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Vote Environment#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Climate Change (M12), Minister for the Environment (M29)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for the Environment
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister for the Environment is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment 2019/20, which cover:
- a total of just over $23 million to provide advice and implement tools for water management
- a total of nearly $34 million in funding and grants to third parties for water initiatives
- a total of nearly $29 million to provide advice and implement tools to improve resource management
- a total of nearly $2 million for the Ministry for the Environment to negotiate and implement fair, durable and fit for purpose deeds of settlement and environmental accords
- a total of just over $3 million in funding for Iwi to engage in co-management arrangements
- a total of just over $3 million to manage environmental obligations and programmes
- a total of just over $7 million for grants to third parties for domestic environmental management and education programmes, and contributions to international institutions
- a total of nearly $10 million to provide advice to mitigate environmental hazards and waste
- a total of nearly $4 million for services provided by third parties for the investigation, management and remediation services relating to contaminated sites
- a total of just over $22 million for waste minimisation
- a total of $18 million in payments to territorial local authorities for the Waste Disposal Levy
- a total of nearly $21 million in funding provided to the Environmental Protection Authority
- a total of just over $2 million for ministerial servicing, and
- a total of just over $1 million for capital expenditure.
The Minister for Climate Change is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment for 2019/20, which cover:
- a total of just over $2 million for the maintenance of a national carbon accounting system
- a total of nearly $18 million for policy advice in relation to the domestic and international climate change programmes and contributions to international programmes
- a total of just over $551 million for the allocation of New Zealand emission units to the economy
- a total of just over $189 million for the loss on sale of New Zealand emission units, and
- a total of just over $54 million for administering the Emissions Trading Scheme including the impairment of debt.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Ministerial Services (M29) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making). |
1,651 | 1,651 | 2,183 |
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29) This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy. |
5,906 | 5,906 | 5,906 |
Independent Climate Change Commission Set Up Costs (M12) This appropriation is limited to the set up costs for an independent Climate Change Commission. |
516 | 516 | - |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
8,073 | 8,073 | 8,089 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for the Environment, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
1,300 | 1,300 | 1,200 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
1,300 | 1,300 | 1,200 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12) This appropriation is limited to the application for and holding on trust of New Zealand Units on behalf of the future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land. |
177 | 177 | 177 |
Community Environment Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community. |
2,213 | 2,213 | 3,172 |
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites. |
2,992 | 2,992 | 3,617 |
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives. |
20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 |
Emissions Trading Scheme (M12) This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and maintenance of a register to enable the holding and transfer of climate change units. |
6,392 | 6,392 | 6,392 |
Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions (M29) This appropriation is limited to the delivery and support of the Environmental Protection Authority's decision-making processes. |
12,383 | 12,383 | 12,448 |
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29) This appropriation is limited to the monitoring and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory functions. |
6,742 | 6,742 | 7,277 |
Environmental Training Programmes (M29) This appropriation is limited to supporting training programmes, including Te Aho Tu Roa, that promote environmental and social sustainability, encourage Maori participation, raise environmental and ecological awareness and encourage children and young people to participate in environmental initiatives in the community. |
1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29) This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators. |
800 | 800 | 800 |
Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29) This appropriation is limited to freshwater initiatives, with involvement from community stakeholders, for New Zealand's freshwater bodies. |
1,216 | 1,216 | 500 |
The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits. |
9,067 | 9,067 | 15,500 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
64,679 | 64,679 | 72,580 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12) This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy. |
627,747 | 537,099 | 551,298 |
Climate Change Development Fund (M12) This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues. |
300 | 300 | 300 |
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29) This appropriation is limited to supporting groups that wish to advocate for environmental issues in resource management cases in the courts and appearances at Boards of Inquiry of projects of national significance. |
600 | 600 | 600 |
Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12) New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
140 | 135 | 140 |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to funding for the Waikato River Clean-up Fund for the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations. |
5,178 | 5,178 | 5,044 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12) This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities. |
47,500 | - | 47,500 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29) This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Environment related activities excluding Climate Change. |
1,500 | - | 1,500 |
International Subscriptions (M29) This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements. |
152 | 145 | 152 |
Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12) This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale of New Zealand Units. |
189,300 | - | 189,300 |
Te Pou Tupua (M29) This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions. |
109 | 109 | 109 |
United Nations Environment Programme (M29) New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme. |
593 | 531 | 593 |
Waikato River Co-Governance (M29) This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance. |
910 | 910 | 910 |
Waikato River Co-Management (M29) This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River. |
2,519 | 2,519 | 2,365 |
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29) This appropriation is limited to payments to Territorial Local Authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008. |
18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
Exclusive Economic Zone Major Prosecutions Fund (M29) This appropriation is limited to major prosecutions relating to activities regulated under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012. |
500 | - | - |
Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29) This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements. |
1,620 | 1,620 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
896,668 | 567,146 | 817,811 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29) This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Environmental Protection Authority. |
- | - | 1,250 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | - | 1,250 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Climate Change MCA (M12) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way. |
25,964 | 25,964 | 19,701 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Carbon Monitoring Programme This category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC. |
4,000 | 4,000 | 2,187 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice This category 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 domestic climate change. |
16,572 | 16,572 | 13,512 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice This category 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 international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets. |
5,343 | 5,343 | 3,953 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy. |
49 | 49 | 49 |
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCA (M29) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action and international cooperation. |
2,348 | 2,348 | 3,467 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Domestic Obligations and Programmes This category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues. |
1,512 | 1,512 | 1,560 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice This category 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 advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships. |
836 | 836 | 1,907 |
Improving Environmental Management MCA (M29) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on improving environmental management. |
39,533 | 39,533 | 54,199 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice This category 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 environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement. |
2,160 | 2,160 | 1,900 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice This category 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 the marine environment. |
1,339 | 1,339 | 3,919 |
Resource Management Implementation This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices. |
13,461 | 13,461 | 13,260 |
Resource Management Policy Advice This category 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 the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand. |
7,647 | 7,647 | 11,646 |
Water Management Implementation This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises. |
2,114 | 2,114 | 5,837 |
Water Management Policy Advice This category 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 the quality, flow and availability of freshwater. |
10,411 | 10,411 | 15,487 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Water science and economics This category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework. |
2,401 | 2,401 | 2,150 |
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA (M29) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks. |
3,938 | 3,938 | 3,918 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice This category 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 the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations. |
2,228 | 2,228 | 3,296 |
Waste Management and Minimisation This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation. |
1,710 | 1,710 | 622 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
71,783 | 71,783 | 81,285 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
1,042,503 | 712,981 | 982,215 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29) This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.Commences: 01 July 2015 Expires: 30 June 2020 |
Original Appropriation | 23,000 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 23,000 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 5,824 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 4,400 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 12,776 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations | 1,042,503 | 712,981 | 982,215 |
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 4,400 | 4,400 | 12,776 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
1,046,903 | 717,381 | 994,991 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection (M29) | - | - | 1,350 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund | 1,593 | 1,079 | - | (1,336) | (1,336) |
Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database | Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making Functions | - | 65 | 50 | - | - |
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement Functions | - | 405 | 530 | - | - | |
Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority | - | 1,250 | 1,150 | - | - | |
Improving New Zealand's Resource Efficiency by Reducing Waste |
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste (MCA) Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | The Fresh Water Improvement Fund | - | 1,500 | 3,250 | 3,250 | 4,000 |
Climate Change (MCA) Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy AdviceDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 3,693 | 2,611 | 2,611 | 2,611 | |
Improving Environment Management (MCA) Water Management ImplementationDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 3,532 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 7,000 | |
Improving Environment Management (MCA) Water Management Policy AdviceDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 3,175 | 4,680 | 4,684 | 4,188 | |
Strengthening the Integrity of the Environmental Management System | Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection | - | 1,200 | 2,748 | - | - |
Improving Environment Management (MCA) Resource Management ImplementationDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 1,500 | 3,500 | 5,000 | 4,500 | |
Improving Environment Management (MCA) Resource Management Policy AdviceDepartmental Output Expense |
- | 4,980 | 6,504 | 2,500 | 2,000 | |
Total Initiatives | 1,593 | 24,379 | 33,773 | 23,459 | 22,963 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 44,846 | 45,341 | 53,520 | 62,710 | 77,152 | 77,152 | 8,089 | 85,356 | 93,445 | 76,740 | 78,276 | 74,514 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 159,575 | 193,729 | 325,802 | 747,806 | 896,668 | 567,146 | - | 817,811 | 817,811 | 624,791 | 830,339 | 795,657 |
Capital Expenditure | 1,494 | 316 | 2,871 | (645) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,250 | 2,450 | 2,225 | 800 | 800 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 48,740 | 56,351 | 57,480 | 66,906 | 71,783 | 71,783 | 79,135 | 2,150 | 81,285 | 86,270 | 81,770 | 80,524 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
254,655 | 295,737 | 439,673 | 876,777 | 1,046,903 | 717,381 | 88,424 | 906,567 | 994,991 | 790,026 | 991,185 | 951,495 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 166,100 | 306,827 | 553,743 | 707,920 | 1,006,931 | 1,006,931 | N/A | 1,095,368 | 1,095,368 | 1,105,212 | 1,126,774 | 1,155,552 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
166,100 | 306,827 | 553,743 | 707,920 | 1,006,931 | 1,006,931 | N/A | 1,095,368 | 1,095,368 | 1,105,212 | 1,126,774 | 1,155,552 |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring
There had been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information reported in last year's Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends
The actual and budgeted output expenses from 2014/15 onwards reflect an increase in funding for resource management and water management reforms, and climate change related activities.
