Skip Navigation LinksHome > Publications & Reports > Annual Reports > Annual Report 2009 > Performance > Departmental Output Expense – Aquaculture Settlement

Departmental Output Expense – Aquaculture Settlement

Scope of appropriation

Services to implement the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004, which provides for a settlement of Māori interests in commercial aquaculture, including the provision of 20 percent of new space in aquaculture management areas and the provision of 20 percent equivalent of existing space allocated since September 1992.

Description

This output provides for the implementation of the provisions of the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004.

Expected achievement

Actual results

The register is maintained in an accurate and up to date manner.

As confirmed by external audit

The register was updated as at 23 January 2009. The Register was externally audited and received an unqualified opinion on its accuracy on 3 February 2009.

All statutory obligations are being met, including:

  • section 22: the Crown’s obligations
  • section 23: development of the implementation plan.

All legislative obligations are met

Plan completed

Consultation on the Minister’s Plan has been extended indefinitely and the Minister will give at least 60 days notice to close the consultation period.

The Trustee is delivering on all its obligations both in terms of funding and performance of the statutory role.

As determined by quarterly and annual reports

Trustee performance has been monitored.

Trustee obligations met.

The Trustee has released its 2008/09 Annual Plan.

Updated : 3 November 2009