Producer manufacturing shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 1% by midday Friday.
Skellerup Holdings (NZE:SKL) gained past 2% in recent trade
Meanwhile, technology services shares fell almost 2%.
Shares of Eroad (ASX:ERD, NZE:ERD) drove the decline, falling almost 7% in recent trade.
The company on Thursday received notice that UBS Group and its affiliates are no longer substantial holders of the company, effective Monday.