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From the Estimates of Appropriations 2020/21 in Budget 2020, Vote Foreign Affairs was created from a merger of Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vote Official Development Assistance.
Vote Foreign Affairs#
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#
Vote Foreign Affairs is a restructured Vote for 2020/21 containing appropriations that until the end of 2019/20 were in the previous Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vote Official Development Assistance. The departmental appropriations from the previous Votes are dis-established and replaced by one multi-category appropriation comprising four categories. The new Vote retains one existing departmental appropriation Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA, one multi-year departmental appropriation Hosting APEC 2021, the Capital Expenditure PLA, and all the existing non-departmental appropriations of the two former Votes. Table 1.2 includes a restatement of the historical trend information from the previous two Votes to reflect the new Vote structure. Table 1.4 Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure reconciles and explains the movements from the dis-established appropriations to the new multi-category appropriation and its categories, and the transfer to the new Vote of one non-departmental appropriation, International Development Cooperation.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2020/21 financial year covering a total of $1,517 million for the following:
- a total of $47 million for the provision of analysis, advice and Ministerial services on New Zealand's foreign policy
- a total of $292 million for the delivery of all elements of New Zealand's foreign policy
- a total of $57 million for the delivery of services to support New Zealand individuals, businesses and agencies overseas
- a total of $92 million for the management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation
- a total of $66 million on capital expenditure
- a total of $21 million on purchasing support for Antarctic research from the New Zealand Antarctic Institute
- a total of $607,000 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 $5.500 million to the Asia New Zealand Foundation for the provision of services that build and sustain New Zealanders' knowledge and understanding of Asia
- 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 $61 million on subscriptions to international organisations
- a total of $7 million to the New Zealand Antarctic Institute for capital expenditure
- a total of $71 million for planning and delivery of the operations and hosting elements of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 event
- a total of $15 million for New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai, and
- a total of $777 million for delivering International Development Cooperation.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is also responsible for a capital injection of nearly $13 million to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to meet capital cost pressures including health and safety, and protected security requirements, and to provide the physical infrastructure needed to support the desired policy direction of the Pacific Reset.
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 | ||
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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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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 |
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. |
1,044 | 1,044 | - |
Consular Services (M34) The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
24,102 | 24,102 | - |
Pacific Security Fund (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries. |
5,061 | 5,061 | - |
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. |
47,328 | 47,328 | - |
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. |
294,062 | 294,062 | - |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34) The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
70 | 70 | - |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34) The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
8,650 | 8,650 | - |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
380,337 | 380,337 | 20 |
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. |
58,000 | 54,690 | 66,200 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
58,000 | 54,690 | 66,200 |
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. |
20,870 | 20,870 | 21,320 |
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 | 607 |
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 | 5,500 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
28,211 | 28,211 | 28,827 |
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. |
60,729 | 60,729 | 60,729 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
63,264 | 63,264 | 63,264 |
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. |
8,200 | 8,200 | 7,100 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
8,200 | 8,200 | 7,100 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA (M34) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to promote and protect New Zealand's interests and values in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. |
- | - | 488,268 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy This category is limited to providing analysis, advice and Ministerial services on all elements (international and domestic) of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation. |
- | - | 47,327 |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy This category is limited to international representation, advocacy and negotiation on all elements of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation. |
- | - | 292,229 |
Delivery of services This category is limited to the delivery of services to support New Zealand individuals, businesses and agencies overseas, and host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand. |
- | - | 56,957 |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation This category is limited to advice, representation and advocacy on international development issues, including Ministerial services and domestic engagement, and the management of the New Zealand Aid Programme. |
- | - | 91,755 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
- | - | 488,268 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
538,012 | 534,702 | 653,679 |
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 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 6,650 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 17,422 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 71,048 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 89,020 | |
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 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | 620 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 54,571 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 12,747 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 26,412 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 15,412 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - | |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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International Development Cooperation (M34) This appropriation is limited to providing development cooperation and humanitarian assistance that support the sustainable development and welfare of Pacific Island and developing countries.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 2,186,718 |
Adjustments to 2018/19 | 33,817 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | 48,360 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,268,895 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 707,876 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 784,280 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 776,739 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
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 | 538,012 | 534,702 | 653,679 |
Total Forecast MYA Departmental Output Expenses | 17,422 | 17,422 | 71,048 |
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 26,412 | 26,412 | 15,412 |
