For the year ended 30 June 2014
The output classes being reported in this annual report are:
Policy advice and related outputs multi class output appropriation
Fuel excise duty refund administration
Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Aerodrome operation and administration
Search and rescue activity co-ordination PLA.
Each output class contains a breakdown of performance, including as relevant:
financial performance
performance against Information Supporting the Estimates measures
performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes that fall into this class
related Ministry activities and projects, and the impacts to which they contribute.
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Output class: Policy advice and related outputs multi class output appropriation
Four outputs make up this output class. These are (by size):
Policy advice
Ministerial servicing
Governance and performance advice on Crown agencies
Clifford Bay ferry terminal - facilitation of procurement
The outputs are directed at the government’s long term outcome of an effective, efficient, safe, secure, accessible and resilient transport system that supports the growth of our economy, in order to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
2013/14
$000
28,751
Revenue Crown
31,855
31,143
31,858
51
Other revenue
72
-
83
28,802
Total revenue
31,927
31,143
31,941
28,471
Expenses
31,861
31,143
31,941
331
Net surplus
66
-
-
The increase in revenue from 2012/13 is due to an underspend of $2 million last year, while this year the appropriation was almost fully spent.
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Output: Policy advice
This output class is for 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 transport.
The performance measures and cost in this output have been further split by transport mode:
multi-modal
road
maritime
aviation
rail
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
24,431
Revenue Crown
27,891
26,543
27,808
51
Other revenue
72
-
83
24,482
Total revenue
27,963
26,543
27,891
24,151
Expenses
27,855
26,543
27,891
331
Net surplus
108
-
-
Total expenditure on this output class was lower than forecast due to lower staff costs as a result of turnover and some projects being delayed. The underspend is shown more clearly in the separate cost by mode tables below. This output accounted for $1.7 million of the 2012/13 underspend.
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Multi-modal
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
8,489
Cost
This output is produced within theoverall class appropriation (GST exclusive)
15,098
13,302
15,522
The cost of multi-modal activity has increased significantly from 2012/13. This is due to a number of large projects being undertaken, such as the development of the next Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, the Freight Demand Study and the APEC conference.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/ Targets
2013/14
96%
Key initiatives contained in the annual work programme are completed or progressed as agreed, or as subsequently amended by the agreement between the Minister and the Chief Executive
85%5
95%
Not reported against
Percentage of policy advice papers that meet the Advice Quality characteristics (refer conditions on use of Appropriation6)
100%7
100%
51%8
Assessment of technical quality of Ministry advice is an average score of 7.5, or more, of all papers assessed through an annual external review of advice by NZIER
Not achieved - the average score was 7.4
Achieved
Not reported against
Percentage of policy advice papers that meet quality characteristics (as set out in the Appropriation)
100%9
100%
77%10
The agreed rules programme, including variations, is delivered
Achieved11
Achieved
New measure
Intelligent Transport System Action Plan developed by 30 June 2014
Achieved
Achieved
New measure
Satisfaction of the Minister of Transport with the policy advice service, as per the satisfaction survey
60%
80%
New measure
The total cost per hour of producing outputs
$157
$160
New measure
The total cost per hour of producing outputs (updated)12
$175
N/A
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Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Better quality regulation
Changes to transport regulatory environment are estimated to provide a net economic benefit to the economy.
Regulatory changes commonly involve a mix of monetarised and non-monetarised costs and benefits. An assessment of 14 regulatory impact statements in 2013/14 identified monetarised benefits of $30.36 million per annum for 20 years.13
100 percent of transport regulatory impact statements are assessed as ‘meets’ or ‘partially meets’ quality criteria.
2013/14: 93 percent. 9 met the quality criteria, 4 partially met and 1 did not meet the quality criteria
2012/13: 100 percent. 10 met, 3 partially met
2011/12: 94 percent. 6 met, 11 partially met, 1 did not meet quality criteria
2010/11: 100 percent. 9 met, 1 partially met
2009/10: 100 percent. 15 met, 8 partially met
90 percent of the scheduled programme of periodic reviews of regulations and rules completed in scheduled review year.
