departmental funding ($33 million)
  • Crown entities for services ($42 million). The Crown entities receive most of their funding from third party fees and charges
  • SuperGold card public transport concessions ($22 million), and
  • weather forecasting services from Meteorological Service of New Zealand ($18 million).

Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 for Vote Transport in the Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations.

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Transport
  2011/12 2012/13
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Budgeted
$000		 Estimated
Actual
$000		 Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

      

Fuel Excise Duty Refund Administration (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the receipt and processing of applications for, and the refunding of, Fuel Excise Duty.		 429 429 429

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi Aerodrome Operation and Administration (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the operation of Milford Sound/Piopiotahi aerodrome to provide a safe and efficient airport.		 223 223 223

Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA (M72)

 - - 30,806
Governance and Performance Advice on Crown Agencies
This output class is limited to monitoring of and advice on the governance, performance and capability of transport Crown agencies.		 - - 900
Ministerial Servicing
This output class is limited to services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.		 - - 3,300
Policy Advice
This output class 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 relating to transport.		 - - 26,606

Search and Rescue Activity Coordination PLA (M72)

The estimated amount to be spent on the coordination of search and rescue activities as authorised by section 9(1) of Land Transport Management Act 2003.		 1,136 1,136 1,136

Governance and Performance Advice for Crown Agencies (M72)

This appropriation is limited to monitoring of and advice on the governance, performance and capability of transport Crown agencies.		 750 750 -

Land Transport Revenue Forecasting and Strategy (M72)

This appropriation is limited to land transport revenue forecasting, strategy and policy.		 1,550 1,550 -

Policy Advice (M72)

This appropriation is limited to strategic, objective and evidence based policy advice that will promote the development of an effective and efficient transport system, and ministerial servicing.		 29,088 29,088 -

Road User Charges Collection, Investigation and Enforcement (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the collection and refund of Road User Charges, and the investigation and enforcement of evasion of Road User Charges.		 18,829 18,829 -

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 52,005 52,005 32,594

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

      

Accident or Incident Investigation and Reporting (M72)

This appropriation is limited to investigation and reporting on aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents in New Zealand and the waters over which it has jurisdiction.		 3,865 3,865 3,865

Crash Analysis (M72)

This appropriation is limited to operating the Crash Analysis System and performing associated crash analysis and research activities.		 - - 775

Licensing Activities (M72)

This appropriation is limited to land transport licensing services, including driver licensing, not met by user fees.		 2,675 2,675 3,561

Maritime Port Security (M72)

This appropriation is limited to standby screening and searching services at ports.		 145 145 145

Ministerial Servicing by the New Zealand Transport Agency (M72)

This appropriation is limited to Ministerial servicing by the New Zealand Transport Agency.		 548 548 548

National Land Transport Programme PLA (M72)

The estimated amount to be spent on activities under the National Land Transport Programme, as authorised by section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.		 1,742,800 1,742,800 1,767,000

Policy Advice and Related Outputs - Civil Aviation MCOA (M72)

 - - 2,219
Health and Safety in Employment Activities - Civil Aviation
This output class is limited to health and safety activities, for which there is a designated responsibility.		 - - 440
International Relations and International Civil Aviation Organisation Obligations
This output class is limited to technical information and advice in relation to international matters affecting New Zealand aviation, to ensure the Minister's obligations in relation to international civil aviation agreements are met, and to promote the development of New Zealand aviation in the international context.		 - - 685
Ministerial Servicing - Civil Aviation
This output class is limited to services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.		 - - 431
Policy Advice - Civil Aviation
This output class 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 relating to civil aviation.		 - - 663

Policy Advice and Related Outputs - Maritime MCOA (M72)

 - - 6,510
Health and Safety in Employment Activities - Maritime
This output class is limited to health and safety activities, for which there is a designated responsibility.		 - - 954
Maritime Safety and Marine Protection Services
This output class is limited to the development and delivery of regulatory services which are the responsibility of Maritime New Zealand under legislation		 - - 2,078
Policy Advice - Maritime
This output class 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 and Ministerial servicing.		 - - 3,478