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Other Expenses | - | - | 776,739 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
581,846 | 578,536 | 1,516,878 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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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) | 17,691 | 17,691 | 12,700 |
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 |
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Increasing New Zealand's international assistance to ensure strong governance and inclusive development |
Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA |
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Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 5,420 | - | - | - | |
International Development Cooperation Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 50,169 | - | - | - | |
Enhancing Pacific Property |
Act in the world to make New Zealander's safer and more prosperous MCA |
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Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy | - | 158 | 197 | 374 | 709 | |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy | - | 970 | 1,212 | 2,303 | 4,363 | |
Delivery of Services | - | 191 | 238 | 453 | 858 | |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 281 | 353 | 670 | 1,270 | |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Injection Departmental Net Assets |
- | 2,200 | 8,500 | 20,900 | 16,225 | |
Total Initiatives |
- |
59,389 |
10,500 |
24,700 |
23,425 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity
2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | ||||
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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 | 21,851 | 27,180 | 29,485 | 45,517 | 72,065 | 72,065 | 71,068 | 44,239 | 115,307 | 117,867 | 28,847 | 28,847 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 588,574 | 582,630 | 692,662 | 766,482 | 847,544 | 847,544 | - | 840,003 | 840,003 | 882,244 | 920,824 | 923,612 |
Capital Expenditure | 41,638 | 58,550 | 45,230 | 50,360 | 66,200 | 62,890 | 66,200 | 7,100 | 73,300 | 69,500 | 72,900 | 94,225 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 381,807 | 379,922 | 387,172 | 433,444 | 461,732 | 461,732 | 488,268 | - | 488,268 | 497,077 | 492,161 | 497,973 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
1,033,870 | 1,048,282 | 1,154,549 | 1,295,803 | 1,447,541 | 1,444,231 | 625,536 | 891,342 | 1,516,878 | 1,566,688 | 1,514,732 | 1,544,657 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 660 | 1,209 | 1,910 | 870 | 400 | 400 | N/A | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
660 | 1,209 | 1,910 | 870 | 400 | 400 | N/A | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
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 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | (323,728) | (318,246) | (323213) | (361,097) | (380,317) | (380,317) |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 533,992 | 530,543 | 643,037 | 707,876 | 784,280 | 784,280 |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||
Output Expenses | 381,807 | 379,922 | 387,172 | 433,444 | 461,732 | 461,732 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
592,071 |
592,219 |
706,996 |
780,223 |
865,695 |
865,695 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 660 | 1,209 | 1,910 | 870 | 400 | 400 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
660 | 1,209 | 1,910 | 870 | 400 | 400 |
The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure. The adjustments in the table above reflect the new multi-category appropriation "Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous" and the transfer of existing appropriations from the previous Vote Official Development Assistance. The table shows how past expenditure would appear if the restructured appropriations had been in place.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Vote Foreign Affairs is a restructured Vote for 2020/21. It contains appropriations that until the end of the 2019/20 financial were in the previous Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vote Official Development Assistance. The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure showing how past expenditure would appear if the restructured appropriations had been in place.
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 year-on-year continuing upward trend in the Ministry's total appropriations primarily reflect annual funding increases from new initiative packages approved in successive budgets since Budget 2016.
The significant changes in departmental and non-departmental appropriations are summarised below.
- Vote trends in actual expenses and capital expenditure by appropriation type
- Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Output Expenses
The Ministry has two departmental output expenses, of which Hosting APEC 2021 is the most significant, and five non-departmental output expenses, of which Antarctic Research and Support and Expo 2020 Dubai are the most significant. The initial increase in actual output expenses in 2016/17 is primarily attributable to a Budget 2016 increase in funding ($4.896 million) for logistics support for Antarctica New Zealand. From the 2017/18 financial year there are progressive annual increases through to 2021/22 reflecting the provision of policy initiative funding for:
- Expo 2020 Dubai ($54.571 million), which commenced in 2017/18 and ceases in 2020/21, and
- Hosting APEC 2021 ($184.140 million), which commenced in 2018/19 and ceases in 2021/22.
Output expenses then stabilise from the 2022/23 financial year onward.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
The Ministry's non-departmental other expenses primarily comprise two appropriations, Subscriptions to International Organisations and International Development Cooperation. Actual prior year expenditure on the former from 2015/16 ($52.924 million) through to the estimated actual for 2019/20 ($60.729 million, which remains unchanged in the outyears) has fluctuated due to changes both in the cost of subscriptions 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.
This is the final year of the multi-year appropriation (International Development Cooperation) approved for the three-year period 2018/19 to 2020/21. The appropriation will increase to $2,268.895 million reflecting new policy initiatives approved in Budget 2018 ($432.677 million), Budget 2019 ($29.502 million) and Budget 2020 ($50.169 million).
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 Departmental expenditure in 2019/20 totals $54.690 million (excludes $8.200 million capital for the New Zealand Antarctic Institute), which increases to $66.200 million (excludes $7.100 million for the New Zealand Antarctic Institute) in 2020/21, reflecting: the scheduling of building construction and refurbishment work within the Ministry's capital programme (funded from the Ministry's capital reserves), together with capital injections for the investment required to comply with updated health and safety legislation, and to keep our people, information and physical assets safe ($10.500 million), and to provide the physical infrastructure needed to support the desired policy direction of the Pacific Reset ($2.200 million). There are further capital injections totalling $47.300 million for the Pacific Reset over the three outyears to 2023/24. In addition there are capital injections of $34.400 million in 2021/22 and 2022/23 to enable the Ministry to secure resilient head office accommodation.
Multi-Category Output Expenses
The multi-category appropriation is new in 2020/21, with the historical trend information represented by expenditure from a number of dis-established appropriations from the previous Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vote Official Development Assistance.
The year-on-year upward trend in this appropriation primarily reflects annual funding increases from new initiative packages approved in successive budgets and effective from the 2018/19 financial year onwards. Actual departmental output expenses over the three-year period 2015/16 to 2017/18 were largely consistent, with annual expenditure within a range of $381.807 million to $387.172 million.
