Vote Statistics
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Statistics (M67)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Statistics New Zealand
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND: Minister of Statistics
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Overview of the Vote
The Minister of Statistics is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2015/16 financial year
covering the following:
 A total of just over $16 million for the Coordination of Government statistical activities.
 A total of just over $52 million for Economic and Business statistical information services.
 A total of just over $41 million for Population, Social and Labour Force statistical information services.
 A total of just over $13 million to provide for preparation for a 2018 Census and the continuation of the
Census Transformation Programme.
 A total of $17 million for departmental capital expenditure.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
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Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2014/15
2015/16
Final
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the
Statistics New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
17,000
17,000
17,000
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure
17,000
17,000
17,000
103,112
103,112
109,669
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
Leadership of the OSS, including liaison with OSS partners, provision of ministerial services,
statistical advice, and the operation of access channels.
15,459
15,459
16,224
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
48,500
48,500
52,219
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household
economics, social conditions, and the labour force.
39,153
39,153
41,226
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
103,112
103,112
109,669
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations
120,112
120,112
126,669
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Departmental Capital Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Official Statistics MCA (M67)
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the production and availability of the
highest priority official statistical information to support decision-making.
Departmental Output Expenses
Multi-Year Appropriations
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations
Appropriations, Adjustments and Use
$000
Departmental Output Expenses
2013 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2013 Census, and the
administration and management of the on-going census programme, as
required under the Statistics Act 1975.
Original Appropriation
Commences: 01 October 2011
Adjusted Appropriation
72,045
Actual to 2013/14 Year End
69,617
Estimated Actual for 2014/15
2,428
Estimated Actual for 2015/16
-
Estimated Appropriation Remaining
-
Expires: 30 June 2015
72,045
Adjustments to 2013/14
-
Adjustments for 2014/15
-
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Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations
Appropriations, Adjustments and Use
$000
Departmental Output Expenses - cont’d
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the
administration and management of the on-going census programme, as
required under the Statistics Act 1975.
Original Appropriation
Commences: 01 July 2014
Adjusted Appropriation
Expires: 30 June 2019
13,100
Adjustments to 2013/14
-
Adjustments for 2014/15
97,988
111,088
Actual to 2013/14 Year End
-
Estimated Actual for 2014/15
13,100
Estimated Actual for 2015/16
13,150
Estimated Appropriation Remaining
84,838
Total Annual, Permanent and Multi -Year
Appropriations
2014/15
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations
Total MYA Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts
2015/16
Final
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000
120,112
120,112
126,669
15,528
15,528
13,150
135,640
135,640
139,819
Capital Injection Authorisations
2014/15
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Injection (M67)
196
2015/16
Final Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
11,041
11,041
5,330
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Supporting Information
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative
Appropriation
Financial Flows and Balance
Sheets
Official Statistics MCA (M67)
Christchurch Integrated
Government Accommodation
(CIGA)
Official Statistics MCA (M67)
Total Initiatives
Departmental Output Expense
Departmental Output Expense
2014/15
Budgeted
$000
2015/16
Budget
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
-
1,150
1,350
1,400
1,850
-
305
700
700
800
1,455
2,050
2,100
2,650
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Summary of Financial Activity
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
NonDepartmental Departmental
Estimated Transactions Transactions
Actual
Budget
Budget
$000
$000
$000
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
Total
Budget
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Budgeted
$000
44,072
6,538
53,280
9,997
15,528
15,528
13,150
-
13,150
18,747
48,540
17,551
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Appropriations
Output Expenses
Benefits or Related Expenses
Borrowing Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,653
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Capital Expenditure
-
19,374
14,222
11,882
17,000
17,000
17,000
-
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses
and Capital Expenditure
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
87,116
96,264
110,036
110,724
103,112
103,112
109,669
-
109,669
110,987
113,416
112,803
Other Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Capital Expenditure
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
132,841
122,176
177,538
132,603
135,640
135,640
139,819
-
139,819
146,734
178,956
147,354
Tax Revenue
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Non-Tax Revenue
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Capital Receipts
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Other Expenses
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital
Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses
Total Appropriations
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
Note - Where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred
before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Appropriations
in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
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1.2 - Trends in the Vote
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1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends
A trend analysis of the Statistics New Zealand appropriations from 2010/11 to 2018/19 shows some
changes, which are detailed below.
The fluctuations in the Multi-Category Appropriation (MCA) Output Expenses for Statistics New Zealand
are due to the cyclical nature of some of its activities. In particular:
 The Statistics 2020 Te Kāpehu Whetū is a ten-year strategy and programme of work to deliver more
value from, and address key risks to, official statistics. Appropriations for this programme fluctuate
from 2011/12 through to 2018/19 depending on the work programme.
