NAIT implementation
All timeframes are approximate and may change.
Planning and development
NAIT Scheme –Mandatory
2011
2012
2013
NAIT legislation developed and NAIT Ltd approved to deliver the NAIT scheme Regulations on NAIT obligations and exemptions developed
Regulations developed on data access, compliance and those specifi c to deer Consultation on accreditation (Oct 2011)
Accreditation and auditing of meat processors, saleyards and information providers Levies in place
Design, build and pilot of NAIT IT system
Customer support and contact centre is operational NAIT scheme is mandatory for cattle
NAIT scheme is mandatory for deer Voluntary tagging of cattle Mandatory tagging of cattle
Mandatory (PICA and location) to get NAIT number Cattle registered and movements recorded with NAIT Compliance policy developed Compliance management
Voluntary tagging of deer Communication and education campaign
Consultation on levies (Dec 2011)
Customer support and contact centre developed
Voluntary registration (PICA and location) to get NAIT number
Mandatory deer tagging, registration and movement recording
Planning and development Operational
NAIT and its mission
NAIT Limited is the industry-owned company responsible for implementing the NAIT scheme. Once the scheme is up and running, it will provide lifetime traceability for cattle and deer, enhance New Zealand’s biosecurity response, and safeguard our New Zealand brand and farmers’ income.
Our mission is to link people, property and livestock through high quality data and an easy to use system.
NAIT Limited is governed by an independent board of directors and supported by a stakeholder reference group.
We have three industry shareholders representing the beef, dairy and deer sectors. They are Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited, DairyNZ Incorporated, and Deer Industry New Zealand.
The stakeholder reference group provides an industry link between NAIT Limited’s shareholders and board of directors. The group advises and makes recommendations to the NAIT Limited board on NAIT operational policy. It is also responsible for making recommendations to NAIT Limited’s shareholders on appointments to the NAIT Limited board. The industry organisations represented are:
• Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited
• Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand
• Deer Industry New Zealand
• DairyNZ Incorporated
• Federated Farmers of New Zealand
• Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
• Meat Industry Association
• New Zealand Stock & Station Agents’ Association
NAIT Limited’s objective is to implement a national animal identifi cation and tracing scheme for cattle and deer that will assure New Zealand’s overseas markets that livestock disease can be quickly contained in the event of any biosecurity incidents.
From the Chairman
The past year has been an important one for NAIT Limited. Since it was established in June 2010, it has appointed a chief executive and staff to implement the scheme.
The initial objective of cattle tagging becoming mandatory in November 2011 has been delayed. Pending the passing of legislation early next year, cattle tagging and movement recording will be compulsory from mid 2012. This delay has been greeted with impatience by some and relief by others.
In reality, the NAIT board and its staff cannot implement the scheme on its own. They need the support of farmers and their representative organisations to make sure it is practical, eff ective and cost effi cient. This will ensure that the scheme works for the benefi t of all, especially farmers.
The role of NAIT Limited is to get the scheme up and running. Once that has been achieved, it will merge with the Animal Health Board. From 1 July 2013, the new organisation will combine the operations of both. This will reduce the duplication of services and create synergies.
It has been an exciting challenge to develop NAIT to the point where it is poised for take off . My board and I appreciate the support of industry participants and the Government. We are also grateful to the staff of NAIT who have shown a strong commitment to the scheme.
Finally, I would like to thank my fellow directors Lindsay Burton, Lesley Campbell, Jeff Grant and Steve Wakefi eld for all their work during the past year. We look forward to 2012, when we will fi nally see NAIT come to fruition. I have no doubt that the scheme’s benefi ts will repay the support we have received.
Chief Executive’s Report
The chairman has outlined the signifi cance of the past year, during which NAIT has developed from a theoretical concept into a functioning organisation. In addition to employing staff , NAIT has also engaged a company to create an information technology system and supporting database. This is a vital part of the National Animal Identifi cation and Tracing scheme which, pending the passing of legislation, will become compulsory for cattle in July 2012. Deer are set to join the scheme on 1 March 2013.
