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Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Foreign Affairs (M34)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#
2018/19 | |||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34) This appropriation is limited to the administration of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971. |
1,020 | (4) | 1,016 |
Consular Services (M34) The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services. |
22,369 | 4,728 | 27,097 |
Pacific Security Fund (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries. |
2,672 | - | 2,672 |
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34) The purchase of policy advice and representation activities related to the management of New Zealand's membership of, and foreign and trade interests in, international institutions. |
47,525 | (433) | 47,092 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of policy advice and representation directed to the management of New Zealand's foreign relations and trade with other countries, bilaterally and in regional organisations, including using New Zealand's international connections to facilitate the flow of trade, investment, skills, and technology and improving the competitiveness of New Zealand business. |
281,797 | (7,562) | 274,235 |
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts to help with the management of New Zealand's foreign and trade relations with other countries. |
20 | - | 20 |
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34) The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment. |
225 | (115) | 110 |
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34) The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies. |
8,400 | 523 | 8,923 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
364,028 | (2,863) | 361,165 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
72,673 | (2,939) | 69,734 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
72,673 | (2,939) | 69,734 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Antarctic Research and Support (M34) Provision of management and logistic support for New Zealand activities in the Antarctic. The provider is the New Zealand Antarctic Institute. |
21,049 | - | 21,049 |
Pacific Broadcasting Services (M34) This appropriation is limited to the provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services and related technical support to countries in the Pacific. |
941 | - | 941 |
Pacific Cooperation Foundation (M34) The promotion of mutual understanding and constructive linkages between New Zealanders and the other countries and people of the Pacific. The provider is the Pacific Cooperation Foundation of New Zealand. |
1,400 | - | 1,400 |
Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships (M34) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services that build and sustain New Zealanders' knowledge and understanding of and relationships with Asia. |
5,000 | - | 5,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
28,390 | - | 28,390 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea (M34) This appropriation is limited to support and assistance to Papua New Guinea for the delivery and hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018. |
3,000 | 4,138 | 7,138 |
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34) Refund of New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of overseas diplomatic missions and consular posts pursuant to section 21 of the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968. |
2,000 | 400 | 2,400 |
Provision of ACC-equivalent cover for New Zealand employees working overseas PLA (M34) This appropriation is limited to payments authorised by section 65ZG of the Public Finance Act 1989 under the indemnity given by the Minister of Finance under section 65ZD of that Act for the provision of ACC-equivalent cover of New Zealand employees working overseas as specified in the indemnity. |
- | 135 | 135 |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M34) This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions. |
55,129 | - | 55,129 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
60,129 | 4,673 | 64,802 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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New Zealand Antarctic Institute (M34) To enable NZAI to maintain the Scott Base buildings and services infrastructure. |
2,800 | - | 2,800 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
2,800 | - | 2,800 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations |
528,020 | (1,129) | 526,891 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Hosting APEC 2021 (M34) This appropriation is limited to enabling the planning and delivery of the year-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2022 |
Original Appropriation | 99,560 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 8,778 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 38,922 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 136,440 | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 53,951 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 2,290 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 17,126 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 18,216 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,319 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations#
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations | 528,020 | (1,129) | 526,891 |
Total Forecast MYA Departmental Output Expenses | 13,778 | (5,000) | 8,778 |
Total Forecast MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 7,790 | 9,336 | 17,126 |
Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations |
549,588 | 3,207 | 552,795 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Injection (M34) | 29,815 | - | 29,815 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity
2018/19 | |||||
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Supplementary Estimates | |||||
Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 413,986 | (7,863) | 9,336 | 1,473 | 415,459 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 60,129 | - | 4,673 | 4,673 | 64,802 |
Capital Expenditure | 75,473 | (2,939) | - | (2,939) | 72,534 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
549,588 | (10,802) | 14,009 | 3,207 | 552,795 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 1,020 | (4) | 1,016 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,020 | (4) | 1,016 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Percentage of cases warranting prosecution where waiver of immunity sought |
100% | Expired | Expired |
Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
1,000-1,200 | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
200-250 | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
300-350 | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 1) |
90% | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 1) |
90% | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request responses that are factually accurate, meet any legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors, measured by rejection rates by the office of each Minister |
95% | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 1) |
25 days | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Average Ministerial satisfaction score |
4 or above on a 5 point scale | See Note 2 | See Note 2 |
Note 1 - Ministerial OIAs are requests of the Minister responsible for the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Growth portfolios. Ministry OIAs are requests of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Note 2 - Ministerial Services measures transferred to appropriations on Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions and Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $4,000 to $1.016 million for 2018/19 due to a retention of underspend in 2018/19 to meet the operating costs of the investigation and design phases of capital projects to be advanced in the 2019/20 financial year.
