Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Conservation - Supplementary Estimates 2018/19

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Vote Conservation#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Conservation (M16), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (M74)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Department of Conservation

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION: Minister of Conservation

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#

  2018/19
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Conservation with the Community (M16)

This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals.
35,361 5,193 40,554

Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16)

This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans.
3,291 (50) 3,241

Management of Historic Heritage (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage.
6,630 1,220 7,850

Management of Natural Heritage (M16)

This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species.
182,096 24,406 206,502

Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16)

This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions.
158,685 7,097 165,782

Total Departmental Output Expenses

386,063 37,866 423,929

Departmental Other Expenses

     

Loss on Departmental Property, Plant and Equipment Transfers to Other Entities (M16)

This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the transfer of Departmental property, plant and equipment to other entities.
- 1,425 1,425

Total Departmental Other Expenses

- 1,425 1,425

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
33,964 1,304 35,268

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

33,964 1,304 35,268

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Community Conservation Funds (M16)

This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives.
13,399 (7,472) 5,927

Management Services - Natural and Historic Places (M16)

This appropriation is limited to management services for properties with historical or natural significance, including maintenance work, access for the public and management advice on covenanted properties.
1,166 - 1,166

Moutoa Gardens/Pakaitore (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the ongoing management and maintenance of the Moutoa Gardens Reserve.
23 - 23

Stewart Island Infrastructure (M16)

This appropriation is limited to assistance to the Southland District Council for additional community infrastructure arising from increased visitor numbers on Stewart Island.
- 292 292

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

14,588 (7,180) 7,408

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Compensation Payments (M16)

This appropriation is limited to making obligatory compensation payments: when esplanade reserves are created, and upon vesting of coastal marine areas in the Crown.
60 - 60

Depreciation - Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the depreciation on Crown property, plant and equipment on Crown land administered by the Department of Conservation.
311 - 311

Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.
50 1,336 1,386

Loss on Disposal of Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)

This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment.
2,525 (1,925) 600

Matauranga Maori Fund (M16)

This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity.
949 (28) 921

Payment of Rates on Properties for Concessionaires (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of rates: on reserves; conservation areas that are used for private or commercial purposes; and for services provided by a local authority.
839 - 839

Payment to Facilitate the Transfer of Assets as Part of a Treaty of Waitangi Settlement (M16)

This appropriation is limited to a payment to facilitate the transfer of the Waipahihi Stream Conservation Area as part of an historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement with Ngati Tuwharetoa.
- 2,000 2,000

Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the write-off of debts relating to Crown Revenue.
100 - 100

Subscriptions to International Organisations (M16)

This appropriation is limited to meeting annual subscriptions to international conservation organisations.
405 - 405

Vesting of Reserves (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties.
150 3,568 3,718

Waikaremoana Lakebed Lease (M16)

This appropriation is limited to payments made under the Lake Waikaremoana Act 1971 for the lease of the lakebed and foreshore for conservation purposes.
241 - 241

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

5,630 4,951 10,581

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Crown Land Acquisitions (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate.
2,000 2,240 4,240

Pike River Memorial and Museum (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the Pike River memorial, the interpretation centre and museum as historic assets.
921 (921) -

Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977.
1,800 4,167 5,967

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

4,721 5,486 10,207

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places MCA (M16)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the protection for natural and historic places.
22,270 (6,078) 16,192

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II

This category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.
3,412 - 3,412

Nature Heritage Fund

This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.
3,983 (2,196) 1,787

Nga Whenua Rahui

This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land.
9,280 1,113 10,393

South Island Landless Natives Act

This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.
5,595 (4,995) 600

Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies MCA (M16)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties.
13,231 (2,100) 11,131

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation.
9,231 (5,880) 3,351

Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies

This category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.
4,000 3,780 7,780

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

35,501 (8,178) 27,323

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

480,467 35,674 516,141

Multi-Year Appropriations#

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

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

   

Predator Free New Zealand (M16)

This appropriation is limited to contributions towards activities aimed at controlling and eradicating mammalian pests in New Zealand by 2050.