2013/14 – 90 percent
2012/13 – 100 percent
This was a new measure in 2012/13.
Reduced average time frame for rule development (from commencement of rule development process to rule coming into force).
Average age of rules projects:
2013/14 – 3.3 years
2012/13 – 3.5 years
2011/12 – 4.9 years
2010/11 – 4.5 years
2009/10 – 3.9 years
Open and efficient transport markets
Increased public transport passenger boardings.
Public transport passenger boardings (millions):
2013/14 – 138
2012/13 – 133
2011/12 – 133
2010/11 – 128
2009/10 – 126
Decreased ratio of subsidy to public transport passenger boardings.14
Subsidy per passenger boarding (growth relative to 2007/08, based on 2007/08 = 100):
2013/14 – 115
2012/13 – 115
2011/12 – 115
2010/11 – 104
2009/10 – 106
Improved planning and investment in infrastructure and services
Quality of final advice to government on major investment projects is externally assessed by New Zealand Institute of Economic Research as being 8.0 out of 10 or better.
2013/14: 7.4 out of 10 (four papers assessed)15
2012/13: 9 out of 10 (two papers assessed)
Improved preparedness
The Transport Response Team is ready to respond to all emergencies within one hour of being activated.
The Transport Response Team was partially activated on 16 August 2013 when an earthquake occurred at Lake Grassmere. The team was ready immediately and a situation report was sent to the lead response agency after 1.5 hours.
Increased percentage of lessons learned from post-project evaluations of major planned and unplanned events are applied to systems or frameworks to mitigate impacts of future events.
The Ministry is supporting Maritime NZ with improvements to its maritime incident response capability, and on ways to ascertain the effectiveness of these improvements. The Rena grounding underscored the threat to maritime navigation and commerce from floating cargo and debris released in a maritime pollution event. The government has appropriated funding for Maritime NZ to better track such objects, to mitigate their impact on shipping. The Ministry is supporting Maritime NZ to ensure this strengthened capability is effectively implemented.
The Ministry is also addressing the Transport Accident Investigation Commission’s findings into the cause of the Rena grounding, and ways these recommendations can inform overall maritime incident response planning.
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Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
1. A more efficient transport regulatory system that does not impose unnecessary costs on users
Better Quality Regulation
2. Reduced or removed barriers to entry to domestic or international markets
Asia Pacific Economic Co-ordination Forum and International Transport Forum work
International Air Services liberalisation
3. Transport sector has increased information available to it
Developing a Passenger Demand Model
Freight Information and forecasting
Transport Domain Plan
4. Central and local government have good framework for investment decision making
Development of the next Government Policy Statement on Land Transport
5. The Ministry provides good investment advice (in the national interest)
The Auckland Transport Package
National Freight Demand Study and the Future Freight Scenario Study
6. Enough money is raised efficiently and fairly to fund investment priorities
Exploration of alternative funding approaches
8. Ongoing assurance on the performance of government agencies
Transport Sector Funding Review Programme
9. Reduced disruptions to access to transport infrastructure and services
Intelligent Transport Systems Technology Action Plan
Emergency preparedness
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ROAD
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
8,691
Cost
This output is produced within the overall class appropriation (GST exclusive)
6,167
8,069
5,870
The cost of road activity has decreased from 2012/13. This is partially due to lower activity on the Vehicle Licensing Reform project in 2013/14 and the increased activity on multi-modal work.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/ Targets
2013/14
92%
Ministry actions from 2011/12 Safer Journeys Action Plan are implemented according to agreed timeframes
97%
100%
New measure
The Ministry’s initial deliverables for each of the five work streams specified in the Safer Journeys Action Plan 2013-15 are implemented according to agreed timetables
Not achieved16
Achieved
New measure
Implement reforms of warrant of fitness and certificate of fitness systems in accordance with Cabinet decisions
Achieved
Achieved
New measure
Advice provided on options to improve the quality of the vehicle fleet by 30 June 2014
Achieved
Achieved
Achieved
At least twice yearly revenue forecasting provided for use in Crown accounts and Budget forecasts
Achieved
Achieved
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Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Improved planning and investment in infrastructure and services
Decreased network congestion in the A.M. peak period in the five largest metropolitan areas.
