Vote Lands
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Land Information (M44), Minister supporting Greater
Christchurch Regeneration (M85)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Land Information New Zealand
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND: Minister for Land Information
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Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2015/16
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Administering the Overseas Investment Regime (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the assessment of applications for consent to acquire sensitive
New Zealand assets, monitoring and enforcement.
2,955
650
3,605
Total Departmental Output Expenses
2,955
650
3,605
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the
Land Information New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
1,800
661
2,461
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure
1,800
661
2,461
Contaminated Sites (M44)
The appropriation is limited to the analysis, investigation and, where necessary, appropriate
remedial action on contaminated sites for which the Crown has accepted responsibility.
500
(150)
350
Forestry Plantation Activity (M44)
This appropriation is limited to forestry operations on Crown Land.
905
-
905
1,405
(150)
1,255
25
-
25
Crown Forest Management (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the management of Crown forest properties and licences, including
settling reviews, interest liability and GST on refunded fees.
500
(50)
450
Depreciation (M44)
This appropriation is limited to depreciation of buildings on surplus Crown land.
393
-
393
Impairment of the value of Crown Property (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the impairment in value of Crown property where a covenant is
imposed on that property.
445
-
445
Land Liabilities (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the investigation and resolution, including legal costs and
settlement, of land-related liabilities administered by the department.
843
190
1,033
100,000
-
100,000
1,157
150
1,307
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Departmental Output Expenses
Departmental Capital Expenditure
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Bad and Doubtful Debts (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the provision for writing off bad and doubtful debts.
Proceeds from Sale of New Zealand Transport Agency Properties (M44)
This appropriation is limited to payments to the New Zealand Transport Agency equivalent to the
proceeds received from the sales of Crown land no longer required for New Zealand Transport
Agency purposes.
Rates on Crown Land (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the rate expense on Crown land and surplus government
properties managed by the department on behalf of the Crown.
448
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2015/16
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Residual Crown Leasehold Rents (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the leasehold expenses and liabilities incurred on residual surplus
government accommodation managed by the department on behalf of the Crown.
700
-
700
Soil Conservation Reserve Management (M44)
This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in the management of soil conservation
reserves in accordance with the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941.
500
(120)
380
-
120
120
104,563
290
104,853
Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy
area for Huntly East subsidence zone.
745
(745)
-
Crown Purchases- Land Exchanges (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of land from Territorial Authorities and other Crown
agencies to effect boundary adjustments for works such as roading and rail service
improvements.
100
-
100
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
845
(745)
100
-
50,789
50,789
Acquisition and Disposal Expenses
This category is limited to the Crown's costs incurred in acquiring and disposing of land and
buildings in Canterbury.
-
926
926
Managing the Recovery
This category is limited to managing properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury
earthquakes.
-
1,650
1,650
Clearance of built structures and associated works
This category is limited to the clearance of built structures and other works deemed necessary on
land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
-
15,803
15,803
Initial write-down in the value of Land
This category is limited to the write-down to fair value on the acquisition of land and improvements
in Canterbury.
-
1
1
Management and Clearance of Land
This category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties affected by the
Canterbury earthquakes and anchor projects.
-
10,468
10,468
Management and Clearance of Land - anchor projects
This category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties held for anchor
projects.
-
457
457
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Tangoio Catchment Management Fund (M44)
This appropriation is limited to soil conservation and management of environmental effects related
to the Tangoio Catchment Area.
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Land Ownership and Management MCA (M85)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the recovery of Canterbury through the
purchase, clearance, maintenance and management of Crown land affected by the Canterbury
earthquakes.
Departmental Output Expenses
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
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2015/16
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Mass Movement of Land
This category is limited to assisting the Christchurch City Council response to the landslide
hazards in the Port Hills exacerbated by the Canterbury earthquakes.
-
8,380
8,380
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Operational
This category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other associated operating
costs relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
-
1
1
Vendor Legal Fees
This category is limited to contributions towards vendor legal fees when buying or selling land and
improvements affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
-
1,719
1,719
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Capital
This category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other capital costs relating
to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
-
11,384
11,384
Crown Land MCA (M44)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable the best economic, environmental and
recreational uses of Crown-owned and Crown-used land.
38,353
(13,013)
25,340
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals
This category is limited to statutory decision making on land acquisitions and disposals by the
Crown and road legislation actions for local authorities and related work.
1,200
-
1,200
Land disposal services for other agencies
This category is limited to costs associated with the disposal of land and improvements that have
been assigned to Land Information New Zealand for disposal.