Commences: 01 November 2016

Expires: 30 June 2020
Original Appropriation 23,504
Adjustments to 2017/18 (188)
Adjustments for 2018/19 188
Adjusted Appropriation 23,504
Actual to 2017/18 Year End 4,501
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 9,502
Estimate for 2019/20 9,501
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

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

  2018/19
  Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations 480,467 35,674 516,141
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses 10,588 (1,086) 9,502

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

491,055 34,588 525,643

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2018/19
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Department of Conservation - Capital Injection (M16) 45,443 1,304 46,747

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

Summary of Financial Activity
  2018/19
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 411,239 37,866 (8,266) 29,600 440,839
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 5,630 1,425 4,951 6,376 12,006
Capital Expenditure 38,685 1,304 5,486 6,790 45,475
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 35,501 (2,100) (6,078) (8,178) 27,323
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

491,055 38,495 (3,907) 34,588 525,643

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 20,849 N/A 6,479 6,479 27,328
Capital Receipts 3,800 N/A - - 3,800

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

24,649 N/A 6,479 6,479 31,128

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Conservation with the Community (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to public awareness and educational services, and growing conservation through building partnerships with others, including iwi, councils, community groups, businesses, and individuals.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 35,361 5,193 40,554
Revenue from the Crown 31,291 7,693 38,984
Revenue from Others 4,070 (2,500) 1,570
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $5.193 million to $40.554 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • fiscally neutral adjustments of $5.200 million from other Departmental output expenses in 2018/19 to realign budgets with work plans (increase)
  • net expense transfers of $1.413 million to 2018/19 as a result of consultation delays on treaty settlements (increase)
  • additional funding for Treaty settlement implementation costs of $1.080 million (increase), and
  • reduction in third party revenue of $2.500 million (decrease).
Crown Contribution to Regional Pest Management (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to delivery of services to control weed and animal pests on lands administered by the Department of Conservation to meet statutory good neighbour obligations and negotiated outcomes of regional pest management plans.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 3,291 (50) 3,241
Revenue from the Crown 3,191 - 3,191
Revenue from Others 100 (50) 50
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $50,000 to $3.241 million for 2018/19 due to a reduction in third party revenue of $50,000 in 2018/19.

Management of Historic Heritage (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the protection and conservation management of historic heritage.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 6,630 1,220 7,850
Revenue from the Crown 6,155 1,620 7,775
Revenue from Others 475 (400) 75
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.220 million to $7.850 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.300 million from other Departmental output expenses in 2018/19 to align budgets with work plans (increase)
  • net expense transfers of $320,000 to 2018/19 as a result of delays in restoration work by specialist contractors (increase), and
  • a reduction in third party revenue of $400,000 (decrease).
Management of Natural Heritage (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to maintaining, restoring and protecting ecosystems, habitats and species.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 182,096 24,406 206,502
Revenue from the Crown 159,795 24,206 184,001
Revenue from Others 22,301 200 22,501
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $24.406 million to $206.502 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $9 million from other Departmental output expenses in 2018/19 only to realign 2018/19 budgets with work plans (increase)
  • funding of $7.169 million approved from the Budget 2018 Biodiversity Business Case (increase)
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of funding from 2019/20 to 2018/19 of $5.990 million for Tiakina Nga Manu - Battle for our Birds and Save Our Iconic Kiwi programmes (increase)
  • additional funding of $4.551 million for the Conservation Services Programme from industry levies (increase)
  • additional funding of $809,000 received from mining compensation revenue (increase)
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $742,000 from Non-departmental output expenses in 2018/19, to reflect actual funding source of funds committed (increase)
  • additional third party revenue of $200,000 (increase), and
  • net expense transfers of $4.055 million to 2019/20 as a result of pending enactment of legislation, delays in completing pest control work programmes due to contractor sourcing, monitoring results and weather events and delays in engaging with external stakeholders (decrease).
Management of Recreational Opportunities (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to recreational facilities and services, and the management of business concessions.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 158,685 7,097 165,782
Revenue from the Crown 128,008 397 128,405
Revenue from Others 28,677 6,700 35,377
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $7.097 million to $165.782 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • additional Crown concessions revenue of $10.246 million for recreational services (increase)
  • additional third party revenue of $6.700 million (increase)
  • net expense transfers of $3.260 million to 2018/19 as a result of delays in consultation with Treaty partners and obtaining regulatory clearances (increase)
  • capital charge adjustment of $691,000 on asset revaluations (increase), and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $13.800 million to other Departmental output expenses in 2018/19 only to realign 2018/19 budgets with work plans (decrease).