From the 2018/19 financial year there are progressive annual increases through the planning horizon reflecting the injection of additional funding, expected to increase from actual expenditure of $433.444 million in 2018/19 through to $497.973 million in 2023/24. These increases derive from the following key factors:
International Development Cooperation
The Government has targeted growth in the International Development Cooperation programme in line with movements in Gross National Income, and increased funding for the management of the programme has been commensurate, as follows:
- Budget 2018 new funding associated with "increasing our aid to tackle the biggest global and regional challenges of our time" totalling $11.930 million in 2018/19, $15.566 million in 2019/20, $19.248 million in 2020/21 and $22.892 million in 2021/22 and each of the outyears
- Budget 2019 new funding associated with "increasing New Zealand's Investment to Deliver on the Pacific Reset and to Demonstrate Global Leadership" totalling $1.098 million in 2019/20, $2.090 million in 2020/21, $2.590 million in 2021/22 and $6.756 million in 2022/23 and each of the outyears
- Budget 2020 new funding associated with "increasing New Zealand's international assistance to ensure strong governance and inclusive development" totalling $5.420 million in 2020/21 only.
New Posts
Additional funding has been provided to enable the establishment of new overseas posts as follows:
- Budget 2016 funding for the establishment of an embassy in Bogota, Colombia, being $3.626 million in 2018/19 and $3.719 million in 2019/20 and each of the outyears
- Budget 2017 funding for the establishment of a New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka, and the establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Ireland, totalling $3.091 million in 2018/19, $6.258 million in 2019/20, and $6.278 million in 2020/21 and each of the outyears.
Growing Capability and Capacity
Investment has been made to ensure the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has the required capability and capacity to deliver on its strategic goals, as follows:
- Budget 2017 funding for the initiatives making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade and making New Zealanders more connected totalling $6.541 million in 2018/19, $7.139 million in 2019/20, $8.864 million in 2020/21 and 2021/22, and $8.602 million in 2022/23 and each of the outyears
- Budget 2018 funding 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 totalling $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
- Budget 2020 funding over the planning horizon to 2023/24 for providing the physical infrastructure needed to support the desired policy direction of the Pacific Reset ($14.600 million).
Savings Delivered
Since 2015/16 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade delivered annual savings of $16.825 million by way of a 6% efficiency dividend returned to the Crown. In addition the Ministry's contribution to the Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends totals $20.217 million over the period 2018/19 to 2022/23.
1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
The tables below show the changes in appropriation structure relating to:
- establishment of the Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA, and
- transferring Non-Departmental Other Expenses from the dis-established Vote Official Development Assistance into Vote Foreign Affairs.
Establishment of the Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA to promote and protect New Zealand's interests and values in the world, by providing greater flexibility to allocate resources to where they can best contribute to making New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
Old Structure | New Structure | |||||
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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 |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities | 1,044 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (1,044) | - | - | |
Consular Services | 24,102 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (24,102) | - | - | |
Pacific Security Fund | 5,061 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (5,061) | - | - | |
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions | 47,328 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (47,328) | - | - | |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries | 294,062 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (294,062) | - | - | |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries | 70 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (70) | - | - | |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas | 8,650 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (8,650) | - | - | |
Vote Official Development Assistance |
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Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | 81,415 | Transferred to Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA | (81,415) | - | - | |
Transferred from Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities | 1,044 |
Vote Foreign Affairs |
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Transferred from Consular Services |
24,102 |
Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous MCA |
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Transferred from Pacific Security Fund | 5,061 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Transferred from Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions | 47,328 | Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy | 45,475 | 47,327 | ||
Transferred from Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries | 294,062 | Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy | 279,795 | 292,229 | ||
Transferred from Promotional Activities - Other Countries | 70 | Delivery of services | 55,047 | 56,957 | ||
Transferred from Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas | 8,650 | Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | 81,415 | 91,755 | ||
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
461,732 |
- |
461,732 |
488,268 |
Transfer Non-Departmental Other Expenses from the dis-established Vote Official Development Assistance into Vote Foreign Affairs.
Old Structure | New Structure | |||||
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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 |
Transferred to: | ||||||
Vote Official Development Assistance |
Vote Foreign Affairs |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
|||||
International Development Cooperation | 784,280 | International Development Cooperation | (784,280) | |||
Transferred from International Development Cooperation | 784,280 |
Vote Foreign Affairs International Development Cooperation |
784,280 |
776,739 |
||
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
784,280 |
- |
784,280 |
776,739 |
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#
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 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 6,650 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 17,422 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 71,048 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 89,020 |
Revenue
Budget $000 |
|
---|---|
Revenue from the Crown to end of 2020/21 | 95,120 |
Revenue from Others to end of 2020/21 | - |
Total Revenue | 95,120 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 |
Met | Met | Met |
Achieved integrated model with host cities (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) |
Met | Met | Met |
Workforce planning completed and confidence in sourcing |
Met | Met | Met |
Establishment of SOM Chair Office |
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
APEC 21 Programme - Enabling New Zealand to fulfil its Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) hosting responsibilities | 2019/20 | 18,215 | 24,062 | 42,303 | ||
APEC 21 Programme - Operations and Hosting | 2018/19 | 15,707 | 23,358 | 46,717 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 48,500 | 47,190 | 56,000 |
Intangibles | 9,500 | 7,500 | 10,200 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
58,000 | 54,690 | 66,200 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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% | 81% | 80% |
Percentage of official residences with a Fit-for-Purpose performance gap of <=2 (see Note 1) |
85% | 91% | 85% |
Percentage of time our networks are available |
99.7% | 99.8% | 99.7% |
Percentage of time our critical services are available |
99.7% | 99.9% | 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 | 2019/20 Estimated Actual $000 |
2020/21 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2020/21 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 643,562 | 661,253 | |
Capital Injections | 17,691 | 12,700 |
|
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
661,253 | 673,953 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Antarctic Research and Support (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 20,870 | 20,870 | 21,320 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Health and Safety - notifiable incidents |
Zero | Zero | 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 (see Note 1) | Achieved (see Note 1) | Achieved (see Note 1) |
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 |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) indicates satisfaction with (a) the quality and timeliness of environmental advice provided, including technical advice on the permitting of activities under the Antarctic (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and (b) leadership on environmental policy in Antarctica through the Antarctic Treaty System - Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP) |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Engaging the public - measure communications performance using equivalent advertising value (EAV) metrics |
EAV of related media coverage exceeds $2 million | $3 million plus | EAV of related media coverage exceeds $3 million |
Note 1 - Annual key performance measures as agreed with MBIE are delivered in full.