In the meantime, we are focussed on making the scheme as practical as possible for all participants. We are about to consult with farmers about the recovery of the costs for the scheme. This is required by legislation. Their feedback will complement discussions with our shareholders which have provided valuable fi nancial and practical support during the scheme’s development. We have also worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to ensure that Government policy and legislation are eff ectively aligned with NAIT’s proposed systems.
Between now and July next year, the NAIT team will oversee the scheme’s implementation. This will include the establishment of a call centre to handle enquiries. Information is already available on the NAIT website, one of a number of tools we have developed to explain and promote the benefi ts of NAIT.
The board has provided wise and prudent counsel. I’d particularly like to thank Ted Coats who, as the Chair, has provided strong leadership. I also appreciate the valuable advice and support he has given me during a sometimes challenging year.
I’d like to especially acknowledge the NAIT staff who have worked hard over the last 12 months to make NAIT a reality.
Russell Burnard
Note 2011 $000 Income Funding Contributions 2 2,620 Interest Income 8 Other Income 3 306 Total income 2,934 Expenditure
Personnel and consultancy costs 4 2,242 Travel and stakeholder management expenses 201 Operating expenditure 5 387 Financial and legal costs 18
Operating lease 58
Property costs 28
Total expenditure 2,934
Net surplus/(defi cit) 0
Other comprehensive income 0
Tax expense 3
Total comprehensive income for the period (3)
Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Statement of Changes in Equity
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
Share Capital $000 Accummulated Losses $000 2011 Total Equity $000
Balance 1 July 2010 (unpaid) – –
Total comprehensive income for the period
Defi cit for the period (3) (3) Other comprehensive income – Equity issued during the year 1 1
Statement of Financial Position
AS AT 30 JUNE 2011
Note 2011 $000 Current AssetsCash and cash equivalents 583 Funding receivables 7 327 Other receivables 18
Accrued Revenue 95
Total current assets 1,023
Total assets 1,023
Current Liabilities
Creditors and other payables 8 446 Employee entitlements 42 Funders Revenue Advances 9 534
Tax payable 6 3
Total current liabilities 1,025
Equity
1,000 shares @ $1 (unpaid) 1 Accumulated Losses (3)
Total Equity 2
Total equity and liabilities 1,023
The fi nancial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 1 September 2011.
Signed: Signed:
EG (Ted) Coats SJ (Steve) Wakefi eld
1.09.2011 1.09.2011
Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
1. Signifi cant accounting policies
Reporting
entity
National Animal Identifi cation and Tracing (NAIT) Limited “NAIT” is a company incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand and registered under the Companies Act 1993.
NAIT is an industry owned company responsible for implementing New Zealand’s National Animal Identifi cation and Tracing scheme and is based in Wellington.
Basis of preparation
These fi nancial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in New Zealand (NZ GAAP). They comply with NZ IFRS and other applicable Financial Reporting Standards, as appropriate for public benefi t entities that qualify for and apply diff erential reporting concessions. The Company qualifi es for Diff erential Reporting exemptions as it has no public accountability and the Company is not considered large under the Framework for Diff erential Reporting. All available reporting exemptions allowed under the Framework for Diff erential Reporting have been adopted.
Basis of measurement
The fi nancial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis.
Presentation
currency
The fi nancial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($000).
Signifi cant accounting policies
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these fi nancial statements.
Goods and services tax
The statement of comprehensive income has been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST. All items in the Statement of Financial Position are stated net of GST, with the exception of receivables and payables, which include GST invoiced.
Financial
instruments
NAIT is a party to fi nancial instruments as part of its operation. Financial instruments carried in the Statement of Financial Position include cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables. All fi nancial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value plus transaction costs at recognition and subsequently at amortised cost or they are carried at fair value.
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Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and funds on deposit with banks and is measured at face value and used in day to day cash management.