2.2 - Departmental Other Expenses#

Loss on Departmental Property, Plant and Equipment Transfers to Other Entities (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the transfer of Departmental property, plant and equipment to other entities.
Expenses
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 1,425 1,425
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of losses incurred when Departmental property, plant and equipment are transferred to other entities.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Expenditure reflects the loss incurred on the transfer of Departmental property, plant and equipment to other entities.

- Meets Meets
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Department of Conservation in its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation for 2018/19 to provide for the loss incurred on the transfer of some departmental property, plant and equipment to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Department of Conservation - Capital Expenditure PLA (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of Conservation, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.304 million to $35.268 million due to the transfer of funding from Vote Business, Science and Innovation to implement projects approved from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Department of Conservation
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2018/19
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2018/19
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19
Opening Balance 626,754 634,170 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2018.
Capital Injections 45,443 46,747 Capital injections increased by $1.304 million to $46.747 million in 2018/19 due to a funding transfer of $1.304 million from Vote Business, Science and Innovation to implement projects approved from the Provincial Growth Fund
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) (2,000) (2,000)  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

670,197 678,917  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Community Conservation Funds (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to grants: for community groups and private landowners to undertake work on public and private land; to provide private land managers with information and advice, or assistance with pest and weed control, fencing and other biodiversity management actions; and to support community biodiversity restoration initiatives.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $7.472 million to $5.927 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • net expense transfers of $6.730 million to 2019/20 as a result of the alignment of funding with the timing of grants (decrease), and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $742,000 to the Departmental Management of Natural Heritage output expense in 2018/19, to reflect the actual funding source of funds committed (decrease).
Predator Free New Zealand (M16)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Predator Free New Zealand (M16)

This appropriation is limited to contributions towards activities aimed at controlling and eradicating mammalian pests in New Zealand by 2050.

Commences: 01 November 2016

Expires: 30 June 2020
Original Appropriation 23,504
Adjustments to 2017/18 (188)
Adjustments for 2018/19 188
Adjusted Appropriation 23,504
Actual to 2017/18 Year End 4,501
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 9,502
Estimate for 2019/20 9,501
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This multi-year appropriation increased by $188,000 in 2018/19 to $23.504 million due to an adjustment of $188,000 to restate the total of the appropriation.

Stewart Island Infrastructure (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to assistance to the Southland District Council for additional community infrastructure arising from increased visitor numbers on Stewart Island.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve additional infrastructure on Stewart Island in support of increased visitor numbers.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Provide assistance to the Southland District Council for additional community infrastructure.

- Achieve Achieve
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Conservation in the Vote Conservation Non-Departmental Appropriations report.

Service Providers
  2018/19  
Provider Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment

Non-Government Organisations

       
Southland District Council - 292 292 30 June 2019
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $292,000 to $292,000 in 2018/19 due to an expense transfer of $292,000 from 2017/18, arising from delays in gaining resource consents before granting a request for building costs.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Impairment of Public Conservation Land (M74)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Public Conservation land to be transferred to iwi as part of Treaty of Waitangi Settlements.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.336 million to $1.386 million in 2018/19 due to an expense transfer of $1.336 million from 2017/18, as a result of the timing of the write-down of land subject to Treaty settlements.

Loss on Disposal of Crown Property, Plant and Equipment (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to losses incurred on the disposal of Crown property, plant and equipment.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $1.925 million to $600,000 for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer of $1.925 million to 2019/20 pending enactment of Waitangi Endowment Fund legislation.

