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Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Foreign Affairs (M34)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2019/20 financial year covering the following:
- a total of $372 million on purchasing services and policy advice in the sphere of foreign affairs and trade from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- a total of $64 million on capital expenditure
- a total of $21 million on purchasing support for Antarctic research from the New Zealand Antarctic Institute
- a total of $941,000 to the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd for the provision of New Zealand sourced television content and other media services and related technical support of countries in the Pacific
- a total of $1.400 million to the Pacific Cooperation Foundation for the promotion of mutual understanding and constructive linkages between New Zealanders and other countries and people of the Pacific
- a total of $5 million to the Asia New Zealand Foundation for the promotion of Asian skills and relationships
- a total of $2.400 million on payments in accordance with the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968
- a total of $135,000 for the provision of ACC-equivalent cover of New Zealand employees working overseas
- a total of $58 million on subscriptions to international organisations
- a total of $8 million to the New Zealand Antarctic Institute for capital expenditure
- a total of $39 million for planning and delivery of the operations and hosting elements of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 event, and
- a total of $18 million for New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is also responsible for a capital injection of nearly $18 million to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to establish a New Zealand embassy in Stockholm, Sweden and to meet capital cost pressures including health and safety, and protected security requirements.
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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Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34) This appropriation is limited to the administration of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971. |
1,016 | 1,016 | 1,024 |
Consular Services (M34) The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
27,097 | 27,097 | 28,176 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries. |
2,672 | 2,672 | 2,672 |
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34) The purchase of policy advice and representation activities related to the management of New Zealand's membership of, and foreign and trade interests in, international institutions. |
47,092 | 47,092 | 49,952 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of policy advice and representation directed to the management of New Zealand's foreign relations and trade with other countries, bilaterally and in regional organisations, including using New Zealand's international connections to facilitate the flow of trade, investment, skills, and technology and improving the competitiveness of New Zealand business. |
274,235 | 268,212 | 281,491 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts to help with the management of New Zealand's foreign and trade relations with other countries. |
20 | 20 | 20 |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34) The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
110 | 110 | 110 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34) The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
8,923 | 8,923 | 8,219 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
361,165 | 355,142 | 371,664 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
69,734 | 53,650 | 64,221 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
69,734 | 53,650 | 64,221 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Antarctic Research and Support (M34) Provision of management and logistic support for New Zealand activities in the Antarctic. The provider is the New Zealand Antarctic Institute. |
21,049 | 21,049 | 20,870 |
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34) This appropriation is limited to the provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services and related technical support to countries in the Pacific. |
941 | 941 | 941 |
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (M34) The promotion of mutual understanding and constructive linkages between New Zealanders and the other countries and people of the Pacific. The provider is the Pacific Cooperation Foundation of New Zealand. |
1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships (M34) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services that build and sustain New Zealanders' knowledge and understanding of and relationships with Asia. |
5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
28,390 | 28,390 | 28,211 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34) Refund of New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of overseas diplomatic missions and consular posts pursuant to section 21 of the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968. |
2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 |
Provision of ACC-equivalent cover for New Zealand employees working overseas PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to payments authorised by section 65ZG of the Public Finance Act 1989 under the indemnity given by the Minister of Finance under section 65ZD of that Act for the provision of ACC-equivalent cover of New Zealand employees working overseas as specified in the indemnity. |
135 | 135 | 135 |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M34) This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions. |
55,129 | 55,129 | 57,729 |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea (M34) This appropriation is limited to support and assistance to Papua New Guinea for the delivery and hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018. |
7,138 | 7,138 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
64,802 | 64,802 | 60,264 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34) To enable NZAI to maintain the Scott Base buildings and services infrastructure. |
2,800 | 2,800 | 8,200 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
2,800 | 2,800 | 8,200 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
526,891 | 504,784 | 532,560 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Hosting APEC 2021 (M34) This appropriation is limited to enabling the planning and delivery of the year-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2022 |
Original Appropriation | 99,560 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 8,778 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 38,922 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 136,440 | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 53,951 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 2,290 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 17,126 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 18,216 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,319 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations | 526,891 | 504,784 | 532,560 |