Consular Services (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 22,369 | 4,728 | 27,097 |
Revenue from the Crown | 21,854 | 4,600 | 26,454 |
Revenue from Others | 515 | 128 | 643 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $4.728 million to $27.097 million for 2018/19 due to:
- an increase of $4.683 million resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses
- an increase of $128,000 reflecting additional demand for authentication and notarial services
- a net increase of $46,000 resulting from changes in capital charge and depreciation arising from property revaluations, and
- an increase of $8,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements.
These increases are partially offset by:
- a retention of underspend of $72,000 in 2018/19 to meet the operating costs of the investigation and design phases of capital projects to be advanced in the 2019/20 financial year, and
- a decrease of $65,000 resulting from the Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends.
Hosting APEC 2021 (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Hosting APEC 2021 (M34) This appropriation is limited to enabling the planning and delivery of the year-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021.Commences: 01 July 2018 Expires: 30 June 2022 |
Original Appropriation | 99,560 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 84,580 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 184,140 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 8,778 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 38,922 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 136,440 |
Revenue
Budget $000 |
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Revenue from the Crown to end of 2019/20 | 47,700 |
Revenue from Others to end of 2019/20 | - |
Total Revenue | 47,700 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $84.580 million to $184.140 million due to increases of $18.215 million in 2019/20, $24.062 million in 2020/21 and $42.303 million in 2021/22 from the new initiatives package approved in Budget 2019 for "APEC21 Programme - Enabling New Zealand to Fulfil its Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Hosting Responsibilities".
Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 47,525 | (433) | 47,092 |
Revenue from the Crown | 47,525 | (433) | 47,092 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
1,000-1,200 | 100-150 | 100-150 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
200-250 | 20-50 | 20-50 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
300-350 | 50-70 | 50-70 |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 1) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 1) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request responses that are factually accurate, meet any legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors, measured by rejection rates by the office of each Minister |
95% | 95% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 1) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
Average Ministerial satisfaction score |
4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above on a 5 point scale |
Note 1 - Ministerial OIAs are requests of the Ministers responsible for the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Growth portfolios. Ministry OIAs are requests of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Note 2 - Ministerial Services measures transferred from the appropriation on "Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities".
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $433,000 to $47.092 million for 2018/19 due to:
- an expense transfer of $252,000 to progress the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in the 2021/22 financial year
- a retention of underspend of $121,000 to meet the operating costs of the investigation and design phases of capital projects to be advanced in the 2019/20 financial year
- a decrease of $118,000 resulting from the Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends, and
- a fiscally neutral transfer of $50,000 to Vote Internal Affairs for the Disarmament Education United Nations Implementation Fund.
These decreases are partially offset by:
- a net increase of $107,000 resulting from changes in capital charge and depreciation arising from property revaluations, and
- an increase of $1,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements.
Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
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Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 281,797 | (7,562) | 274,235 |
Revenue from the Crown | 281,647 | (8,163) | 273,484 |
Revenue from Others | 150 | 601 | 751 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Number of Ministerial letters prepared |
1,000-1,200 | 900-1,000 | 900-1,000 |
Number of Parliamentary Question responses provided |
200-250 | 150-200 | 150-200 |
Number of Official Information Act request (OIA) responses provided |
300-350 | 200-250 | 200-250 |
Percentage of Ministry OIA requests responded to within statutory timeframes (see Note 1) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request replies completed five days prior to the statutory time limit, unless otherwise agreed (see Note 1) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Percentage of Ministerial OIA request responses that are factually accurate, meet any legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors, measured by rejection rates by the office of each Minister |
95% | 95% | 95% |
Average number of days to send final OIA request response to a requestor (for Ministry OIAs) (see Note 1) |
25 days | 25 days | 25 days |
Average Ministerial satisfaction score |
4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above on a 5 point scale | 4 or above on a 5 point scale |
Note 1 - Ministerial OIAs are requests of the Ministers responsible for the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Growth portfolios. Ministry OIAs are requests of the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Note 2 - Ministerial Services measures transferred from the appropriation on "Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities".