The variability in Other Expenses relates to the Allocation of New Zealand Units appropriation and reflects the changes in the volume of units allocated and the forecast price of units.
- For appropriation purposes, the upper limit of the appropriation is based on a fixed price of $30 per carbon unit for 2018/19 and $25 per carbon unit for 2019/20. This is to accommodate the uncertainty in the market price of New Zealand units. The estimated actual is based on the current market price per carbon unit at the time of the forecast.
- The changes in forecast volume of units to be allocated is a result of continuous improvement to the model, assumptions, and activity data for various sectors based on the latest information available at the time of the forecast.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 1,651 | 1,651 | 2,183 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,650 | 1,650 | 2,150 |
Revenue from Others | 1 | 1 | 33 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of support to Ministers, especially in relation to their accountability to Parliament and the public.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of all Regulatory Impact Statements that partially or fully meet quality assurance criteria |
At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria) | To be assessed | At least 90% (with 70% fully meeting criteria) |
The satisfaction of the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Climate Change Issues with the advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 80% | To be assessed | At least 80% |
Percentage of Ministerial Official Information Act requests submitted within the timeframes agreed with the Minister's office |
95% | 85% | 95% |
Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines |
95% | 96% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The change in this appropriation for 2019/20 is due to $500,000 being reprioritised to the Carbon Monitoring Programme in 2018/19 and $32,000 of changes in third party revenue.
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 5,906 | 5,906 | 5,906 |
Revenue from the Crown | 5,906 | 5,906 | 5,906 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the effective and efficient administration of the functions required under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Stage I of the Waste Minimisation Fund funding round (recommendations for funding) is completed within four months of round closing |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Percentage of instances when action is taken against disposal facility operators who have outstanding levy payments (over 120 days) |
100% | 100% | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Intangibles | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,000 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
1,300 | 1,300 | 1,200 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal, upgrade and/or redesign of assets to support the Ministry for the Environment's service delivery.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital asset management plan# |
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Computer Hardware |
250 | 250 | 100 |
Computer Software |
1,039 | 1,039 | 1,000 |
Office Equipment |
50 | 50 | 50 |
Furniture and Fixtures |
100 | 100 | 50 |
Total |
1,439 | 1,439 | 1,200 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for departmental capital expenditure will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to the completing of upgrading the document management system and other software.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for the Environment
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2019/20 |
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Opening Balance | 5,992 | 5,992 | |
Capital Injections | - | 1,350 | The injection of $1.350 million is due to new funding of $1.200 million from Strengthening the Integrity of the Environment Management System initiative and $150,000 of capital transferred from 2018/19 to 2019/20. |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
5,992 | 7,342 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 177 | 177 | 177 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the fair and accurate distribution of emission units to beneficiaries following treaty settlements.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Community Environment Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 2,213 | 2,213 | 3,172 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve support for collaborative partnerships that raise environmental awareness and encourage community participation in environmental initiatives.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Non-Government Organisation |
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Organisations that receive funding for projects that strengthen partnerships, raise environmental awareness and encourage participation in environmental initiatives in the community | 2,213 | 2,213 | 3,172 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Reprioritisation of funding | 2015/16 | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) | (1,000) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to an expense transfer of $1 million from 2018/19 for projects that support the implementation of freshwater and resource management reforms, and other initiatives.
The appropriation levels are first set at the annual funding round limit because the timing of deliverables and project milestones are unknown until the funding round is complete. Projects typically run for three years and to support the committed projects, funds will be rephased through baseline updates to match the timing of milestones.
Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,992 | 2,992 | 3,617 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in the risks from contaminated sites.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Territorial Local Authorities |
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Councils that receive funding to assist in the clean-up of contaminated land in New Zealand | 2,992 | 2,992 | 3,617 | Ongoing |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to an expense transfer of $1.500 million from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to meet the funding needs of the projects. This increase is partially offset by a transfer of $625,000 in 2018/19.
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the purposes of the Waste Minimisation Act by funding waste minimisation projects to protect the environment from harm and provide environmental, social, economic, and cultural benefits.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of completed Waste Minimisation Fund projects that achieve stated objectives |
80% | 80% | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Organisations that receive funding for projects that increase resource efficiency, increase reuse, recovery and recycling, and decrease waste to landfill | 20,797 | 20,797 | 20,797 | Ongoing |
Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 6,392 | 6,392 | 6,392 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective administration of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and the operation of the New Zealand Emission Unit Register to ensure that the allocation and trading of emission units are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of participant registrations and account applications accurately recorded in the New Zealand Emissions Unit Register within two business days of receipt of a properly completed application |
98% | 100% | 98% |
Percentage of availability of Emissions Unit Register to customers, excluding planned outage times |
New measure | N/A | 99.5% |
A compliance programme covering the EPA's Emission Trading Scheme responsibilities is documented, published and reported against |
New measure | N/A | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 12,383 | 12,383 | 12,448 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve robust and objective environmental decisions for which the Environmental Protection Authority is responsible, and transparent and efficient decision making.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Sample of EPA decisions selected by an independent auditor demonstrate:
|
New measure | N/A | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database | 2019/20 | - | 65 | 50 | - | - |
Environmental Protection Authority's Core Statutory Functions | 2018/19 | 2,200 | 2,200 | - | - | - |
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 6,742 | 6,742 | 7,277 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended achieve compliance with environmental rules through monitoring and guiding compliance activity to ensure the effective operation of the regulatory framework.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
A compliance programme covering the EPA's hazardous substances and EEZ responsibilities is documented, published and reported against |
New measure | N/A | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database | 2019/20 | - | 405 | 530 | - | - |
Environmental Protection Authority's Core Statutory Functions | 2018/19 | 1,800 | 1,800 | - | - | - |
All of Government response to PFAS contamination | 2017/18 | 400 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Improving Health and Safety at Work | 2014/15 | (175) | (175) | (175) | (175) | (175) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to a funding transfer of $530,000 in relation to the Resource Management Act Enforcement Unit Oversight from departmental output expense: Resource Management Implementation appropriation.
There is new funding of $405,000 to implement a chemical classification which aligns with international practices, and to fund a new hazardous substances database.
This is offset by an one-off funding of $400,000 allocated in 2018/19 in relation to progress work on the All of Government response to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
Environmental Training Programmes (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve collaborative relationships, raise environmental awareness and encourage children to participate in environmental initiatives.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Toimata Foundation | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | Ongoing |
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29) This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.Commences: 01 July 2015 Expires: 30 June 2020 |
Original Appropriation | 23,000 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 23,000 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 5,824 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 4,400 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 12,776 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improved and sustained water quality by targeted interventions in the Rotorua Lakes.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of deed funding lakes showing a decrease in their average Trophic Level Index from the previous year |
50% | To be assessed | 50% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group | 4,400 | 4,400 | 12,776 | 30 June 2020 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme: Reallocation of Crown Funds | 2015/16 | 4,400 | 4,200 | - | - | - |
Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 800 | 800 | 800 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve enhanced sustainable land management.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
NZ Landcare Trust | 800 | 800 | 800 | Ongoing |
Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,216 | 1,216 | 500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improved water quality of freshwater bodies.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Organisations that receive funding for projects that support or enable iwi/hapu to improve the water quality of freshwater bodies | 1,216 | 1,216 | 500 | 30 June 2019 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was intended for 2018/19 only but $500,000 has been transferred from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to ensure to ensure each project has sufficient funds to complete. The process of negotiating contracts for the projects took longer than anticipated due to the targeted nature of the funding.