Total Forecast MYA Departmental Output Expenses | 8,778 | 8,778 | 38,922 |
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 17,126 | 17,126 | 18,216 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
552,795 | 530,688 | 589,698 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Injection (M34) | 29,815 | 29,815 | 17,691 |
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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APEC21 Programme - Enabling New Zealand to Fulfil its Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hosting Responsibilities |
Hosting APEC 2021 Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 18,215 | 24,062 | 42,303 | - |
Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries |
(663) | (2,581) | (2,581) | (2,581) | (3,321) |
Policy Advice and Representation -International Institutions |
(118) | (458) | (458) | (458) | (589) | |
Consular Services Departmental Output Expense |
(65) | (259) | (259) | (259) | (332) | |
Our Place in Antarctica - Enabling the Redevelopment of Scott Base into a Safe, Fit-for-Purpose Facility |
Antarctic Research and Support Non-Departmental Output Expense |
- | 500 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
NZ Antarctic Institute Non-Departmental Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
- | 8,200 | 7,100 | - | - | |
Total Initiatives |
(846) |
23,617 |
28,764 |
39,905 |
(3,342) |
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 | 342,449 | 345,579 | 345,626 | 352,698 | 415,459 | 409,436 | 410,586 | 46,427 | 457,013 | 474,247 | 510,064 | 418,171 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 46,702 | 54,582 | 52,087 | 49,625 | 64,802 | 64,802 | - | 60,264 | 60,264 | 60,264 | 60,264 | 60,264 |
Capital Expenditure | 52,974 | 41,638 | 58,550 | 45,230 | 72,534 | 56,450 | 64,221 | 8,200 | 72,421 | 73,952 | 44,890 | 60,656 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
442,125 | 441,799 | 456,263 | 447,553 | 552,795 | 530,688 | 474,807 | 114,891 | 589,698 | 608,463 | 615,218 | 539,091 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
4 | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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 have been no restructuring adjustments to the prior year information reported in last year's Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Trends in comparative actual and estimated total expenses and capital expenditure are shown in Figure 1 below, including budgeted and estimated actuals for the preceding year.
The significant changes in departmental and non-departmental appropriations are summarised below.
Figure 1-Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Departmental Output Expenses
Actual departmental output expenses over the three-year period 2014/15 to 2016/17 were largely consistent, with annual expenditure within a range of $321.769 million to $318.466 million, and associated under-expenditure against budget in each year within the range of 2.5% to 3%.
Over the past five years the focus on managing costs down has allowed the Ministry to manage cost pressures, increase outputs to support Government objectives and return significant baseline savings to the Crown. In addition, since 2014/15 the Ministry delivered annual savings of $16.825 million by way of a 6% efficiency dividend returned to the Crown.
From the 2017/18 financial year there are progressive annual increases through the planning horizon reflecting the injection of additional funding, expected to increase from an estimated actual of $363.920 million in 2018/19 through to $389.344 million in 2022/23. These increases derive from six main factors:
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2016 for the establishment of an embassy in Bogota, Colombia, being $3.719 million in 2019/20 and each of the outyears
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017, comprising the establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka, the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Ireland, together with the initiatives making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade and making New Zealanders more connected. Funding approved totals $9.632 million in 2018/19, $13.397 million in 2019/20, $15.142 million in 2020/21 and 2021/22, and $14.880 million in 2022/23 and each of the outyears
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges comprising meeting departmental pressures, increasing departmental capability (including the establishment of a New Zealand embassy in Stockholm, Sweden), and departmental capital pressures. Funding approved totals $22.569 million in 2018/19, $31.533 million in 2019/20, $42.898 million in 2020/21 and $53.434 million in 2021/22 and each of the outyears
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 event totalling $99.560 million over four years being $13.778 million in 2018/19, $15.707 million in 2019/20, $23.358 million in 2020/21 and $46.717 million in 2021/22
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2019 for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 event totalling $84.580 million over three years being $18.215 million in 2019/20, $24.062 million in 2020/21 and $42.303 million in 2021/22, and
- the Ministry's contribution to the Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends totals $14.982 million over the period 2018/19 to 2022/23.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Actual non-departmental output expenses over the two-year period 2014/15 to 2015/16 were consistent at $21 million, apart from a funding transfer of $921,000 in 2015/16 ($941,000 in the outyears) from Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage and Vote Official Development Assistance for the Pacific Broadcasting Service. Expenditure then increased from an actual $27.160 million in 2016/17 to $46.427 million appropriated in 2019/20, to a forecast $45.146 million for 2020/21 and a forecast $28.827 million for 2021/22 and each of the the outyears, with the key changes as follows:
- funding increases from Budget 2016 for logistics support to the New Zealand Antarctic Institute, comprising $3.035 million in 2016/17, $4.179 million in 2017/18, $4.635 million in 2018/19 and $4.896 million in 2019/20 through the outyears
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017 for Expo 2020 Dubai totalling $53.240 million over the four years 2017/18 to 2020/21
- funding increases from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for the Asia New Zealand Foundation for the Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships, being $1 million in 2018/19 and 2019/20 with $1.500 million per annum in 2020/21 and the outyears, and
- funding increases from the Budget 2019 package for the redevelopment of Scott Base of $500,000 in 2019/20, and $900,000 in 2020/21 and each of the outyears.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Actual prior year expenditure from 2014/15 through to the estimated actual for 2018/19 has fluctuated due to:
- changes both in volumes of subscriptions to international organisations and the associated foreign currency exchange rates, in respect of the non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions, and
- refunding New Zealand local body rates for offices and residual premises of overseas diplomatic missions and consular posts.