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Our Place in Antarctica - Enabling the redevelopment of Scott Base into a safe, fit-for-purpose facility | 2019/20 | 500 | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Previous Government |
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Antarctica New Zealand - accommodation for National Antarctic programmes with operations based in Christchurch | 2017/18 | 850 | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Antarctica New Zealand - increased funding for logistics support and related activity | 2016/17 | 4,896 | 4,896 | 4,896 | 4,896 | 4,896 |
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 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | 620 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 54,571 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 12,747 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 26,412 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 15,412 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
New Zealand Pavilion is complete and ready to open to the public by 19 October 2020 |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
Qualitative positive shift in perceptions of New Zealand as a result of experiencing the New Zealand pavilion, through data received via the digital experience |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
Net Promoter Score from Leverage Programme participants of 30+ |
New measure | New measure | Achieved |
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Expo 2020 Dubai - New Zealand's participation | 2017/18 | 32,100 | 10,340 | - | - | - |
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 941 | 941 | 607 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $334,000 to $607,000 for 2020/21 due to the end of time-limited funding provided in 2016.
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
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 5 or higher on scale | Average results 5 or higher on scale | 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 5 or higher on scale | Average results 5 or higher on scale | Average results 5 or higher on scale |
An independent audit of PCF is undertaken annually |
Completed | Completed | 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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,500 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Strategic Goal 1 - Deepening connections# |
|||
Level of New Zealand public awareness of the importance of Asia to New Zealand (social research) |
Maintain | 72% | Maintain |
Number of Track II dialogues conducted |
8 | 6 | 8 |
Number of inward/outward Asia experiences |
375 | 375 | 375 |
Number of partnerships/sponsorships |
20 | 25 | 20 |
Number of attendees at partnership/sponsorship event |
18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
Strategic Goal 2 - Growing awareness/knowledge# |
|||
Number of research reports published and distributed |
5 | 5 | 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 |
250 | 250 | 250 |
Strategic Goal 3 - Growing confidence# |
|||
Number of supported entrepreneurs engaged with Asian counterparts |
45 | 45 | 45 |
Percentage increase in applications for internships |
5% | 5% | 5% |
Strategic Goal 4 - Organisational performance# |
|||
Stakeholders satisfied with what the Foundation is delivering (survey to be conducted biannually) |
86% (response of good/very good/excellent) | 86% | 86% (response of good/very good/excellent) |
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Asia New Zealand Foundation: equipping New Zealanders to thrive in the Asian century | 2018/19 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $500,000 to $5.500 million for 2020/21 due to the new initiatives package approved for Budget 2018.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of rate reimbursements processed |
65-80 | 65-80 | 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 | 2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2019/20 Estimated Actual $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | On-going |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 | Approval of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
International Development Cooperation (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
International Development Cooperation (M34) This appropriation is limited to providing development cooperation and humanitarian assistance that support the sustainable development and welfare of Pacific Island and developing countries.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 2,186,718 |
Adjustments to 2018/19 | 33,817 | |
Adjustments for 2019/20 | 48,360 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 2,268,895 | |
Actual to 2018/19 Year End | 707,876 | |
Estimated Actual for 2019/20 | 784,280 | |
Estimate for 2020/21 | 776,739 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Components of the Appropriation
The components of this appropriation include the design, management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of activities intended to achieve sustainable development objectives. This can include capacity building initiatives, coordination support to partners, research on development issues and development education and awareness in New Zealand. Activities approved under the appropriation will reflect the Official Development Assistance definition and reporting directives of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development along with the provision of assistance to Pacific Island countries irrespective of their eligibility for Official Development Assistance. There may also be a small amount of expenditure that does not meet either criterion. This may be due to definitional changes after a contract is signed or for other usually administrative reasons.
The appropriation is delivered through four Ministry managed allocations (Pacific development cooperation, humanitarian assistance, multilateral agency funding, and global development cooperation), which are agreed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. These allocations reflect the intent to help address global and regional development challenges and to invest in results for our partner governments. They also enable delivery of development cooperation and humanitarian assistance through bilateral, regional, multilateral and partnership channels.
