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In Australia, PO Box 785, Ashmore City, Queensland 4214Call 1800 738 383, visit www.resene.com.au

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With students teeming around the University campus like worker ants, lectureaccommodation has increasingly been in short supply. To relieve pressure on the ScienceFaculty, the University of Auckland undertook extensions in the form of the new ScienceBuilding 303 in Wellesley Street.

Coated inside and out in a myriad of Resene paint systems and colours, the buildingis like a roadmap of colour, with splashes of colour features used throughout the complexto provide visual stimulation to relieve the stresses of study and avoid an institutionalisedatmosphere. The splashes have an additional benefit of acting as a roadmap to thebuilding - simply remember the colour of the location and students instantly know whenthey have returned to the correct place.

Befitting of an education facility, the exterior is a sleek blend of glass and tones of greyand precious metal metallics capped off by an intermix of Resene Cape Cod (dark grey)and Resene Cola (deep brown) on columns and bracing, a customised colour repeatedon internal stairwell and link bridge steelwork. Plastered blockwork has a lightlytextured finish of Resene Sandtex tinted to Resene Judge Grey (deep grey), providingtextural relief without detracting from the overall sleek persona. Splashes of ReseneThunderbird (red orange) and Resene Valentino (inky purple) have been added in ReseneLumbersider satin acrylic to feature courtyard walls and the linking bridge to brightenthe predominantly grey scheme for foot traffic giving just a wee taste of the coloursensations that await them within.

The interior is based on neutral tones of Resene Merlin (muddy grey), Resene Alabaster(near white) and Resene Stark White (off-white) from the Karen Walker range, a mutedcanvas for the multitude of colour features. Resene Zylone Sheen is used extensivelyover the interior fabric complemented by the higher gloss Resene Enamacryl on doorsand joinery selected for its gloss contrast, durability and reliable block resistance.

Reading somewhat like a favourites of the Resene Total Colour System, features ofResene Saffron (orange yellow), Resene Caper (spring green), Resene Jazz (deep red),Resene Valentino, Resene Bunting (deep navy), Resene Thunderbird, Resene Tarawera(blue green) are masterfully interspersed throughout the numerous rooms and spaceseach as a feature in its own right and collectively as a diversion away from the normaldull hues associated with the study of sciences. Soft hues of Resene Tasman (green-blue soft grey) and Resene Alabaster calm the restroom areas, perfect as a soother forthose last minute exam nerves.

Even with study dominating brain space, few students have been able to resist remarkingon the privilege of being the first to enjoy this fresh uplifting approach to campus life.

Architect: Paul Raven, Stephenson & Turner NZ Ltd(www.stephensonturner.com)Building Contractor: Cameron Darwood, MainzealConstructionInterior Designer: Tina WilsonPainting Contractor: Peter Heaphy, Contract CoatingsResene: Northern Regional Architectural Division

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A metallic bridge is part of this Auckland home’sstriking entrance complete with a water feature andwalls all illuminated with fibre-optic lighting.

Lighting cycles through green, white, pink and blue orcan be kept stationery on one hue with the flick of aswitch. Each colour casts its light over the backdrop,dancing on the water of the pool and on the plasteredconcrete block walls finished in shimmering ReseneEnamacryl Metallic in Resene Aluminium (silver) andResene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Gunsmoke (grey).

Dracaena (dragon tree) features strongly in the gardenplanting, a slow growing, drought tolerant variety happyto reside in containers that will reach up to 10 metres atfull maturity. Teamed with Vriesea hieroglyphica (King ofthe Bromeliads) impressive yellowish leaves banded with

dark green, and a mass planting of Linope muscari withgrass-like leaves and violet flower spikes, the garden isa melding of distinctive day and night personalities, eacha joy to behold in their feature daypart.

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Landscape Designer: Cilla Cooper

Claudelands Road, Hamilton is host to the second wave of building design for CCS offices. The firstplanned as a two-storey construction in Rostrevor Street was cancelled due to restrictive carparking and theinherent accessibility limitations associated with a dual-storey design.

