Assets
Page updated 15 Oct 2009
Overview of information about Government assets on the Treasury website.
What Assets does the Government Own?
The Government's assets range from commercial forests, property, plant and equipment to intangible assets. Some of the Government's largest assets are financial assets like the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZS Fund).
State-Owned Enterprises and Crown Entities Assets
The total assets of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Crown Entities and Air New Zealand Limited are reported in the Balance Dates tables under Information on SOEs and Crown Entities in the Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ended 30 June 2009. This figure is $129,736 million for the 2008/09 financial year.
How Much are the Government's Assets Worth?
The Statement of Financial Position in the Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ended 30 June 2009 shows the current value of broad types of assets. Total assets for the 2008/09 financial year are valued at $217,151 million. Note 20: Property, Plant and Equipment, includes a breakdown of the value of those types of assets - for example, rail network, electricity generation assets, land and buildings.
The Treasury's Role
The Treasury's responsibilities in relation to assets held by the Government include:
- Monitoring the performance of assets like State-owned enterprises
- Reporting on the net worth and performance of SOEs in Financial Statements
- Implementing Government policy on the management of assets
- Providing guidance to state sector entities on how to manage their assets - see A Guide to the Management of Departmental Fixed Assets
Key Publications
- Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the Year Ended 30 June 2009
- Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2009 (BEFU)
- A Guide to the Management of Departmental Fixed Assets
Research & Policy Publications
See Working Papers and Policy Perspectives Papers on these topics: