Estimates of appropriations

Vote Environment - Environment Sector - Estimates 2020/21

Formats and related files

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 2020/21, which cover:

  • a total of just over $71 million to provide advice and other support on environmental matters, implementing policy and the monitoring of domestic environmental management and educational programmes
  • a total of just over $28 million for waste minimisation initiatives
  • a total of just over $23 million in funding provided to the Environmental Protection Authority
  • a total of nearly $23 million in funding and grants to third parties for water initiatives
  • a total of $20 million in payments to territorial local authorities for the Waste Disposal Levy
  • a total of just over $6 million for grants to third parties for domestic environmental management and education programmes, and contributions to international institutions
  • a total of nearly $5 million for services provided by third parties for the investigation, management and remediation services relating to contaminated sites
  • a total of nearly $4 million in funding for Iwi to engage in co-management arrangements, and
  • a total of just over $2 million for capital expenditure.

The Minister for Climate Change is responsible for appropriations in Vote Environment for 2020/21, which cover:

  • a total of just over $814 million for the allocation of New Zealand emission units to the economy
  • a total of nearly $209 million for the loss on sale of New Zealand emission units
  • a total of nearly $154 million for administering the Emissions Trading Scheme including the impairment of debt
  • a total of nearly $20 million for policy advice and other support in relation to the domestic and international climate change programmes, maintenance of the national carbon accounting system, collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy, and contributions to international programmes, and
  • a total of nearly $9 million in funding provided to the Climate Change Commission.

Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#

  2019/20 2020/21
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Final
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Improving New Zealand's Environment (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the development and provision of policy advice and other support to Ministers on environmental matters, the implementation of policy and the monitoring of domestic environmental management and educational programmes.
- - 69,741

Managing Climate Change in New Zealand (M12)

This appropriation is limited to policy advice, reporting, and other support to Ministers on matters relating to climate change, the operation of the national carbon accounting system, and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
- - 19,379

Independent Climate Change Commission Set Up Costs (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the set up costs for an independent Climate Change Commission.
718 718 -

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).
1,763 1,763 -

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.
6,706 6,706 -

Total Departmental Output Expenses

9,187 9,187 89,120

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

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.
1,200 1,200 2,325

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,200 1,200 2,325

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

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

Climate Change Commission - Advisory and Monitoring Function (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the establishment and operations of the Climate Change Commission in accordance with its statutory purposes and functions.
3,610 3,610 8,535

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.
2,434 2,434 4,828

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 functions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory and other statutory functions.
- - 21,885

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.
2,419 2,419 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.
1,000 1,000 800

Water science and economics (M29)

This appropriation is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
- - 1,500

Community Environment Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.
2,634 1,634 -

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
19,997 14,997 -

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.
13,073 13,073 -

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.
7,902 7,902 -

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.
679 679 -

The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.
19,499 14,499 -

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

79,816 68,816 46,017

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.
824,390 648,913 814,415

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.
650 650 750

Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)

New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
170 159 170

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.
5,044 5,044 4,902

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.
147,000 - 147,000

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 - 208,995

Te Pou Tupua (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions.
109 109 106

United Nations Environment Programme (M29)

New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme.
593 549 593

Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance.
910 910 1,195

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.
2,365 2,365 2,202

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.
1,211 1,211 -

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.
20,000 20,000 -

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

1,194,194 680,355 1,182,280

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)

This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Environmental Protection Authority.
- - 1,509

Climate Change Commission: Capital Contribution (M12)

This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Climate Change Commission.
599 599 -

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

599 599 1,509

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Waste Minimisation MCA (M29)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect the environment through more effective and efficient waste management and minimisation in New Zealand.
- - 46,703

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Waste Minimisation Administration

This category is limited to the collection and administration of the Waste Disposal Levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the Waste Disposal Levy.
- - 5,906

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund

This category is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
- - 20,797

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities

This category is limited to payments to territorial local authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
- - 20,000

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.
27,220 27,220 -

Departmental Output Expenses

     

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.
2,930 2,930 -

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.
19,522 19,522 -

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.
4,719 4,719 -

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy

This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
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.
3,239 3,239 -

Departmental Output Expenses

     

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.
2,349 2,349 -

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.
890 890 -

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.
51,834 51,834 -

Departmental Output Expenses

     

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.
1,935 1,935 -

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.
1,905 1,905 -

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.
13,964 13,964 -

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.
11,786 11,786 -

Water Management Implementation

This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
5,338 5,338 -

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.
14,484 14,484 -

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

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.
2,422 2,422 -

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.
6,454 6,454 -

Departmental Output Expenses

     

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.
1,279 1,279 -

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.
5,175 5,175 -

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

88,747 88,747 46,703

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

1,373,743 848,904 1,367,954

Multi-Year Appropriations#

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

   

Community Environment Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 10,860
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 10,860
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 2,172
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 8,688

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 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 23,000
Actual to 2018/19 Year End 11,015
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 6,500
Estimate for 2020/21 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 5,485

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 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 11,225
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 11,225
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 4,700
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 6,525

Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 71,000
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 71,000
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 13,250
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 57,750

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#

  2019/20 2020/21
  Final
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations 1,373,743 848,904 1,367,954
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses 11,985 6,500 20,122

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations

1,385,728 855,404 1,388,076

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection (M29) 250 250 3,698

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.1 - New Policy Initiatives#

Policy Initiative Appropriation 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Community Environment Fund Community Environment Fund MYA

Non-Departmental Output Expense
- 2,172 2,172 2,172 4,344
Environmental Protection Authority Baseline Funding For Exclusive Economic Zone & Cs (EEZ) Environmental Management Environmental Protection Authority functions

Non-Departmental Output Expense
- 3,900 3,900 3,400 3,400
Environmental Protection Authority Chemical Reassessment Programme Environmental Protection Authority functions

Non-Departmental Output Expense
- 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Environmental Protection Authority: Upgrades To The New Zealand Emissions Trading Register Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
- 1,509 391 - -
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme MYA

Non-Departmental Output Expense
- 4,700 5,391 378 756
Freshwater Improvement Fund Freshwater Improvement Fund MYA

Non-Departmental Output Expense
- 13,250 13,250 14,500 30,000
Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change Commission and Government Response Climate Change MCA
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

Departmental Output Expense
4,000 2,167 2,167 2,166 2,166
Climate Change Commission

Non-Departmental Output Expense
3,610 8,535 10,035 10,035 10,035
Capital Contribution to the Climate Change Commission

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
449 - - - -
Total Initiatives   8,059 37,233 38,306 33,651 51,701

Summary of Financial Activity

  2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
  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

Appropriations

                       
Output Expenses 94,757 101,665 114,491 113,604 163,032 151,547 89,120 66,139 155,259 149,020 143,510 161,560
Benefits or Related Expenses - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Expenses 176,854 308,404 730,435 555,849 1,174,194 660,355 - 1,182,280 1,182,280 964,308 956,732 939,207
Capital Expenditure 316 2,871 (645) 656 1,799 1,799 2,325 1,509 3,834 3,291 800 800
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - - - - - - N/A - - - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)                        
Output Expenses 6,935 12,415 15,125 19,289 26,703 21,703 5,906 20,797 26,703 26,703 32,696 32,696
Other Expenses 16,875 17,398 17,371 18,489 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Capital Expenditure - - - - - - N/A - - - - -

Total Appropriations

295,737 442,753 876,777 707,887 1,385,728 855,404 97,351 1,290,725 1,388,076 1,163,322 1,153,738 1,154,263

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

                       
Tax Revenue - - - - - - N/A - - - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 306,827 553,743 707,920 889,392 1,184,533 1,184,533 N/A 1,197,812 1,197,812 1,255,805 1,283,548 1,422,813
Capital Receipts - - - - - - N/A - - - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

306,827 553,743 707,920 889,392 1,184,533 1,184,533 N/A 1,197,812 1,197,812 1,255,805 1,283,548 1,422,813

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

  2015/16
Adjustments
$000
2016/17
Adjustments
$000
2017/18
Adjustments
$000
2018/19
Adjustments
$000
2019/20
Final Budgeted
Adjustments
$000
2019/20
Estimated
Actual
Adjustments
$000

Appropriations

           
Output Expenses 49,416 45,065 51,781 49,251 62,044 67,044
Benefits or Related Expenses - - - - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - - -
Other Expenses (16,875) (17,398) (17,371) (18,489) (20,000) (20,000)
Capital Expenditure - - - - - -
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - - - - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)            
Output Expenses (49,416) (45,065) (51,781) (49,251) (62,044) (67,044)
Other Expenses 16,875 17,398 17,371 18,489 20,000 20,000
Capital Expenditure - - - - - -

Total Appropriations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

           
Tax Revenue - - - - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - - - - - -
Capital Receipts - - - - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- - - - - -

The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure.

