Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Environment - Supplementary Estimates 2018/19

Formats and related files

Vote Environment#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Climate Change (M12), Minister for the Environment (M29)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for the Environment

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Minister for the Environment

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

     

Independent Climate Change Commission Set Up Costs (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the set up costs for an independent Climate Change Commission.
- 516 516

Ministerial Services (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making).
2,183 (532) 1,651

Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy.
2,500 3,406 5,906

Total Departmental Output Expenses

4,683 3,390 8,073

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Ministry for the Environment - Capital Expenditure PLA (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry for the Environment, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
1,300 - 1,300

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,300 - 1,300

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Administration of New Zealand Units held on Trust (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the application for and holding on trust of New Zealand Units on behalf of the future owners of Crown Forest Licensed land.
177 - 177

Community Environment Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.
2,822 (609) 2,213

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.
4,117 (1,125) 2,992

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
16,797 4,000 20,797

Emissions Trading Scheme (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the implementation and operation of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and maintenance of a register to enable the holding and transfer of climate change units.
6,392 - 6,392

Environmental Protection Authority: Decision Making functions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the delivery and support of the Environmental Protection Authority's decision-making processes.
12,383 - 12,383

Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the monitoring and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory functions.
6,442 300 6,742

Environmental Training Programmes (M29)

This appropriation is limited to supporting training programmes, including Te Aho Tu Roa, that promote environmental and social sustainability, encourage Maori participation, raise environmental and ecological awareness and encourage children and young people to participate in environmental initiatives in the community.
1,900 - 1,900

Promotion of Sustainable Land Management (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the promotion and coordination of sustainable land management practice through a national network of coordinators.
800 - 800

Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)

This appropriation is limited to freshwater initiatives, with involvement from community stakeholders, for New Zealand's freshwater bodies.
1,500 (284) 1,216

The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.
10,800 (1,733) 9,067

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

64,130 549 64,679

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.
618,875 8,872 627,747

Climate Change Development Fund (M12)

This appropriation is limited to supporting international projects to assist developing countries address climate change issues.
300 - 300

Environmental Legal Assistance (M29)

This appropriation is limited to supporting groups that wish to advocate for environmental issues in resource management cases in the courts and appearances at Boards of Inquiry of projects of national significance.
600 - 600

Exclusive Economic Zone Major Prosecutions Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to major prosecutions relating to activities regulated under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012.
- 500 500

Framework Convention on Climate Change (M12)

New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
140 - 140

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Waikato River Clean-up Fund (M29)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Waikato River Clean-up Fund for the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations.
5,178 - 5,178

Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities.
22,750 24,750 47,500

Impairment of Debt Relating to Environment Activities (M29)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Environment related activities excluding Climate Change.
1,500 - 1,500

International Subscriptions (M29)

This appropriation is limited to subscriptions to International Environmental Agreements.
152 - 152

Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12)

This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale of New Zealand Units.
- 189,300 189,300

Te Pou Tupua (M29)

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

Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)

This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements.
1,470 150 1,620

United Nations Environment Programme (M29)

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

Waikato River Co-Governance (M29)

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

Waikato River Co-Management (M29)

This appropriation is limited to enabling the Waikato River Iwi to engage in the new co-management arrangements in relation to the Waikato River.
2,519 - 2,519

Waste Disposal Levy Disbursements to Territorial Local Authorities (M29)

This appropriation is limited to payments to Territorial Local Authorities of their proportion of the Waste Disposal Levy as prescribed under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.
18,000 - 18,000

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

673,096 223,572 896,668

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Climate Change MCA (M12)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way.
17,147 8,817 25,964

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Carbon Monitoring Programme

This category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC.
2,187 1,813 4,000

Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to domestic climate change.
10,958 5,614 16,572

International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.
3,953 1,390 5,343

Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy

This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
49 - 49

Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action and international cooperation.
3,467 (1,119) 2,348

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Domestic Obligations and Programmes

This category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
1,560 (48) 1,512

International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.
1,907 (1,071) 836

Improving Environmental Management MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on improving environmental management.
42,054 (2,521) 39,533

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement.
1,900 260 2,160

Marine Environment Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the marine environment.
3,919 (2,580) 1,339

Resource Management Implementation

This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
12,556 905 13,461

Resource Management Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
6,666 981 7,647

Water Management Implementation

This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
2,305 (191) 2,114

Water Management Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.
13,208 (2,797) 10,411

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Water science and economics

This category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
1,500 901 2,401

Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste MCA (M29)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks.
3,018 920 3,938

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.
2,396 (168) 2,228

Waste Management and Minimisation

This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.
622 1,088 1,710

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

65,686 6,097 71,783

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

808,895 233,608 1,042,503

Multi-Year Appropriations#

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

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

   

Fresh Start for Fresh Water: Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme (M29)

This appropriation is limited to maintaining and improving the water quality of the Rotorua Lakes.