For 2019/20 and the outyears forecast expenditure is $57.729 million for international subscriptions and $2.400 million for property rates refunds.
Departmental Capital Expenditure
The trend of capital expenditure reflects the timing and level of expenditure for the replacement and renewal of existing assets and additional capital investments, as reflected in the Ministry's Capital Plan.
Estimated Actual Expenditure in 2018/19 totals $53.650 million, which increases to $64.221 million in 2019/20, reflecting the scheduling of building construction and refurbishment work within the Ministry's capital programme, together with funding for the capital investment required to comply with updated health and safety legislation, and to keep our people, information and physical assets safe.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,016 | 1,016 | 1,024 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,016 | 1,016 | 1,024 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the fulfilment of New Zealand's obligations under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968, and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971.
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 |
Number of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts resident in New Zealand (including those led by Honorary Consuls or Honorary Consuls General) |
170-180 | 176 | 170-180 |
Number of foreign diplomatic and consular staff (and their dependents) resident in New Zealand |
1,350-1,450 | 1,370 | 1,350-1,450 |
Percentage of relevant formal New Zealand appointment documentation prepared in compliance with the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971 and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of arrival and departure documentation for foreign diplomatic and consular staff resident in New Zealand completed within 10 working days |
90-100% | 99% | 90-100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
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Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971 | These acts gave effect to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and set out New Zealand's rights and obligations under the Conventions. |
Consular Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 27,097 | 27,097 | 28,176 |
Revenue from the Crown | 26,454 | 26,454 | 27,533 |
Revenue from Others | 643 | 643 | 643 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of assistance to New Zealanders in distress overseas, including in the event of a natural disaster or other large-scale emergency. We also seek to mitigate risks to New Zealanders by raising the awareness of New Zealanders travelling and living overseas.
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 |
Number of overseas locations where consular services are provided |
66 | 69 | 69 |
Distressed New Zealanders overseas who received consular services (demand driven) |
3,000-3,500 | 2,971 | 3,000-3,500 |
General consular advice enquiries responded to (demand driven) |
47,000-52,000 | 27,118 | 47,000-52,000 |
Notarial services provided (demand driven) |
11,000-14,000 | 12,453 | 11,000-14,000 |
Consular emergencies responded to |
6-8 | 6-8 | 6-8 |
Percentage of respondents satisfied with quality of consular services (four or above on a five point scale) |
85% | 78% | 85% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends | 2018/19 | (65) | (259) | (259) | (259) | (332) |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Meeting Departmental Pressures | 2018/19 | 404 | 627 | 971 | 1,370 | 1,370 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Increasing Departmental Capability | 2018/19 | 588 | 859 | 1,129 | 1,399 | 1,399 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Departmental Capital Pressures | 2018/19 | 443 | 520 | 629 | 629 | 629 |
Previous Government |
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Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade | 2017/18 | 297 | 335 | 408 | 408 | 408 |
Making New Zealanders more connected | 2017/18 | 96 | 93 | 123 | 123 | 123 |
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka - Establishment | 2017/18 | 117 | 184 | 175 | 175 | 175 |
New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland - Establishment | 2017/18 | 69 | 191 | 202 | 202 | 202 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $1.079 million to $28.176 million for 2019/20 due to:
- an increase of $571,000 from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges comprising meeting departmental pressures ($223,000), increasing departmental capability ($271,000), and departmental capital pressures ($77,000)
- an increase of $363,000 resulting from foreign currency exchange rate and overseas inflation movements
- a net increase of $224,000 from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017 comprising the establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka ($67,000), establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland ($122,000), the Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade initiative ($38,000) and the Making New Zealanders more connected initiative ($3,000 decrease), and
- a net increase of $115,000 resulting from baseline expense transfers.
These increases are partially offset by a decrease of $194,000 resulting from higher Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends in 2019/20 compared to 2018/19
Hosting APEC 2021 (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Hosting APEC 2021 (M34) This appropriation is limited to enabling the planning and delivery of the year-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2022 |
Original Appropriation | 99,560 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 8,778 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 38,922 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 136,440 |
Revenue
Budget $000 |
|
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Revenue from the Crown to end of 2019/20 | 47,700 |
Revenue from Others to end of 2019/20 | - |
Total Revenue | 47,700 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the planning and delivery of the operations and hosting elements of the year-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2021 mega-event.
