Annex — Budget Initiatives

Transport

Civil Aviation Authority's Digital Regulatory Technology Platform Replacement

This initiative provides a loan to replace the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA's) end-of-life core regulatory technology platform Aviation Safety Management System (ASMS) with a commercial off-the-shelf, regulatory aviation-specific system which will support CAA's ability to effectively discharge its regulatory oversight obligations and manage significant business continuity risks.

Evacuation and Redeployment of Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Staff in Palmerston North

This initiative funds the relocation of New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) staff from the existing Palmerston North office space, which poses significant risks to staff safety resulting from the low earthquake safety assessment of the building. Funding will support the relocation of 500 NZTA staff into new permanent premises. The costs will be used to meet the lease payments for the property vacated and fit-out costs associated with setting up the new leased premises, for example, installation of telephone systems.

Future of Rail - Investment in Improved Resilience and Reliability of Core assets

This initiative provides funding to support investment in the national rail network and supports the ongoing resilience and reliability of the rail network.

Future of Rail - Investment to Enable Rail Activities to be Funded Under the Land Transport Management Act

This initiative provides Crown funding for the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) to support integration of below rail network investment into the National Land Transport Programme. This initiative will support NLTF to fund ongoing maintenance and renewal of the rail network, in accordance with the legislative changes proposed through the Land Transport (Rail) Legislation Bill (the Bill). Funding for this initiative is contingent on the passing of the Bill.

Future of Rail - New Interisland Ferry Assets to Support a Resilient and Reliable Rail Freight System

This initiative provides funding to replace the ageing Interislander ferry assets to provide a secure and resilient, economic and social transport link between the North and South Islands.

Future of Rail - Rolling Stock Investment to Support a Resilient and Reliable Railway

This initiative provides funding for long-term investment to replace ageing locomotives and upgrades to KiwiRail's mechanical maintenance facilities. It also funds European Train Control System (ETCS) for Auckland, which will provide safer and more reliable services on the Auckland metropolitan rail network.

Governance and Monitoring for the New Zealand Upgrade Programme - Transport

This initiative provides funding to implement the governance and monitoring framework for the transport aspects of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme.

Health and Safety at Work Activities - Maritime New Zealand

This initiative provides continued funding to Maritime New Zealand to support its role as the designated regulator for the maritime industry under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

International Membership Charges to Support Safety in Maritime and Aviation

This initiative provides funding to cover the increased cost of New Zealand subscriptions to the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Maritime Organization and World Meterological Organization.

Joint Venture Airports - the Crown's Share of Capital Works Costs and Operating Losses as Specified Under the Deeds

This initiative provides funding for increased investment for the five joint-venture airports to ensure that the Crown can continue to meet its legal obligations as a joint venture partner and the airports can continue to comply with Civil Aviation Regulations and maintain safe operations.

KiwiRail - Convert Debt to Equity

This initiative is to convert historical debt to KiwiRail, that matures in 2020/21, of $174.250 million into equity to KiwiRail Holdings Limited. This will allow KiwiRail to better leverage its balance sheet to finance future capital investment.

KiwiRail Holidays Act 2003 Remediation

This initiative will allow KiwiRail to remediate its liability to past and present employees regarding non-compliance with the Holidays Act 2003.

Transport Accident Investigation Commission Knowledge Transfer System - Upgrades to Support a More Sustainable Database

This initiative provides funding to replace the Transport Accident Investigation Commission's critical investigation management system and move to a cloud-based and digital system, IT applications and interface. It also includes funding for a staff member to install and manage the new system and train other staff.