Accounts
receivable
Receivables are measured at their cost less any impairment
Share
Capital
Share Capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium, net of any related income tax benefi ts.
Equal rights, no preferences and no restrictions are attached to the shares. No dividends were payable during the year.
Accounts
payable
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to NAIT prior to the end of the fi nancial year, which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
Employee
benefi ts
Obligations for contributions to defi ned contribution pension plans are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as incurred.
Employee
entitlements
Liabilities for wages and salaries, and annual leave, are recognised in the provision for employee benefi ts in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date, and measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
Funders’ revenue advances
Funding received from funding providers and not fully expended in the fi nancial year has been recognised as a liability and held as Funders’ Revenue Advances in the Statement of Financial Position.
Revenue
Revenue
recognition
Revenue comprises revenue from Funding Agreements with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), DairyNZ Incorporated, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited and Deer Industry New Zealand. Other income is for IT services provided to MAF towards the development of the NAIT IT system.
Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
2011 $000
Crown revenue 1,809 DairyNZ Incorporated 434 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited 361 Deer Industry New Zealand 16 811 Total funding 2,620
Revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefi ts associated with the transaction will fl ow to the entity, the costs incurred or to be incurred can be measured reliably, and when the criteria for each of NAIT’s diff erent activities have been met. These activity-specifi c recognition criteria are based on the goods or services provided to the customer and the contract conditions in each case.
Finance
income
Finance income comprises interest income. Interest income is recognised using the eff ective interest method.
Expenses
Expenses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income upon utilisation of the service or at the date of their origin.
Operating
leases
Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the lease term as an integral part of the total lease expense.
2. Funding
Crown funding is made under a Cabinet Agreement of 19 January 2010 where it agreed to the development of NAIT through a collaborative industry-Crown initiative. Industry funders entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) to deliver the NAIT scheme. It was agreed the industry operational funding of NAIT would be shared as follows:
• DairyNZ Incorporated 53.5%
• Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited 44.5%
• Deer Industry New Zealand 2.0%
Notes to the fi nancial statements
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Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
3. Other Income
NAIT contracted resources are working with MAF to develop a NAIT Information System. The costs of these contractors are recovered from MAF.
2011 $000 Other income comprises:
Reimbursement of resource costs 306 Total other income 306
4. Personnel and Consultancy Costs
2011 $000
Salaries and wages 699 Contractors and consultants 1,244 Directors’ fees 165 Stakeholder Reference Group fees 11 Other employee related costs 112 Employer contributions to defi ned contribution plan - Kiwisaver 11 Total Personnel and contractor costs 2,242
5. Operating Expenditure
Operating expenditure is administration or other expenditure that supports the implementation of NAIT.
2011 $000
Communications 210
IT costs 77
Printing and postage 15
Insurance 5
Audit fee 12
Service contracts 23 Other operating expenses 45 Total operating costs 387
Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
6. Taxation
7. Accounts
Receivable
The carrying value of debtors and other receivables approximates their value.
2011 $000
Related Party Debtors 327 Other receivables 18 Total receivables 345
8. Creditors and other payables
Creditors and other payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30-day terms. The carrying value of creditors and other payables therefore approximates their fair value.
2011 $000
Creditors and accrued expenses 446
2011 $000
Reconciliation of eff ective tax rate
Profi t before tax 0
Tax at 30% 0
Written back for tax purposes:
Annual Leave 3
Entertainment expenses 0
Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
9. Funders revenue advances
Funds received by NAIT and not fully expended are held as revenue in advance to be held for future use.
2011 $000
DairyNZ Incorporated 286 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited 237 Deer Industry New Zealand 11 Total funding revenue in advance 534
10. Statement of Commitments as at 30 June 2011
There were no capital commitments at 30 June 2011.
Non-cancellable operating lease commitments
NAIT has entered into a non-cancellable operating lease for its premises. The lease expires in 2012 with another 2 year right of renewal.
