Meanwhile, boutique beermaker Parrotdog Brewing’s debut trading event opened on the Catalist junior bourse.
Local property companies were broadly weaker as investors shuffled their portfolios to participate in Precinct's raise.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was among those that keenly felt the soft week.
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.