 Savings initiatives achieved in the 2014/15 MCA have been transferred to the 2015/16 MCA
Appropriation in a fiscally neutral transfer.
 Restructure costs in 2013/14 resulting from organisational change to deliver our Statistics 2020 vision
were funded by a fiscally neutral transfer from the 2014/15 and 2015/16 MCA Appropriations.
 The MCA Appropriations from 2015/16 through to 2018/19 include an increase for Financial Flows and
Balance Sheets to allow for completing New Zealand's set of National Accounts to inform policy
around wealth and financial systems risks. The MCA Appropriations also include increased operating
costs that will result from the shift into new accommodation in Christchurch as required by the
Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation initiative (CIGA).
The fluctuations in the Census Multi-Year Appropriation for Output Expenses are due to the cyclical
nature of the Census of Population and Dwellings. In the year the Census is conducted, the costs rise
significantly. The Actual for 2010/11 was $44.072 million for a Census that was due to be held in March
2011 but was deferred due to the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011. The Actual for 2012/13
was $53.280 million for the Census held on 5 March 2013. The Estimated $48.540 million in 2017/18 is
for a planned 2018 Census. The Budget and Estimated for 2014/15 through to 2016/17 are for
preparation for the 2018 Census and the continuation of a Census Transformation Programme.
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Part 2 - Details of Departmental App ropriations
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations
Appropriations, Adjustments and Use
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the
administration and management of the on-going census programme, as
required under the Statistics Act 1975.
Original Appropriation
Commences: 01 July 2014
Adjusted Appropriation
$000
13,100
Adjustments to 2013/14
-
Adjustments for 2014/15
97,988
111,088
Actual to 2013/14 Year End
Expires: 30 June 2019
-
Estimated Actual for 2014/15
13,100
Estimated Actual for 2015/16
13,150
Estimated Appropriation Remaining
84,838
Revenue
Budget
$000
Revenue from the Crown to end of 2015/16
26,250
Revenue from Others to end of 2015/16
-
Total Revenue
26,250
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the conducting of an official census of population and dwellings,
to produce an accurate count of New Zealand's population on census night, for electoral purposes, policy
setting, and other decision making. It also includes the administration and management of the on-going
census programme.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Performance will be assessed based on having a high proportion of people in the country on the night
counted in the census (ie, the coverage rate), and having a high proportion of those people return their
completed forms (ie, the response rate). The coverage and response rates will be available following the
completion of analysis of the 2018 Post Enumeration Survey. Progress on the administration of the
ongoing programme will be reported in the 2015/16 annual report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative
Year of
First
Impact
2014/15
Budgeted
$000
2015/16
Budget
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
13,100
13,150
18,747
48,540
17,551
Current Government
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings
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2014/15
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Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation was established from 1 July 2014 to enable a 2018 Census to be taken and to
continue the Census Transformation work programme for 18 months.
The 2014/15 appropriation was approved for Budget 2014. The Budget from 2015/16 to 2018/19 was
approved by Cabinet in June 2014 following the submission of a focused detailed 2018 Census business
case.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital
Injections
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the
Statistics New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
2014/15
2015/16
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Forests/Agricultural
-
-
-
Land
-
-
-
6,000
6,000
8,000
11,000
11,000
9,000
-
-
-
17,000
17,000
17,000
Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangibles
Other
Total Appropriation
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to invest in the renewal, upgrade and redesign of assets that support the
delivery of Statistics New Zealand's services. This also includes the delivery of the 2018 Census.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2014/15
Assessment of Performance
Continued implementation of the legacy mitigation programme
Agencies successfully transitioned into co-located CIGA building
2015/16
Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
85
85
95
-
-
9
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual
Report 2014/15.
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Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Statistics New Zealand
Details of Net Asset Schedule
2014/15
Estimated
Actual
$000
Opening Balance
53,446
Capital Injections
11,041
2015/16
Projected
$000 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2015/16
64,487
5,330 Capital Injections authorised for 2015/16 for 2018 Census, the
Statistics 2020 Programme and Integrated Data Infrastructure.
Capital Withdrawals
-
-
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit
Incurred)
-
-
Other Movements
-
-
Closing Balance
64,487
69,817
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P a r t 4 - D e t a i l s o f M u l t i - C a t e g o ry E x p e n s e s a n d
Capital Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Official Statistics (M67)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the production and availability of the highest
priority official statistical information to support decision-making.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
Leadership of the OSS, including liaison with OSS partners, provision of ministerial services, statistical
advice, and the operation of access channels.