7,000
(2,000)
5,000
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
This category is limited to the delivery of the Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity
Programme.
3,178
495
3,673
Management of Crown Land
This category is limited to the management of the Crown's interest in land, including disposals,
related liabilities, and establishing standards relating to Crown Land.
26,975
(11,508)
15,467
Location Based Information MCA (M44)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable location information to be widely
available, easily accessible and readily used.
26,186
3,979
30,165
625
170
795
21,809
75
21,884
3,752
3,734
7,486
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure - cont’d
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Departmental Output Expenses
Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa
This category is limited to the official geographic naming activities of the New Zealand Geographic
Board Ngā Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa.
Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information Infrastructure
This category is limited to costs associated with the collection, authorisation, maintenance and
dissemination of location based information.
Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy
This category is limited to the delivery and ongoing support of Spatial Data Infrastructure.
450
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2015/16
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
2,634
1,595
4,229
927
250
1,177
1,707
1,345
3,052
72,607
350
72,957
2,518
-
2,518
70,089
350
70,439
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
139,780
43,700
183,480
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations
251,348
44,406
295,754
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M44)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to
Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services, Appointments, Implementation and Operational Policy
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their
portfolio responsibilities, including appointments to boards, the implementation of policy decisions
and development of operational policy.
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 land, property and geospatial information.
Property Rights MCA (M44)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that property rights and information are
clear, certain, easily tradable and accessible.
Departmental Output Expenses
Regulating Valuation
This category is limited to the certification of rating revaluations and the administration of the
Valuers Registration Board.
The Survey and Title system
This category is limited to the provision of the system for providing information, transacting and
recording land property rights including establishing standards.
Multi-Year Appropriations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations
Appropriations, Adjustments and Use
$000
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in
pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to
complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review
outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government
high country objectives.
Commences: 01 July 2014
Expires: 30 June 2019
Original Appropriation
480,570
Adjustments to 2014/15
-
Adjustments for 2015/16
-
Adjusted Appropriation
480,570
Actual to 2014/15 Year End
35,569
Estimated Actual for 2015/16
51,263
Estimated Actual for 2016/17
131,246
Estimated Appropriation Remaining
262,492
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Total Annual, Permanent and Multi-Year
Appropriations
2015/16
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations
Total MYA Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure Forecasts
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
251,348
44,406
295,754
96,114
(44,851)
51,263
347,462
(445)
347,017
Capital Injection Authorisations
2015/16
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Injection (M44)
452
Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
-
650
650
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Supporting Information
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2015/16
Supplementary Estimates
NonTotal
Departmental Departmental
Estimates Transactions Transactions Transactions
$000
$000
$000
$000
Total
$000
Appropriations
Output Expenses
4,360
650
(150)
500
4,860
Benefits or Related Expenses
-
N/A
-
-
-
Borrowing Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
104,563
-
290
290
104,853
98,759
661
(45,596)
(44,935)
53,824
-
-
N/A
-
-
139,780
(4,513)
-
(4,513)
135,267
Other Expenses
Capital Expenditure
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital
Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses
Other Expenses
-
-
36,829
36,829
36,829
Capital Expenditure
-
N/A
11,384
11,384
11,384
347,462
(3,202)
2,757
(445)
347,017
-
N/A
-
-
-
107,144
N/A
7,450
7,450
114,594
91,547
N/A
53,000
53,000
144,547
198,691
N/A
60,450
60,450
259,141
Total Appropriations
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
Tax Revenue
Non-Tax Revenue
Capital Receipts
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
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Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Administering the Overseas Investment Regime (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the assessment of applications for consent to acquire sensitive
New Zealand assets, monitoring and enforcement.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $650,000 to $3.605 million which is the result of increased activity for
the Overseas Investment Office. LINZ is undertaking a programme of work to enable faster processing
times and increased level of ongoing monitoring.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital
Injections
Land Information New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Land
Information New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural
-
-
-
Land
-
-
-
Property, Plant and Equipment
-
938
938
1,800
(277)
1,523
-
-
-
1,800
661
2,461
Intangibles
Other
Total Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $661,000 to $2.461 million to enable the fitout of a new floor which
was required to accommodate staff working on the ASaTS project and the establishment of a Wellington
based Survey and Title operations team.
454
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Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Land Information New Zealand
Details of Net Asset Schedule
2015/16
2015/16 Supplementary
Main Estimates
Estimates
Projections
Projections
$000
$000 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2015/16
Opening Balance
75,347
Capital Injections
-
Capital Withdrawals
-
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit
Incurred)
10,578
74,550 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited
results as at 30 June 2015.
