Formats and related files
Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Civil Defence (M11), Prime Minister (M52), Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration (M85), Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission (M86)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET: Prime Minister
Overview of the Vote#
The Prime Minister is responsible for appropriations in Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet for the 2018/19 financial year which cover the following:
- a total of over $6 million for free and frank advice on policy issues, services to facilitate inter-departmental coordination of policy development, and leadership of a more collective approach to performance across the state sector
- a total of nearly $6 million for secretariat services to Cabinet, Cabinet committees and the Executive Council, administration of the New Zealand Royal Honours system and coordination of the Government's legislation programme
- a total of over $4 million for support services to the Governor-General and maintenance of the official residences
- a total of over $11 million for leadership, advice, coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community, managing the National Cyber Policy Office and providing assessments to support national security
- a total of $795,000 for the operation of the Science Advisory Committee and an ex gratia payment for the services of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor
- a total of over $2 million under permanent legislative authority (Governor-General Act 2010) for payments for the salary, allowances, programme and travel expenses outside New Zealand of the Governor-General
- a total of $174,000 under permanent legislative authority (Intelligence and Security Act 2017) for the remuneration of the Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants
- a total of nearly $3 million for costs of ownership of Crown assets (Government Houses and their contents)
- a total of $400,000 on departmental capital expenditure, and
- a total of $800,000 on Government House capital investment.
The Prime Minister is also responsible for a capital injection of $300,000 to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration is responsible for appropriations in Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet for 2018/19 which cover the following:
- a total of nearly $16 million for the provision of services supporting the regeneration of greater Christchurch.
The Minister of Civil Defence is responsible for appropriations in Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet for 2018/19 which cover the following:
- a total of over $15 million for ensuring the effective delivery and responsiveness of New Zealand's civil defence emergency management services
- a total of $5 million under permanent legislative authority (Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002) for reimbursing a local authority for, or meeting, expenses incurred by a local authority in connection with an emergency as authorised by section 115A of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002
- a total of nearly $2 million for contributions to local authorities following an emergency event, as prescribed in the current Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan
- a total of $889,000 for contributions to local authorities to support emergency management preparedness programmes, and
- a total of $300,000 for work necessary to restore Kaikoura Harbour.
The Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission is responsible for an appropriation in Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet for 2018/19 which cover the following:
- a total of over $2 million for an inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC).
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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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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Canterbury Earthquake Recovery (M85) This appropriation is limited to provision of services supporting the regeneration of greater Christchurch. |
12,190 | 11,340 | 10,784 |
Support for Inquiry into EQC (M86) This appropriation is limited to supporting the Inquiry into EQC. |
592 | 592 | 1,782 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
12,782 | 11,932 | 12,566 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Capital Expenditure PLA (M52) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
550 | 550 | 400 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
550 | 550 | 400 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Contributions to Local Authorities Following an Emergency Event (M11) This appropriation is limited to contributions to local authorities (other than contributions authorised by section 115A of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002) following an emergency event, as prescribed in the current Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan. |
580 | 200 | 1,900 |
Emergency Management Preparedness Grants (M11) This appropriation is limited to projects endorsed by CDEM Groups and managed or supported by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. |
1,041 | 791 | 889 |
Ex Gratia Payment to the University of Auckland (M52) This appropriation is limited to ex gratia payments to the University of Auckland to enable continued support of Professor Sir Peter Gluckman's own specialised research programme during his membership of the Science Advisory Committee. |
120 | 120 | 120 |
Governor-General's Programme PLA (M52) This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred on the Governor-General's Programme, as authorised by section 13 of the Governor-General Act 2010. |
1,239 | 1,239 | 1,239 |
Governor-General's Salary and Allowance PLA (M52) This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred on the salary, allowance and other payments to the Governor-General, as authorised by section 12 of the Governor-General Act 2010. |
500 | 500 | 500 |
Governor-General's Travel Outside New Zealand PLA (M52) This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred on the Governor-General's travel outside New Zealand, as authorised by section 14 of the Governor-General Act 2010. |
407 | 407 | 407 |
Inquiry into EQC (M86) This appropriation is limited to the payment of fees and expenses for the Inquiry into EQC. |
216 | 216 | 648 |
Local Authority Emergency Expenses PLA (M11) This appropriation is limited to reimbursing a local authority for, or meeting, expenses incurred by a local authority in connection with an emergency as authorised by section 115A of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. |
15,000 | 15,000 | 5,000 |
Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour (M11) This appropriation is limited to a contribution to the Kaikoura District Council acting on behalf of Environment Canterbury for work necessary to restore the functionality of Kaikoura Harbour. |
2,470 | 2,470 | 300 |
Remuneration of Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants PLA (M52) This appropriation is limited to the salaries and allowances of Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants as authorised by clause 3(1) of Schedule 3 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017. |
174 | 174 | 174 |
Crown Contribution for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement (M85) This appropriation is limited to provision of a Crown contribution towards the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. |
10,000 | 10,000 | - |
Fair Value Write-down of Suspensory Loan for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement (M85) This appropriation is limited to fair value write-down of the suspensory loan for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. |
15,000 | 15,000 | - |
Restoration of Kaikoura District Three Waters Network (M11) This appropriation is limited to a contribution to Kaikoura District Council to support additional resilience, capacity, improved materials, or other alternatives to the original infrastructure as part of restoration of essential infrastructure systems. |
2,400 | 2,000 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
49,147 | 48,117 | 11,177 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Suspensory Loan for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement (M85) This appropriation is limited to provision of a suspensory loan for the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. |
15,000 | 15,000 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
15,000 | 15,000 | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Emergency Management MCA (M11) The overarching purpose of this MCA is to support communities to be resilient by enhancing their capacity and capability to manage civil defence emergencies. |
27,804 | 26,889 | 15,530 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Awareness and Readiness This category is limited to the development and delivery of long-term national programmes to raise individual and community awareness and preparedness. |
2,684 | 2,600 | 1,938 |
Emergency Sector and Support and Development This category is limited to developing and implementing operational policies and projects, advice, assistance and information to the civil defence and emergency management sector. |
7,131 | 7,081 | 5,644 |
Management of Emergencies This category is limited to management of national emergency readiness, response and recovery, including support to local civil defence emergency management organisations, maintaining the National Crisis Management Centre in a state of readiness, national training and exercises, coordination and management of central government's response and recovery activities and administration of related expenses. |
17,458 | 16,708 | 7,005 |
Policy Advice - Emergency Management This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil defence emergency matters. |
531 | 500 | 943 |
Government House Buildings and Assets MCA (M52) The overarching purpose of this appropriation is maintaining the Government House buildings and related assets in Wellington and Auckland to the standards necessary to fulfil their constitutional, ceremonial and community roles. |
3,542 | 2,380 | 3,362 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Depreciation of Crown Assets This category is limited to depreciation expenses on the Government House buildings and related assets. |
1,762 | 1,000 | 1,962 |
Government House - Maintenance This category is limited to the ongoing maintenance of the Government House buildings and related assets, and the grounds on which they are located. |
800 | 600 | 600 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Government House - Capital Investment This category is limited to investment necessary to preserve the functionality and value of the Government House buildings and related assets. |
980 | 780 | 800 |
Policy Advice and Support Services MCA (M52) The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice to support decision-making by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet and provide support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and its committees, the Executive Council, and the Governor General. |
28,769 | 27,957 | 28,586 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination This category is limited to leadership and coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community and providing intelligence assessments to support national security priorities. |
10,892 | 10,700 | 11,417 |
Policy Advice - Child Poverty Reduction This category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to child poverty reduction. |
- | - | 1,873 |
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. |
7,314 | 6,864 | 4,542 |
Science Advisory Committee This category is limited to the purchase of high-quality scientific advice to the Prime Minister. |
725 | 725 | 675 |
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences This category is limited to financial, administrative, communications and advisory services for the Governor-General; and services to maintain the Governor-General's residences. |
4,020 | 3,900 | 4,139 |
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities including support for the coordination of the Government's legislation programme; secretariat services to the Executive Council, Cabinet and its committees; and administration of the New Zealand Honours system. |
5,818 | 5,768 | 5,940 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
60,115 | 57,226 | 47,478 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
137,594 | 132,825 | 71,621 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Regenerate Christchurch (M85) This appropriation is limited to establishment costs and the development of strategies and planning activities, with communities, stakeholders and decision-makers, for the regeneration of areas in Christchurch.Commences: 01 July 2016 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 20,000 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | 1,073 | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 21,073 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 4,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 4,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 5,073 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 8,000 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 137,594 | 132,825 | 71,621 |
Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 4,000 | 4,000 | 5,073 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