The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 9,067 | 9,067 | 15,500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improvements in the water quality of New Zealand's freshwater bodies in partnership with others.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of completed Freshwater Improvement Fund projects that achieved stated objectives |
80% | Projects due to be completed in 2020/21 | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Organisations that receive funding for projects that improve the management of New Zealand's fresh water within environmental quality and quantity limits | 9,067 | 9,067 | 15,500 | 30 June 2026 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | 2019/20 | - | 1,500 | 3,250 | 3,250 | 4,000 |
Previous Government |
||||||
The Freshwater Improvement Fund | 2016/17 | 7,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2019/20 is mainly due to an expense transfer of $4 million from 2018/19 to 2019/20. Funding of $100 million over ten years was allocated through Budget 2016. The negotiation phase took longer than expected with some projects being approved for delayed starts. Projects will typically be for five years and will be delivered collaboratively, with contributions from multiple stakeholders. Funds will be rephased through baseline updates to match with the timing of milestone payments.
There is additional funding of $1.500 million to establish key institutions and regulatory frameworks, and build capabilities and tools to support land owners, councils, iwi/hapu and regions to transition to more sustainable land use and a low emissions economy.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 627,747 | 537,099 | 551,298 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve compensation of eligible participants of the Emissions Trading Scheme who face increased costs as a result of the scheme.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of applicants deemed to be eligible to receive units to compensate for increased costs resulting from the Emissions Trading Scheme, receive an allocation of units within either set timeframes (20 working days) or extensions agreed with participants |
100% | To be assessed | 100% |
Percentage of eligible forestry participants, who have lodged an emission return with a net entitlement for units, receive an allocation of units within either set timeframes (20 working days) or extensions agreed with participants |
100% | To be assessed | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Climate Change in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Participants eligible to receive units to compensate for increased costs resulting from the Emissions Trading Scheme | 627,749 | 537,099 | 550,298 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) Non-forestry Regulation Updates 2018 Proposed Amendments | 2018/19 | 50 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Emissions Trading Scheme Review | 2016/17 | 77,858 | 94,700 | 94,700 | 94,700 | 94,700 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation is mainly due to the difference in the unit price used to calculate New Zealand Units for 2019/20. In 2018/19, the price used was $30 per unit, which reflected market conditions at the time. In 2019/20 $25 per unit has been applied, which is the set price for this appropriation. Unit prices may be reviewed if market conditions change. The decrease is also due to a reduction in the number of units forecast for the post-1989 forestry sector.
Climate Change Development Fund (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 300 | 300 | 300 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improved response to climate change issues in developing countries.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
International projects that addresses climate change issues | 300 | 300 | 300 | Ongoing |
Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 600 | 600 | 600 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improved accessibility for not-for-profit groups to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest in resource management cases.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Not-for-profit organisations such as environmental, community, iwi and hapu receive financial assistance to advocate for an environmental issue of high public interest | 600 | 600 | 600 | Ongoing |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Reprioritisation of funding | 2015/16 | (200) | (200) | (200) | (200) | (200) |
Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 140 | 135 | 140 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand compliance with its international financial obligations to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and ensure New Zealand's participation.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,178 | 5,178 | 5,044 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the resourcing of initiatives for restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of funding that the Waikato River Clean Up Trust makes available for projects annually is distributed |
85% | To be assessed | 85% |
Annual funding decisions are based on:
- applicants meeting the funding criteria
- applications being for projects identified as priority areas by the Trust, and
- the quality of the applications received.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Waikato River Authority | 5,178 | 5,178 | 5,044 | 30 June 2038 |
Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 47,500 | - | 47,500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense so that climate change-related activities are valued in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act, as additional information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is the provision for incurring the expense involved in the impairment and write-down of Crown debt arising from climate change related activities (excluding environment).
Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,500 | - | 1,500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense so that environment-related activities are valued in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act, as additional information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is the provision for incurring the expense involved in the impairment and write-down of Crown debt arising from environment related activities (excluding climate change).
International Subscriptions (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 152 | 145 | 152 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's participation in international forums on global environmental issues through the provision of subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
United Nations Environment Programme and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme | 152 | 145 | 152 | Ongoing |
Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 189,300 | - | 189,300 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense related to the sale of New Zealand Units over the fixed price in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act, as additional information is unlikely to be informative.
Te Pou Tupua (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 109 | 109 | 109 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended achieve the protection of the status, health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River).