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household
economics, social conditions, and the labour force.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2014/15
2015/16
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
103,112
103,112
109,669
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
15,459
15,459
16,224
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
48,500
48,500
52,219
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information
Services
39,153
39,153
41,226
Revenue from the Crown
95,099
95,099
101,656
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
14,299
14,299
15,064
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
44,590
44,590
48,309
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information
Services
36,210
36,210
38,283
Revenue from Others
8,013
8,013
8,013
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
1,160
1,160
1,160
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
3,909
3,909
3,909
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information
Services
2,944
2,944
2,944
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
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What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the outcome of creating an informed society through official
statistics.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2014/15
Assessment of Performance
The number of users of official statistics is increased (see
Note 1)
Ensure the right statistical information is produced by the Official
Statistics System to better support decision-making and
understanding (see Note 3)
The number of users who report that government has the
information they need is increased (see Note 1)
Budgeted
Standard
Improve the result of
the Use and Trust
Survey
Maintain the total
number of Tier 1
statistics
Improve the result of
the Use and Trust
Survey
2015/16
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
Improved Increase the number of
users in 2015/16
Maintained
Maintain the total
number of Tier 1
statistics
Increased Increase the number of
users (see Note 2)
Note 1 - Until 2014/15 a programme of surveys of key customer groups on the use and trust in official
statistics was carried out over a three to four year cycle. From 2015/16 we intend to run regular surveys
across all customer groups. Results from these surveys will be published in the 2015/16 Annual Report.
Note 2 - From 2015/16 we intend to run regular surveys across all customer groups. Results from these
surveys will be published in the 2015/16 Annual Report. The budget standard is to improve the result for
that customer group compared to when it was last taken.
Note 3 - A revised list of Tier 1 statistics was agreed by Cabinet in June 2012. Since that time there has
been on-going monitoring of the total number of statistics classified as "current Tier 1".
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be
Assessed
2014/15
Assessment of Performance
2015/16
Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
100%
100%
100%
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
Departmental Output Expenses
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
This category is intended to achieve leadership of the
New Zealand data ecosystem and facilitation of awareness and
use of statistical information.
How performance will be assessed:
Ministerial satisfaction that the Official Statistics System
programme is delivered, as agreed with the Minister in the
Purchase and Performance Agreement, and as varied by
agreement during the year (Notes 1 and 2)
100% Web based services provides people with access to free
information about all statistical services, measured by the
number of visits to the Statistics New Zealand website (Note 3)
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2014/15
2015/16
Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
1,300
1,050
950
75
60
60
14,000
12,500
11,500
Responses to statistical enquiries are provided within the
timeliness standard and high quality services are provided,
measured through customer satisfaction
80%
80%
80%
Number of capability building services including providing
outreach seminars, workshops and visits
150
150
150
141
141
128
99%
99%
99%
Certified by the responsible manager as meeting Statistics NZ’s
data quality standards
100%
100%
100%
Percentage of statistical releases published on the advertised
date as agreed with the Minister of Statistics in the 2015/16
Purchase and Performance Agreement (Note 11)
100%
100%
100%
>50%
>50%
>50%
73
73
68
99%
99%
99%
Certified by the responsible manager as meeting Statistics NZ’s
data quality standards
100%
100%
100%
Percentage of statistical releases published on the advertised
date as agreed with the Minister of Statistics in the 2015/16
Purchase and Performance Agreement (Note 10)
100%
100%
100%
>50%
>50%
>50%
Assessment of Performance
Assisted advisory services (Note 4) including:
Requests for customised data (Note 6)
Micro data access enquiries (Note 7)
Free telephone and email enquiries (Note 8)
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are
free of significant errors, meet response and release dates.
How performance will be assessed:
Number of statistical releases (Notes 9 and 10)
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they
require a public correction notice to be published:
Free from significant errors
Users trust official statistics:
Majority of responding customers trust a sample of official
statistics (Note 5 and 12)
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information
Services
This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are
free of significant errors, meet response and release dates.
How performance will be assessed:
Number of statistical releases (Notes 9 and 10)
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they
require a public correction notice to be published:
Free from significant errors
Users trust official statistics:
Majority of responding customers trust a sample of official
statistics (Note 5 and 12)
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Note 1 - The Minister's satisfaction with policy advice will be measured through a short survey. This
survey will ask the Minister to rate personal satisfaction (from 'very dissatisfied' to 'very satisfied') with
policy advice provided to date. This survey will be administered orally and annually as agreed with the
Minister. The estimated performance for 2013/14 is based on all policy advice papers being accepted by
the Minister without requiring amendment plus informal feedback during officials' meetings.