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 |
Confirmed calendar of meetings, locations and venues for all meetings during host year |
Met | Met | Met |
Secured sufficient accommodation in Auckland for Leaders Week |
Met | Met | Met |
Provided advice to Government on legislative changes necessary to support hosting |
Met | Met | Met |
Entered into contract to procure transport provisions |
New measure | New measure | Met |
Achieved integrated model with host cities (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) |
New measure | New measure | Met |
Workforce planning completed and confidence in sourcing |
New measure | New measure | Met |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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APEC21 Programme - Enabling New Zealand to Fulfil its Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hosting Responsibilities | 2019/20 | - | 18,215 | 24,062 | 42,303 | - |
APEC21 Programme - Operations and Hosting | 2018/19 | 13,778 | 15,707 | 23,358 | 46,717 | - |
Pacific Security Fund (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,672 | 2,672 | 2,672 |
Revenue from the Crown | 2,672 | 2,672 | 2,672 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the advancement or protection of New Zealand's security interests by reducing risks from threats arising in, or operating through, Pacific Island countries.
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 |
All project bids and evaluations are assessed as consistent with Government objectives for the Pacific Security Fund, and this is confirmed by independent annual audit |
Met | Met | Met |
Funds are accessed, disbursed and monitored in accordance with the management process established by the Pacific Security Coordinating Committee |
Met | Met | Met |
Independent assessments of at least one project over $100,000 finds that they were successful in achieving the majority of their objectives |
Met | Met | Met |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 47,092 | 47,092 | 49,952 |
Revenue from the Crown | 47,092 | 47,092 | 49,952 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Components of the Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Americas | 7,445 | 7,445 | 7,897 |
Asia | 360 | 360 | 382 |
Europe | 14,442 | 14,442 | 15,319 |
Middle East and Africa | 87 | 87 | 93 |
New Zealand | 24,758 | 24,758 | 26,261 |
Total |
47,092 |
47,092 |
49,952 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve New Zealand's participation in international institutions in order to strengthen international rules and to influence outcomes that are favourable for New Zealand.
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 |
Binding international treaties concluded by the Ministry under this output expense class (see Note 1) |
9-11 | 8-11 | 9-11 |
MFAT is effective at influencing key relationships and safeguarding New Zealand's interests |
Met | Met | Met |
Policy Advice# |
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Policy submissions produced for Ministers under this output expense class |
300-500 | 275 | 250-350 |
Assessment of Performance of the quality of the agency's policy advice papers |
7.5 out of 10 | 7.5 | See Note 2 |
Satisfaction of the portfolio Minister with the policy advice service |
4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above | See Note 3 |
Ministerial Services# |
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Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
100-150 | 150 | 100-150 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
20-50 | 50 | 20-50 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
50-70 | 70 | 50-70 |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 4) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 4) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request responses that are factually accurate, meet any legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors, measured by rejection rates by the office of each Minister |
95% | 95% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 4) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
Note 1 - Binding international treaties include multilateral, plurilateral and bilateral treaties. Concluded means signed or, if signature is not provided for in the treaty, acceded to, adopted, accepted or ratified.
Note 2 - The Standard will be identified based on the refreshed Policy Quality Framework and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refreshed Policy Quality Framework from 2019/20 to assess the quality of their policy advice papers. The Policy Quality Framework is currently being refreshed. The refreshed Framework will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 3 - The Standard will be identified based on the revised Ministerial Satisfaction Survey and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refined Ministerial Satisfaction Survey from 2019/20 to assess ministerial satisfaction with the policy service. The survey is currently under review and the refined survey and guidance will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 4 - Ministerial OIAs are requests of the Minister responsible for the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Growth portfolios. Ministry OIAs are requests of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends | 2018/19 | (118) | (458) | (458) | (458) | (589) |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Meeting Departmental Pressures | 2018/19 | 859 | 1,333 | 2,062 | 2,911 | 2,911 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Increasing Departmental Capability | 2018/19 | 1,250 | 1,824 | 2.399 | 2.973 | 2,973 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Departmental Capital Pressures | 2018/19 | 941 | 1,104 | 1,336 | 1,336 | 1,336 |
Previous Government |
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Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade | 2017/18 | 1,138 | 1,284 | 1,566 | 1,566 | 1,566 |
Making New Zealanders more connected | 2017/18 | 366 | 358 | 473 | 473 | 473 |
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka - Establishment | 2017/18 | 447 | 705 | 671 | 671 | 671 |
New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland - Establishment | 2017/18 | 264 | 734 | 773 | 773 | 773 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $2.860 million to $49.952 million for 2019/20 due to:
- increases of $1.211 million from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges, comprising meeting departmental pressures ($474,000), increasing departmental capability ($574,000), and departmental capital pressures ($163,000)
- an increase of $1.155 million resulting from foreign currency exchange rate and overseas inflation movements, and
- a net increase of $866,000 from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017, comprising the establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka ($258,000), the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland ($470,000), the Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade initiative ($146,000) and the Making New Zealanders more connected initiative ($8,000 decrease).