Starting from scratch in the more spacious Claudelands Road site, the curved roof theme borrowed from thearchitect’s own office combined with the glazed south-facing facade imbues the design with a light, visuallywelcoming charisma. Key design drivers were the need for wheelchair accessibility and the desire to retainthe natural beauty of three large oak trees on the site. Fully air conditioned, closed windows act as a bufferagainst the external noise of the nearby railway line. Clerestory windows are orientated to maximise naturalsunlight.

Delineation between staff and social spaces was achieved by using a distinctive palette for each, carefullyselected to deliver the overriding colour theme of elegance, warmth and playfulness. Lively feature walls ofResene Gingko (greened yellow), Resene Mojo (burnt orange red), Resene Rose Bud Cherry (rose) and ReseneSouffle (spicy green yellow) contrast with the neutral palette dominated by tones of Resene Feta (frosty off-white green). The toy library is a wonderland of juxtaposed bright colours of Resene Kournikova (sunshineyellow), Resene Shakespeare (mid blue) and Resene Gossip (melon green) delivering movement and flow bylinking blocks of colour across the vertical planes.

A glowing example of client needs’ based design, building users are thrilled at being steeped in a design thatencapsulates everything they desire.

Refurbishing the 100 year old Empire Hotel in Fortitude Valley proud of itsroots brings with it the responsibility to design a colour palette that will appealto modern society without shunning the traditional birth colours of the building.

Mindful of the original colour and style, a colour palette dominated by ReseneLivid Brown from the Karen Walker collection (chocolate brown) and offset withResene Double Spanish White (muddy light neutral) on trims and infills wasselected. Aiming to softly blend colour with style, while enjoying the added benefitof masking surface imperfections caused by weathering, the main timber substratewas coated in Resene Quick Dry Acrylic Primer Undercoat followed by ReseneZylone Sheen topcoats. A high gloss contrast was employed on infills using ReseneGalvo One galvanised iron primer topcoated in Resene Hi-Glo gloss acrylic,accenting these feature areas.

The stylishly recoated pub successfully reflects its heritage while appealing tomodern day consumers, demonstrating to all passing traffic that the two aimscan be blended to the advantage of the building rather than to its detriment.

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Those whom haven’t had a meal or a drink at the popular Oxford onAvon incorporating Chloes Bar in Colombo Street Christchurch are far outweighedby those whom have.

Part of the community for many years, the Oxford on Avon recently received along deserved facelift to rejuvenate its previously painted plastered concreteexterior. Keen to continue with a formula that had worked well, the exteriorwas coated in two coats of Resene Hi-Glo high gloss acrylic duplicating a paintsystem that had been used many years prior.

Located opposite Victoria Square public expectations demanded that the building’sappeal matched the popularity of the park in a light norwester. This was achievedwith ease using a soothing respectful palette of Resene Holly (dark green),Resene Mineshaft (deep grey), Resene Stack (grey) and Resene Silver Chalice(light grey) to highlight the natural beauty of the building.

With the painting complete, the exterior is now a fitting wrapper for the goodmeals, good drinks, good company and good times that await guests inside.

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Architect: Tony Curl, Five Plus One Architects Building Contractor: Tim Strawbridge and Damien Rewi, Fosters Colour Selection: Celine SumicPainting Contractor: J. L. Connolly Ltd Resene: Paul Wootten, Waikato Branch Manager; Peter Smithers, Waikato Trade Sales Representative; Judy Flashman, Hamilton ColorShop Manager

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Colour Selection: Carmel Haugh, Damask DesignPainting Contractor: Carlos Perez, United ColoursResene: Jason Osborn, Queensland Trade Sales Representative

Painting Contractor: John SladenResene: Simon Leigh, Christchurch Project Services Representative

As commercial home builders, Jennian Homes recognise the needto ensure that there are no delays or nasty surprises at the end ofthe building process for new home owners. While this assurance may costa little more upfront in terms of time and materials, the initial investmentis paid back with interest when one calculates the benefits.

An extensive Nelson residential subdivision features an array of modernhomes with plaster exteriors, each protected with Resene Limelock. Limeremains highly mobile within a plaster finish and can move through thepaint system leaving unsightly lime staining marks on the exteriorpaintwork. To eliminate this risk, a first coat of Resene Limelock cure andseal has been applied to each home before overcoating in two coats ofResene X-200 waterproofing membrane.