141,594 | 136,825 | 76,694 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Capital Injection (M52) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Funding for the Establishment and Operation of a Child Poverty Unit |
Policy Advice and Support Services MCA (M52) Policy Advice - Child Poverty ReductionDepartmental Output Expenses |
- | 1,873 | 1,946 | 2,022 | 2,101 |
To Implement the Crown's Offer to Support the Reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. |
Crown Contribution for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
10,000 | - | - | - | - |
To Implement the Crown's Offer to Support the Reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. |
Fair Value Write-down of Suspensory Loan for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
15,000 | - | - | - | - |
To Implement the Crown's Offer to Support the Reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral. |
Suspensory Loan for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
15,000 | - | - | - | - |
Funding for an Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC) |
Support for Inquiry into EQC Departmental Output Expenses |
592 | 1,782 | - | - | - |
Funding for an Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC) |
Inquiry into EQC Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
216 | 648 | - | - | - |
Funding for an Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC) |
Departmental Capital Injection |
100 | - | - | - | - |
Funding to Provide Additional Crown Support for Kaikoura District Council |
Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 300 | - | - | - |
Funding to Provide Additional Crown Support for Kaikoura District Council |
Contributions to Local Authorities Following an Emergency Event Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 1,400 | 800 | - | - |
Total Initiatives | 40,908 | 6,003 | 2,746 | 2,022 | 2,101 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||||
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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 | - | 3,333 | 12,510 | 20,038 | 16,782 | 15,932 | 12,566 | 5,073 | 17,639 | 14,636 | 6,974 | 2,974 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 4,554 | 3,431 | 5,576 | 44,592 | 49,147 | 48,117 | - | 11,177 | 11,177 | 9,629 | 8,829 | 8,829 |
Capital Expenditure | 362 | 4,443 | 492 | 350 | 15,550 | 15,550 | 400 | - | 400 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 24,733 | 34,389 | 39,580 | 43,461 | 56,573 | 54,846 | 44,116 | - | 44,116 | 44,434 | 45,310 | 45,389 |
Other Expenses | - | 612 | 1,560 | 1,557 | 2,562 | 1,600 | - | 2,562 | 2,562 | 2,562 | 2,562 | 2,562 |
Capital Expenditure | - | 54 | 250 | 367 | 980 | 780 | N/A | 800 | 800 | 800 | 550 | 550 |
Total Appropriations |
29,649 | 46,262 | 59,968 | 110,365 | 141,594 | 136,825 | 57,082 | 19,612 | 76,694 | 72,161 | 64,325 | 60,404 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 189 | 71 | 190 | 250 | 150 | 150 | N/A | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
189 | 71 | 190 | 250 | 150 | 150 | N/A | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
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 Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring#
There have been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information reported in last year's Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Details of significant movements within each appropriation category are detailed below:
Output Expenses
An appropriation was established in 2014/15 for the Flag Consideration Project.
The increase in 2015/16 was mainly due to the Flag Consideration Project, CabNet project implementation and supporting the regeneration of greater Christchurch.
The increase in 2016/17 was mainly due to the transfer of a full year of funding from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) from 1 March 2016 to support ongoing Canterbury earthquake recovery work.
The decrease in 2017/18 is mainly due to the completion of some activities that transitioned from CERA to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet following the disestablishment of CERA in April 2016. This appropriation will continue to decrease in the outyears as Canterbury earthquake recovery activities come to an end and/or are transferred to local agencies, leaving a residual function in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The increase in 2018/19 is mainly due to $1.7 million in new funding for child poverty reduction. This is offset by a decrease in this year and outyears due to the planned gradual reduction in Canterbury earthquake activities, with a smaller function being retained on an ongoing basis from 2021/22 providing policy and monitoring services.
Other Expenses
The decrease in 2014/15 was mainly due to the transfer of depreciation funding to the new multi-category appropriation, as well as a reduction in actual costs for Emergency Management.
The increase in 2015/16 was mainly due to an increase in the costs of Emergency Management as a result of floods in June 2015.
The increase in 2016/17 was mainly due to $36 million provided for reimbursement to local authorities for the expenses incurred by them in connection with the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and tsunami, and $3.2 million for the rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour.
The increase in 2017/18 is due to $25 million in new funding to implement the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral and $2.4 million in new funding for supporting additional resilience for the three waters network in the Kaikoura District, offset by an expected reduction in reimbursements to local authorities for expenses related to emergency events.
The decrease in 2018/19 is mainly due to the majority of work related to the Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour being completed in 2017/18, the expected completion of works supporting additional resilience for the three waters network in the Kaikoura District in 2017/18, and funding activities in 2017/18 only for the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral. In addition, contributions to local authorities following an emergency are expected to increase for 2018/19, but reduce slightly in outyears from 2019/20.
Capital Expenditure
The increase in 2014/15 was mainly due to funding received for the CabNet project to provide an electronic platform to support Cabinet processes.
The decrease in 2015/16 was mainly due to the completion of the CabNet project, partially offset by the transfer of assets from CERA.
The decrease in 2016/17 is mainly due to the cyclical nature of the routine replacement of the Department's fixed assets.
The increase in 2017/18 is mainly due to funding activity for the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral.