650 Changes to Landonline required to satisfy a government policy
decision in relation to the Inland Revenue Department collecting GST
numbers.
17,292 Forecast surplus to be retained has increased. This reflects a
projected increase in the total surplus.
Other Movements
-
-
Closing Balance
85,925
92,492
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Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental
Appropriations
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Contaminated Sites (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
The appropriation is limited to the analysis, investigation and, where necessary, appropriate remedial
action on contaminated sites for which the Crown has accepted responsibility.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $150,000 to $350,000 due to reprioritisation within baselines to
increase the Crown Rates appropriation and to fund the development of the Maori Land Service business
case.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Crown Forest Management (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the management of Crown forest properties and licences, including
settling reviews, interest liability and GST on refunded fees.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $50,000 to $450,000 due to reprioritisation within baselines to
increase the Crown Rates appropriation.
Land Liabilities (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the investigation and resolution, including legal costs and settlement, of
land-related liabilities administered by the department.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $190,000 to $1.033 million due to an expense transfer from the
2014/15 year into the 2015/16 year.
456
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Rates on Crown Land (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the rate expense on Crown land and surplus government properties
managed by the department on behalf of the Crown.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $150,000 to $1.307 million due to a fiscally neutral transfer in from
Crown Forest Management and Contaminated Sites. This was done in order to meet cost pressures
faced within this appropriation.
Soil Conservation Reserve Management (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in the management of soil conservation reserves in
accordance with the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $120,000 to $380,000 due to a fiscally neutral transfer out to the
Tangoio Catchment Management Fund in the current year.
Tangoio Catchment Management Fund (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to soil conservation and management of environmental effects related to
the Tangoio Catchment Area.
Expenses
2015/16
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
-
120
120
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve management of environmental effects associated with the
Tangoio Catchments Management Area.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 because the annual
amount of the non-departmental appropriation is less than $5 million for expenses.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $120,000 to $120,000 due to a transfer in from the Soil Conservation
Reserve Management appropriation. This appropriation was set up so that funding for the Tangoio
Catchment area could be separately identified.
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3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Crown Acquisitions - Huntly East (M44)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of properties falling within Cabinet's approved policy area
for Huntly East subsidence zone.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $745,000 to $0 due to an expense transfer into the 2016/17 year.
LINZ is required to purchase properties which are covered under the Government's Huntly East
subsidence policy, subject to various criteria being met. Due to the time taken to purchase properties
under the scheme, LINZ knows that there will be no properties purchased in 2015/16. However, as the
timing and volume of these purchases are outside of LINZ's control, the funding may be required to
purchase additional properties in the 2016/17 year.
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations
Appropriations, Adjustments and Use
Land Tenure Reform Acquisitions (M44)
This appropriation is limited to the acquisition of the lessees' interest in
pastoral lease land and purchase of any land and/or assets required to
complete the acquisition of lessee interest in order to achieve Tenure Review
outcomes under the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998, or to achieve Government
high country objectives.
Original Appropriation
Commences: 01 July 2014
Expires: 30 June 2019
$000
480,570
Adjustments to 2014/15
-
Adjustments for 2015/16
-
Adjusted Appropriation
480,570
Actual to 2014/15 Year End
35,569
Estimated Actual for 2015/16
51,263
Estimated Actual for 2016/17
131,246
Estimated Appropriation Remaining
262,492
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Land Information in a
report appended to the LINZ 2015/16 Annual Report.
458
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Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and
Capital Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Land Ownership and Management (M85)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the recovery of Canterbury through the
purchase, clearance, maintenance and management of Crown land affected by the Canterbury
earthquakes.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Acquisition and Disposal Expenses
This category is limited to the Crown's costs incurred in acquiring and disposing of land and buildings in
Canterbury.
Managing the Recovery
This category is limited to managing properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury
earthquakes.
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Clearance of built structures and associated works
This category is limited to the clearance of built structures and other works deemed necessary on land
affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Initial write-down in the value of Land
This category is limited to the write-down to fair value on the acquisition of land and improvements in
Canterbury.
Management and Clearance of Land
This category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties affected by the Canterbury
earthquakes and anchor projects.
Management and Clearance of Land - anchor projects
This category is limited to costs arising from the management of properties held for anchor projects.