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $7.562 million to $274.235 million for 2018/19 due to:
- a decrease of $5.642 million resulting from a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses
- an expense transfer of $1.415 million from 2018/19 to progress the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement in the 2021/22 financial year
- an expense transfer of $1 million from 2018/19 to progress Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and European Union Free Trade Agreement activities in the 2019/20 financial year, and
- a retention of underspend from 2018/19 of $750,000 to meet the operating costs of the investigation and design phases of capital projects to be advanced in the 2019/20 financial year, and
- a decrease of $663,000 resulting from the Budget 2019 initiative Reprioritisation of Funding - Forecast Departmental Underspends.
These decreases are partially offset by:
- an increase of $668,000 resulting from foreign exchange rate and overseas inflation movements
- a net increase of $639,000 resulting from changes in capital charge and depreciation arising from property revaluations, and
- an increase of $601,000 reflecting third-party funding for the provision of departmental services, including the China Capable Public Service programme and the Small Advanced Economies Initiative - Secretariat function.
Promotional Activities - Other Countries (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 225 | (115) | 110 |
Revenue from the Crown | 225 | (115) | 110 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $115,000 to $110,000 for 2018/19 due to a fiscally neutral adjustment to reflect the reprioritisation of resources across the Ministry's output expenses.
Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2018/19 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 8,400 | 523 | 8,923 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
Revenue from Others | 8,400 | 523 | 8,923 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $523,000 to $8.923 million for 2018/19 due to an increase in demand for staffing, accommodation and other services from other agencies co-located with the Ministry at overseas posts.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2018/19 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 62,705 | (4,945) | 57,760 |
Intangibles | 9,968 | 2,006 | 11,974 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
72,673 | (2,939) | 69,734 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2018/19 | |||
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Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
Percentage of time our networks are available |
99.8% | 99.7% | 99.7% |
Percentage of time our critical services are available |
99.8% | 99.7% | 99.7% |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation decreased by $2.939 million to $69.734 million for 2018/19 due to the rescheduling of building construction and refurbishment work within the Ministry's capital programme.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2018/19 Main Estimates Projections $000 |
2018/19 Supplementary Estimates Projections $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19 |
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Opening Balance | 582,649 | 619,219 | Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2018. |
Capital Injections | 29,815 | 29,815 | |
Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
612,464 | 649,034 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Expo 2020 Dubai (M34)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Expo 2020 Dubai (M34) This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.Commences: 01 July 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 53,240 |
Adjustments to 2017/18 | - | |
Adjustments for 2018/19 | 711 | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 53,951 | |
Actual to 2017/18 Year End | 2,290 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 17,126 | |
Estimate for 2019/20 | 18,216 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 16,319 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $711,000 to $53.951 million due to foreign exchange rate movements reflecting the difference between the contracted exchange rates and the exchange rates set out in the detailed Business Case.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $4.138 million to $7.138 million for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer from 2017/18 to support the hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 in Papua New Guinea.
Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation increased by $400,000 to $2.400 million for 2018/19 reflecting the higher costs of reimbursing New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of diplomatic missions and consular posts in New Zealand.
Provision of ACC-equivalent cover for New Zealand employees working overseas PLA (M34)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2018/19 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | 135 | 135 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption from reporting performance measures for this appropriation has been granted under s.15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Established in 2018/19, this is a new appropriation that provides an uncapped indemnity under the Public Finance Act 1989, which ensures that dependents of NZ Inc staff posted offshore for periods beyond six months are provided ACC-equivalent cover for personal injury costs once they return to New Zealand.