These increases are partially offset by:
- a decrease of $340,000 resulting from higher Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends in 2019/20 compared to 2018/19, and
- a net decrease of $32,000 reflecting a number of baseline expense transfers.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 274,235 | 268,212 | 281,491 |
Revenue from the Crown | 273,484 | 273,484 | 281,138 |
Revenue from Others | 751 | 751 | 353 |
Components of the Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Americas | 33,650 | 32,911 | 34,541 |
Asia | 79,131 | 77,393 | 81,225 |
Australia | 7,608 | 7,441 | 7,810 |
Europe | 38,784 | 37,932 | 39,809 |
Middle East and Africa | 24,207 | 23,675 | 24,848 |
New Zealand | 63,730 | 62,331 | 65,415 |
Pacific | 27,125 | 26,529 | 27,843 |
Total |
274,235 |
268,212 |
281,491 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the management of New Zealand's international connections in order to contribute to New Zealand's economic prosperity alongside political and security interests.
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 |
Non-binding arrangements concluded by the Ministry under this output expense class (see Note 1) |
35-45 | 20 | 35-45 |
Inwards Guest of Government visits supported by the Ministry under this output expense class |
30-40 | 35 | 30-40 |
Outwards visits by New Zealand Ministers supported by the Ministry under this output expense class |
40-50 | 45 | 40-50 |
Total number of days of outward visits by New Zealand Ministers supported by the Ministry under this output expense class |
290-320 | 300 | 290-320 |
Percentage of visits rated as 4 or better on a scale of 1-5 by internal review against the Ministry's visits quality standard for visits management |
80% | 80% | 80% |
MFAT is effective at influencing key relationships and safeguarding New Zealand's interests |
Met | Met | Met |
Policy Advice# |
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Policy submissions produced for Ministers under this output expense class |
300-500 | 500 | 300-500 |
Assessment of Performance of the quality of the agency's policy advice papers |
7.5 out of 10 | 7.5 | See Note 2 |
Satisfaction of the portfolio Minister with the policy advice service |
4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above | See Note 3 |
Ministerial Services# |
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Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
900-1,000 | 800 | 900-1,000 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
150-200 | 368 | 150-200 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
200-250 | 220 | 200-250 |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 85% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests to within statutory timeframes (see Note 4) |
90% | 95% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 4) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request responses that are factually accurate, meet any legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors, measured by rejection rates by the office of each Minister |
95% | 95% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 4) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
Note 1 - Concluded means signed or, if signature is not provided for in the arrangement, acceded to, adopted, accepted or ratified.
Note 2 - The Standard will be identified based on the refreshed Policy Quality Framework and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refreshed Policy Quality Framework from 2019/20 to assess the quality of their policy advice papers. The Policy Quality Framework is currently being refreshed. The refreshed Framework will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 3 - The Standard will be identified based on the revised Ministerial Satisfaction Survey and updated in the Supplementary Estimates. All agencies are required to use the refined Ministerial Satisfaction Survey from 2019/20 to assess ministerial satisfaction with the policy service. The survey is currently under review and the refined survey and guidance will be released before 30 June 2019.
Note 4 - Ministerial OIAs are requests of the Minister responsible for the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Growth portfolios. Ministry OIAs are requests of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends | 2018/19 | (663) | (2,581) | (2,581) | (2,581) | (3,321) |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Meeting Departmental Pressures | 2018/19 | 5,094 | 7,901 | 12,226 | 17,264 | 17,264 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Increasing Departmental Capability | 2018/19 | 7,412 | 10,817 | 14,222 | 17,628 | 17,628 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Departmental Capital Pressures | 2018/19 | 5,578 | 6,548 | 7,924 | 7,924 | 7,924 |
Previous Government |
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Establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Bogota, Colombia | 2018/19 | 3,626 | 3,719 | 3,719 | 3,719 | 3,719 |
Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade | 2017/18 | 3,512 | 3,963 | 4,834 | 4,834 | 4,834 |
Making New Zealanders more connected | 2017/18 | 1,131 | 1,105 | 1,459 | 1,459 | 1,459 |
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka - Establishment | 2017/18 | 1,379 | 2,178 | 2,071 | 2,071 | 2,071 |
New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland - Establishment | 2017/18 | 816 | 2,266 | 2,386 | 2,386 | 2,386 |
Free Trade Agreement Implementation: Maximising the Benefits | 2016/17 | 1,800 | - | - | - | - |
Share of costs for Budget 2016 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (421) | (421) | (421) | (421) | (421) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $7.256 million to $281.491 million for 2019/20 due to:
- an increase of $7.182 million from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2018 for Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges, comprising meeting departmental pressures ($2.807 million), increasing departmental capability ($3.405 million), and departmental capital pressures ($970,000)
- an increase of $3.357 million resulting from foreign currency exchange rate and overseas inflation movements
- a net increase of $2.674 million from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017, comprising the establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka ($799,000), the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland ($1.450 million), the Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade initiative ($451,000), and the Making New Zealanders more connected initiative ($26,000 decrease), and
- an increase of $93,000 from the new initiative package approved in Budget 2016, comprising the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
These increases are partially offset by:
- a net decrease of $1.934 million reflecting expense transfers and retention of underspends for a range of initiatives including the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Trade for All Cooperation Fund (see Note 1), and the Ministry's programme of systems enhancements
- a decrease of $1.918 million resulting from higher Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends in 2019/20 compared to 2018/19
- a decrease of $1.800 million reflecting the cessation of time limited funding for Free Trade Agreement implementation, and
- a decrease of $398,000 reflecting one-off third-party funding for the provision of departmental services.