Mass Movement of Land
This category is limited to assisting the Christchurch City Council response to the landslide hazards in
the Port Hills exacerbated by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Operational
This category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other associated operating costs
relating to properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Vendor Legal Fees
This category is limited to contributions towards vendor legal fees when buying or selling land and
improvements affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Capital
This category is limited to the purchase of land and improvements and other capital costs relating to
properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
-
50,789
50,789
Acquisition and Disposal Expenses
-
926
926
Managing the Recovery
-
1,650
1,650
Clearance of built structures and associated works
-
15,803
15,803
Initial write-down in the value of Land
-
1
1
Management and Clearance of Land
-
10,468
10,468
Management and Clearance of Land - anchor projects
-
457
457
Mass Movement of Land
-
8,380
8,380
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Operational
-
1
1
Vendor Legal Fees
-
1,719
1,719
-
11,384
11,384
Revenue from the Crown
-
2,076
2,076
Acquisition and Disposal Expenses
-
926
926
Managing the Recovery
-
1,150
1,150
Revenue from Others
-
500
500
Managing the Recovery
-
500
500
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Capital
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the recovery of Canterbury through the purchase, clearance,
maintenance and management of Crown land in the residential red zone affected by the Canterbury
earthquakes.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2015/16
Assessment of Performance
Ministerial satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand’s
Residential Red Zone activities
460
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
N/A
7/10
7/10
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What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be
Assessed
2015/16
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
N/A
7/10
7/10
Clearances completed on Crown-owned properties in the flat
land Residential Red Zone
N/A
Within 2% of the
agreed plan
Within 2% of the
agreed plan
Clearances completed on Crown-owned properties in the Port
Hills Residential Red Zone
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Estimates
Standard
Assessment of Performance
Departmental Output Expenses
Acquisition and Disposal Expenses
This category is intended to achieve payment of costs incurred
in acquiring and disposing of land and buildings in Canterbury.
The number of properties acquired is in accordance with the
agreed plan
Managing the Recovery
This category is intended to achieve the management of
properties and associated issues relating to the Canterbury
earthquakes.
Ministerial satisfaction with Land Information New Zealand’s
Residential Red Zone activities
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Clearance of built structures and associated works
This category is intended to achieve the clearance of built
structures and other works deemed necessary on Crown-owned
land affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Management and Clearance of Land
This category is intended to achieve management of Crownowned land in the Residential Red Zone.
Land clearance and treatment completed on Crown-owned
properties in the flat land Residential Red Zone
N/A Within 2% of the agreed Within 2% of the agreed
plan
plan
Land clearance and treatment completed on Crown-owned
properties in the Port Hills Residential Red Zone
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Insurance and Earthquake Commission recoveries received
from Crown-owned properties in the Residential Red Zone
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
N/A
Achieved
Achieved
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Management and Clearance of Land - anchor projects
This category is intended to achieve management of properties
held for anchor projects.
Properties are available for use in anchor projects in accordance
with the agreed plan.
Mass Movement of Land
This category is intended to achieve the provision of assistance
to the Christchurch City Council in responding to the landslide
hazards in the Port Hills exacerbated by the Canterbury
earthquakes.
‘Practical completion’ is achieved for Christchurch City Council’s
mass and movement project
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Assessment of Performance
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Operational
This category is intended to achieve the purchase of land and
improvements and other associated operating costs relating to
properties affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Crown offers to acquire Residential Red Zone property
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Settlement of Crown-purchased Residential Red Zone property
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
N/A
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vendor Legal Fees
This category is intended to achieve contributions towards
vendor legal fees when buying or selling land and improvements
affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
The number of vendors who have received contributions
towards legal fees.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
Purchase of Land and Improvements - Capital
This category is intended to achieve the purchase of land and
improvements and other capital costs relating to properties
affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as
additional performance information is unlikely to be informative
because this appropriation is solely for the purchase of assets
on behalf of the Crown.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the
2015/16 Annual Report
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $52.517 million to $52.517 million due to it being a new appropriation
for LINZ in the 2015/16 year. Due to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority winding up, their
functions and associated funding were transferred to other government agencies, LINZ being one of
them.
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Crown Land (M44)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable the best economic, environmental and
recreational uses of Crown-owned and Crown-used land.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals
This category is limited to statutory decision making on land acquisitions and disposals by the Crown
and road legislation actions for local authorities and related work.
Land disposal services for other agencies
This category is limited to costs associated with the disposal of land and improvements that have been
assigned to Land Information New Zealand for disposal.
