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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.
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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.
![High electricity prices likely to persist despite downward pressure](https://media.businessdesk.co.nz/file/c_fill,h_400,w_600,q_100/Tiwai-entry-image-BusinessDesk-4.webp)
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.
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Law & Regulation
Ministers reminded the clock is ticking
Ministers have until April 17 to get their bids in for laws to pass this year.