Skellerup marched higher on an upgrade by Craigs Investment Partners.
Chinese markets kicked off their return to work with a hiss and a roar.
The kiwi dollar sank to a six-month low against the greenback.
Turnover across the main board was $141.4 million, of which Summerset accounted for $12.7 million.
The prospect of lower interest rates spurred gains among property companies.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare beat expectations when reporting a 39% increase in first-half profit.
The a2 Milk Co led the benchmark higher as China eyes softer yuan.
And outside the benchmark index, Comvita sank, as its scheme looks like it’s been rejected.
NZME hit a seven-week high as it raised its earnings outlook.