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Vote Official Development Assistance - Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
|||
International Development Cooperation | 784,280 | 784,280 | |
Total | 784,280 | 784,280 | 776,739 |
This appropriation was formerly part of the now dis-established Vote Official Development Assistance and has been transferred to Vote Foreign Affairs with effect from the 2020/21 financial year.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve progress by Pacific Island and developing countries against their sustainable development priorities and against the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
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 |
Development results (long term outcomes that NZ contributes to alongside many other partners)# |
|||
Wellbeing |
|||
Proportion of children and young people, in the Pacific: at the end of primary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics |
Maintain or improve trend | Maintain or improve trend | Maintain or improve trend |
Environment |
|||
Proportion of key tuna fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels, in the Pacific (see Note 1) |
Maintain | 100% (4 out of 4 key tuna stocks) | Maintain |
Development Cooperation results in the Pacific (short to medium term outcomes more attributable to NZ support)# |
|||
Wellbeing |
|||
People in the Pacific that have received essential medicines or services at primary health facilities |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
People that complete tertiary or vocational training scholarships |
>90% of people who were awarded scholarships | >90% of people who were awarded scholarships | >90% of people who were awarded scholarships |
Environment |
|||
Number of people provided with access to electricity |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
Progress by Pacific Island countries in the degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (see Note 2 and 3) |
Maintain or increase number with improving trend | Maintain or increase number with improving trend | Maintain or increase number with improving trend |
People receiving fisheries training or support (M/F) |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
Economy and governance |
|||
Number of Pacific Island countries that remain on track on their economic and public sector reform programme |
Maintain or improve trend | Maintain or improve trend | Maintain or improve trend |
Pacific Island people who return home with improvements in skills or qualifications after participating in labour mobility programme (M/F) |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
Resilience and humanitarian response |
|||
New Zealand responses to natural disasters in the Pacific are launched within mandated timeframes (%) |
100% | 100% | 100% |
People trained to strengthen resilience (disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation) (No., M/F) |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
Number of affected people provided with essential and useful assistance following a natural or human induced disaster (No., M/F) (see Note 2) |
Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need | Standard dependent on need |
Quality |
|||
Percentage of Activities with effectiveness rated as good or better (based on MFAT Activity Completion Assessments) |
Baseline to be established | Baseline to be established | Baseline to be established |
Commitment to Development Index score |
Improve trend | Improve trend | Improve trend |
Note 1 - Standard in full is "Maintain: 4 out of 4 key fish stocks assessed as being above sustainable biological limits as at end 2019".
Note 2 - This is a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator. Detailed guidance can be found at https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/.
Note 3 - Standard in full is "Maintain or increase the number of countries with improvement".
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in a report to be appended to the Annual Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be presented to the House.
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 |
||||||
Increasing New Zealand's international assistance to ensure strong governance and inclusive development | 2020/21 | - | 50,169 | - | - | - |
increasing new Zealand's Investment to deliver on the Pacific Reset and to Demonstrate Global Leadership | 2019/20 | 10,160 | 19,342 | 23,971 | 62,541 | 62,541 |
Increasing our aid to tackle the biggest global and regional challenges of our time | 2018/19 | 144,086 | 178,164 | 211,904 | 211,904 | 211,904 |
Provision of ACC-equivalent cover for New Zealand employees working overseas PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 60,729 | 60,729 | 60,729 |
Components of the Appropriation
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council | 61 | 61 | 62 |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Pacific Economic Cooperation Council | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat | 239 | 239 | 243 |
Arms Trade Treaty | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Asia Europe Foundation | 62 | 62 | 62 |
Biological Weapons Convention | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Chemical Weapons Convention | 332 | 332 | 351 |
Commonwealth Foundation | 187 | 187 | 187 |
Commonwealth Secretariat | 737 | 737 | 713 |
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources | 138 | 138 | 141 |
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty | 586 | 586 | 609 |
Convention to Combat Desertification | 37 | 37 | 38 |
Convention on Cluster Munitions | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Convention on International Exhibitions | 44 | 44 | 43 |
Export Controls for Arms and Ammunition | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Global Environment Facility | 2,001 | 2,001 | 2,001 |
Inhumane Weapons Convention | 18 | 18 | 18 |
International Atomic Energy Agency | 1,8520 | 1,852 | 1,900 |
International Criminal Court | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,441 |
International Humanitarian Fact Finding Mission | 3 | 3 | 3 |
International Organization of Wine and Vine | 42 | 42 | 45 |
International Renewable Energy Agency | 93 | 93 | 94 |
International Seabed Authority | 37 | 37 | 38 |
International Whaling Commission | 117 | 117 | 114 |
Law of Sea Conference | 68 | 68 | 65 |
NZ/US Education Foundation | 1,172 | 1,172 | 1,172 |
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development | 4,535 | 4,535 | 4,749 |
Ottawa Mine Bank Convention | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Permanent Court of Arbitration | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Secretariat for the Antarctic Treaty | 91 | 91 | 94 |
SPREP Noumea Convention | 5 | 5 | - |
Treaty of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons | 12 | 12 | 12 |
World Trade Organisation | 730 | 730 | 769 |
United Nations Subscription | 12,397 | 12,397 | 12,754 |
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations | 33,636 | 33,636 | 32,878 |
Total |
60,729 |
60,729 |
60,729 |
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.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 8,200 | 8,200 | 7,100 |
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
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Scott Base redevelopment project |
Developed design completed by 31 March 2020 | Developed design completed by 31 August 2020 | Achieved (see Note 1) |
Note 1 - Budget bid and associated implementation business case for the future redevelopment of Scott Base are submitted to Treasury in accordance with Budget 2021 timetable.
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 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 | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation of $7.100 million in 2020/21 is due to the new initiative funding approved in Budget 2019 for the redevelopment of Scott Base.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Act in the world to make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous (M34)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policyThis category is limited to providing analysis, advice and Ministerial services on all elements (international and domestic) of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation.