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisation |
||||
Whanganui River Iwi | 109 | 109 | 109 | 30 June 2034 |
United Nations Environment Programme (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 593 | 531 | 593 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand compliance with financial obligations to the United Nations Environment Programme to protect and advance its interests in the work programme.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 910 | 910 | 910 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve Waikato and Waipa iwi/hapu being consistently enabled to give effect to kaitiakitanga.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Waikato River Co-Management (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,519 | 2,519 | 2,365 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve Waikato and Waipa iwi/hapu being consistently enabled to give effect to kaitiakitanga.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Non-Government Organisation |
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Five Waikato River Iwi | 2,519 | 2,519 | 2,365 | 30 June 2030 |
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve more effective and efficient waste management and minimisation by distributing the Waste Disposal Levy to territorial authorities to fund activities in their Waste Management and Minimisation Plans.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of territorial authorities that have met statutory requirements to undertake a waste assessment for their district and developed a waste management and minimisation plan, including actions on how they will spend their portion of the levy |
100% | 100% | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for the Environment in the Vote Environment Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Territorial Local Authorities |
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Territorial Local Authorities (approximately 67 authorities, of which two receive more than $1 million per annum) |
18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 | Ongoing |
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | - | - | 1,250 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the establishment of an hazardous substances database.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Implementation of the Hazardous Substances database |
N/A | N/A | 1,250 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Environmental Protection Authority in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database | 2019/20 | - | 1,250 | 1,150 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This is new funding to implement a chemical classification system which aligns with international practices and to fund a new hazardous database.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Climate Change (M12)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Carbon Monitoring ProgrammeThis category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC.
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This category 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 domestic climate change.
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This category 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 international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy
This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
25,964 | 25,964 | 19,701 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Carbon Monitoring Programme | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2,187 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 16,572 | 16,572 | 13,512 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 5,343 | 5,343 | 3,953 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | 49 | 49 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
25,533 | 25,533 | 19,553 |
Carbon Monitoring Programme | 3,992 | 3,992 | 2,167 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 16,250 | 16,250 | 13,445 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 5,242 | 5,242 | 3,892 |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy | 49 | 49 | 49 |
Revenue from Others |
431 | 431 | 148 |
Carbon Monitoring Programme | 8 | 8 | 20 |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 322 | 322 | 67 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice | 101 | 101 | 61 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve quality policy advice to Ministers on domestic and international climate change issues.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%) |
70% | 60% | 70% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Carbon Monitoring Programme |
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This category is intended to achieve compliance with reporting requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. |
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The land use, land-use change and forestry, and Kyoto Protocol portions of the National Inventory Report are completed to quality specifications and submitted on time |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Web services of national imagery data sets and land use mapping published by the Ministry for the Environment are available to key stakeholders, including the Ministry for Primary Industries, during a minimum of 98% of business hours (excluding agreed maintenance outages) and meet their requirements for land use decision-making |
New measure | Achieved | Achieved |
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve quality policy advice on domestic climate change issues. |
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Support the enactment of the Zero Carbon Bill by delivering high quality policy advice and support to the Select Committee process |
New measure | N/A | 31 December 2019 |
Deliver a Long Term Low Emissions Development Strategy for New Zealand |
New measure | N/A | 31 December 2019 |
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve effective contribution to progress on international climate change rules and issues. |
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New Zealand meets agreed deadlines for international reporting on its greenhouse gas emissions and progress towards its targets |
New measure | N/A | 100% |
Participate in international climate change meetings and negotiations to ensure New Zealand's interests are represented, consistent with the Government's priorities |
New measure | N/A | Achieved |
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy |
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This category is intended to achieve the efficient administration of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy Collection System. |
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Administer the funding for the ongoing costs of collecting the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy by New Zealand Transport Agency and New Zealand Customs Service in accordance with respective Memoranda of Understanding |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | 2019/20 | - | 3,693 | 2,611 | 2,611 | 2,611 |
Building Environmental Integrity in Cooperative Approaches | 2018/19 | 742 | 742 | 742 | 742 | 742 |
Changes to the Terms of Reference of the Interim Climate Change | 2018/19 | 927 | 1,107 | - | - | - |
Climate Change - Resourcing Government Climate Change Priorities | 2018/19 | 1,850 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 |
Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment | 2018/19 | 1,391 | 300 | - | - | - |
The 100 Day Plan for Climate Change | 2018/19 | 3,021 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Domestic Emissions Reductions | 2016/17 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) supply management (including Auctioning) | 2015/16 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This multi-category appropriation decreased by $6.263 million to $19.701 million for 2019/20 due to:
- a reduction of $5.300 million for aligning appropriation to internal budgets
- a reduction of $3.021 million for the 100 day plan for climate change
- a reduction of $1.091 million for the Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment as the programme will be completed
- a reduction of $1.108 million for aligning departmental and other revenue
- a reduction of $91,000 in transfers from 2017/18.