Commences: 01 July 2015

Expires: 30 June 2020
Original Appropriation 23,000
Adjustments to 2017/18 -
Adjustments for 2018/19 -
Adjusted Appropriation 23,000
Actual to 2017/18 Year End 5,824
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 4,400
Estimate for 2019/20 12,776
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 808,895 233,608 1,042,503
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses 4,400 - 4,400

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

813,295 233,608 1,046,903

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2018/19
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Ministry for the Environment - Capital Injection (M29) - - -

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 73,213 3,390 549 3,939 77,152
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 673,096 - 223,572 223,572 896,668
Capital Expenditure 1,300 - - - 1,300
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 65,686 5,196 901 6,097 71,783
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

813,295 8,586 225,022 233,608 1,046,903

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 822,668 N/A 184,263 184,263 1,006,931
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

822,668 N/A 184,263 184,263 1,006,931

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Independent Climate Change Commission Set Up Costs (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the set up costs for an independent Climate Change Commission.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 516 516
Revenue from the Crown - 516 516
Revenue from Others - - -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve progress towards an operational independent Climate Change Commission.

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

Engage an establishment team to begin setting up an independent Climate Change Commission

New measure 30 June 2019 30 June 2019
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry for the Environment in its Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a newly established appropriation for 2018/19.

Ministerial Services (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio responsibilities (other than policy decision-making).
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 2,183 (532) 1,651
Revenue from the Crown 2,150 (500) 1,650
Revenue from Others 33 (32) 1
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $532,000 to $1.651 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a reprioritisation of $500,000 to the Carbon Monitoring Programme to continue the work programme, and
  • a $32,000 reduction in third party revenue.
Waste Minimisation Administration (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the collection and administration of the waste levy and assessing and monitoring costs relating to projects considered or approved for funding from the waste levy.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $3.406 million to $5.906 million for 2018/19 due to a fiscally neutral transfer of funding from the Non-Departmental Output Expense: Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund. This increase in funding is to meet the cost of managing and monitoring a higher number of projects being funded through the Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry for the Environment
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 5,992 5,992 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2018.
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

5,992 5,992  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Community Environment Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to strengthening partnerships, raising environmental awareness and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives in the community.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $609,000 to $2.213 million for 2018/19. This decrease is due to an expense transfer of $1 million to 2019/20 for projects that support the implementation of the freshwater and resource management reforms, and other initiatives. This decrease is partially offset by an expense transfer of $391,000 from 2017/18.

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sites.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $1.125 million to $2.992 million for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer $1.500 million to 2019/20 meet funding needs of the projects. This decrease is partially offset by a transfer of $375,000 from 2017/18.

Contestable Waste Minimisation Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to grants for waste minimisation initiatives.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $4 million to $20.797 million for 2018/19. This increase relates to spending profile on already agreed projects and funding rounds.

Environmental Protection Authority: Monitoring and Enforcement functions (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the monitoring and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Authority's regulatory functions.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $300,000 to $6.742 million for 2018/19 due to a fiscally neutral transfer of funding for the Resource Management Act Enforcement Unit functions from departmental output expense: Resource Management Implementation within the Multi-category appropriation: Improving Environmental Management MCA.

Te Mana o Te Wai - restoring the life-giving capacity of fresh water (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to freshwater initiatives, with involvement from community stakeholders, for New Zealand's freshwater bodies.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $284,000 to $1.216 million for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer of $500,000 to 2019/20.

The process of negotiating contracts for the projects took longer than anticipated due to the targeted nature of the funding. This decrease is partially offset by a transfer of $216,000 from 2017/18.

The Fresh Water Improvement Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to initiatives which contribute to managing New Zealand's freshwater bodies within environmental limits.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $1.733 million to $9.067 million for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer of $4 million to 2019/20. The negotiation phase took longer than expected with some projects being approved for delayed starts. This decrease is partially offset by a transfer of $2.267 million from 2017/18.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Allocation of New Zealand Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the granting of New Zealand Units to sectors of the New Zealand Economy.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $8.872 million to $627.747 million for 2018/19. This is due to an increase in the upper limit of the appropriation from $25 per unit to $30 per unit to accommodate the uncertainty in the market price of New Zealand units.

This increase is offset by forecast changes in the post-1989 forestry sector. These changes resulted from continuous improvement to the model, assumptions, activity and yield data for post-1989 forests.