Note 1 - The Trade for All Cooperation Fund was formally known as the Agriculture Cooperation Fund.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Revenue from the Crown | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the Ministry's obligation, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts.
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 |
New Zealand Government Superannuation Scheme for locally recruited staff in the United States of America continues to be funded to the required level by the Crown |
Met | Met | Met |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Revenue from the Crown | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the promotion of New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for investment and to support activities that foster outwards direct investment by New Zealand firms.
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 |
Annual review of fund finds that projects met agreed objectives outlined in their application |
100% | 100% | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 8,923 | 8,923 | 8,219 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
Revenue from Others | 8,923 | 8,923 | 8,219 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the coordinated effort of NZ Inc. agencies offshore.
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 |
Average satisfaction score on the Ministry's service provision on a five point scale (see Note 1) |
3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Note 1 - Based on surveys of NZ Inc. secondees and head office contacts.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Agency Agreements | Agency Agreements set out the services to be provided and any other conditions on their provision as agreed with the agency concerned. |
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 57,760 | 45,682 | 57,033 |
Intangibles | 11,974 | 7,968 | 7,188 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
69,734 | 53,650 | 64,221 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of modern, secure and effective premises for accommodating NZ Inc.'s requirements offshore and modernising the Ministry's IT systems.
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 chanceries with a Fit-for-Purpose performance gap of <=2 (see Note 1) |
80% | 86% | 80% |
Percentage of official residences with a Fit-for-Purpose performance gap of <=2 (see Note 1) |
85% | 87% | 85% |
Percentage of time our networks are available |
99.7% | 99.7% | 99.7% |
Percentage of time our critical services are available |
99.7% | 99.7% | 99.7% |
Note 1 - The Ministry uses a Fit for Purpose framework that rates every Chancery (office) and Official Residence property against five asset management criteria of location, building and infrastructure quality, brand, functionality, and flexibility. Weighted sub-criteria are used to reflect the criticality of each asset management criteria relative to specific locations. The current performance of each property asset in the above mentioned class is scored against pre-determined business defined target scores. The target scores reflect the relative importance of each of the five asset criteria as an enabler supporting the specific objectives and business model in each location.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2018/19 Estimated Actual $000 |
2019/20 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2019/20 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 619,219 | 649,034 | |
Capital Injections | 29,815 | 17,691 | 1) Establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka ($410,000) 2) Establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden ($4.781 million) 3) Departmental Capital Pressures ($12.500 million) |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
649,034 | 666,725 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Antarctic Research and Support (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 21,049 | 21,049 | 20,870 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the delivery of safe and effective support for New Zealand's Antarctic related activities and interests.
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 |
Health and Safety - notifiable incidents |
Zero | One | Zero |
Logistics Support Effectiveness - Antarctic programme participant's rating of how well their logistics support objectives were achieved against the agreed plan - for both science and non-science projects (including any impacts outside of Antarctica New Zealand's control. eg, weather) |
85% | 85% | 85% |
Environmental Management - retain credible certification for environmental management |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Environmental compliance - Antarctica New Zealand fully complies with the terms of its own Environmental Impact Assessment and permit issued under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 |
Zero breaches | Zero breaches | Zero breaches |
Advice - MFAT indicates satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of environmental advice provided to them and to international meetings |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Engaging the public - measure communications performance using equivalent advertising value (EAV) metrics |
EAV of related media coverage exceeds $2 million | $2 million plus | EAV of related media coverage exceeds $2 million |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Antarctic Institute in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Our Place in Antarctica - Enabling the redevelopment of Scott Base into a safe, fit-for-purpose facility | 2019/20 | - | 500 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Previous Government |
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Antarctica New Zealand - preparation for the future redevelopment of Scott Base | 2017/18 | 940 | - | - | - | - |
Antarctica New Zealand - accommodation for National Antarctic programmes with operations based in Christchurch | 2017/18 | 850 | 850 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Antarctica New Zealand - increased funding for logistics support and related activity | 2016/17 | 4,635 | 4,896 | 4,896 | 4,896 | 4,896 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $179,000 to $20.870 million for 2019/20 due to a decrease of $940,000 being time limited funding from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2017 for preparation for the future redevelopment of Scott Base.