Figure 1 - Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type
The Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type chart is a Line chart. Sourced from Ministry for the Environment. The X axis shows Financial Year; The Y axis shows millions of dollars. There are 6 series: Output Expenses c
 
Source: Ministry for the Environment

The actual and budgeted output expenses from 2015/16 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. The other expenses also includes the Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units appropriation for 2020/21 financial year.

  • For Allocation of New Zealand Units appropriation, the upper limit of the appropriation is increased from $25 to $35 per carbon unit from 2019/20 onwards. This increase 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.

1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#

Consolidating the existing departmental and non-departmental appropriations in Vote Environment as the first step of modernising the public finance system.

    Old Structure New Structure
2019/20 Appropriations
in the 2019/20 Structure
2019/20
(Current)
$000
Appropriations to which
Expenses (or Capital
Expenditure) have been Moved from or to
Amount
Moved
$000
2019/20 Appropriations
in the 2020/21 Structure
2019/20
(Restated)
$000
2020/21
$000
Departmental Output Expense:            
Ministerial Services 1,763 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(1,763)      
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure            
Climate Change MCA            
Carbon Monitoring Programme 2,930 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Managing Climate Change in New Zealand
(2,930)      
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 19,522 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Managing Climate Change in New Zealand
(19,522)      
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 4,719 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Managing Climate Change in New Zealand
(4,719)      
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy 49 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Managing Climate Change in New Zealand
(49)      
Environment Management Obligations and Programmes MCA            
Domestic Obligations and Programmes 2,349 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(2,349)      
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice 890 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(890)      
Improving Environmental Management MCA            
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice 1,935 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(1,935)      
Marine Environment Policy Advice 1,905 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(1,905)      
Resource Management Implementation 13,964 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(13,964)      
Resource Management Policy Advice 11,786 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(11,786)      
Water Management Implementation 5,338 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(5,338)      
Water Management Policy Advice 14,484 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(14,484)      
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA            
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice 1,279 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(1,279)      
Waste Management and Minimisation 5,175 Transferred to Departmental Output Expense:
Improving New Zealand's Environment
(5,175)      
        Departmental Output Expense:    
    Transferred from
Ministerial Services
1,763 Improving New Zealand's Environment 60,868 69,741
    Transferred from
Environment Management Obligations and Programmes MCA
3,239      
    Transferred from
Improving Environmental Management MCA
49,412      
    Transferred from
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA
6,454      
    Transferred from
Climate Change MCA
27,220 Managing Climate Change in New Zealand 27,220 19,379
Departmental Output Expense:            
Waste Minimisation Administration 6,706 Transferred to Waste Minimisation MCA (6,706)      
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund 19,997 Transferred to Waste Minimisation MCA (19,997)      
Non-Departmental Other Expense            
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities 20,000 Transferred to Waste Minimisation MCA (20,000)      
        Waste Minimisation MCA    
    Transferred from
Waste Minimisation Administration
6,706 Waste Minimisation Administration 6,706 5,906
    Transferred from
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund
19,997 Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund 19,997 20,797
    Transferred from
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities
20,000 Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities 20,000 20,000
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions 13,073 Transferred to Non-Departmental Output Expense: Environmental Protection Authority functions (13,073)      
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions 7,902 Transferred to Non-Departmental Output Expense: Environmental Protection Authority functions (7,902)      
        Non-Departmental Output Expense:    
    Transferred from
Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions
13,073 Environmental Protection Authority functions 20,975 21,885
    Transferred from
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions
7,902      
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
Community Environment Fund 2,634 Transferred to Community Environment Fund MYA (2,634)      
    Transferred from Community Environment Fund 2,634 Community Environment Fund MYA 2,634 2,172
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme MYA 11,985 Transferred to
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme MYA
(11,985)      
    Transferred from
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme MYA
11,985 Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme MYA 11,985 4,700
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
The Freshwater Improvement Fund 19,499 Transferred to
Freshwater Improvement Fund MYA
(19,499)      
    Transferred from
The Freshwater Improvement Fund
19,499 Freshwater Improvement Fund MYA 19,499 13,250
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure            
Improving Environmental Management MCA            
Non-Departmental Output Expense            
Water science and economics 2,422 Transferred to Water science and economics (2,422)      
    Transferred from
Improving Environmental Management MCA
2,422 Water science and economics 2,422 1,500
Total 192,306   -   192,306 179,330

Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Improving New Zealand's Environment (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the development and provision of policy advice and other support to Ministers on environmental matters, the implementation of policy and the monitoring of domestic environmental management and educational programmes.
Expenses and Revenue
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 69,741
Revenue from the Crown - - 68,934
Revenue from Others - - 807
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Departmental Output Expense:      
Ministerial Services 1,763 1,763 -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure      
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCA      
Departmental Output Expenses      
Domestic Obligations and Programmes 2,349 2,349 -
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice 890 890 -
Improving Environmental Management MCA      
Departmental Output Expenses      
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice 1,935 1,935 -
Marine Environment Policy Advice 1,905 1,905 -
Resource Management Implementation 13,964 13,964 -
Resource Management Policy Advice 11,786 11,786 -
Water Management Implementation 5,338 5,338 -
Water Management Policy Advice 14,484 14,484 -
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA      
Departmental Output Expenses      
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice 1,279 1,279 -
Waste Management and Minimisation 5,175 5,175 -
Total 60,868 60,868 69,741
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve quality advice and solutions with a focus on improving environmental management frameworks.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
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 4 out of 5

Percentage of Ministerial Official Information Act requests submitted within the timeframes agreed with the Minister's office

95% To be assessed 95%

Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory deadlines

95% To be assessed 95%

Technical quality of advice papers (assessed by a survey with a methodical robustness of 100%)

70% To be assessed At least 3.5 out of 5

Due to changes in appropriation structure as part of Cabinet's directive to consolidate appropriations as the first step of modernising the public finance system, the Ministry is working on developing performance measures for the Departmental Output Class: Improving New Zealand's Environment appropriation and these will be included in the Supplementary Estimates.

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
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Improving New Zealand's Resource Efficiency by Reducing Waste 2019/20 2,000 2,000 - - -
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 11,188
Strengthening the Integrity of the Environmental Management System 2019/20 6,480 10,004 7,500 6,500 6,500
Resource management Act Enforcement Oversight Unit 2018/19 830 830 830 830 830
Previous Government            
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity: Implementation 2017/18 695 572 572 572 572
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a newly established appropriation from 2020/21 as part of Cabinet's directive to consolidate appropriations as the first step of modernising the public finance system.

This appropriation increased by $8.873 million to $69.741 million for 2020/21 due to:

  • an increase of $4.723 million to continue to build regulatory frameworks, capabilities and tools, to transition to more sustainable land use and a lower emissions economy
  • an increase of $3.524 million to strengthen the integrity of the environmental management system
  • a decrease of $123,000 in the funding profile.

Further, in 2019/20, this appropriation was lower by $749,000 due to the reprioritisation of $1.950 million to other departmental output expenses. This decrease was partially offset by a transfer of $725,000 from 2018/19 and an increase of $476,000 in third party revenue.

Managing Climate Change in New Zealand (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to policy advice, reporting, and other support to Ministers on matters relating to climate change, the operation of the national carbon accounting system, and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
Expenses and Revenue
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 19,379
Revenue from the Crown - - 19,231
Revenue from Others - - 148
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure:      
Climate Change MCA      
Departmental Output Expense      
Carbon Monitoring Programme 2,930 2,930 -
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 19,522 19,522 -
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 4,719 4,719 -
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy 49 49 -
Total 27,220 27,220 19,379
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 and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
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%

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

Achieved Achieved Achieved

New Zealand meets agreed deadlines for international reporting on its greenhouse gas emissions and progress towards its targets

100% 100% 100%

Participate in international climate change meetings and negotiations to ensure New Zealand's interests are represented, consistent with the Government's priorities

Achieved Achieved Achieved

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

Due to changes in appropriation structure as part of Cabinet's directive to consolidate appropriations as the first step of modernising the public finance system, the Ministry is working on developing performance measures for the Departmental Output Class: Managing Climate Change in New Zealand appropriation and these will be included in the Supplementary Estimates.

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
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change commission and Government Response contingency 2019/20 4,000 2,167 2,167 2,166 2,166
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 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 1,107 - - - -
Climate Change - Resourcing Government Climate Change Priorities 2018/19 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325
Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment 2018/19 300 - - - -
Previous Government            
Domestic Emissions Reductions 2016/17 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a newly established appropriation from 2020/21 as part of Cabinet's directive to consolidate appropriations as the first step of modernising the public finance system.