Congestion index (min delay/km), March surveys
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Auckland A.M. peak
0.88
0.76
0.66
0.69
0.62
Tauranga A.M. peak
0.35
0.27
0.33
0.37
0.33
Wellington A.M. peak
0.42
0.57
0.55
0.54
0.51
Christchurch A.M. peak
0.64
0.75
*
*
*
Hamilton A.M. peak
0.52
0.40
0.52
0.50
0.55
*Comparable data not available due to impact of Canterbury earthquakes
Growth in revenue (in real terms) remains stable in relation to change in traffic volumes.
Revenue growth relative to kilometres-travelled growth* in percentages.
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
Fuel excise and light RUC revenue growth
96
102
100
102
109
Fuel excise and kilometres-travelled growth
100
99
99
100
N/A
Heavy vehicle RUC revenue growth
99
108
108
106
115
Heavy vehicles tonnes-kilometres growth
90
103
106
108
109
* 2007/08 is base year, calculations adjusted to 2011/12 dollars and percentages rounded.
All questions or issues raised by a cross-agency forecasting group, that reviews the results of the Ministry’s revenue forecasting model, are resolved to the satisfaction of the group prior to the next forecasting round.
Achieved
Fewer transport incidents and other harms
Reduced social cost resulting from transport- related deaths and injuries
Social cost of road crashes excluding non-injury crash costs ($ billions) in June 2012 prices
2013 – 2.93
2012 – 3.19
2011 – 3.16
2010 – 3.70
2009 – 3.75
Fewer transport incidents and other harms
Reduced number of road- related deaths
Road deaths
2013 – 254
2012 – 308
2011 – 284
2010 – 375
2009 – 385
2013 had the lowest toll in over 60 years. Changes are best viewed over a number of years to mitigate the impact of one-off influences.
Decreased amounts of carbon dioxide emitted from domestic transport per kilometre travelled.
Carbon dioxide (grams) emitted per kilometre of road travel
2012 – 313
2010 – 312
2008 – 312
2006 – 305
2004 – 300
2002 – 299
Reduced number of road- related deaths for target groups, where Ministry will initiate specific initiatives to reduce:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Deaths in crashes involving young drivers
135
147
90
87
81
Deaths in crashes involving alcohol/drug- impaired drivers
142
144
87
103
77
Deaths in crashes involving high-risk drivers
129
122
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
Reduced number of road- related serious injuries for target groups, where Ministry will initiate specific initiatives to reduce:
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Serious injuries in crashes involving young drivers
979
885
713
704
637
Serious injuries in crashes involving alcohol/drug-impaired drivers
585
557
470
468
448
Serious injuries in crashes involving high-risk drivers
520
491
Data not available
Data not available
Data not available
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Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
1. A more efficient transport regulatory system that does not impose unnecessary costs
Driver Licensing Review
Vehicle Licensing Reform
7. Ministry road safety initiatives support reduction in number of deaths and serious injuries
Safer Journeys Action Plan 2013-15: Speed Management
Safer Journeys Action Plan 2013-15: Signature projects
Safer Journeys Action Plan 2013-15: The alcohol/drug related impairment project
Improving the Vehicle Fleet
6. Enough money is raised efficiently and fairly to fund investment priorities
Future funding
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AVIATION
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
3,369
Cost
This output is produced within theoverall class appropriation (GST exclusive)
3,820
2,920
3,852
Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Open and efficient transport markets
Increased number of international passenger movements to and from New Zealand.