Exclusive Economic Zone Major Prosecutions Fund (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to major prosecutions relating to activities regulated under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012.
Expenses
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 500 500
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve compliance with the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 by enabling the Environmental Protection Authority to carry out major prosecutions where appropriate.

End of Year Performance Reporting

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $500,000 for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer from 2017/18 as there were no major prosecutions in 2017/18.

Impairment of Debt Relating to Climate Change Activities (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the impairment and write down of Crown debt arising from Climate Change related activities.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $24.750 million to $47.500 million for 2018/19. An increase of $25.250 million was to provide for the potential non-collectability of debts for climate change activities. This is because the price of New Zealand units has increased to $25.67 as at the end of March 2019 from $21.10 at 30 June 2018.

This is offset by a fiscally neutral transfer of $500,000 to non-departmental other expense: Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units appropriation.

Loss on Sale of New Zealand Units (M12)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the loss on sale of New Zealand Units.
Expenses
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 189,300 189,300
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve recognition of the expense related to the sale of New Zealand Units over the fixed price in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.

End of Year Performance Reporting

An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act, as additional information is unlikely to be informative.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a newly established appropriation in 2018/19 to mitigate the risk of uncertainty in the New Zealand units market price and participants opting to use the Fixed Price Option to meet their surrender obligations.

Transitional Support for Local Government and Iwi (M29)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing transitional support to local authorities and iwi for new arrangements involving iwi in the management of natural resources arising from historical Treaty settlements.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $150,000 to $1.620 million for 2018/19 due to a one-off Crown contribution to assist the Waikato Regional Council with additional costs associated with the Upper Waihou, Piako subcommittee which supports Ngati Haua, Raukawa and Ngati Hinerangi to participate in decisions about the upper Waihou and Piako catchments.

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

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Climate Change (M12)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on decreasing New Zealand's net emissions of greenhouse gases below business as usual levels in a cost-effective way.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Carbon Monitoring Programme
This category is limited to developing a national carbon accounting system that will contribute to meeting of New Zealand's greenhouse gas reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and the UNFCCC.
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to domestic climate change.
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to international climate change issues, negotiating positions for climate change agreements and development of carbon markets.
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy
This category is limited to the implementation and collection of the Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

17,147 8,817 25,964

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Carbon Monitoring Programme 2,187 1,813 4,000
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 10,958 5,614 16,572
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 3,953 1,390 5,343
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy 49 - 49

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

16,999 8,534 25,533
Carbon Monitoring Programme 2,167 1,825 3,992
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 10,891 5,359 16,250
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 3,892 1,350 5,242
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy 49 - 49

Revenue from Others

148 283 431
Carbon Monitoring Programme 20 (12) 8
Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 67 255 322
International Climate Change Programme Policy Advice 61 40 101
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Domestic Climate Change Programme Policy Advice

     

This category is intended to achieve quality policy advice on domestic climate change issues.

     

Key deliverables met in line with the Strategic Relationship Agreement between the Natural Resources Iwi Advisory Group and the Ministry for the Environment

Achieved Measure withdrawn Measure withdrawn
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This multi-category appropriation increased by $8.817 million to $25.964 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a transfer of $6.125 million from other Departmental output expense appropriations to progress various work programmes related to climate change
  • new funding of $1.391 million for the Natural Climate Change Risk Assessment
  • new funding of $927,000 for the Interim Climate Change Committee to receive the full level of funding agreed by Cabinet
  • an increase of $283,000 due to changes in third party revenue, and
  • an expense transfer of $91,000 from 2017/18.
Environmental Management Obligations and Programmes (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on achieving better solutions to environmental problems by supporting community involvement and action and international cooperation.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Domestic Obligations and Programmes
This category is limited to contributing to and monitoring of domestic environmental management programmes and educational programmes promoting awareness of environmental issues.
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to advice on international environmental arrangements, agreements and partnerships; contributing to negotiations with international parties on environmental issues in line with international arrangements, agreements and partnerships.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

3,467 (1,119) 2,348

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Domestic Obligations and Programmes 1,560 (48) 1,512
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice 1,907 (1,071) 836

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

3,358 (1,450) 1,908
Domestic Obligations and Programmes 1,528 (450) 1,078
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice 1,830 (1,000) 830

Revenue from Others

109 331 440
Domestic Obligations and Programmes 32 402 434
International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice 77 (71) 6
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

International Obligations and Institutions Policy Advice

     

This category is intended to achieve cooperation with other countries to promote action on international environmental issues and to ensure that New Zealand's interests are protected and advanced, and obligations met.