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
This category is limited to the delivery of the Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme.
Management of Crown Land
This category is limited to the management of the Crown's interest in land, including disposals, related
liabilities, and establishing standards relating to Crown Land.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
38,353
(13,013)
25,340
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals
1,200
-
1,200
Land disposal services for other agencies
7,000
(2,000)
5,000
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
3,178
495
3,673
26,975
(11,508)
15,467
20,798
(2,033)
18,765
2,898
475
3,373
Management of Crown Land
17,900
(2,508)
15,392
Revenue from Others
17,555
(10,980)
6,575
Centralised clearance service for acquisitions and disposals
1,200
-
1,200
Land disposal services for other agencies
7,000
(2,000)
5,000
280
20
300
9,075
(9,000)
75
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Management of Crown Land
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
Revenue from the Crown
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
Management of Crown Land
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What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be
Assessed
2015/16
Assessment of Performance
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
90%
-90%
-
-
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Within 10% of the
agreed plan
Departmental Output Expenses
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme
This category is intended to achieve the delivery of an effective
Land Information New Zealand Biosecurity Programme.
The achievement of defined success criteria in the delivery of
each of the key projects identified in the annual biosecurity
programme.
Infestation at key sites is controlled in accordance with agreed
plan.
The biosecurity performance measure has changed due to development of a more robust methodology
for determining performance.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $13.013 million to $25.340 million which is driven by a decrease in
the Management of Crown Land. A large portion of this appropriation was related to the Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery. LINZ is taking over some functions of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
Authority and, as a result, all costs associated with Canterbury Earthquake Recovery functions are being
moved into the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Land Ownership and Management MCA.
Location Based Information (M44)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to enable location information to be widely available,
easily accessible and readily used.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa
This category is limited to the official geographic naming activities of the New Zealand Geographic
Board Ngā Pou Taunaha O Aotearoa.
Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information Infrastructure
This category is limited to costs associated with the collection, authorisation, maintenance and
dissemination of location based information.
Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy
This category is limited to the delivery and ongoing support of Spatial Data Infrastructure.
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Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
26,186
3,979
30,165
625
170
795
21,809
75
21,884
3,752
3,734
7,486
24,182
3,235
27,417
625
170
795
20,205
(604)
19,601
Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy
3,352
3,669
7,021
Revenue from Others
2,004
956
2,960
Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information
Infrastructure
1,604
891
2,495
400
65
465
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou
Taunaha O Aotearoa
Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information
Infrastructure
Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
Revenue from the Crown
Administration of the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou
Taunaha O Aotearoa
Land Information New Zealand Location Based Information
Infrastructure
Leading the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Land Information New Zealand in the
2015/16 Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $3.979 million to $30.165 million in 2015/16 primarily due to the Smart
Cities ($623,000) and Canterbury SDI ($203,000) projects both carrying over from the 2014/15 year and
BPS Seed Funding received in relation to "better data to support better infrastructure decisions"
$1.940 million).
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Policy Advice and Related Services (M44)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers
in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services, Appointments, Implementation and Operational Policy
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their
portfolio responsibilities, including appointments to boards, the implementation of policy decisions and
development of operational policy.
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 land, property and geospatial information.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
2,634
1,595
4,229
927
250
1,177
1,707
1,345
3,052
2,634
1,595
4,229
927
250
1,177
1,707
1,345
3,052
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services, Appointments, Implementation and
Operational Policy
Policy Advice
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
Revenue from the Crown
Ministerial Services, Appointments, Implementation and
Operational Policy
Policy Advice
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $1.595 million to $4.229 million due to LINZ aligning funding to work
programmes which includes Maori Land Service, Integrated Property Services and Canterbury
Boundaries.
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Property Rights (M44)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure that property rights and information are clear,
certain, easily tradable and accessible.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Regulating Valuation
This category is limited to the certification of rating revaluations and the administration of the Valuers
Registration Board.
The Survey and Title system
This category is limited to the provision of the system for providing information, transacting and
recording land property rights including establishing standards.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2015/16
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
72,607
350
72,957
2,518
-
2,518
70,089
350
70,439
Revenue from the Crown
-
350
350
The Survey and Title system
-
350
350
72,607
2,750
75,357
2,518
-
2,518
70,089
2,750
72,839
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Regulating Valuation
The Survey and Title system
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
Revenue from Others
Regulating Valuation
The Survey and Title system
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $350,000 to $72.957 million due to new Crown funding received to
assist with changes to Landonline required to implement IRD changes.
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