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy
This category is limited to international representation, advocacy and negotiation on all elements of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation.
Delivery of services
This category is limited to the delivery of services to support New Zealand individuals, businesses and agencies overseas, and host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand.
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation
This category is limited to advice, representation and advocacy on international development issues, including Ministerial services and domestic engagement, and the management of the New Zealand Aid Programme.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
- | - | 488,268 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy | - | - | 47,327 |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy | - | - | 292,229 |
Delivery of services | - | - | 56,957 |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | - | - | 91,755 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
- | - | 478,737 |
Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy | - | - | 47,327 |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy | - | - | 291,926 |
Delivery of services | - | - | 47,824 |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | - | - | 91,660 |
Revenue from Others |
- | - | 9,531 |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy | - | - | 303 |
Delivery of services | - | - | 9,133 |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | - | - | 95 |
Components of the Appropriation
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Departmental Output Expense | |||
Analysis and Advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy |
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Policy advice | - | - | 34,161 |
Ministerial services | - | - | 2,466 |
Monitor Crown entities | - | - | 187 |
New Zealand domestic engagement | - | - | 10,513 |
Total Departmental Output Expense |
- |
- |
47,327 |
Departmental Output Expense | |||
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy |
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Strengthen, protect and use international rules and institutions to pursue New Zealand values and interests | - | - | 27,273 |
Grow sustainable economic returns and resilience from trade, investment and other international connections | - | - | 61,029 |
Embed New Zealand as an active and integral partner in building Asia-Pacific architecture in support of regional stability and economic integration | - | - | 14,704 |
Promote a stable, prosperous and resilient Pacific in which New Zealand's interests and influences are safeguarded | - | - | 38,940 |
Promote sustainable international solutions to global environment and natural resource challenges that impact on New Zealand | - | - | 15,645 |
Lead New Zealand's international action to advance and protect New Zealanders' safety and New Zealand's security | - | - | 15,281 |
Build and leverage targeted international relationships to achieve our goals | - | - | 119,357 |
Total Departmental Output Expense |
- |
- |
292,229 |
Departmental Output Expense | |||
Delivery of services |
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Services to New Zealand exporters and businesses to help them succeed | - | - | 10,450 |
Consular services to keep New Zealanders safer abroad | - | - | 33,375 |
Host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand | - | - | 301 |
Services to other New Zealand agencies overseas | - | - | 12,831 |
Total Departmental Output Expense |
- |
- |
56,957 |
Departmental Output Expense | |||
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation |
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Policy advice | - | - | 2,626 |
Ministerial services | - | - | 538 |
Representation and advocacy | - | - | 9,098 |
New Zealand domestic engagement | - | - | 7,097 |
Delivery of the New Zealand Aid Programme | - | - | 72,396 |
Total Departmental Output Expense |
- |
- |
91,755 |
Total Multi-Category Appropriation |
- |
- |
488,268 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Diplomatic privileges and Immunities | 1,044 | 1,044 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Consular Services | 24,102 | 24,102 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Pacific Security Fund | 5,061 | 5,061 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions | 47,328 | 47,328 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries | 294,062 | 294,062 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Promotional Activities - Other Countries | 70 | 70 | - |
Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas | 8,650 | 8,650 | - |
Vote Official Development Assistance - Departmental Output Expenses |
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Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation | 81,415 | 81,415 | - |
Total |
461,732 |
461,732 |
488,268 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of analysis and advice, and delivery of representation, advocacy and negotiation of New Zealand's foreign policy and international development cooperation; the delivery of services to support New Zealand individuals, businesses and agencies overseas, and host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand; and management of New Zealand's international development cooperation.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of stakeholders who are satisfied with MFAT's effectiveness at representing New Zealand interests |
New measure | New measure | 80% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Analysis and advice to inform New Zealand's foreign policy |
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This category is intended to achieve the provision of analysis, advice and Ministerial services on all elements (international and domestic) of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation. |
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Policy Advice |
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Policy submissions produced for Ministers |
550-850 | 650 | 550-850 |
Assessment of Performance of the quality of the agency's policy advice papers (see Note 1) |
3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Satisfaction of the portfolio Minister with the policy advice service (See Note 2) |
4 or above | 4 or above | 4 or above |
Ministerial Services |
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Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
1,000-1,150 | 650 | 1,000-1,150 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
170-250 | 200 | 170-250 |
Number of Ministry Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
250-320 | 300 | 250-320 |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 95% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 3) |
90% | 95% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 3) |
90% | 95% | 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% | 97.5% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 3) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
Monitor Crown entities |
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Ministers receive advice on the performance of Crown entities within agreed timeframes |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
New Zealand domestic engagement |
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Percentage of domestic stakeholders who are satisfied with their engagement with MFAT |
New measure | New measure | 90% |
Delivery of New Zealand's foreign policy |
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This category is intended to achieve international representation, advocacy and negotiation on all elements of New Zealand's foreign policy, other than international development cooperation. |
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Strengthen, protect and use international rules and institutions to pursue New Zealand values and interests |
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International treaties concluded by the Ministry (see Note 4) |
9-11 | 9-11 | 9-11 |
Grow sustainable economic returns and resilience from trade, investment and other international connections |
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Number of trade agreements signed |
New measure | New measure | 3 |
Embed New Zealand as an active and integral partner in building Asia-Pacific architecture in support of regional stability and economic integration |
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Number of policy statements and initiatives initiated by New Zealand in Asia-Pacific regional fora |
New measure | New measure | At least 4 |
Percentage of New Zealand's commitments in the ASEAN Plan of Action assessed as on track or completed at the end of the financial year |
New measure | New measure | 70% |