     

Percentage of treaties (entered into force) MFE is responsible for that NZ ratifies and complies with

100% Measure withdrawn Measure withdrawn

Introduce regulations relating to phasing down hydrofluorocarbons to enable New Zealand to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

New measure 31 December 2018 31 December 2018
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This multi-category appropriation decreased by $1.119 million to $2.348 million for 2018/19 due to a reprioritisation of $1.450 million to progress various work programmes related to climate change. This decrease is partially offset by an increase of $331,000 due to changes in third party revenue.

Improving Environmental Management (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on improving environmental management.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to environmental accords with Maori and Treaty settlements involving natural resources; contributing to negotiations with iwi and affected parties on environmental issues as part of developing deeds of settlement.
Marine Environment Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the marine environment.
Resource Management Implementation
This category is limited to the implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions and provision of advice, support, information, and guidance to the public, practitioners and wider natural resource sector in relation to resource management policy and practices.
Resource Management Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
Water Management Implementation
This category is limited to activities associated with the implementation of water management policy and practises.
Water Management Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the quality, flow and availability of freshwater.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Water science and economics
This category is limited to water science and economic impact analyses, and guidance to support development of the National Objectives Framework.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

42,054 (2,521) 39,533

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice 1,900 260 2,160
Marine Environment Policy Advice 3,919 (2,580) 1,339
Resource Management Implementation 12,556 905 13,461
Resource Management Policy Advice 6,666 981 7,647
Water Management Implementation 2,305 (191) 2,114
Water Management Policy Advice 13,208 (2,797) 10,411

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     
Water science and economics 1,500 901 2,401

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

39,957 (3,415) 36,542
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice 1,874 275 2,149
Marine Environment Policy Advice 3,891 (2,600) 1,291
Resource Management Implementation 12,427 800 13,227
Resource Management Policy Advice 6,542 1,000 7,542
Water Management Implementation 2,225 (150) 2,075
Water Management Policy Advice 12,998 (2,740) 10,258

Revenue from Others

597 (7) 590
Developing and Implementing Treaty Settlements and Environmental Accords Policy Advice 26 (15) 11
Marine Environment Policy Advice 28 20 48
Resource Management Implementation 129 105 234
Resource Management Policy Advice 124 (19) 105
Water Management Implementation 80 (41) 39
Water Management Policy Advice 210 (57) 153
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This multi-category appropriation decreased by $2.521 million to $39.533 million for 2018/19. This is due to:

  • $4.025 million reprioritised for climate change related work programme
  • $1.100 million reprioritised for accelerating policy work on New Zealand's transition to circular economy
  • an expense transfer of $650,000 to 2019/20 for non-departmental output class ' Water Science and Economics' to meet the funding needs of the projects to ensure each project has sufficient funds to complete their programme of work
  • a transfer of $300,000 to the Environmental Protection Authority's Monitoring and Enforcement Functions, for Resource Management Act enforcement unit oversight activity, and
  • a reduction of $7,000 in third party revenue.

This is offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $1.551 million from 2017/18 for non-departmental output class ' Water science and economics'
  • an expense transfer of $1.120 million from 2017/18 to progress work on resource management and water management reforms, and
  • new funding of $890,000 for a new approach to the Crown and Maori Relationship for Fresh Water.
Mitigating Environmental Hazards and Waste (M29)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers focusing on reducing harm from natural, chemical and biological hazards and from waste through more effective management frameworks.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to the risks posed by environmental hazards and waste, including international agreements, conventions and obligations.
Waste Management and Minimisation
This category is limited to operational advice, implementation of tools, frameworks and institutions, and support, information and guidance to stakeholders in relation to waste management and minimisation.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

3,018 920 3,938

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice 2,396 (168) 2,228
Waste Management and Minimisation 622 1,088 1,710

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

2,950 950 3,900
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice 2,365 (150) 2,215
Waste Management and Minimisation 585 1,100 1,685

Revenue from Others

68 (30) 38
Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice 31 (18) 13
Waste Management and Minimisation 37 (12) 25
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Environmental Hazards and Waste Policy Advice

     

This category is intended to achieve quality advice to Ministers on the hazardous substances and new organisms management regime.

     

Number of Regulations Amended or Revoked, including developing a national implementation plan for Stockholm Convention

2 Measure withdrawn Measure withdrawn

Develop a National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention

New measure 31 December 2018 31 December 2018
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This multi-category appropriation increased by $920,000 to $3.938 million for 2018/19 due to a reprioritisation of $950,000 from other departmental output expenses appropriation to accelerate policy work on New Zealand's transition to a circular economy. This is partially offset by $30,000 due to changes in third party revenue.