Consumer durables shares gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising nearly 1% by midday Wednesday.
Shares of KMD Brands (NZE:KMD, ASX:KMD) were up almost 2% in recent trade.
Meanwhile, the industrial services sector shares fell almost 2%.
Shares of Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT, NZE:VNT) fell nearly 2% in recent trade.