Carbon prices rise slightly, but market confidence still shattered
Policy

Ian Llewellyn: Carbon prices rise slightly, but market confidence still shattered

Secondary market prices lifted closer to $60 yesterday, still well off the peak last year of more than $85.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Apr 2023
Auditor general to get $16m bailout and will increase fees
Finance

Auditor general to get $16m bailout and will increase fees

The auditor general and Audit NZ face a deficit of $22.13 million out to 2025-26.  

Ian Llewellyn 13 Apr 2023
High electricity prices likely to persist despite downward pressure
Energy

High electricity prices likely to persist despite downward pressure

ASX futures prices continue to hold up, with the Otahuhu long-dated price only falling 1% to $169 a megawatt hour.

Ian Llewellyn 12 Apr 2023
Ministers reminded the clock is ticking
Law & Regulation

Ministers reminded the clock is ticking

Ministers have until April 17 to get their bids in for laws to pass this year.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Apr 2023