This decrease is partially offset by:
- an increase of $500,000 from the new initiatives package approved for Budget 2019 for the redevelopment of Scott Base into a safe, fit-for-purpose facility, and
- an increase of $261,000 from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2016 for New Zealand Antarctic Institute logistics support.
Expo 2020 Dubai (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 53,951 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 2,290 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 17,126 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 18,216 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,319 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to enable New Zealand's participation in the World Expo to be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 2020 to April 2021. Expo 2020 will provide a springboard to promote New Zealand as an innovative, solution-focused economy to the 25 million visitors expected to attend. New Zealand's participation in Expo 2020 will focus on maximising benefits to New Zealand in alignment with the Government's international trade policy agenda with the overall objective to build a prosperous New Zealand.
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 |
Allocate 80% of Leverage Programme funds |
New measure | New measure | December 2019 |
Confirm Content for NZ Pavilion exhibition |
New measure | New measure | January 2020 |
Receive building completion certificate for NZ Pavilion |
New measure | New measure | June 2020 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Expo 2020 Dubai - New Zealand's participation | 2017/18 | 7,790 | 32,100 | 10,340 | - | - |
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 941 | 941 | 941 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve diverse and relevant New Zealand television, radio and on-line content, meeting appropriate content standards, available to Pacific audiences.
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 |
Provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services to Pacific Island Countries that are part of the initiative |
Average of 56 hours per week | Achieved | Average of 56 hours per week |
Television programming provided each month includes at least 50% factual content (news/current affairs/documentaries) |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Television programming provided each month includes at least 20% sports coverage |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Pacific broadcasters report satisfaction with the content provided and the means of delivery (as measured on a scale of 1-10 in quarterly surveys of all broadcasters involved in the initiative) |
Average of at least 7 | Achieved | Average of at least 7 |
Percentage of content provided on the Pasifika TV contribution feed being broadcast by at least 50% of Pacific broadcasters (as measured in quarterly surveys) |
At least 70% | At least 70% | At least 70% |
Relationships with New Zealand broadcasters and content providers are well maintained to ensure ongoing provision of programmes |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Ltd in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve outputs to promote outcomes in particular on a pan-regional basis in three strategic priority areas: promoting economic sustainability and business growth in the Pacific, connecting people and organisations in the Pacific and New Zealand, and enhancing New Zealand's identity as a Pacific nation.
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 objectives met as outlined in PCF's annual Purchase Agreement with MFAT |
80% | 80% | 80% |
Government priorities in the Pacific supported through PCF programmes (alignment of programmes in support of Government priorities. As measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 = extremely unsatisfactory and 7 = extremely satisfactory) |
Average results of 5 or higher | Average results of 5 or higher | Average results 5 or higher on scale |
PCF stakeholders report satisfaction with PCF leadership, engagement, communications and support (As measured on a scale of 1-7 in an annual survey of all PCF stakeholders, with 1 = extremely unsatisfied and 7 = extremely satisfied) |
Average results of 5 or higher | Average results of 5 or higher | Average results 5 or higher on scale |
An independent audit of PCF is undertaken annually |
Achieved | Achieved | Completed |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Pacific Cooperation Foundation in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve improving knowledge among New Zealanders about Asian countries and develop the necessary skills required by New Zealanders in their dealings with Asia.