Matauranga Maori Fund (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to making grants to support initiatives to protect traditional Maori knowledge relating to NZ's indigenous biodiversity.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $28,000 to $921,000 for 2018/19 due to net expense transfers for commitments entered into that cover more than one financial year.

Payment to Facilitate the Transfer of Assets as Part of a Treaty of Waitangi Settlement (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to a payment to facilitate the transfer of the Waipahihi Stream Conservation Area as part of an historical Treaty of Waitangi settlement with Ngati Tuwharetoa.
Expenses
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 2,000 2,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve a settlement payment of up to $2 million to resolve the lease validity issue affecting the Ngati Tuwharetoa Treaty Settlement.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation for 2018/19 to provide for the settlement payment of up to $2 million to resolve the lease validity issue affecting the Ngati Tuwharetoa Treaty Settlement.

Vesting of Reserves (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the costs incurred in vesting Crown reserves in third parties, and Crown contributions towards the purchase of reserves by third parties.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $3.568 million to $3.718 million for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer for $3.568 million to 2018/19 due to the unplanned delays of planned vestings.

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Crown Land Acquisitions (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of property for the Conservation Estate.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $2.240 million to $4.240 million for 2018/19 due to a capital expenditure transfer of $2.240 million relating to delays in the Redcliffs Park and School land exchange following the Christchurch earthquakes.

Pike River Memorial and Museum (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the Pike River memorial, the interpretation centre and museum as historic assets.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $921,000 to $nil for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer to 2019/20.

Purchase and Development of Reserves (M16)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of conservation land, including the purchase of reserves, and any associated administration costs as provided for under the Reserves Act 1977.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $4.167 million to $5.967 million for 2018/19 due to the Reserve Trust balance brought forward to 2018/19 only. The Reserve Trust bank account is funded by the disposal of reserves and is available for the purchase and development of reserves only when required.

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

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Identification and Implementation of Protection for Natural and Historic Places (M16)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the protection for natural and historic places.
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II
This category is limited to identification and implementation of protection of biodiversity on private land.
Nature Heritage Fund
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on private land.
Nga Whenua Rahui
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems on Maori land.
South Island Landless Natives Act
This category is limited to the identification and implementation of protection of indigenous ecosystems in Maori ownership on South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) land.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

22,270 (6,078) 16,192

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     
Legal Protection Queen Elizabeth II 3,412 - 3,412
Nature Heritage Fund 3,983 (2,196) 1,787
Nga Whenua Rahui 9,280 1,113 10,393
South Island Landless Natives Act 5,595 (4,995) 600
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $6.078 million to $16.192 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • South Island Landless Natives Act net expense transfers to 2019/20 of $4.995 million as a result of delays due to multiple ownership of the land areas involved (decrease)
  • Nature Heritage Fund net expense transfers of $2.196 million to 2019/20 as a result of commitments by the Fund (decrease), and
  • Nga Whenua Rahui net expense transfers to 2018/19 of $1.113 million as a result of expected commitments by the Fund in 2018/19 (increase).
Policy Advice, Statutory Planning, and Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies (M16)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other services to Ministers and other parties.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to conservation.
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies
This category is limited to statutory planning and the provision of services to Ministers (other than policy decision making responsibilities) and statutory bodies to enable them to discharge their portfolio and responsibilities.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

13,231 (2,100) 11,131

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice 9,231 (5,880) 3,351
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 4,000 3,780 7,780

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

12,665 (1,700) 10,965
Policy Advice 9,131 (5,800) 3,331
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 3,534 4,100 7,634

Revenue from Others

566 (400) 166
Policy Advice 100 (80) 20
Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies 466 (320) 146
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $2.100 million to $11.131 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • fiscally neutral adjustments totalling $1.700 million to other Departmental output expenses in 2018/19 to realign budgets with work plans (decrease), and
  • a reduction in third party revenue of $400,000 (decrease).

During the year there was a transfer of $5.300 million from the Policy Advice category to the Statutory Planning, Services to Ministers and Statutory Bodies category; to more closely align to actual expenditure.