Rail - Waikato Network Funding (M72)

This appropriation is limited to rail projects which improve the capacity and connections of rail freight in the Waikato region.		 3,824 3,824 1,591

Road User Charges Collection (M72)

This appropriation is limited to collecting road user charges.		 - - 13,273

Road User Charges Investigation and Enforcement (M72)

This appropriation is limited to investigating evasion and enforcing of Road User Charges.		 - - 3,779

Road User Charges Refunds (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the processing of Road User Charge refunds.		 - - 450

Search and Rescue Activities (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of search and rescue activities and a search and rescue coordination service, including follow-up inquiries and reporting, associated with the searches and rescues undertaken.		 3,316 3,316 3,316

Search and Rescue and Recreational Boating Safety Activities PLA (M72)

The estimated amount to be spent in relation to search and rescue and recreational boating safety activities, as authorised under Section 9 (1) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.		 4,473 4,473 4,473

SuperGold Card - Administration of the Public Transport Concessions Scheme (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the administration costs of the scheme to provide enhanced public transport concessions for SuperGold cardholders.		 95 95 95

Weather Forecasts and Warnings (M72)

This appropriation is limited to severe-weather warnings and a level of weather forecast services for land, coastal waters and oceanic areas for which New Zealand has international responsibility.		 18,574 18,574 18,574

Canterbury Transport Project (M72)

This appropriation is limited to assisting the Canterbury region to implement a land transport package.		 5,000 5,000 -

Motor Vehicle Registry (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, the collection and refund of motor vehicle registration and licensing revenue, and the operation of the Motor Vehicle Register.		 47,966 47,966 -

Policy Advice - Civil Aviation (M72)

This appropriation is limited to policy advice on civil aviation safety, development of safety standards, promotion and auditing of aviation security, review of legislation, and administration of New Zealand's participation in ICAO and other safety related agreements.		 2,219 2,219 -

Policy Advice on Safety Regulation and Monitoring - Maritime (M72)

This appropriation is limited to policy advice on maritime safety, development of safety standards, promotion and auditing of maritime safety, and the review of legislation.		 7,232 7,232 -

Regional Development Transport Funding (M72)

This appropriation is limited to regional development initiatives to develop the forestry roading infrastructure in Northland and Tairawhiti.		 2,000 2,000 -

Reinstatement of Local Roads in Canterbury (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the reinstatement of local roads in Canterbury following the earthquakes as approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency under relevant legislation.		 102,000 102,000 -

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

 1,946,732 1,946,732 1,830,174

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

      

Bad Debt Provision - Motor Vehicle Registration/Licenses and Road User Charges (M72)

This appropriation is limited to provision for bad debts that arise from non payment of motor vehicle registrations and road user charges.		 7,000 7,000 6,000

Membership of International Organisations (M72)

This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments to international transport related organisations.		 743 743 743

Rail - Public Policy Projects (M72)

This appropriation is limited to public policy rail initiatives.		 3,270 3,270 3,270

Rail - Railway Safety (M72)

This appropriation is limited to public safety works.		 500 500 500

SuperGold Card - public transport concessions for cardholders (M72)

This appropriation is limited to providing enhanced public transport concessions for SuperGold cardholders.		 22,905 22,905 21,605

Loan for Auckland Metro Rail Electric Multiple Unit Package Fair Value Write-down (M72)

This appropriation is limited to fair value write-downs of Crown debt associated with the Auckland Metro Rail Electric Multiple Unit Package, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.		 50,600 43,454 -

Rail - Metro Rail Rolling Stock and Infrastructure (Wellington) (M72)

This appropriation is limited to metro rail rolling stock and infrastructure projects in Wellington.		 117,442 117,442 -

Tauranga Maritime Incident Response (M72)

This appropriation is limited to responding to the MV Rena grounding off Tauranga.		 35,000 35,000 -

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

 237,460 230,314 32,118

Departmental Capital Expenditure

      

Ministry of Transport - Capital Expenditure PLA (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Transport, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.		 303 303 500

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

 303 303 500

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

      

National Land Transport Programme - New Infrastructure for and Renewal of State Highways PLA (M72)