Promote a stable, prosperous and resilient Pacific in which New Zealand's interests and influence are safeguarded |
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Inwards Guest of Government visits from Pacific countries supported by the Ministry |
New measure | 10-14 | 10-14 |
Outwards visits by New Zealand Ministers to Pacific countries supported by the Ministry |
New measure | 20-24 | 20-24 |
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 |
Independent assessment of at least one project over $100,000 funded from the Pacific Security Fund finds that they were successful in achieving the majority of their objectives |
Met | Met | Met |
Promote sustainable international solutions to global environment and natural resource challenges that impact on New Zealand |
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Number of proposals to Multilateral Climate Finance to build climate resilience in the Pacific developed with New Zealand support |
New measure | New measure | 5-10 |
Number of countries that sign a New Zealand-led ministerial statement for advancing fossil fuel subsidy reform at the WTO in 2020 |
New measure | New measure | At least 20 signatories |
Lead New Zealand's international action to advance and protect New Zealanders' safety and New Zealand's security |
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Number of people trained to lift security capability in the South East Asia region from MFAT's Global Security Fund |
New measure | New measure | 250-300 |
Build and leverage targeted international relationships to achieve our goals |
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Inwards Guest of Government visits supported by the Ministry (from outside the Pacific) (see Note 5) |
30-40 | 55-65 | 30-40 |
Outwards visits by New Zealand Ministers supported by the Ministry (from outside the Pacific) (see Note 5) |
40-50 | 65-75 | 40-50 |
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% |
Delivery of services |
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This category is intended to achieve the delivery of services to support New Zealand individuals, businesses and agencies overseas, and host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand. |
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Services to New Zealand exporters and businesses to help them succeed overseas |
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Percentage of exporters who are satisfied that MFAT solved their queries |
New measure | New measure | 95% |
Number of Non-Tariff Barriers resolved for exporters |
New measure | New measure | At least 28 |
Number of unique visits on Tradebarriers.govt.nz and Tariff finder online services |
New measure | New measure | 35,000-40,000 |
Consular services to keep New Zealanders safer abroad |
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Number of overseas locations where consular services are provided |
69 | 70 | 70 |
Distressed New Zealanders overseas who received consular services (demand driven) |
3,000-3,500 | 3,000-3,500 | 3,000-3,500 |
General consular advice enquiries responded to (demand driven) |
47,000-52,000 | 25,000-35,000 | 25,000-35,000 |
Notarial services provided (demand driven) |
11,000-14,000 | 11,000-13,000 | 11,000-13,000 |
Consular emergencies responded to |
6-8 | 25 | 25 |
Percentage of respondents satisfied with quality of consular services |
85% | 85% | 85% |
Host government services to the diplomatic and consular corps in New Zealand |
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Number of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts resident in New Zealand (including those led by Honorary Consuls or Honorary Consuls General) |
170-180 | 170-180 | 170-180 |
Number of foreign diplomatic and consular staff (and their dependents) resident in New Zealand |
1,350-1,450 | 1,350-1,450 | 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% | 90-100% | 90-100% |
Services for other New Zealand agencies overseas |
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Percentage of NZ Inc agencies who are satisfied with MFAT's services (see Note 6) |
3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation |
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This category is intended to achieve the provision of advice, representation and advocacy on international development issues, including Ministerial services and domestic engagement, and the management of the New Zealand Aid Programme. |
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Policy Advice |
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Policy submissions produced for Ministers |
150-200 | 150 | 150-200 |
Assessment of Performance of the quality of the agency's policy advice papers (see Note 1) |
3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Satisfaction of the portfolio Minister with the policy advice service (see Note 2) |
4 or above | 4 or above | 4 or above |
Ministerial Services |
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Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
60-90 | 100 | 60-90 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
20-50 | 40 | 20-50 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
20-50 | 50 | 20-50 |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 95% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 3) |
90% | 97.5% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 3) |
90% | 85% | 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% | 97.5% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 3) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
New Zealand domestic engagement |
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Percentage of domestic stakeholders who are satisfied with their engagement with MFAT |
New measure | New measure | 90% |
Representation and advocacy |
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Participation in governance mechanisms of targeted multilateral institutions which New Zealand core funds (% of institutions) |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
Delivery of the New Zealand Aid Programme |
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Percentage of development cooperation funding for the partner government sector disbursed in year for which it was scheduled (Bilateral programmes only) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Proportion of Pacific country partner governments provided with an indicative Total Country Aid Programme Budget for the current year plus projections for two or more years in the future |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on the Pacific |
60% for the triennium (+/- 5% for any given year) | 60% for the triennium (+/- 5% for any given year) | 60% for the triennium (+/- 5% for any given year) |
Amount and percentage of crown ODA resources spent in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
New measure | New measure | Baseline to be set |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on Activities where climate change is a principal objective |
Increasing trend | Increasing trend | Increasing trend |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on Activities where gender equality and women's empowerment is a principal objective |
Increasing trend | Increasing trend | Increasing trend |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on Aid for Trade |
At least 20% of ODA | At least 20% of ODA | At least 20% of ODA |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on scholarships |
10-12% of annual spend | 10-12% of annual spend | 10-12% of annual spend |
Amount and percentage of Crown ODA resources spent on strengthening Pacific statistics |
Increasing trend | Increasing trend | Increasing trend |
Percentage of Activity Monitoring Assessments (AMAs) and Activity Completion Assessments (ACAs) rated as robust (as assessed annually by the independent Annual Assessment of Results) (see Note 7) |
Increasing trend | Increasing trend | Increasing trend |
Percentage of evaluations (or summaries) that are published to MFAT website within 3 months of completion |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Percentage of Programmes rated 4 or higher on a scale of 1-5 by review against the Ministry's quality standard for programme management |
>90% | >90% | >90% |
Percentage of Activities rated 4 or higher on a scale of 1-5 by review against the Ministry's quality standard for activity management |
>90% | >90% | >90% |
NZ score in Aid Transparency Index |
Increasing trend | Increasing trend | Increasing trend |
Note 1 - The Standard is on a scale of 1 to 5 and is based on DPMC's refreshed Policy Quality Framework to assess the quality of policy advice papers. An average score will be reported from the assessment of policy advice papers. A Standard on the distribution of scores will be identified in 2020-21 and updated in the Supplementary Estimates.