This appropriation decreased by $7.841 million to $19.379 million for 2020/21 due to:

  • a reduction of $1.950 million in transfers from 2018/19 for the Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment
  • a reduction of $1.833 million related to draw down of the Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change commission and Government Response contingency
  • a reduction of $1.500 million due to reprioritisation of funding in 2019/20 between appropriations to align with internal budgets
  • a reduction of $1.407 million related to changes to the terms of reference of the Interim Climate Change and the Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment programme
  • a reduction of $1.082 million related to the establishment of key institutions and regulatory frameworks to transition to more sustainable land use and a low emissions economy
  • a decrease of 69,000 due to changes in third party revenue.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
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.
Capital Expenditure
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 700 700 825
Intangibles 500 500 1,500
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

1,200 1,200 2,325
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
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's capital asset management plan      

Computer Hardware

600 600 500

Computer Software

500 500 1,500

Office Equipment

50 50 25

Furniture and Fixtures

50 50 300

Total

1,200 1,200 2,325
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 increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 mainly relates to upgrading the Ministry's core systems. This includes adoption of Microsoft Office 365, Enterprise Content Management Replacement, and Improving Cyber Security Posters.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for the Environment
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Projected
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2020/21
Opening Balance 5,992 6,242  
Capital Injections 250 3,698 During Budget 2019, $2.748 million was allocated for Strengthening the Integrity of the Environment Management System. Further, there is an expense transfer of $950,000 from 2019/20 to 2020/21 to continue work related to digital services and data stewardship, and analytics.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

6,242 9,940  

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
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.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
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.

Climate Change Commission - Advisory and Monitoring Function (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the establishment and operations of the Climate Change Commission in accordance with its statutory purposes and functions.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 3,610 3,610 8,535
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to provide independent, evidence-based advice to Government to help Aotearoa New Zealand transition to a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

The Climate Change Commission will carry out its functions in accordance with its purpose as set out in its enabling legislation and its Statement of Intent.

Achieved Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Climate Change Commission in its Annual Report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Sustainable Land Use - Climate Change Commission and Government Response contingency 2019/20 3,610 8,535 10,035 10,035 10,035
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is in line with the funding profile.

Community Environment Fund (M29)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Community Environment Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 10,860
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 10,860
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 2,172
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 8,688
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Non-Departmental Output Expense:      
Community Environment Fund 2,634 1,634 -
Total 2,634 1,634 2,172
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.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed Community Environment Fund projects that achieved stated objectives.

New measure New measure 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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Organisations that receive funding for projects that strengthen partnerships, raise environmental awareness and encourage participation in environmental initiatives in the community. 2,634 1,634 2,172 30 June 2025
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Community Environment Fund 2020/21 - 2,172 2,172 2,172 2,172
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This Multi-year appropriation was approved through Budget 2020 as a technical initiative and commences from 2020/21. This was established from the annual appropriation 'Community Environment Fund' to meet the funding needs of the projects.

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,434 2,434 4,828
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Territorial Local Authorities        
Councils that receive funding to assist in the clean-up of contaminated land in New Zealand. 2,434 2,434 4,828 Ongoing
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is mainly due to an expense transfer of $2.200 million from 2019/20 to meet the funding needs of the projects.

Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  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 Emissions Trading 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
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of participant registrations and deregistration applications accurately recorded in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register within two business days of receipt of a properly completed application.

98% 98% 98%

Percentage availability of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register to customers, excluding planned outage times.

99.5% 99.5% 99.5%

Develop, publish and deliver a compliance and monitoring programme, covering ETS and synthetic greenhouse gas levy responsibilities.

Achieved Achieved 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 functions (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory and other statutory functions.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 21,885
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Non-Departmental Output Expense:      
Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions 13,073 13,073 -
Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions 7,902 7,902 -
Total 20,975 20,975 21,885
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve effective, efficient and transparent delivery of the EPA's functions and duties under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988, the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996, and the Resource Management Act 1991.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Hazardous substances, new organisms, EEZ, Ozone Layer Protection Act, and Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act:

  • An effective or better rating for a sample of decisions assessing that decision-making processes are documented and there is no adverse judicial comment on EPA processes
  • 100% of decisions meet statutory obligations and timeframes.
New measure New measure Achieved

Develop, publish and deliver a compliance and monitoring programme, with milestones based on an assessment of risk to people and/or the environment, covering:

  • Hazardous substances
  • EEZ
  • OLPA
New measure New measure Achieved
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
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Environmental Protection Authority baseline funding for Exclusive Economic Zone & CS (EEZ) environmental management 2020/21 - 3,900 3,900 3,400 3,400
Environmental Protection Authority chemical reassessment programme 2020/21 - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Implementation of a Global Harmonised System of Chemical Classifications and a New Hazardous Substances Database. 2019/20 470 580 - - -
Environmental Protection Authority's Core Statutory Functions 2018/19 4,000 - - - -
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is due to additional funding $1 million allocated to enable the Environmental Protection Authority address a higher volume of reassessments of the regulatory controls on chemicals.