Resene Limelock is designed to be applied soon after the plasterer hasfinished their work and to be quickly overcoated with standard Resenepaint systems, reducing the traditional seven day downtime betweenplastering and painting. For the astute this means that a building can beplastered and painted quickly with focused attention before work startson the next, with the added benefit that Resene Limelock locks in freelime in the substrate preventing the risk of lime staining.

In short, one extra coat upfront of Resene Limelock over fresh plastersubstrates is amply rewarded by better protection and a quicker finish toexterior painting, a clear example that often the deceptively longer routeis actually the true shortcut.

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With a natural magnetic attractionassociated with high poweredpremium vehicles, the cars on saleat the Mercedes Benz showroom inRutherford Street, Nelson areundoubtedly the cause of many a lottoticket purchase.

The Mercedes Benz brand is the perfectembodiment of innovation, technologyand style. With a reputation to uphold,only a top class paint system would bea fitting backdrop.

Paperfaced plasterboard throughoutthe interior was coated in ReseneZylone Sheen for a luxurious low sheenfinish with the added benefit of lowodour minimising showroom downtime.A feature wall of Resene Saffron (richorange yellow) punches out from theback of the showroom to draw eyesinward. Resene Black White (off white)adorns remaining wall and ceiling areaswith a touch of additional colour in theform of Resene Bay of Many (deep

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Architect: Daines Matz ArchitectsBuilder: McCully BuildersPainting Contractor: Kensington & AssociatesResene: Richard Haynes, Nelson/Marlborough Branch Manager

purple blue) featuring in the restroom areas.

With a lot full of Mercedes Benz that eventhe most civilised car buyer would drool over,this showroom oozes style both inside andout.

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Building Contractor: Simon Collett, Jennian HomesPainting Contractor: John CollettResene: Richard Haynes, Nelson/Marlborough Branch Manager

For those who prefer the white knuckled sideof life, kite boarding is the upcoming pasttimefor adrenalin junkies. Fainthearted beware - kiteboarding requires guts, determination and a healthydose of insanity to fully enjoy the high speedexperience. Board friction reduction is critical tomaximise full speed gliding or high flying potential.This friction reduction is delivered with each boardfully coated in a paint system supplied by ReseneAutomotive and Performance Coatings designedto reduce wind and water drag, giving board ridersthe ultimate ride.

For more information contact Resene Automotiveand Performance Coatings on 0800 108 008. Orto get yourself airborne this summer, check outwww.undergroundkiteboards.com and hangon tight!

Keen to encourage CBD building ownersto refurbish their buildings in toneskeeping with the Rotorua environment, theRotorua District Council have introduced aRotorua City Design Principles Guideincluding a Resene colour palette to enhanceand harmonise buildings in the Rotorua CBDproviding a continuous reinforcement of thevery essence of Rotorua.

The Rotorua City Design Principles Palettereflects important influences on Rotorua,focusing on bush and heritage greens, earthybrowns, greys and terracottas, bright redsassociated with Maori tradition through tothe deeper maroons associated with heritageschemes and atmospheric blues with originsof water. It is recommended that the lighter

Contractor: QTex ServicesResene: Peter Smithers, Waikato TradeSales Representative

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Kio Kio Tennis Clubs

Good grip both hand on racket and shoe on court is essential to anytennis game, whether one is a child amateur, try-hard adult or the world’snumber one. With almost 200 courts coated by QTex Services, includingrefurbishments of the six court Te Awamutu and three court Kio Kio Tennis Club,the finished system has been well tested by thousands of tennis players.

Concrete courts are prepared by acid etching, waterblasting and finishing in aspecial preparation of Resene Tennis Court Coating, rated as ‘slow’ bounce byITF standards, while repaints follow a simpler system of a thorough clean down,rinsing and topcoating.

After withstanding years of hard play, the system on a properly constructed courtcan be easily renewed without costly removal, relaying or reconstruction work,bringing brand new life with a choice of new colours to existing courts. Thecomplete system is ideal for schools, councils and clubs who require a durableeconomical multi-usage facility to play tennis, netball, indoor soccer and otherball sports. As an all seasons surface system the integral colour stays attractiveand rich with no surface softening or disintegration.

