Morningstar data shows globally traded ETF flows hit a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024.

Shares in the company rose $1.05 or 2.77% to $38.90, its second-highest close.

Volumes were steady with 22.9 million shares worth $98.56m changing hands.

Auckland airport, Tourism Holdings and Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ all rose.

The rise comes as latest data shows the economy is slowly recovering.

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The decline comes after the index was up 11.4% in 2024.

The New Zealand stock exchange reported a decline as overseas markets led the way.

The New Zealand share market had a slight bump.

In the United States, the technology-driven Nasdaq Composite increased 1.24%.

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But the NZX index finished the year with a gain of 11.4%.

And how 2024 stacked up.

The index hit its highest point of the year after a late run.

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Despite the low liquidity and lack of company news share market puts in good performance.

Volumes were lighter as investors are thinking more about the summer holidays.