The New Zealand sharemarket experienced a positive trading day, rising 0.69% to close at 13,493.05 points. Gains were driven by several factors, including a special dividend announcement from a2 Milk. A rebound in the share price of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare also contributed to the market’s upward momentum. Additionally, a $740 million takeover bid for Tourism Holdings boosted investor confidence. The S&P/NZX 50 Index increased by 92.98 points during the session. Trading remained consistent throughout the day, culminating in the overall positive result for the New Zealand stock market.