This is offset by:
- additional funding of $3.693 million to establish key institutions and regulatory frameworks to transition to more sustainable land use and a low emissions economy
- an increase of $475,000 for resourcing Government Climate Change Priorities
- an increase of $180,000 for changes to the terms of reference of the Interim Climate Change.
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Domestic Obligations and ProgrammesThis category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice
This category 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 advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
2,348 | 2,348 | 3,467 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 1,512 | 1,512 | 1,560 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 836 | 836 | 1,907 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
1,908 | 1,908 | 3,358 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 1,078 | 1,078 | 1,528 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 830 | 830 | 1,830 |
Revenue from Others |
440 | 440 | 109 |
Domestic Obligations and Programmes | 434 | 434 | 32 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice | 6 | 6 | 77 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve solutions to environmental problems through community involvement and international cooperation.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%) |
70% | 50% | 70% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Domestic Obligations and Programmes |
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This category is intended to achieve the efficient administration of grant schemes through which parties can seek funding to achieve environmental objectives. |
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Stage 1 (see Note 1) of the Community Environment Fund is completed in under 60 working days |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund Priority List is reviewed by the Ministry and provided to the Minister for the Environment |
30 June 2019 | Achieved | 30 June 2020 |
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve cooperation with other countries to promote action on international environmental issues and to ensure that New Zealand's interests are protected and advanced, and obligations met. |
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Ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol |
New measure | N/A | 1 January 2020 |
Note 1 - Stage 1 begins when applications to the fund close, and ends once assessment of applications is complete and funding recommendations are provided to the Minister.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This change in this appropriation 2019/20 was due to:
- a transfer of $1.050 million from International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
- a funding transfer of $400,000 between departmental appropriations to reflect latest internal forecasts.
This is offset by a decrease of $331,000 due to changes in third party revenue.
Improving Environmental Management (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy AdviceThis category 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 environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement.
Marine Environment Policy Advice
This category 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 the marine environment.
Resource Management Implementation
This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
Resource Management Policy Advice
This category 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 the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
Water Management Implementation
This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
Water Management Policy Advice
This category 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 the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Water science and economicsThis category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
39,533 | 39,533 | 54,199 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 2,160 | 2,160 | 1,900 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,339 | 1,339 | 3,919 |
Resource Management Implementation | 13,461 | 13,461 | 13,260 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,647 | 7,647 | 11,646 |
Water Management Implementation | 2,114 | 2,114 | 5,837 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 10,411 | 10,411 | 15,487 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Water science and economics | 2,401 | 2,401 | 2,150 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
36,542 | 36,542 | 51,452 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 2,149 | 2,149 | 1,874 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 1,291 | 1,291 | 3,891 |
Resource Management Implementation | 13,227 | 13,227 | 13,131 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 7,542 | 7,542 | 11,522 |
Water Management Implementation | 2,075 | 2,075 | 5,757 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 10,258 | 10,258 | 15,277 |
Revenue from Others |
590 | 590 | 597 |
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice | 11 | 11 | 26 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice | 48 | 48 | 28 |
Resource Management Implementation | 234 | 234 | 129 |
Resource Management Policy Advice | 105 | 105 | 124 |
Water Management Implementation | 39 | 39 | 80 |
Water Management Policy Advice | 153 | 153 | 210 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice with a focus on improving environmental management frameworks.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%) |
70% | 57% | 70% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve quality policy advice to Ministers in relation to negotiating and implementing Treaty settlements and environmental accords. |
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Number of negotiations supported |
15 | 14 | 15 |
Marine Environment Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve quality advice to Ministers on New Zealand's marine environment. |
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Introduce regulations for decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations under the EEZ Act |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Resource Management Implementation |
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This category is intended to achieve support for improvements to the resource management framework, as well as environmental reporting. |
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The Ministry publishes National Monitoring System data within six months of receiving the complete data set from local authorities |
New measure | N/A | Achieved |
Number of pieces of guidance to support effective implementation of National Direction |
6 | 6 | 5 |