Note 2 - Quality Standards for Policy Advice includes:
 Purpose: the aims of the paper have been clearly stated and they answer the questions set.
 Logic: the assumptions behind the advice are explicit, the argument is valid and supported by facts.
 Accuracy: the facts in the papers are accurate and all material facts have been included.
 Options: an adequate range of options has been presented and each is assessed for benefits, costs
and consequences to the organisation/system/government and the community as appropriate.
 Consultation: there is evidence of adequate consultation with interested parties and possible
objections to proposals have been identified.
 Practicality: the problems of implementation, technical feasibility, timing and consistency with other
policies have been considered.
 Presentation: the format meets requirements, the material is effectively and concisely summarised,
and is free from spelling or grammatical errors.
Note 3 - As at March 2015, there have been 1.820 million visits to the Statistics NZ website, and it is
anticipated that the traffic target of 2.500 million visits will be reached by the end of the 2014/15 financial
year. The budget standard for 2015/16 is the same as that for 2014/15. It will require significant resource
to maintain this level of traffic to the website. This is mainly due to a reduction in the Census product
releases, and interest in Census data as we get further away from Census year.
Note 4 - This measure combines a number of elements that do not necessarily represent a true measure
of performance or delivery. For example, the 2,600 estimated actual standard for 2013/14 includes 1,550
microdata access sessions, however the duration of the sessions is not recorded, and may be influenced
by external factors such as the researchers own availability, changing data needs, or project funding. As
a result, this measure was revised for 2014/15.
Note 5 - Customer satisfaction is measured through a voluntary survey sent to clients after the requested
service has been provided.
Note 6 - This represents the total number of customised data requests completed by Statistics
New Zealand staff for customers, including requests from international bodies. The reduction in
customised data requests is likely due to the increase of freely available data, increased capability and
willingness of customers to self-serve, and possibly more re-distribution.
Note 7 - This represents the total number of approved new applications for access to microdata onsite,
remote or offsite, and the number of licences approved for access to confidentialised unit record files (this
excludes variations to existing approvals).
Note 8 - With an increasing amount of data being made available on line, the number of enquiries is
reducing, but are becoming more complex in nature.
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Note 9 - A release includes a media release and an information release onto the website, which occur at
the same time. It includes the key statistical results, commentary on the analysis of the results, tables of
data and technical notes to explain definitions and methods.
Note 10 - The number of releases for both statistical information services categories are provisional at the
time of the publication of the Estimates. The final number is confirmed when the Purchase and
Performance Agreement with the Minister of Statistics is agreed to and signed in June of each year.
Note 11 - A data release is timely if it is available to users within the period in which it remains useful.
Planned timeliness is a design decision, based on trade-offs with accuracy, response rates and cost. The
calendar of release dates for periodical statistical releases is published on the Statistics New Zealand
website at least six months in advance, and the achievement of the planned release dates is monitored
as a timeliness performance measure.
Note 12 - A survey of the general public was carried out in 2010 and 2013, government in 2011 and 2014,
and businesses in 2012. The results from these surveys were published in the relevant Annual Report.
From 2015/16 we intend to run regular surveys across all customer groups. Results from these surveys
will be published in the 2015/16 Annual report.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual
Report 2014/15.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Year of
First
Impact
Policy Initiative
2014/15
Budgeted
$000
2015/16
Budget
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
2018/19
Estimated
$000
Current Government
Financial Flows and Balance Sheets
2015/16
-
1,150
1,350
1,400
1,850
Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation
(CIGA)
2015/16
-
305
700
700
800
Integrated Data Infrastructure
2013/14
5,108
5,395
5,578
5,833
5,833
Continuation of the New Zealand Population and Social 2012/13
Statistics Programme
2,192
9,052
10,700
10,700
10,400
12,200
12,990
13,357
15,454
13,765
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Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in the Multi-Category Appropriation for 2015/16 (from the 2014/15 Appropriation of
$103.112 million) is partly due to the cyclical nature of some of Statistics New Zealand's activities. This
includes an increase for the Household Economic Survey which occurs every three years and an
increase in the Statistics 2020 programme which fluctuates depending on the work programme.
The main reasons for the increase are:
 An increase in the Continuation of the New Zealand Population and Social Statistics Programme.
 There were restructure costs in 2013/14 that were largely funded by a fiscally neutral transfer from
2014/15 resulting in a significant one-off decrease in Appropriation for 2014/15.
 Savings initiatives achieved in 2014/15 have been transferred to 2015/16 Appropriations in a fiscally
neutral transfer.
 An increase for Financial Flows and Balance Sheets and for the shift into new accommodation in
Christchurch as required by the Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation initiative (CIGA).
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