The energy minerals sector gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising nearly 2% by midday Thursday.
Shares of Channel Infrastructure (NZE:CHI) gained nearly 2% in recent trade.
Meanwhile, consumer durables shares fell past 3%.
Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) fell past 3% in recent trade after reporting a 7.9% increase in overall fiscal first-quarter sales on Wednesday.