Our spending by 'Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade' for 2018

International Development Assistance. This appropriation is limited to the provision of bilateral and regional official development assistance, including humanitarian activities, for the design, management, implementation and evaluation of development activities and development education, capacity building and co-ordination support to partners. This assistance is for the promotion of the sustainable development and welfare of Pacific and other developing countries.

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Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries. This appropriation is limited to the purchase of policy advice and representation directed to the management of New Zealand's foreign relations and trade with other countries, bilaterally and in regional organisations, including using New Zealand's international connections to facilitate the flow of trade, investment, skills, and technology and improving the competitiveness of New Zealand business.

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International Agency Funding. This appropriation is limited to funding to multilateral agencies and international voluntary agencies for development assistance.

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Management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation. This appropriation is limited to advice and representation on international development issues and the management of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Capital Expenditure. This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

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Subscriptions to International Organisations. This appropriation is limited to non-discretionary payments required as formal obligations arising from New Zealand's membership of international organisations, and as a signatory to international treaties and conventions.

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Policy Advice and Representation - International Institutions. The purchase of policy advice and representation activities related to the management of New Zealand's membership of, and foreign and trade interests in, international institutions.

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Antarctic Research and Support. Provision of management and logistic support for New Zealand activities in the Antarctic. The provider is the New Zealand Antarctic Institute.

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Consular Services. The purchase of consular policy advice, consular services for New Zealanders abroad and notarial services.

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Services for Other New Zealand Agencies Overseas. The purchase of accommodation and support services by other New Zealand agencies.

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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018 Support to Papua New Guinea. This appropriation is limited to support and assistance to Papua New Guinea for the delivery and hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2018.

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Promotion of Asian Skills and Relationships. This appropriation is limited to the provision of services that build and sustain New Zealanders' knowledge and understanding of and relationships with Asia.

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Expo 2020 Dubai. This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Pacific Security Fund. This appropriation is limited to the purchase of goods and services to support the security of Pacific Island countries.

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Disbursements Made and Exemptions from Taxation. Refund of New Zealand local body rates for offices and residential premises of overseas diplomatic missions and consular posts pursuant to section 21 of the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968.

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Pacific Cooperation Foundation. The promotion of mutual understanding and constructive linkages between New Zealanders and the other countries and people of the Pacific. The provider is the Pacific Cooperation Foundation of New Zealand.

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New Zealand Antarctic Institute. To enable NZAI to maintain the Scott Base buildings and services infrastructure.

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Administration of Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities. This appropriation is limited to the administration of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 and the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971.

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Pacific Broadcasting Services. This appropriation is limited to the provision of New Zealand-sourced television content and other media services and related technical support to countries in the Pacific.

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Promotional Activities - Other Countries. The purchase of promoting New Zealand to other countries as an attractive market for trade and investment.

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Policy Advice and Representation - Other Countries. This appropriation is limited to meeting the costs, as set out in section 11 of the Foreign Affairs Act 1988, of superannuation for local staff employed by overseas posts to help with the management of New Zealand's foreign and trade relations with other countries.

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