With the non-skid attractive finish helping with the footwork side of the game,tennis players can cover the court in confidence.

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The ever versatile Resene Lumbersider satinacrylic has become a key element of ‘stile’,a tile comprised of stretched Hessian coated invarious designs using Resene Lumbersider.

Each colour group consists of four stiles, designedto be sold individually to allow customers to

mix or repeat tiles as desired. Available inboth 200mm x 200mm and 440mm x

440mm sizes, small tiles may behung in combination with

larger tiles for artistic effect.

Expanding the displayhorizon even further,

each ‘stile’ cleverly featuresa recessed hole on each side,

allowing the tile to be hung fourdifferent ways. This hanging

versatility allows for even or oddnumber pairings of colour groups and

means that one or more of the samedesign stile can be hung together for

cohesiveness yet perceptively look differentfrom each other.

To get your hands on a stile of your own, visit(Christchurch) Asko Design, Casual & Country,Ballantynes, (Wanaka) Inside Out, (Queenstown)Changes Lifestyle Gallery, (Westport) HeritageGift World, (Greymouth) Cameo Interior World,(Nelson) Shine (Blenheim) A Cappella and(Motueka) Lime. Stile will be hitting the NorthIsland soon.Creator: Tracy Day, Stiles Designer Wall Tiles

hues of the palette be used as the main colourin a scheme, supplemented by accents of thebrighter/darker hues to draw attention toarchitectural details and features.

Developed with assistance from Resene, allcolours are drawn from the Resene TotalColour System, available at ReseneColorShops. A4 samples of all Rotorua Palettecolours are available for viewing at theRotorua District Council, Rotorua ReseneColorShop or online at www.resene.co.nz/homeown/use_colr/rotorua.htm.

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In the heart of Tamworth in the NSW CBD, synergy is more than justa business buzzword - it’s a lifestyle choice. Club Synergy strikes out itsown trendy style to lure custom in yet ensure the surroundings befit thecustom it has acquired. Keen to avoid the expense of spray application, thedesired Resene Enamacryl finish of Resene Silver Aluminium was appliedusing a crow’s foot criss-cross technique. The result is stunning and uniquelydifferent from the finish that would have been achieved had the moremonolithic effect spray application been selected. This feature area iswarmed by yellow hues of Resene Energy Yellow (bright yellow) and ReseneAstra (pastel sand yellow) applied in two coats of Resene Lumbersider overremaining club areas. Warmth combined with a technological futuristic edgeallows this scheme to strike a chord on a number of subconscious levels.

Colour Selection: TD’s Paint Spot,TamworthResene: Jason Osborn, QueenslandTrade Sales Representative

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b i g g e r b e t t e r . . .bisonne Embracing the future andresponding to customer needs has always beenpart of the Duratech Group philosophy. A namechange in 2003 from solely PANELYTETM toBisonne was instigated to give them the freedomto introduce further inspirational colour texturesand finishes from a global perspective. Observingthe trendsdevelopingin Europeanmarkets andrelating thisto the localmarket hasgained themrecognition for a ‘boutique’ styleof marketing laminates. Having a‘can do’ attitude has allowed the Duratech Groupto grow their business to include a range ofREGINOX TM Sinkware, XStream Tapware, OMEGAAppliances and now... BISONNETM Decorativelaminates. See the latest Resene EzyPaintsoftware or online Resene colour librarywww.resene.co.nz/swatches/index.htm tocheck out samples from the Bisonne range. CallD u r a t e c h o n 0 8 0 0 - 4 7 3 - 4 4 6 o r v i s i twww.duratech.co.nz for a copy of the newBisonne 2003-2004 catalogue.

If you would like your next project to appear in the ReseneNews or on the Resene website in the Products in Actionsection, complete a Resene News submission form andsend it in to Resene Head Office with photographs of thenominated project. Copies of the submission form areavailable from your local Resene Representative orColorShop, or call 0800 RESENE (NZ) or 1800 738 383(AUST) for a copy. To be eligible for inclusion the majorityof the project must be completed in Resene paint.

