Industrial services shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising nearly 2% by midday Thursday.
Shares of Ventia Services Group (NZE:VNT, ASX:VNT) rose almost 2% in recent trade.
Meanwhile, the technology services sector shares fell almost 1%.
Shares of Vista Group International (NZE:VGL, ASX:VGL) were down nearly 2% in recent trade.
The company on Thursday said it received notice that UBS Group AG and its affiliated entities became a substantial holder of the company on Monday.