International passenger movements to and from New Zealand (millions):
2013 – 10.0
2012 – 9.7
2011 – 9.6
2010 – 9.3
2009 – 8.9
Increased number of international flights that depart from New Zealand.
International flights departing New Zealand:
2013 – 32,332
2012 – 30,787
2011 – 31,434
2010 – 30,860
2009 – 30,322
International air services agreements provide for greater access to other countries, and for an increased number of services.
New Zealand currently has air services agreements with 64 States or territories.
In 2013/14, New Zealand negotiated new or enhanced air services arrangements with 17 countries: Ethiopia, Finland, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Norway, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Cambodia,Togo, Viet Nam, Zambia. Preliminary negotiations were also held with India with a view to holding further talks in 2014/15.
Cabinet mandates have been obtained for further negotiations with Thailand, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Mexico, South Korea, and Argentina. Further negotiations will be pursued as opportunities arise.
Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
1. A more efficient transport regulatory system that does not impose unnecessary costs on users
Civil Aviation Act 1990 and Airport Authorities Act 1966 Review
Civil Aviation Rules
2. Reduced or removed barriers to entry to domestic or international markets
International Air Services liberalisation
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MARITIME
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
3,252
Cost
This output is produced within the overall class appropriation (GST exclusive)
2,421
1,890
2,285
Costs are lower this year because 2012/13 activity included Clifford Bay costs until it became a separate output class from 1 December 2012.
Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Open and efficient transport markets
Increased range of freight information is captured within the Freight Information Gathering System.
The Freight Information Gathering System currently captures containerised freight movements through sea ports. Freight movements not currently captured include non-containerised freight through sea ports, and road and rail movements that do not go through a sea port. Further information on the Freight Information Gathering System can be found on the Ministry’s website.
Container handling statistics for New Zealand’s six largest ports is publicly available.
The Ministry provides updated container handling statistics on its website each quarter. These statistics include:
Vessel rates (the number of containers moved on and off a container ship in an hour of labour)
Crane rates (the number of containers a crane lifts on and off a container ship in an hour)
Ship rates (the number of containers moved on and off a container ship).
Improved preparedness
Increase in a shipowner’s liability for the cost of future grounding of ships.
During 2013/14, the Marine Legislation Bill was enacted and amended the Maritime Transport Act. The Maritime Transport Amendment Act 1994 implements legislation which enables New Zealand to accede to three international maritime conventions. In particular, two of the conventions have substantially increased the amount of compensation payable for incidents like the Rena grounding, through amendments that give effect to the 1996 Protocol to amend the International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution 2001.
Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
1. A more efficient transport regulatory system
Offshore Oil Risk Management that does not impose unnecessary costs on users
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RAIL
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
350
Cost
This output is produced within the overall class appropriation (GST exclusive)
349
362
362
Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Improved planning and investment in infrastructure and services
Increased level of freight moved by KiwiRail.