Note 2 - The Standard is on a scale of 1 to 5 and is based on DPMC's revised Ministerial Satisfaction Survey to assess ministerial satisfaction with the policy service.
Note 3 - 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.
Note 4 - 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 5 - The 2020-21 standard is below the previous year's estimated actuals due to New Zealand hosting APEC in 2021.
Note 6 - Based on surveys of NZ Inc. secondees and head office contacts.
Note 7 - AMAs are annual internal assessments completed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to monitor the performance of Activities in implementation, while ACAs are internal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade assessments of performance undertaken after the completion of the Activity.
The Ministry applies safeguards to ensure accountability of the International Development budget. These include:
- approved financial delegations
- triennium allocations approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- a robust online system of aid management that captures information on budgets, contracts and performance information, from the appropriation level down to the individual contract level
- quality standards for programme and activity management that are assessed through an annual quality management review
- transparency commitments, which include reporting activity data to the OECD and International Aid Transparency Initiative, and
- public reporting including: indicative annual allocations by Programme on www.MFAT.govt.nz at the time of approval; actual spend by Programme and appropriation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report. This also incorporates Public Finance Act - Section 19B reporting on the performance of Non-Departmental appropriations; and each multi-year appropriation, forecast by year, in the Strategic Intentions, Estimates and Information Supporting the Estimates.
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 |
2019/20 Final Budgeted $000 |
2020/21 Budget $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
2022/23 Estimated $000 |
2023/24 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Increasing New Zealand's international assistance to ensure strong governance and inclusive development | 2020/21 | - | 5,420 | - | - | - |
Enhancing Pacific Property | 2020/21 | - | 1,600 | 2,000 | 3,800 | 7,200 |
Increasing New Zealand's Investment to Deliver on the Pacific Reset and to Demonstrate Global Leadership | 2019/20 | 1,098 | 2,090 | 2,590 | 6,756 | 6,756 |
Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends | 2018/19 | (4,043) | (4,043) | (4,043) | (5,200) | - |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Meeting Departmental Pressures | 2018/19 | 9,861 | 15,259 | 21,545 | 21,545 | 21,545 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Increasing Departmental Capability | 2018/19 | 13,500 | 17,750 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 |
Foreign and Trade Policy Challenges - Departmental Capital Pressures | 2018/19 | 8,172 | 9,889 | 9,889 | 9,889 | 9,889 |
Increasing our aid to tackle the biggest global and regional challenges of our time | 2018/19 | 15,566 | 19,248 | 22,892 | 22,892 | 22,892 |
Previous Government |
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Establishment of a New Zealand Embassy in Bogota, Colombia | 2018/19 | 3,719 | 3,719 | 3,719 | 3,719 | 3,719 |
Making New Zealanders more prosperous through trade | 2017/18 | 5,582 | 6,809 | 6,809 | 6,547 | 6,547 |
Making New Zealanders more connected | 2017/18 | 1,556 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka - Establishment | 2017/18 | 3,067 | 2,917 | 2,917 | 2,917 | 2,917 |
New Zealand Embassy in Dublin, Ireland - Establishment | 2017/18 | 3,191 | 3,361 | 3,361 | 3,361 | 3,361 |
Policy initiatives approved prior to Budget 2020 were originally associated with the disestablished appropriations in the previous Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade, ie, Consular Services, Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions, and Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries, together with the disestablished appropriation in the previous Vote Official Development Assistance, ie, Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation. A reconciliation of how the disestablished appropriations map to the categories in the multi-category appropriation is included at Part 1.4.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This multi-category appropriation is new and is effective from 1 July 2020. The increase of $26.536 million in the appropriation to $488.268 million in 2020/21, compared to the sum of the dis-established appropriations in the previous Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vote Official Development Assistance (see Comparators for the Restructured Appropriation table above), is primarily due to:
- the increased funding from the new initiatives packages in Budgets 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 (as detailed in the Current and Past Policy Initiatives table above), and
- a net increase of just over $1 million resulting from foreign currency exchange rate and overseas inflation movements.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
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Departmental Output Expense Delivery of services |
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Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges 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. |
Departmental Output Expense Delivery of services - Services for other New Zealand agencies overseas |
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Agency Agreements | Agency Agreements set out the services to be provided and any other conditions on their provision as agreed with the agency concerned. |