Environmental Training Programmes (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,419 2,419 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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Toimata Foundation 2,419 2,419 1,900 Ongoing
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2020/21 is due one-off transfer of $519,000 from the Community Environment Fund in 2019/20.

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 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 11,225
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 11,225
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 4,700
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 6,525
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Non-Departmental Output Expense:      
Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme 11,985 6,500 -
Total 11,985 6,500 4,700
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
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of deed funded lakes showing a decrease in their average Trophic Level Index (TLI) 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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group 11,985 6,500 4,700 30 June 2025
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme: Reallocation of Crown Funds 2020/21 - 4,700 5,391 378 378
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This Multi-year appropriation was approved through Budget 2020 as a technical initiative and commences from 2020/21. This was established from the annual appropriation 'Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Lakes Restoration Programme' to incentivise land use/land management change in the Lake Rotorua catchment using a nutrient reduction scheme.

Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Freshwater Improvement Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.

Commences: 01 July 2020

Expires: 30 June 2025
Original Appropriation 71,000
Adjustments to 2018/19 -
Adjustments for 2019/20 -
Adjusted Appropriation 71,000
Actual to 2018/19 Year End -
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 -
Estimate for 2020/21 13,250
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 57,750
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Non-Departmental Output Expense:      
The Freshwater Improvement Fund 19,499 14,499 -
Total 19,499 14,499 13,250
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
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed Freshwater Improvement Fund projects that achieved stated objectives

80% To be assessed 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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Organisations that receive funding for projects that improve the management of New Zealand's fresh water within environmental quality and quantity limits. 19,499 14,499 13,250 30 June 2025
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Freshwater Improvement Fund 2020/21 - 13,250 13,250 14,500 15,000
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This Multi-year appropriation was approved through Budget 2020 as a technical initiative and commences from 2020/21. This was established from the annual appropriation 'The Freshwater Improvement Fund' to meet the funding needs of the projects.

Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 1,000 1,000 800
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
NZ Landcare Trust 1,000 1,000 800 Ongoing
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2020/21 is due to a one-off transfer of $200,000 from the Community Environment Fund in 2019/20.

Water science and economics (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 1,500
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure:      
Improving Environmental Management MCA      
Non-Departmental Output Expense      
Water science and economics 2,422 2,422 -
Total 2,422 2,422 1,500
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation 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.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Percentage of completed Water Science and Economics projects that achieved 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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Government and Non-Government Organisations        
Crown Research Institutes, academia, and other consulting organisations that receive funding for projects that advance our scientific understanding of New Zealand's fresh water environment to make evidence-based policy decisions. 2,422 2,422 1,500 Ongoing
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Water science and economics 2020/21 - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation was approved in 2019/20 and commences from 2020/21. This was established from the multi-category expenses and capital expenditure appropriation 'Improving Environmental Management' as part of the appropriation structure changes relating to step 1 of the public finance system modernisation work programme.

The decrease in this appropriation for 2020/21 is due to an expense transfer of $922,000 from 2018/19 to 2019/20.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 824,390 648,913 814,415
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
  2019/20 2020/21
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 emission returns lodged by forestry participants with a net entitlement for units, which resulted in a direction sent to the Register to transfer units to the participant within either Legislated timeframes or extensions as approved.

80% To be assessed 80%
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
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 824,390 648,913 814,415 Ongoing
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) Non-forestry Regulation Updates 2018 Proposed Amendments 2018/19 100 100 100 100 100
Previous Government            
Emissions Trading Scheme Review 2016/17 94,700 94,700 94,700 94,700 94,700
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation for 2020/21 is mainly due to a reduction in the number of units forecast for the post-1989 forestry sector.