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m a d e u pLike a female preparing for a night out of the town,this home has applied touches of Resene Lipstick.Colour Design: Zita Colour DesignsPainting Contractor: Michael HomesResene: Jason Osborn, Queensland Trade SalesRepresentative

With three versions behind Resene, two TVNZ Marketing Awards finalist awards and big ears constantlyprocessing user feedback, Resene have dissected the Resene EzyPaint virtual painting offering, enabling usersto select the software option that fits with their computer skill level and the project at hand.

The new suite of Resene EzyPaint programming includes:• Updated EzyPaint core programme to give all the benefits of the previous version plus colour, image andinformation updates from Resene and EzyPaint partners.• A simplified online version to give new computer users a taste of the software.

Both are available free of charge from the Resene website www.resene.co.nz/itech/main.htm or the fullversion is available on CD at Resene ColorShops and Resellers. Many Resene ColorShops are now running anin-store computer featuring Resene EzyPaint software so you can get a quick private lesson in how to use thesoftware to give you the confidence to get started. The software has been simplified making it easier to useand comes complete with a how to video to get you started. You just need to get your head around the conceptand read the instructions first!

Virtual painting is the ideal way to visualise the finish before the work begins enabling you to try out hundredsof colour options and save your favourites for future reference or client presentations. Completed files can besaved, printed and emailed. Create customised colour palettes and import as a base for other projects asrequired. Path and paint your own project or use one of the gallery images for the quick scheme. Joining Resenein offering you this software are familiar innovative partners - Bisonne laminates, Dimond roofing, FeltexClassic carpets, James Hardie Linea weatherboards, Melteca laminates and Rockcote systems.

For virtual painting using Adobe Photoshop or architectural software, RGB values for Resene colours are availablefrom the full version of Resene EzyPaint or download the jpg swatches or screen wipe the RGB values you needfrom the online Resene colour library at www.resene.co.nz/swatches/index.htm. The library includes coloursfrom Resene, Melteca, Bisonne, Feltex and Dimond (including the Colorsteel ranges of hues).

Be bold. Dip your mouse into the virtual painting world... once you get started you’ll be hooked on the benefits.Recently rated as the top virtual painting program by American cable show TechTV, you know you're in goodcompany virtually painting with Resene EzyPaint.

For more information on new Resene EzyPaint , you can v is i twww.resene.co.nz/itech/main.htm, or contact your local Resene ColorShop,Reseller or representative.

p i c t u r e t h i sA novice to murals, Yvonne Wallis used Resenetestpots to complete an interior wall mural for herneighbour.Artist: Yvonne Wallis

r e b e l w i t h a c a u s eRebel Sports Montgomery Square, Nelson is nowwell-branded and protected with Resene X-200.Painting Contractor: Eric Walker, Brown & SymeNelsonBuilding Contractor: Gibbons ConstructionResene: Richard Haynes, Nelson/MarlboroughBranch Manager

s o l i d concreteResene Quick Dry is renowned for its versatility, however being purpose designedfor timber substrates, there is potential to improve the formulation for cementitioussurfaces by replacing timber related ingredients with cementitious related ingredients.New purpose built Resene Concrete Primer is designed for cementitious surfaces,including all concrete, plaster and surfaces such as fibre cement where previouslyResene Quick Dry or Resene Smooth Surface Sealer may have been used.

If the substrate is powdery, porous orextremely well weathered or an areaprone to salt staining, Resene Suresealis recommended to seal the surface.If the substrate is fresh plaster, ReseneLimelock is designed to cure and sealthe surface against free lime. With theexception of these higher risk areas,Resene Concrete Primer is recommendedfor all other cementitious surfaces.

For more information on Resene ConcretePrimer, see Data Sheet D405 available fromResene ColorShops or onl ine atwww.resene.co.nz/archspec/datashts/d405.htm.

u p s i zedIn a first for Resene New Zealand, Resene’smost popular interior wall finish is nowavailable in a 10L pail in white and colourstinted off white. With the extensive ReseneTotal Colour System to choose from, customerscan now buy a range of 500 hues in this popular10L pail size.