2011 $000
Not later than one year 69 Later than one year and not later than fi ve years -Later than fi ve years -69
11. Contingencies
NAIT did not have any contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2011.
NAIT did not have any contingent assets as at 30 June 2011.
Notes to the fi nancial statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011
2011 $000 Loans and receivables
Cash and cash equivalents 583 Debtors and other receivables 345 Total loans and receivables 928
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Creditors and other payables 446 Total creditors and payables 446
12. Financial instruments by category
NAIT’s fi nancial instruments by category are equivalent to the values disclosed in the Statement of Financial Position.
13. Related Parties
No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the year.
MAF are purchasing the software developed by NAIT for the tracing of animals. In the year to 30 June 2011 MAF has reimbursed NAIT $306,242 excluding GST for resource costs and $92,688 including GST is due to NAIT.
MAF has paid $1,808,734 excluding GST towards operational costs that has been incurred by NAIT. $131,790 including GST is due to NAIT.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited has paid $360,642 excluding GST towards operational costs that have been incurred by NAIT. $102,350 including GST is due to NAIT. $237,647 is currently recorded as revenue in advance in relation to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited and will be payable if NAIT ceases operations.
Deer Industry New Zealand has paid $16,208 excluding GST towards operational costs that have been incurred by NAIT. There is no outstanding balance. $10,681 is currently recorded as revenue in advance in relation to Deer Industry New Zealand and will be payable if NAIT ceases operations.
DairyNZ Incorporated has paid $433,580 towards operational costs that have been incurred by NAIT. There is no outstanding balance. $285,710 is currently recorded as revenue in advance in relation to DairyNZ Incorporated and will be payable if NAIT ceases operations.
Revenue from related parties is deferred until it is spent. The balance of revenue in advance with related parties is disclosed in Note 9.
Directors’
remuneration
The total sum of $165,000 for Directors’ Fees was approved by the Stakeholder Reference Group on the recommendation of the Board Chairman taking into account their respective chairing and committee responsibilities.
Directors have also been remunerated for supplementary specialist work undertaken at the request of the Chief Executive.
2011 $000 Edward Coats 45 Lindsay Burton 30 Lesley Campbell 30 Jeff Grant 30
Steve Wakefi eld 30
Total Directors’ Fees 165
Payments to Key Management Personnel
Short term remuneration $250,000
14. Subsequent Events after balance date
On 24 August 2011, subsequent to initial scoping, MAF has signed a contract with Fronde Systems Group to develop the NAIT system which comprises a database and web solution that is integral to the long term operation of NAIT. Construction of the solution is scheduled to be completed by 1 July 2012. NAIT will face depreciation and capital charges on this system once it moves into production.
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders of National Animal Identifi cation and Tracing (NAIT) Limited
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying fi nancial statements of National Animal Identifi cation and Tracing (NAIT) Limited (‘’the company’’) on pages 5 to 14. The fi nancial statements comprise the statement of fi nancial position as at 30 June 2011, the statements of comprehensive income and changes in equity for the year then ended, and a summary of signifi cant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The directors are responsible for the preparation of fi nancial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting practice in New Zealand that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of fi nancial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these fi nancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fi nancial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the fi nancial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation of the fi nancial statements that give a true and fair view of the matters to which they relate in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the eff ectiveness of the company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the presentation of the fi nancial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suffi cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Other than in our capacity as auditors we have no relationship with, or interests in, the company.
Opinion
In our opinion the fi nancial statements on pages 5 to 14:
• comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand;
• give a true and fair view of the fi nancial position of the company as at 30 June 2011 and of its fi nancial performance for the year then ended.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In accordance with the requirements of sections 16(1)(d) and 16(1)(e) of the Financial Reporting Act 1993, we report that:
• we have obtained all the information and explanations that we have required; and
• in our opinion, proper accounting records have been kept by the Company as far as appears from our examination of those records.
1 September 2011