Note 16Intangible assetsCouncilGroupComputer Computer Athletic Carpark Total TotalSoftware Licences Track Leases$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000<strong>2012</strong>BALANCE AT 1 JULY <strong>2011</strong>Cost 3,859 156 675 1,016 5,706 5,800Accumulated amortisationand impairment (2,040) (66) (675) (61) (2,842) (2,928)Opening carrying amount 1,819 90 - 955 2,864 2,872Financial Statements Note 16YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE <strong>2012</strong>Additions 119 69 - - 188 189Amortisation charge (607) (54) - (20) (681) (684)Disposals cost - - - - - (12)Disposal accumulated amortisation - - - - - 12Closing carrying amount 1,331 105 - 935 2,371 2,377BALANCE AT 30 JUNE <strong>2012</strong>Cost 3,978 225 675 1,016 5,894 5,977Accumulated amortisationand impairment (2,647) (120) (675) (81) (3,523) (3,600)Closing carrying amount 1,331 105 - 935 2,371 2,377<strong>2011</strong>BALANCE AT 1 JULY 2010Cost 3,794 85 675 1,016 5,570 5,657Accumulated amortisationand impairment (1,476) (31) (600) (40) (2,147) (2,231)Opening carrying amount 2,318 54 75 976 3,423 3,426YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE <strong>2011</strong>Net additions 65 71 - - 136 143Amortisation charge (564) (35) (75) (21) (695) (697)Closing carrying amount 1,819 90 - 955 2,864 2,872BALANCE AT 30 JUNE <strong>2011</strong>Cost 3,859 156 675 1,016 5,706 5,800Accumulated amortisationand impairment (2,040) (66) (675) (61) (2,842) (2,928)Closing carrying amount 1,819 90 - 955 2,864 2,872◊Computer software includes software andsystems under development of $nil (<strong>2011</strong> $nil).◊No intangible assets are pledged as security forliabilities (<strong>2011</strong> $nil).◊The carpark leases are for the lease of carparksfor a period of 999 years with amortisation overthe life of the carpark.◊There are no restrictions over the title ofintangible assets except for the athletic track.The athletic track is on third party land with thecost reflecting PNCC construction cost. PNCC hasa long term access agreement for residents.164<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> City Council <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong>/12
Note 17Forestry assets Council GroupActual Actual Actual Actual<strong>2012</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>2011</strong>$000 $000 $000 $000Balance at 1 July 1,601 1,909 1,601 1,909Increases due to purchases, replanting 90 60 90 60Gains/(losses) arising from changes in fair valueless estimated point of sale costs (236) 147 (236) 147Decreases due to harvest (226) (515) (226) (515)Balance at 30 June 1,229 1,601 1,229 1,601◊◊◊◊PNCC owns two investment forests; Turitea andGordon Kear. The forest assets referred to in thisnote are limited to the biological asset, beingthe forest crop (and do not include forest land orsite improvements).Turitea Forest is located within the watercatchment reserve in two distinct blocks of pinusradiata, and comprises of the west and eastblocks totalling 63.2 hectares. The west blockwas planted in 43.4 hectares of pinus radiata,which are at varying stages of maturity rangingfrom 17 to 37 years. The east block consists of19.8 hectares of mature pinus radiata which arecurrently uneconomic to harvest and have beenwritten off.Gordon Kear Forest is a joint venture withManawatu District Council, with PNCC owning76.7% of the remaining 183.2 hectares of pinusradiata forest, which are at varying stages ofmaturity ranging from 18 to 35 years (see note19 for detail of the joint venture). Harvest of theforest is expected to continue over the next fiveyears.PNCC own 100% of the Gordon Kear Forest landand site improvements. As the joint ventureforest is harvested the forest is being replantedwith a second rotation tree crop. To date 116.9hectares have been planted with this rotation100% owned by PNCC.◊◊During the <strong>2012</strong> period 26.5 hectares of forestwere harvested from Gordon Kear Forest.Forestry assets (biological assets) were valuedas at 30 June <strong>2012</strong> by an independent registeredforestry consultant Alan Bell (Registered ForestryConsultant - NZ Institute of Forestry) of AlanBell & Associates. A pre-tax discount rate of10% (<strong>2011</strong> 10%) has been used in discountingthe present value of expected cash flows todetermine fair value of the forestry crops.Valuation has been on a going concern basisand only includes the value of the current crop,based on current average costs and three yearhistorical rolling average sales prices. The forestcrops are valued on an annual basis.Financial risk management strategies◊ PNCC is exposed to financial risks arising fromchanges in timber prices. PNCC is a long-termforestry investor and does not expect timberprices to decline significantly in the foreseeablefuture, therefore, has not taken any measures tomanage the risks of a decline in timber prices.PNCC reviews its outlook for timber pricesregularly in considering the need for activefinancial risk management.Financial Statements Note 17Note 18Investment property Council GroupActual Actual Actual Actual<strong>2012</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>2011</strong>$000 $000 $000 $000Balance at 1 July 15,468 16,040 15,468 16,040Additions and acquisitions 1 68 1 68Fair value gains/(losses) on valuation (note 6) 72 (640) 72 (640)Balance at 30 June 15,541 15,468 15,541 15,468◊PNCC’s investment properties are valuedannually at fair value effective 30 June. Allinvestment properties were valued basedon open market evidence to determine fairvalue. The valuation was performed by Paulvan Velthooven (FPINZ, FNZIV, BA, BComm) ofMorgans Property Advisors.◊Whilst PNCC does not have any contractualcommitment for capital expenditure, there isan intention (as detailed in the Property AssetManagement Plan) to maintain and renew allinvestment property.◊There are no contractual obligations in relationto investment properties at balance date but notrecognised in the financial statements for eithercapital expenditure or operating expenditure.<strong>Palmerston</strong> <strong>North</strong> City Council <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong>/12165