The estimated amount to be spent on capital works for new infrastructure and renewal of State Highways, as authorised by Section 9 (3) and (4) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.		 625,661 625,661 804,529

NLTF Borrowing Facility for Short-Term Advances (M72)

This appropriation is limited to short-term advances to the New Zealand Transport Agency to manage variations between cash outlays from and flows of hypothecated revenue into the National Land Transport Fund, with the maximum amount of such advances at any one time not exceeding $250 million.		 750,000 300,000 750,000

Rail - KiwiRail Turnaround Plan Funding (M72)

This appropriation is limited to approved capital expenditure that contributes to the KiwiRail Turnaround Plan outcomes.		 250,000 250,000 250,000

Rail - Loan for Auckland Metro Rail Electric Multiple Unit Package (M72)

This appropriation is limited to a loan for the Auckland metro rail electric multiple unit package.		 200,000 96,000 100,000

Tauranga Eastern Link Loan (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the government provision of a loan to the New Zealand Transport Agency to contribute towards the costs of the construction and tolling operations for the Tauranga Eastern Link Roading Project.		 - - 20,000

Wellington Metro Rail Network Upgrade (M72)

The appropriation is limited to catch up investment in the Wellington metro rail network which will enable sustainable operation of the network through the Metro Rail Operating model.		 11,713 11,713 13,897

Aviation Security Service (M72)

This appropriation is limited to meeting the ongoing capital costs of the security measures under international and domestic obligations, including accommodation and IT systems.		 303 303 -

New & Improved Infrastructure for State Highways - Crown Contribution (M72)

This appropriation is limited to contributing towards the purchase of State highway improvements as outlined in the 2006/07 State Highway Forecast.		 3,926 3,926 -

NLTF Borrowing Facility for a Short-Term Advance in 2011/12. (M72)

This appropriation is limited to a short-term advance to the New Zealand Transport Agency to manage variations between cash outlays from and flows of hypothecated revenue into the National Land Transport Fund with a maximum balance outstanding of $90 million.		 180,000 - -

Rail - New Zealand Railways Corporation Loans (M72)

This appropriation is limited to loans to the New Zealand Railways Corporation to fund capital projects and provide working capital.		 250,000 250,000 -

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

 2,271,603 1,537,603 1,938,426

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 4,508,103 3,766,957 3,833,812

Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#

Multi-Year Appropriations - Transport
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriation, Adjustments and Use $000

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

    

Auckland Rail Development (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the renewal, upgrade, and electrification of the Auckland metropolitan rail network.

Commences: 1 July 2009

Expires: 30 June 2014

 Original Appropriation 663,875
Adjustments for 2010/11 19,722
Adjustments to 2011/12 (20,000)
Adjusted Appropriation 663,597
Actual to 2010/11 Year End 350,158
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 133,686
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 152,106
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 27,647

Rail Network and Rolling Stock Upgrade (M72)

This appropriation is limited to the renewal, upgrade and maintenance of the national rail network, and the New Zealand Railway Corporation’s rolling stock, terminals and systems.

Commences: 1 July 2009

Expires: 30 June 2012

 Original Appropriation 104,851
Adjustments for 2010/11 6,980
Adjustments to 2011/12 -
Adjusted Appropriation 111,831
Actual to 2010/11 Year End 101,684
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 10,147
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

    

Joint Venture Airports - Crown Contribution (M72)

This appropriation is limited to enhancements to joint venture airport terminals and runways and the Crown's share of operating losses.

Commences: 1 July 2011

Expires: 30 June 2015

 Original Appropriation 2,000
Adjustments for 2010/11 -
Adjustments to 2011/12 101
Adjusted Appropriation 2,101
Actual to 2010/11 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2011/12 601
Estimated Actual for 2012/13 500
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 1,000

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

Ministry of Transport

Ministry of Transport - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Transport
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2011/12
Estimated Actual
$000		 2012/13
Projected
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2012/13
Opening Balance 3,116 3,116  
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - (408) Represents the transfer of an asset to the New Zealand Transport Agency
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

 3,116 2,708