Freight moved by KiwiRail (tonne-kms in billions)
2012/13 - 4.6
2011/12 - 4.6
2010/11 - 4.2
2009/10 - 3.9
2008/09 - 4.0
Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Ministry project or activity
5. The Ministry provides good investment advice (in the national interest)
Auckland City Rail Link
Metro Rail Activity work
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Output: Ministerial servicing
This output class is for services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision- making) responsibilities.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
2,600
Revenue Crown
2,518
2,800
2,600
2,600
Expenses
2,445
2,800
2,600
-
Net surplus
73
-
-
The budgeted cost was adjusted during the year to be closer to the estimated actual cost.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
608 for direct action, 1,149 for direct action including draft reply
Number of items of ministerial correspondence addressed by the Ministry
519 for direct action, 524 for direct action including draft reply
1,400 for direct action, 1,700 for direct action including draft reply
76%
Percentage of draft replies to ministerial correspondence completed within 10 working days
91%
80%
80 requests to the Minister; 85 requests to the Ministry
Number of Official Information Act requests addressed by the Ministry
29 requests to Ministers; 63 requests to the Ministry
100-300
81%
Percentage of Official Information Act requests replied to within statutory timeframes
72%
100%
Not reported against
17Percentage of Ministerial servicing items that meet quality characteristics (refer conditions on use of Appropriation)
100%
90%
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Output: Governance and performance advice on Crown agencies
This output class is for monitoring of and advice on the governance, performance and capability of transport Crown agencies.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
563
Revenue Crown
800
800
800
563
Expenses
915
800
800
-
Net surplus/ (deficit)
(115)
-
-
The cost of this output was higher than budgeted due to a change in staffing that affected some of the costing assumptions.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
Achieved
Advice on transport Crown entity board appointments provided to agreed timeframes
Achieved
Achieved
Achieved
Twice yearly Ministry strategic discussions with each Crown entity Chair/Board
Achieved
Achieved
One paper was reviewed. It was scored 7.0
Assessment of technical quality of Ministry advice is an average score of 7.5, or more, of all papers assessed through an annual external review of advice by NZIER
Not achieved - the average score was 7.2
Achieved
New measure
Transport Crown entity performance plan developed by 31 December 2013
18Not achieved
Achieved
Performance progression of Ministry intermediate outcomes
Ministry outcome
Performance measure
Performance
Improved government transport agencies performance
95 percent, or more, of the government’s and Statements of Intent performance expectations, are met.
Ministry of Transport – percentage of work programme completed
2013/14 - 85 percent
2012/13 - 90 percent
2011/12 - 90 percent
2010/11 - 98 percent
2009/10 - 90 percent
This information is not available for transport Crown entities until the publication of their annual reports.
Increased ministerial satisfaction on the performance of the government transport agencies as a consequence of the timely, accurate, succinct nature of Ministry specialist governance and performance advice.
The Minister of Transport has indicated that his overall satisfaction with Ministry policy advice is 70 percent. This is an increase from our 2012/13 result of 60 percent.
We have not specifically asked Ministers for their satisfaction on the performance of transport agencies as a result of our advice.
Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
8. Ongoing assurance on the performance of government transport agencies
Review of Governance function
New Governance and Accountability team established
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Output: Clifford Bay ferry terminal – facilitation of procurement
This output class is for the facilitation of the procurement of a ferry terminal at Clifford Bay.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
1,157
Revenue Crown
646
1,000
650
1,157
Expenses
646
1,000
650
-
Net surplus
-
-
-
The costs above are not for the full year as Cabinet announced in November 2013 it would not proceed with the project and so work ceased. The initial budget was always an estimate as the exact scope of the work was dependent on Cabinet decisions. The costs for 2012/13 were for the seven months to 30 June 2013.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
100%
Report on an agreed basis to the responsible Minister and Cabinet on the Clifford Bay detailed project assessment
100%
100%
Related Ministry projects or activities in 2013/14
Related Ministry Impact
Ministry project or activity
5. The Ministry provides good investment advice (in the national interest)
Clifford Bay ferry terminal – investigation of procurement
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Output class: Fuel excise duty refund administration
Through this output class, the Secretary for Transport (Chief Executive) delegates to, and contracts with, the NZ Transport Agency to provide an administrative and accounting service for the refund of fuel excise duty (FED).
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
429
Revenue Crown
429
429
700
429
Expenses
429
429
700
-
Net surplus
-
-
-
Adjustments were made to this appropriation as the NZ Transport Agency was concerned about additional costs due to an increased number of refund requests – see below. The increased demand did not eventuate as much as thought, and the NZ Transport Agency only requested $429,000.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
11 days
Average number of days taken to audit, process and pay FED refunds
13 days
10 days
In relation to the performance measure, the number of agents and associated third party claims continues to increase beyond expectations. Slow agent responses to application queries have also adversely affected the ability to meet the standard. Resources have been increased and technical issues have been resolved in the online application system currently under development.
