DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUT EXPENSE – AQUACULTURE SETTLEMENT
Description
This departmental output expense provides for the implementation of the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004.
Objectives
Administration of the legislated settlement in order to:
- ensure Crown obligations in relation to the settlement are met
- provide for the durability and integrity of the settlement
- protect the relationship between the Crown and Maori
- meet the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Financial performance
Financial performance.
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|
2003/04 |
2004/05 |
2005/06 |
Change |
| |
Actual |
SOI |
Plan |
04/05-05/06 |
|
| Revenue |
|
|
|
|
| Crown |
0 |
0 |
1682 |
1682 |
| Department |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Total revenue |
0 |
0 |
1682 |
1682 |
|
| Expenses |
|
|
|
|
| Implementation of aquaculture settlement |
0 |
0 |
1682 |
(1682) |
|
| Total expenses |
0 |
0 |
1682 |
(1682) |
|
Explanation
The Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004 provides for a settlement of Maori interests in commercial aquaculture, including the provision of 20% of new space in aquaculture management areas and the provision of 20% equivalent of existing space allocated since September 1992. The Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for implementing the Crown’s obligations in the settlement.
Expected results
Quality and timeliness
- Establishment of aquaculture settlement register.
- Calculation of the space required in each region to meet the settlement obligation.
- Provision of advice to Minister on the proportion of new space to be allocated to iwi within each region, and supporting the Order-in-Council process.
Cost
Table of costs to be recovered from industry.
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| |
2004/05 |
2005/06 |
|
| Plan |
0 |
1682 |
| Amount to be recovered from industry |
0 |
0 |
| Percentage to be recovered from industry |
0 |
0 |