Provide support to five to 10 local authorities reviewing their plans to implement the planning standards (activities and outcomes reported to the Minister through the annual Planning Standards implementation report) |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Finalisation of the amendments to the National Policy Statement Urban Development Capacity (NPS-UDC) (under the Urban Planning Pillar of the Urban Growth Agenda) to deliver a new National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Provide support to local authorities in high growth areas to implement the National Policy Statement Urban Development Capacity (NPS-UDC) (implementation activities and outcomes reported to the Minister through the annual NPS-UDC implementation report) |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Produce environmental reports required by the Environmental Reporting Act |
New measure | Two | Two |
Percentage of stakeholder survey respondents who consider reports published under the Environmental Reporting Act 'useful' or 'very useful' to their work |
90% | 80% | 90% |
Resource Management Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice to Ministers in relation to improving the resource management framework. |
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Minimum 6 weeks' public consultation for all national direction workstreams |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Provide advice and recommendations to the Minister on urban growth matters under the Urban Growth Agenda |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Provide advice to the Minister on options for more comprehensive reform of the resource management system |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Water Management Implementation |
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This category is intended to achieve effective support for improvements to the freshwater management framework. |
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Produce catchment case studies to assist communities, iwi/hapu and central and local government, in developing plans to improve the health of waterways in identified at risk catchments |
New measure | N/A | 5 |
Water Management Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve effective policy advice on freshwater management. |
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Advice on improving water quality is developed and delivered |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
A package of freshwater reforms is progressed to develop or update regulatory instruments where possible |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Water science and economics |
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This category is intended to achieve building science and economics knowledge and capability by developing the science underpinning the attributes for the National Objectives Framework, and the understanding of the economic impacts. |
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Percentage of completed Water Science and Economics projects that achieved stated objectives |
New measure | 100% | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Productive and Sustainable Land Use: Essential Freshwater and Transition to a Sustainable and Low Emissions Economy | 2019/20 | - | 6,707 | 11,430 | 11,434 | 11,188 |
Strengthening the Integrity of the Environmental Management System | 2019/20 | - | 6,480 | 10,004 | 7,500 | 6,500 |
A New Approach to the Crown/Maori Relationship for Freshwater | 2018/19 | 890 | - | - | - | - |
Resource management Act Enforcement Oversight Unit | 2018/19 | 580 | 830 | 830 | 830 | 830 |
Previous Government |
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Increasing Resources to Support Fresh Water Reforms | 2017/18 | 896 | - | - | - | - |
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: Implementation | 2017/18 | 911 | 695 | 572 | 572 | 572 |
Resource Management Reform | 2015/16 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 5,100 |
Water Management Reform | 2015/16 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The change in this appropriation for 2019/20 is partly due to new funding of $6.707 million to establish key institutions and regulatory frameworks, build capabilities and tools, to transition to more sustainable land use and a lower emissions economy. There is also additional funding of $6.480 million to strengthen the integrity of the Environment Management System.
There is also an increase of $1.550 million as a result of a one-off reduction of $1.550 million in 2018/19 to cover additional overhead allocation in the Climate Change appropriation. This change restores the appropriation to its usual level.
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy AdviceThis category 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 the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.
Waste Management and Minimisation
This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
3,938 | 3,938 | 3,918 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,228 | 2,228 | 3,296 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 1,710 | 1,710 | 622 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
3,900 | 3,900 | 3,850 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 2,215 | 2,215 | 3,265 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 1,685 | 1,685 | 585 |
Revenue from Others |
38 | 38 | 68 |
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice | 13 | 13 | 31 |
Waste Management and Minimisation | 25 | 25 | 37 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice on managing chemical and biological hazards, and waste.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%) |
70% | 80% | 70% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve quality advice to Ministers on the hazardous substances and new organisms management regime. |
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Provide advice to Ministers on potential amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 and related regulations |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Provide policy recommendations to expand the Waste levy |
New measure | N/A | 30 June 2020 |
Waste Management and Minimisation |
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This category is intended to achieve support to ensure Crown's obligations under the Waste Minimisation Act are met. |
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Secretariat functions for the Waste Advisory Board are undertaken in accordance with the Board's terms of reference |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2018/19 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Budget $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Improving New Zealand's Resource Efficiency by Reducing Waste | 2019/20 | - | 2,000 | 2,000 | - | - |
All of Government response to PFAS contamination | 2017/18 | 1,100 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2019/20 is due to:
- a reduction of $1.100 million allocated to investigate sites contaminated with per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)
- a reduction of $950,000 for aligning appropriation to reprioritisation.
This is offset by:
- additional funding of $2 million for the new initiative to improve New Zealand's resource efficiency by reducing waste
- an increase of $30,000 from aligning departmental and other revenue.