The decrease in 2018/19 is mainly due to the completion in 2017/18 of the funding activity for the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral. Other general departmental capital expenditure is expected to remain at previous years' levels to reflect ongoing capital requirements within the department. In outyears departmental capital expenditure is expected to reduce reflecting the periodic reduction in the level of demand for capital equipment.
Multi-Category Output Expenses
The increase in 2014/15 was mainly due to a full year of costs to administer emergency management functions transferred from Vote Internal Affairs.
The increase in 2015/16 is mainly due to increased operating expenditure in relation to the CabNet project implementation.
The increase in 2016/17 was mainly due to increased funding support to capability and capacity in Emergency Management and the implementation of the Cell Broadcast Alerting project.
The increase in 2017/18 is mainly due to funding transfers for the Cell Broadcast Alerting project, new funding initiatives for the Kaikoura earthquake and tsunami response and recovery, and a transfer of funding for expected costs of emergency sector support and development through the partnership programme with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, offset by a reduction in revenue from other departments for the Policy Project.
The decrease in 2018/19 is mainly due to the completion of the Cell Broadcast Alerting project. Outyears are expected to remain relatively constant.
Multi-Category Other Expenses
This category was established in 2014/15 for the depreciation and maintenance of Government House.
Changes since 2015/16 have mainly been the result of the cyclical nature of Government House maintenance costs. Expenditure is expected remain constant in the outyears.
Multi-Category Capital Expenditure
This category was established in 2014/15 to preserve the functionality and value of Government House.
Changes since 2015/16 have mainly been the result of delays in securing vendor contracts for ongoing capital maintenance and the cyclical nature of the routine replacement of fixed assets. Expenditure in the current year and outyears is expected remain in accordance with the approved capital plan.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery (M85)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 12,190 | 11,340 | 10,784 |
Revenue from the Crown | 12,005 | 11,155 | 10,784 |
Revenue from Others | 185 | 185 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve support for the regeneration of greater Christchurch including the ongoing provision of corporate capability.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses# |
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Policy and Legislation |
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The satisfaction of the responsible Minister with policy advice service, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 1), is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
A sample of policy advice fits within the target ranges for quality (see Note 2) |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Leadership/Brokering/Coordination |
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The satisfaction of the responsible Minister with the leadership/brokering/coordination role as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 1) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Monitoring and Reporting |
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Report to the Minister(s) at least twice per year on recovery/regeneration progress and the performance of the Regenerate Christchurch Board |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The satisfaction of the responsible Minister with the monitoring and reporting activity, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 1) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
The total cost per hour of producing outputs |
$90-120 | $90-$120 | $90-$120 |
Note 1 - The Common Satisfaction Survey measures Ministers' satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of policy advice on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means fell well short of expectations and 10 means far exceeded expectations.
Note 2 - A sample of the department's policy advice will be assessed by a panel using the Policy Project quality framework. The target ranges for the quality of our policy advice are: that 70% of our assessed papers will score 7 or more, and that 30% will score 8 or more out of 10, with 10 being the highest quality.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Canterbury Earthquake Recovery | 2015/16 | 12,190 | 10,784 | 10,636 | 2,974 | 2,974 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to some Canterbury earthquake recovery activities coming to an end or transferring to local agencies.