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Output class: Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi Aerodrome operation and administration
This output class covers the operation of the Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi Aerodrome to provide a safe and efficient aerodrome operation.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
240
Other revenue
207
230
278
251
Expenses
273
230
278
(11)
Net deficit
(66)
-
-
A review of prices had found that no increase in landing charges was necessary for 2013/14. However there were fewer landings than forecast, which resulted in less revenue than budgeted.
Clearance of vegetation was done during the year. This resulted in higher expenses than budgeted, but was unavoidable as the work was required to keep the aerodrome safe to use.
An agreement was reached with Airways for the continuation of the Flight Information Service until 2016.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
100%
The aerodrome operation will conform with appropriate Civil Aviation Authority safety requirements
100%
100%
$251,491
Operating costs within third-party revenue
$273,000
$230,000
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Output class: Search and rescue activity co-ordination PLA19
In this output class, the Ministry houses the Secretariat function of the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Council which administers the search and rescue (SAR) sector in New Zealand.
Financial performance
Actual
2012/13
$000
Actual
2013/14
$000
Main Estimates
2013/14
$000
Supplementary Estimates
2013/14
$000
1,135
Revenue Crown
1,087
1,136
1,136
1,135
Expenses
1,087
1,136
1,136
-
Net surplus
-
-
-
The programmed activities were delivered as budgeted but costs are below budget as the overhead cost charged by the Ministry was lower than budgeted.
Performance measures from the Information Supporting the Estimates
Actual
2012/13
Performance measures
Actual
2013/14
Standards/Targets
2013/14
100%
Provision of:
Effective leadership and strategic co-ordination to the New Zealand search and rescue sector
Effective support services and policy advice
To the satisfaction of the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Council
95%
90%
100%
Provision of support services and policy advice to the NZ Search and Rescue Council and effective leadership and strategic co-ordination to the wider New Zealand search and rescue sector
95%
95%
The Secretariat provides the NZSAR Council with support services, policy advice and the implementation of agreed measures to give effective leadership and strategic co-ordination to the New Zealand search and rescue sector.
The Secretariat also implements the national SAR support programme. Approved and monitored by the NZSAR Council, the programme provides an array of high value activities in support of SAR organisations throughout New Zealand which contribute directly towards NZSAR Council goals of: enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of New Zealand’s SAR sector; achieving a culture of ‘one SAR Body’; promoting continuous improvement; maximising the potential of SAR people and supporting SAR preventative strategies.
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5 Output plan milestones are often subject to external influences that delay their delivery. The Ministry needs to ensure that in future milestones are expressed as matters within our control. New project management tools and training, delivered towards the end of 2013/14, should ensure we better express milestones and therefore improve performance during 2014/15. Back...
6 Refer to the Estimates documents for conditions on the use of Appropriation. Back...
7 Measurement occurred between March and June 2014. Back...
8 This figure was the percentage of policy papers submitted to the annual survey of quality by NZIER that receive a score of 7.5 out of 10 or more. The measure has now been amended. Back...
9 Measurement occurred between March and June 2014. Back...
10 26 rules were due to progress or be completed in 2012/13. 20 rules were actually progressed or completed, following appropriate consultation. Back...
11 20 rules were due to progress or be completed in 2013/14. These were all progressed or completed, following appropriate consultation. Back...
12 The total cost per output hour formula has recently been updated by Treasury to better align it with their amended definition of policy advice costs. Performance measures calculated using both the original and updated formulae have been provided to help readers understand how this change has affected the assessment of performance. Back...
13 This calculation excludes the estimated net policy benefit (20 years net present value) of $54 million identified in the “Mandated Electronic Stability Control for Light Vehicles” regulatory impact statement prepared by the Ministry in February 2014, as this calculation is based on a 2015 implementation date for all new light vehicles, and 2020 for all used light vehicles. Back...
14 Includes SuperGold Card, central and local government public transport contribution dollars. 2007/08 is the base year. Back...
15 The Ministry is introducing new procedures to ensure that our final investment advice on major projects is subject to an additional layer of critique to lift overall qu