Electricity Financial Statements




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 91

(f) Depreciation

Property, plant and equipment is depreciated on the basis of valuation cost price less estimated residual value over the period of their estimated useful life.

The Economic life ranges for the various classes of assets are:

| Buildings | 4.0%–10.0% | Straight line/diminishing value |
| Plant and Equipment | 7.0%–39.6% | Straight line/diminishing value |
| Motor Vehicles | 26.0%–31.2% | Straight line/diminishing value |
| Office Furniture & EDP Equipment | 9.0%–60.0% | Straight line/diminishing value |
| Shared Assets | 9.0%–48.0% | Diminishing value |
| Network Assets | 15–70 years | Straight line |

(g) Distinction Between Capital and Revenue Expenditure

Capital expenditure is defined as all expenditure on the creation of a new asset and any expenditure which results in a significant improvement to the original function of an existing asset.

Revenue expenditure is defined as expenditure which maintains an asset in working condition and expenditure incurred in maintaining the service performance and operation of the Company.

(h) Income Tax

The income tax expense charged against the profit for the year is the estimated liability calculated at 33 cents in the dollar in respect of that profit.

(i) Goods and Services Tax

All amounts in the financial statements have been shown exclusive of goods and services tax, with the exception of accounts receivable and accounts payable, which are shown inclusive of goods and services tax.

(j) Work in Progress

The cost of work in progress includes the cost of direct material and direct labour used in putting replacement and new systems in their present location and condition.

(k) Operating Leases

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased items are classified as operating leases. Payments under these leases are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

(l) Employee Entitlements

Provision is made in respect of the Company’s liability for annual and long service leave. Leave has been calculated on an actual entitlement basis at current rates of pay.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There were no changes in accounting policies during the year ended 31 March 2002.



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