Support for Inquiry into EQC (M86)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 592 | 592 | 1,782 |
Revenue from the Crown | 592 | 592 | 1,782 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective support for the Inquiry into EQC.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Inquiry's satisfaction with the Support for Inquiry into EQC, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 1) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Note 1 - The Common Satisfaction Survey measures the Inquiry's satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of advice on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means fell well short of expectations and 10 means far exceeded expectations.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Funding for an Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC) | 2017/18 | 592 | 1,782 | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to an expected full year of activity with a corresponding increase in expenditure when compared with a partial year's activity in the previous year.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Capital Expenditure PLA (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 500 | 500 | 350 |
Intangibles | - | - | - |
Other | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Total Appropriation |
550 | 550 | 400 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the renewal, upgrade or redesign of assets in support of the delivery of the department's services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Expenditure is in accordance with the department's approved capital asset management plan.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the 2018/19 Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to a $150,000 net reduction in the expected costs of replacement of the department's fixed assets, which are of a cyclical nature.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19 |
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Opening Balance | 7,997 | 8,297 | |
Capital Injections | 300 | 300 | Capital injection for the direction, coordination and provision of intelligence assessments to support national intelligence priorities. |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
8,297 | 8,597 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Regenerate Christchurch (M85)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Regenerate Christchurch (M85) This appropriation is limited to establishment costs and the development of strategies and planning activities, with communities, stakeholders and decision-makers, for the regeneration of areas in Christchurch.Commences: 01 July 2016 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 20,000 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | 1,073 | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 21,073 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 4,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 4,000 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 5,073 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 8,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve strategies and planning activities for the regeneration of areas in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Regenerate Christchurch's achievement in leading and contributing to the regeneration of Christchurch, as measured using the performance targets in its annual Statement of Performance Expectations (see Note 1), is at least: |
60% | 60% | 60% |
Note 1 - This measure has been updated to ensure Regenerate Christchurch is publicly accountable through meeting at least 60 per cent of its performance targets in its annual Statement of Performance Expectations 2018/19 (pages 1 and 3). As Regenerate Christchurch is relatively new, we expect the targeted amount for achievement to increase year-on-year.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration in a report appended to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Funding for the development of strategies and planning activities with communities, stakeholders and decision-makers, for the regeneration of areas in Christchurch. | 2015/16 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | - |
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Contributions to Local Authorities Following an Emergency Event (M11)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 580 | 200 | 1,900 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve financial support to local authorities in an emergency in the form of contributions to local authority disaster relief funds or special policy funding for programmes of work that will decrease the likelihood of a similar emergency occurring again.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that end-of-year performance information for the appropriation or category is not likely to be informative because payments from this appropriation are for discretionary financial support to local authorities following an emergency event, such as contributions to disaster relief funds, as prescribed in the current Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Funding to provide additional Crown support for Kaikoura District Council | 2018/19 | - | 1,400 | 800 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2018/19 is mainly due to new funding of $1.400 million to provide additional Crown support to address Kaikoura District Council's earthquake recovery funding shortfalls for repairs to three waters assets.
Emergency Management Preparedness Grants (M11)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,041 | 791 | 889 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve enhanced preparedness and response capabilities in the local community through provision of contestable funding for relevant projects managed by local authorities. Where practicable, the local authority is encouraged to contribute to the cost of the project.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that the amount (or annual average equivalent) of the appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to a return to the base level of the appropriation after an expense transfer from 2016/17 to 2017/18.
Ex Gratia Payment to the University of Auckland (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 120 | 120 | 120 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of high-quality scientific advice to the Prime Minister.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that the amount (or annual average equivalent) of the appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Governor-General's Programme PLA (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,239 | 1,239 | 1,239 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve strengthening of the office of the Governor-General as a symbol of national unity and leadership and enhancement of New Zealand's sense of nationhood.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that the amount (or annual average equivalent) of the appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Governor-General's Salary and Allowance PLA (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 500 | 500 | 500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve remuneration of the Governor-General.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that end-of-year performance information for the appropriation or category is not likely to be informative, because this appropriation is solely for salary and allowance payments to the Governor-General.
Governor-General's Travel Outside New Zealand PLA (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 407 | 407 | 407 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the enablement of the Governor-General, in the head of state role, to represent New Zealand overseas, in support of the government's foreign policy objectives, to enhance relations between New Zealand and other countries, and to attend events that are important to New Zealand and New Zealanders.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that the amount (or annual average equivalent) of the appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Inquiry into EQC (M86)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 216 | 216 | 648 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the timely and efficient payment of fees and expenses for the Inquiry Chair and Members related to the Inquiry into EQC.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that the amount (or annual average equivalent) of the appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Funding for an Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission (EQC) | 2017/18 | 216 | 648 | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to an expected full year of activity with a corresponding increase in expenditure when compared with a partial year's activity in the previous year.
Local Authority Emergency Expenses PLA (M11)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 15,000 | 15,000 | 5,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve reimbursement of local authorities for the purposes of reimbursing, or meeting, expenses incurred by them in connection with an emergency as authorised by section 115A of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Claims received against the appropriation will be assessed in conjunction with approved criteria as set out in clause 33 of the Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan |
100% | 100% | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Civil Defence in a report appended to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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New appropriation for the purposes of reimbursing, or meeting, expenses incurred by local authorities in connection with an emergency | 2016/17 | 15,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to the return to a base level of expected expenditure for reimbursements to local authorities after an increase in previous years due to a number of major emergencies.
Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour (M11)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,470 | 2,470 | 300 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the restoration of the functionality of Kaikoura Harbour.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that end-of-year performance information for the appropriation or category is not likely to be informative, because the appropriation is solely for a payment in respect of works to rehabilitate the Kaikoura Harbour which were completed in 2017/18.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Funding to provide additional Crown support for Kaikoura District Council | 2018/19 | - | 300 | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Funding for the Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour | 2016/17 | 2,470 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to the majority of work related to the Rehabilitation of Kaikoura Harbour completed in 2017/18, more than offsetting new funding received for final costs of completion in 2018/19.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
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Kaikoura Earthquake: Support for Rehabilitating Kaikoura Harbour | Agreed that the Kaikoura District Council be able to drawdown the funding in phases by approval from the Minister of Civil Defence, based on recommendations from the joint governance group. |
Remuneration of Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants PLA (M52)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 174 | 174 | 174 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This permanent appropriation provides for payment to Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants of salaries and allowances as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 on the basis that end-of-year performance information for the appropriation or category is not likely to be informative, because this appropriation is solely for payments of salaries and allowances to the Commissioners of Intelligence Warrants.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Emergency Management (M11)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Community Awareness and ReadinessThis category is limited to the development and delivery of long-term national programmes to raise individual and community awareness and preparedness.
Emergency Sector and Support and Development
This category is limited to developing and implementing operational policies and projects, advice, assistance and information to the civil defence and emergency management sector.
Management of Emergencies
This category is limited to management of national emergency readiness, response and recovery, including support to local civil defence emergency management organisations, maintaining the National Crisis Management Centre in a state of readiness, national training and exercises, coordination and management of central government's response and recovery activities and administration of related expenses.
Policy Advice - Emergency Management
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil defence emergency matters.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
27,804 | 26,889 | 15,530 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Awareness and Readiness | 2,684 | 2,600 | 1,938 |
Emergency Sector and Support and Development | 7,131 | 7,081 | 5,644 |
Management of Emergencies | 17,458 | 16,708 | 7,005 |
Policy Advice - Emergency Management | 531 | 500 | 943 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
25,174 | 24,259 | 15,300 |
Community Awareness and Readiness | 2,661 | 2,577 | 1,915 |
Emergency Sector and Support and Development | 5,410 | 5,360 | 5,523 |
Management of Emergencies | 16,572 | 15,822 | 6,919 |
Policy Advice - Emergency Management | 531 | 500 | 943 |
Revenue from Others |
2,630 | 2,630 | 230 |
Community Awareness and Readiness | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Emergency Sector and Support and Development | 1,721 | 1,721 | 121 |
Management of Emergencies | 886 | 886 | 86 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the enablement and facilitation of leadership in promoting resilience to hazard risks and development of capability and capacity in civil defence emergency management.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
New Zealand communities are aware of their hazards and risks, are prepared and resilient, and are able to respond and recover from an emergency. |
85% | 85% | 85% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Awareness and Readiness |
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This category is intended to ensure that programmes are in place to enable the community to prepare and react to emergency events |
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Availability of the civil defence website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at least: |
99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% |
The proportion of New Zealanders who have taken action to prepare for an emergency in the last 12 months will increase on the previous year by (See Note 1): |
2% | 2% | 2% |
The proportion of New Zealanders who know the correct action to take during an earthquake will increase on the previous year by (see Note 2): |
2% | 2% | 2% |
The proportion of New Zealanders who know the correct action to take if they feel a long or strong earthquake near the coast will increase on the previous year by (see Note 3): |
2% | 2% | 2% |
Emergency Sector and Support and Development |
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This category is intended to develop and implement operational policies and projects, advice, assistance and information to the civil defence and emergency management sector. |
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The number of Director Guidelines, Technical Standards and Codes that are either reviewed or published (see Note 4) will be at least: |
2 per year | 2 per year | 2 per year |
Satisfaction is at least 6 in relation to the two measures below (see Note 5): |
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6 | 6 | 6 |
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6 | 6 | 6 |
The number of CDEM initiatives developed or implemented in partnership with the public sector, private sector and/or the not-for-profit sector will be at least: |
5 | 5 | 5 |
Management of Emergencies |
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This category is intended to enable management of national emergency readiness, response and recovery operations. |
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National Warning System tests conducted, at least: |
4 | 4 | 4 |
An initial National Warning is issued within 20 minutes of the Duty Manager's decision to issue a National Warning |
100% | 100% | 100% |
National Crisis Management Centre managed, during activations, with: |
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Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
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95% | 95% | 95% |
|
99.8% | 99.8% | 99.8% |
National Crisis Management Centre activations reviewed: |
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Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Policy Advice - Emergency Management |
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This category is intended to ensure that decisions by Ministers on matters relating to civil defence emergency management are supported with world-class advice, assessments and processes. |
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A sample of policy advice fits within the target ranges for quality (see Note 6) |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The satisfaction of the responsible Minister with the policy advice service, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 7), is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Total cost per hour of producing outputs. |
$90-$120 | $90-$120 | $90-$120 |
Note 1 - The baseline for 2015/16 was 47%, the baseline for 2016/17 was 57%.