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 |
Strategic Goal 1 - Deepening connections# |
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Level of New Zealand public awareness of the importance of Asia to New Zealand (social research) |
Maintain | 73% | Maintain |
Number of Track II dialogues conducted |
7 | 9 | 8 |
Number of inward/outward Asia experiences |
New measure | New measure | 375 |
Number of partnerships/sponsorships |
New measure | New measure | 20 |
Number of attendees at partnership/sponsorship event |
New measure | New measure | 18,000 |
Strategic Goal 2 - Growing awareness/knowledge# |
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Increase in measured Asian knowledge of New Zealanders (to be included in Perceptions of Asia report every second year) |
New measure | 2017/18 baseline result was 13% | % increase survey to survey |
Number of research reports published and distributed |
3 | 4 | 5 |
Percentage increase in the number of schools within Asia New Zealand Foundation's school network |
5% | 5% | 5% |
Content about Asia on Foundation and Media digital platforms |
New measure | New measure | 250 |
Strategic Goal 3 - Growing confidence# |
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Number of supported entrepreneurs engaged with Asian counterparts |
New measure | 34 | 45 |
Percentage increase in applications for internships |
New measure | New measure | 5% |
Strategic Goal 4 - Organisational performance# |
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Stakeholders satisfied with what the Foundation is delivering (survey to be conducted biannually) |
New measure | New measure | Budget Standard to be set based on baseline |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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Asia New Zealand Foundation: equipping New Zealanders to thrive in the Asian century | 2018/19 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the fulfilment of New Zealand's obligations pursuant to section 21 of the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968.
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 |
Number of rate reimbursements processed |
65-80 | 75 | 65-80 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and appended to the Annual Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be presented to the House.
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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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | On-going |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
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Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 | Approval of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
Provision of ACC-equivalent cover for New Zealand employees working overseas PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 135 | 135 | 135 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation provides an uncapped indemnity under the Public Finance Act 1989, which ensures that dependents of NZ Inc staff posted offshore for periods beyond six months are provided ACC-equivalent cover for personal injury costs once they return to New Zealand.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption from reporting performance measures for this appropriation has been granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act.
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 55,129 | 55,129 | 57,729 |
Components of the Appropriation
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Pacific Economic Cooperation Council | 63 | 63 | 65 |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat | 230 | 230 | 239 |
Arms Trade Treaty | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Asia Europe Foundation | 161 | 161 | 173 |
Biological Weapons Convention | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Chemical Weapons Convention | 331 | 331 | 363 |
Commonwealth Foundation | 183 | 183 | 204 |
Commonwealth Secretariat | 698 | 698 | 800 |
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources | 144 | 144 | 148 |
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty | 515 | 515 | 547 |
Convention to Combat Desertification | 33 | 33 | 36 |
Convention on Cluster Munitions | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Convention on International Exhibitions | 40 | 40 | 44 |
Export Controls for Arms and Ammunition | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Global Environment Facility | 2,001 | 2,001 | 2,001 |
Inhumane Weapons Convention | 11 | 11 | 12 |
International Atomic Energy Agency | 1,653 | 1,653 | 1,760 |
International Criminal Court | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,484 |
International Humanitarian Fact Finding Mission | 3 | 3 | 3 |
International Organisation of Wine and Vine | 59 | 59 | 46 |
International Renewable Energy Agency | 174 | 174 | 187 |
International Seabed Authority | 36 | 36 | 37 |
International Whaling Commission | 54 | 54 | 58 |
Law of Sea Conference | 64 | 64 | 68 |
NZ/US Education Foundation | 1,063 | 1,063 | 1,313 |
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development | 4,186 | 4,186 | 4,700 |
Ottawa Mine Bank Convention | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Permanent Court of Arbitration | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Secretariat for the Antarctic Treaty | 89 | 89 | 92 |
SPREP Noumea Convention | - | - | 5 |
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons | 11 | 11 | 12 |
World Trade Organisation | 687 | 687 | 763 |
United Nations Subscription | 11,921 | 11,921 | 12,322 |
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations | 29,278 | 29,278 | 30,161 |
Total |
55,129 |
55,129 |
57,729 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the funding of the non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption from reporting performance measures for this appropriation has been granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in funding of $2.600 million to $57.729 million for 2019/20 is mainly due to changes in foreign exchange rates and volumes in respect of the non-discretionary payments arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 2,800 | 2,800 | 8,200 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to provide the necessary resource in the form of design, engineering, site survey, environmental impact assessment and project planning that is necessary to complete a full concept, developed design and detailed business case for a modern, low-impact, efficient facility that satisfies New Zealand's strategic interests.
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 |
Scott Base redevelopment project design process - Complete developed design and commence work on detailed design |
New measure | New measure | Developed design completed by 31 March 2020 |
Antarctic Science Platform - Meet suite of key performance indicator targets for the platform agreed with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
New measure | New measure | Platform KPI targets met |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Antarctic Institute in its Annual Report to be tabled in the House.
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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"Our Place in Antarctica" - the Redevelopment of Scott Base into a Safe, Fit-for-Purpose Facility | 2019/20 | - | 8,200 | 7,100 | - | - |
Previous Government |
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"Our Place in Antarctica" - Development of a detailed design, business case and delivery strategy for the future replacement of Scott Base. | 2018/19 | 2,800 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in the appropriation to $8.200 million in 2019/20 is due to the new initiative funding approved in Budget 2019 for the redevelopment of Scott Base.