The New Zealand sharemarket was still in holiday mode, starting the new week when offices are reopening on lighter than normal trading and a fall of more.
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Retirement village operator Summerset Group, gaining nearly 3 per cent, led the way as the New Zealand sharemarket made a late turnaround. A choppy S&P/NZX.
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