Note 2 - The baseline for 2016/17 was 73%.
Note 3 - The baseline for 2016/17 was 83%.
Note 4 - Relevant publications are those found on Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management publications list website http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/resource/publications.
Note 5 - Satisfaction performance measure involves a 10-point scale, where 1 means fell well short of expectations and 10 means far exceeded expectations.
Note 6 - A sample of the department's policy advice will be assessed by a panel using the Policy Project quality framework. The target ranges for the quality of our policy advice are: that 70% of our assessed papers will score 7 or more, and that 30% will score 8 or more out of 10, with 10 being the highest quality.
Note 7 - The Common Satisfaction Survey measures Ministers' satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of policy advice on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means fell well short of expectations and 10 means far exceeded expectations.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Funding for operating costs for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct | 2017/18 | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Funding to increase capacity and capability to manage emergencies | 2016/17 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
Funding for operating costs for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct | 2016/17 | 40 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to:
- $1.600 million decrease in funding of emergency sector support and development through the partnership programme with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This funding will be confirmed later in 2018/19 in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding
- $1.900 million decrease in expected costs of supporting the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake and tsunami response and recovery, and
- $8.500 million decrease in funding for Cell Broadcast Alerting due to the completion of the project in 2017/18 and transition to ongoing operational funding from 2018/19.
Government House Buildings and Assets (M52)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Depreciation of Crown AssetsThis category is limited to depreciation expenses on the Government House buildings and related assets.
Government House - Maintenance
This category is limited to the ongoing maintenance of the Government House buildings and related assets, and the grounds on which they are located.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Government House - Capital InvestmentThis category is limited to investment necessary to preserve the functionality and value of the Government House buildings and related assets.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
3,542 | 2,380 | 3,362 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Depreciation of Crown Assets | 1,762 | 1,000 | 1,962 |
Government House - Maintenance | 800 | 600 | 600 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Government House - Capital Investment | 980 | 780 | 800 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an ongoing programme of planned capital and maintenance for Government Houses.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The Governor-General's official residences are well maintained with maintenance, heritage and gardening plans adhered to |
Plans are adhered to | Plans are adhered to | Plans are adhered to |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Depreciation of Crown Assets |
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This category is intended to achieve the funding of depreciation expenses for Government buildings and related assets. |
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An exemption was granted under section15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for depreciation expenses on Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland and their contents |
Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
Government House - Maintenance |
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This category is intended to achieve the maintenance of all Government House properties to the standard required |
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An exemption was granted under section15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of the annual appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses |
Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Government House - Capital Investment |
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This category is intended to achieve preservation of the functionality and value of Government House buildings and assets |
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An exemption was granted under section 15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of the appropriation is less than $15 million for capital expenditure |
Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in its 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Government House - Maintenance Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 2016/17 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Government House - Capital Investment Non-Departmental Expenses | 2016/17 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is due to a $180,000 reduction in capital investment, which reflects the cyclical nature of the routine replacement of Government House's fixed assets.
Policy Advice and Support Services (M52)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
National Security Priorities and Intelligence CoordinationThis category is limited to leadership and coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community and providing intelligence assessments to support national security priorities.
Policy Advice - Child Poverty Reduction
This category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to child poverty reduction.
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
Science Advisory Committee
This category is limited to the purchase of high-quality scientific advice to the Prime Minister.
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences
This category is limited to financial, administrative, communications and advisory services for the Governor-General; and services to maintain the Governor-General's residences.