2 0 0 h o u r sRefurbishment of a derelict Dutch Street organ builtin 1880 with Resene paints requires patience.Owner/Refurbisher: Sarah and Jim Harper

Resene have launched a new magnetic basecoating to allow customers to turn their wallsinto magnetic boards suitable for use with a widerange of magnets. With double the magnetism ofexisting magnetic coatings, Resene MagneticMagic is loaded with iron oxides for maximummagnetic effect. Good old fridge magnets can bestuck onto the new magnetic finish with ease.

It’s easy to turn any surface into a magneticmasterpiece. Prepare and prime the surface.Apply Resene Magnetic Magic in two coats thenovercoat with two coats of your favourite acrylictopcoat, such as Resene Zylone SpaceCote. Asthe magnetic coating is overcoated, you have anunlimited range of topcoat colours to choosefrom making it undeniably easy to incorporate amagnetic board or wall into virtually any room.

See the Resene Magnetic Magic label for moreinformation on this highly attractive finish.

a n d r e l a xWith wellness a prime consideration the low odourbenefits of Resene Zylone Sheen were sought.Resene: Jason Osborn, Queensland Trade SalesRepresentative

g a m e s & m u r a l s g a l o r eCombining her mural and targot game paintingtalents with Resene paints and colours delightsschoolchildren. See many more pics online!!Artist: Jil Sergent, Jil of AotearoaResene: Hastings and Napier ColorShops

q u a l i t y assuredBuilding on our strong product history, Resene have been continuing to improvenot only product quality, but also the quality of the systems used to produce theseproducts. This focus on improving quality standards has been rewarded withResene recently achieving ISO 9001 accreditation affirming Resene’s commitmentto providing customers with consistently high quality products and services.

Resene Fireguard Intumescent Coatinghas been the focus of recent reformulatingwork to improve its application propertieswhile delivering fire protection in oneless coat. The new version has beenfiretested and meets the performance ofthe existing system with the addedadvantage of being a two coat system,thus delivering the same great fireprotection at a considerably reducedmaterial and labour cost, makingintumescents more workable withina limited budget. See updated DataSheet D39 for further information - available from your local Resene ColorShopor online at www.resene.co.nz/archsec/datashts/d39.htm.

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Sailing and boating are popular summerpastimes conjuring up images of longsummer days, gentle breezes, secludedbeaches and no work. Unfortunately whatis often described as the ultimate in leisurecomes at a price. The heavily salted seaborne by air and tide acts as a constanti r r i tant to mar ine paint systems,necessitating a regular labour intensivecycle of painting and maintenance to keepeverything shipshape.

Altex Coatings have a long history ofmanufacturing and selling an extensiverange of marine finishes and have recentlycaptialised on this expertise by launchingtheir range of marine coatings under newAltex Yacht and Boat livery. Those familiarwith the previous Altex marine range willstill find all their favourites amongst thenew line-up combined with some newfaces to make keeping things shipshapeeasier, giving you more time to enjoynautical pursuits because you’ll spend lesstime slaving over them.

For more information on the ful lAltex Yacht and Boat range, call AltexCoatings on 0800 258 390 or visitwww.altexcoatings.co.nz.

open w i d eAvid television watchers will have spotted the newseries of Resene Range 2004 colour advertisementscurrently playing on television. Building on thepersonality and names of some favourite Range 2004colours, each colour is imbued with an attitude of itsown. A somewhat groundbreaking move, this is thefirst time an extensive series of 5 second commercialshas been created and aired on New Zealand television.With a complete series of twelve 5 secondadvertisements, you’ll have to watch closely to catchthe full line-up.

Occupants of the Big Brother house, the Australian virtual realityshow were evicted week by week until just one remained. Keepingthem company throughout the three month stay were a myriad ofResene paint colours.