Climate Change Development Fund (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations        
International projects that addresses climate change issues 300 300 300 Ongoing

Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 650 650 750
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
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. 650 650 750 Ongoing
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative Year of
First
Impact
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Previous Government            
Reprioritisation of funding 2015/16 (200) (200) (200) (200) (200)
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is due to an expense transfer of funding from 2019/20 to enable the Environmental Legal Assistance to fund more applicants.

Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 170 159 170
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's 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
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.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 5,044 5,044 4,902
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
  2019/20 2020/21
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Waikato River Authority 5,044 5,044 4,902 30 June 2038

Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 147,000 - 147,000
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
This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Environment related activities excluding Climate Change.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  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
This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
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
This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale of New Zealand Units.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 189,300 - 208,995
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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is to mitigate the risk of uncertainty in the New Zealand units market price and participants opting to use the Fixed Price Option to meet their surrender obligations.

Te Pou Tupua (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the Crown contribution to support Te Pou Tupua (the Whanganui River Guardian) functions.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 109 109 106
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Whanganui River Iwi 109 109 106 30 June 2034

United Nations Environment Programme (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
New Zealand's membership of the United Nations Environment Programme.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 593 549 593
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
This appropriation is limited to the governance and operational costs of Waikato River co-governance.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 910 910 1,195
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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2020/21 is in line with the established funding profile. This increase is due to the fact that the Waikato River Authority receives an additional one-off contribution of $285,000 every fifth year.

Waikato River Co-Management (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River.
Expenses
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation 2,365 2,365 2,202
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 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisation        
Five Waikato River Iwi 2,365 2,365 2,202 30 June 2030

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Capital Contribution to the Environmental Protection Authority (M29)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection to the Environmental Protection Authority.
Capital Expenditure
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation - - 1,509
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to enable the Environmental Protection Authority to implement changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Implement changes to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.

N/A N/A 1,509
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
2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
2021/22
Estimated
$000
2022/23
Estimated
$000
2023/24
Estimated
$000
Current Government            
Upgrades To The New Zealand Emissions Trading Register 2020/21 - 1,509 391 - -
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 for 2020/21 to upgrade the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Waste Minimisation (M29)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect the environment through more effective and efficient waste management and minimisation in New Zealand.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Waste Minimisation Administration
This category is limited to the collection and administration of the Waste Disposal Levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the Waste Disposal Levy.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund
This category is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities
This category is limited to payments to territorial local authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2019/20 2020/21
  Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

- - 46,703

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Waste Minimisation Administration - - 5,906

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund - - 20,797

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities - - 20,000

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

- - 5,906
Waste Minimisation Administration - - 5,906
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Vote Environment, Departmental Output Expense:      
Waste Minimisation Administration 6,706 6,706 -
Non Departmental Output Expense      
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund 19,997 19,997 -
Non Departmental Other Expense      
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities 20,000 20,000 -
Total 46,703 46,703 46,703
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to boost New Zealand's performance in waste minimisation through quality policy advice and funding of waste minimisation projects.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
  2019/20 2020/21
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
  2019/20 2020/21
Assessment of Performance Final Budgeted
Standard
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Waste Minimisation Administration

     

This category is intended to achieve 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.

     

Deed of Funding negotiations are completed for 80% of projects approved for funding by the Minister for Environment is completed within four months of round closing projects receiving Minister approval and completing due diligence requirements.

80% 80% 80%

Percentage of instances when action is taken against disposal facility operators who have outstanding levy payments (over 120 days)

100% 100% 100%

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund

     

This category is intended to boost New Zealand's performance in waste minimisation through grants for waste minimisation initiatives.

     

Percentage of completed Waste Minimisation Fund projects that achieve stated objectives

80% 80% 80%

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities

     

This category is intended to provide territorial local authorities their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.

     

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% To be assessed 100%
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
Provider 2019/20
Final Budgeted
$000
2019/20
Estimated Actual
$000
2020/21
Budget
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund        
Non-Government Organisation        
Organisations that receive funding for projects that increase resource efficiency, increase reuse, recovery and recycling, and decrease waste to landfill. 19,997 19,997 20,797 Ongoing
Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities        
Territorial Local Authorities        
Territorial Local Authorities (approximately 67 authorities, of which two receive more than $1 million per annum) 20,000 20,000 20,000 Ongoing
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.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation was approved in 2019/20 and commences from 2020/21. This was established from standard appropriations to a Multi-category expense appropriation as part of Cabinet's directive to consolidate appropriations as the first step of modernising the public finance system.