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities including support for the coordination of the Government's legislation programme; secretariat services to the Executive Council, Cabinet and its committees; and administration of the New Zealand Honours system.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
28,769 | 27,957 | 28,586 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination | 10,892 | 10,700 | 11,417 |
Policy Advice - Child Poverty Reduction | - | - | 1,873 |
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet | 7,314 | 6,864 | 4,542 |
Science Advisory Committee | 725 | 725 | 675 |
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences | 4,020 | 3,900 | 4,139 |
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services | 5,818 | 5,768 | 5,940 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
26,874 | 26,062 | 28,556 |
National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination | 10,337 | 10,145 | 11,417 |
Policy Advice - Child Poverty Reduction | - | - | 1,873 |
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet | 6,069 | 5,619 | 4,542 |
Science Advisory Committee | 675 | 675 | 675 |
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences | 3,990 | 3,870 | 4,109 |
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services | 5,803 | 5,753 | 5,940 |
Revenue from Others |
1,895 | 1,895 | 30 |
National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination | 555 | 555 | - |
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet | 1,245 | 1,245 | - |
Science Advisory Committee | 50 | 50 | - |
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services | 15 | 15 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the enablement and facilitation of decision making by executive government through the delivery of policy advice and support services to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and its committees, the Executive Council and the Governor-General.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Prime Minister and the Governor-General, with the quality of services and/or support provided by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination |
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This category is intended to ensure that New Zealand has world-class processes in place to deal with national security events and emergencies, and an intelligence community that is trusted, integrated, customer-oriented and crucial to building national resilience (see Note 1). |
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The satisfaction of the Prime Minister with the leadership and coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community and providing intelligence assessments to support national security priorities (see Note 2) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Policy Advice - Prime Minister and Cabinet |
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This category is intended to ensure that decisions by the Prime Minister and Cabinet are supported with appropriate advice. |
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The satisfaction of the Prime Minister with the policy advice service, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 3) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
The satisfaction of the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction with the advice provided by the Child Poverty Unit and the Child Wellbeing Strategy Unit, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey is at least: |
New Measure | New Measure | 6 |
The total cost per hour of producing outputs |
$90-120 | $90-120 | $90-120 |
Science Advisory Committee |
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This category is intended to achieve the provision of high-quality scientific advice to the Prime Minister. |
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The satisfaction of the Prime Minister with the scientific advice provided, as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 3) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Official Residences |
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This category is intended to ensure the Governor-General is appropriately advised and supported in carrying out his or her constitutional, ceremonial, community and international roles. This is intended to be achieved through effective advisory, operational, financial, administrative and communications support being provided to the Governor-General. It is also intended to ensure that the official residences are appropriately maintained. |
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The satisfaction of the Governor-General with services provided as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 4) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
The satisfaction of the Building and Grounds Committee with support and advice in relation to the maintenance of the official residences (see Note 5) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Support, Secretariat and Coordination Services |
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This category is intended to achieve the provision of effective support to the Prime Minister and Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities, and to support the coordination of the Government's legislation programme, provide secretarial services to the Executive Council, Cabinet and its committees, and to administer the New Zealand Royal Honours system. |
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Cabinet and Cabinet committee minutes requiring subsequent amendment (excluding amendments made as the result of Cabinet decisions) |
0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Papers for Cabinet and Cabinet committee meetings will be published on CabNet by the close of business, two days before the meeting (subject to on-time lodgement in CabNet) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Cabinet minutes will be published on CabNet by the close of business, three days after the Cabinet meeting |
95% | 95% | 95% |
The satisfaction of the Governor-General with the services provided as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 4) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
The satisfaction of the Prime Minister with services provided as measured using the Common Satisfaction Survey (see Note 4) is at least: |
6 | 6 | 6 |
Note 1 - The National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination category encompasses three primary functions: gathering information, assessment of information and intelligence coordination.
Note 2 - The Security & Intelligence Group (SIG) has undertaken a comprehensive review of the existing performance measures within MCA category "National Security Priorities and Intelligence Coordination." As a result, the department has replaced the existing four performance measures. The replacement performance measure is more targeted towards the intention of the MCA category, and towards our key customer - the Prime Minister and the Minister for National Security and Intelligence.
Note 3 - The Common Satisfaction Survey measures the Prime Minister's satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of policy advice on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means fell well short of expectations and 10 means far exceeded expectations.
Note 4 - This performance measure and standard have been brought into line with the way satisfaction is measured across DPMC.
Note 5 - The Building and Grounds Committee's role is to ensure the Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Plan developed by Government House and formally approved by the Chief Executive is properly devised and then implemented. The committee receives support and advice from DPMC officials following the development of the Plan regarding its implementation. The committee's satisfaction will be assessed through an annual feedback form.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the 2018/19 Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Funding for the establishment and operation of a Child Poverty Unit | 2018/19 | - | 1,873 | 1,946 | 2,022 | 2,101 |
Previous Government |
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Funding for the direction, coordination and provision of intelligence assessments to support national intelligence priorities | 2016/17 | 1,700 | 2,500 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 |
Revised funding to the Science Advisory Committee due to a new Memorandum of Understanding | 2015/16 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Share of costs of Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (57) | (43) | (43) | (43) | (43) |
Rephasing of baseline to address future cost pressures | 2014/15 | 110 | 110 | - | - | - |
Additional funding to support CabNet | 2014/15 | 1,462 | 1,462 | 1,462 | 1,462 | 1.462 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The net decrease in this appropriation for 2018/19 is $183,000 due to:
- $1.873 million increase in funding for the Child Poverty Unit, and
- $800,000 increase in funding for the 2016/17 policy initiative for the provision of intelligence assessments.
Offset by:
- $2.856 million decrease reflecting the reduction in costs of initiatives funded by other agencies and staff secondments to other entities.