Southern Star Endemol Productions wanted to spice up the BB Houseand separate it from its paler predecessors. Keen to use bright coloursto add this spice, they shunned local Australian paint suppliers andturned to Resene, New Zealand’s largest privately owned manufacturer

c e d a r l eadersIncreasing demand for Cedar weatherboard has highlighted a customer preferencefor the same cladding to be factory pre-coated with a quality oil stain, prior to deliveryand installation. For this purpose Herman Pacific enlisted the support of Resene tosupply a modified version of the highly regarded Resene Waterborne Woodsman woodstain for their Machinecoat line.

To help make selecting yourfavourite finish easier, HermanPac i f i c and Resene havecombined to bring you theMachinecoat sample box, filledwith cedar chips finished inResene Waterborne Woodsman.The full colour range set includes anuncoated light and dark cedar sample as areference to the natural substrate along with aneasy re-order form should further samples berequired.

For your free Machinecoat sample box, contact Herman Pacific on free fax 0800 329 423.

c lean s c e n eWhile popular among holidaymakers,the hot tropical climate of Fiji playshavoc with paint systems causingwidespread staining and frequentoutbreaks of mould. New to the Fijianmarket is Resene Cleancote, a dirt andmould resistant acrylic paint designedto keep dirt and mould at bay leavingpaintwork fresh and looking its best.Available in both semi-gloss and lowsheen variants and formulated to cureat a warm 20˚C, customers can choosefrom a wide range of colours from theResene Total Colour System. ReseneCleancote is ideal for all exteriorcementitious surfaces in hot tropicalclimates such as the Pacific Island regionand Queensland, reducing maintenancecosts as building façades stay clean andfree of mould for longer.

d r e a m protec t ionThe melding of Rockcote plastersystems with the extensivecolour range offered by theResene Total Colour Systemopens up endless opportunitiesfor specifiers seeking to evolvestyles of architecture with uniqueflair.

The Rockcote EPS40PLUS Systemincorporates the latest in EPSbatten technology providing avented and drained cavitybehind the cladding systemproviding AirFlo (drying rate) inthe wall cavity. A composite exterior Plaster Cladding Systemmade up of mechanically fixed EPS Insulation board, modifiedacrylic plaster, reinforced weather protected base and a lowmaintenance, versatile finish to ensure the integrity anddurability of the system.

Complete with a written 15 year Company Product Warrantyand 5 year Workmanship Warranty from Licensed Rockcotecontractors, your customers will be protected long after theirdream project is finished.

See the Rockcote EPS40PLUS brochure available from 0800ROCKCOTE or www.rockcote.co.nz for further details onthis latest Rockcote innovation.

b a c k i n blackFully dressed in blackResene acrylic paint, onebuilding dominated theskyline and stamped astrong impression onvisitors during SCAPEheld in Christchurch.Designed by NathanColey, a leading figure inarchitectural art, theBlack Maria, sited on theroof of the Physics Roomgallery, was a recreationof the rotating saloonstage set that ThomasEdison bui l t for the1893 silent Western film Black Maria. “The Black Maria”cleverly posed that the city is a theatrical stage set uponwhich all city dwellers act out their public persona asif part of a theatrical cast.

In a world first, Resene in conjunction withAuckland Heart of the City and Black SheepStamps recently released New Zealandpostage stamps featuring 9 cows from theAuckland Cow Parade. The issue of stamps

caused chaos akin to a stampede,with the entire print run sellingout in just days. The Cow Paradestamps were the second in theseries of Resene postage stampsand have recently been joinedby Resene Range 2004 postage

stamps featuring a palette of the Range2004 colours.

Predominantly sold throughAuck land conven ienceoutlets, Resene postagestamps are just another wayResene is adding colour tothe community. The stampsare legal postage stampsand can be used to sendletters domestically andinternationally, that is if youcan bear to part with them!

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n o c h a n c e o f ev i c t ion and retailer of paints. All colours were swiftly selected from the ReseneThe Range.

Selecting bolder combinations than many would dare to dream of, thediary rooms jumped off the screen in hues of Resene Vesuvius (brightorange), Resene Retro (deep teal) and Resene Lipstick (bright pink).

With 2.2 million Australian eyes glued to the screen on opening night,Resene colours have been soaked in on both sides of the Tasman. Seeyour local Resene ColorShop or www.resene.co.nz for full details of theBB style file. But beware, Big Brother just may be watching!

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