Resene Newsletter Issue 3 2011

3/11In Australia, PO Box 785, Ashmore City, Queensland 4214Call 1800 738 383, visit www.resene.com.auor email advice@resene.com.auIn New Zealand, PO Box 38242, Lower Hutt 5045Call 0800 RESENE (737 363), visit www.resene.co.nzor email advice@resene.co.nzcelebrationof colourLimaPictonBluePlumAlbany Senior High School is not justanother new school but one which isthe first of its kind in the country. It isalso the winner of the Resene TotalColour Nightingale Award for 2011. Theschool spearheads new teaching andlearning pedagogies enabling studentfocused integrated learning, so a wholenew approach to the design of learningspaces was required.How colour was used is a key componentin integrating this pedagogy into thephysical space. The 10 learning commonsopen onto a central circulation spinewith large voids allowing natural lightfrom skylights to penetrate the centralspace. These voids visually connect thelearning commons to facilitate crosscurricularinteraction and foster teamwork between teachers of variousdisciplines. The colours of each learningcommon define and orient the studentsas well as serving as their ‘house’ colours,enhancing a sense of identity.Colour is central to all aspects of AlbanySenior High School, best summed up asa neutral tonal canvas with splashes ofcolour providing meaning to the visionof the school.The exterior facade uses a combinationof black aluminium joinery panelsand green glass in an offset randompattern to echo the depth of the nativebush and help the bulk of the buildingrecede into the retained bush behindwhile the narrow red green and yellowpanels provide welcome splashes ofcolour characteristic of the Puriri berries,Kowhai flowers and brighter leaves.The steel is painted Resene Condor(powerful grey) to evoke the earthinessof the material while concrete is clearfinished with Resene Uracryl to bringout the inherent texture.The interior is a continuation of theexterior colour concept. The blackand white contrast is reflected in thegeneral wall colour of Resene QuarterTea (muted beige) contrasting with blackdoors and wall panels along the spineof the building together with charcoalcarpet. The steel structure is exposed andpainted in Resene Condor.Onto this neutral palette splashes of 10separate strong colours are introduced,one for each of the 10 learningcommunities played off against brightcarpet stripes and muted pinboardstripes.All the school’s colours are then broughttogether in the heart of the school,the entry foyer, where they are allrepresented in a larger than life pixelatedwall that encloses the library.Here the colours represent the diverseaspects of the school coming together asone new, exciting and thought provokingschool.Architectural Specifier: Hamish Boyd (Project Director), Roy Blok(Project Architect, Jeremy Bennett,Joseph Muir, Jasmax Ltd www.jasmax.co.nzBuilding Contractor: Arrow InternationalPainting Contractor: NTP DecoratorsPhotographer: Dave OlsenQuarterTeaFilmProDigitalGreenRed BerryRoyalHeathSurfieGreenTeaTitaniaTrafficTrojanBrightSparkRainForestCondorBlackMilkChocolateGeyserGorseGreyChateauHavocCamaroneStudioTrue Blue

new eraZiera Shoes, a new era of Kumfs, is an iconic brandthat’s recently been rebranded and emerged as Ziera.Same blissfully comfortable shoes, different nameand a whole new stylish look for its Australasianstores.The rebranding to Ziera provided the perfectopportunity to look at all the stores afresh. ZieraShoes are all about the perfect blend of fashion,comfort and style and the new store look neededto reflect that.While Ziera wanted their new stores to have amodern, fresh look it was important not to alienatetheir existing loyal customer base.Resene Eighth Stonehenge (muted grey) andResene Quarter Oilskin (grey brown) were chosenfrom the extensive Resene colour palette as perfectlycomplementing the new store’s colour scheme andwhile having an elegant and fashionable look, thecolours will easily stand the test of time. Thesecolours are joined by three custom corporatecolours, Ziera White, Ziera Light Lime and ZieraDark Lime, developed using the Resene TotalColour System.This palette of colours is now being used throughoutall 50 new look Ziera Shoe stores across Australasiawith many more in the planning stages. The storecolourway and concept works brilliantly alongsidethe new Ziera logo and modern design, with thesuperior level of comfort and quality matching theunique selling proposition of the shoes themselves.Architectural Specifier: Design EnvironmentsColour Selection: John McDonald, Design Environmentswww.designenvironments.co.nzPhotographer: Polyflorlively diningLotus is a pan-Asian restaurant in Marrickville and, unlikeother Asian restaurants in the area, the clients wantedan upmarket look and feel for their new restaurant.The layout of the restaurant is long and relativelynarrow, so a semi-divide was incorporated withcolumns and bulkhead to break up the space. Thisfeature was painted in a contrasting colour, ReseneRaspberry (warm berry red) which, together withthe wall colour, Resene Joie De Vivre (persimmon),and skirting in Resene Mexican Wave (red basedorange), creates a colourful and lively colour scheme.The colours were chosen for how they appear in theevening, as the restaurant does not open for lunch,as well as to give a fun and convivial atmosphere.This colour scheme is complemented with twowallpapers used in the back section and behind theservery. Five framed wallpaper panels hang on thepainted walls in the restaurant.Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel,Resene Lumbersider low sheen waterborne andResene Lustacryl, semi-gloss waterborne enameland Resene Ceiling Paint were used for the interior.All of these paint systems are Environmental Choiceapproved and low odour, minimising the disruptionto the smooth running of the restaurant.The rear door and the street window frames arepainted in Resene Dark Rum, a deep brown, whichalso matches the exterior of the restaurant.Matching business cards, menus and signage werealso created, incorporating the colour schemeensuring that all elements from the restaurant to thepromotional tools project the same modern image.Architectural Specifier: Judith Briggswww.colourconsultants.com.au

fresh flowerWhen the new owners undertook the task oftransforming Passion Café into Buttercup Café,they carefully considered all elements, includingthe floor. Situated in Kimbolton Road, Feilding,this café is a local favourite. But with all thosefeet traipsing in and out, the floor is subject tosignificant wear and tear.The dated vanished floors were high gloss andextensively yellowed as solventborne clearfinishes tend to do. Keen to make the most of thetimber flooring but in a more natural looking way,the previous coating was completely sanded offbefore the entire floor was coated with ReseneQristal ClearFloor 2K, a durable waterborneflooring finish, much lower in VOCs and odourthan traditional solventborne finishes. ReseneQristal ClearFloor 2K is a satin finish that looksnatural while imparting a hardwearing floorfinish so that it can withstand the foot traffic,dropped dishes and spilt food and beverages.Now the café is humming along the owners areenjoying the hardness of the floor and the easeof cleaning that comes with it and customersare showing their appreciation with theircompliments on how good it looks.Resene: BJ Searancke, Manawatu Trade Representativehome awayfrom homeParents of children having treatment at StarshipChildren’s Hospital have one less thing to worryabout thanks to the opening of Ronald McDonaldHouse Trust’s newest family accommodationfacility, Grafton Mews. Grafton Mews has 18 roomsincluding two transplant units, customised disabledrooms, standard rooms, laundries, living areas anda playground.The Trust provides accommodation and support forfamilies from all over the country, who have to travelwhile their children are treated at Starship Children’sHospital. It provides comfort and a safe environmentfor families during what can be a highly stressfultime. It enables them to be together and for familiesto draw strength from others who are on a similarjourney.In 2010 the Trust provided over 23,000 room nightsto families. In 2011 this is expected to increase toover 24,000. It costs on average $120 per night toprovide accommodation and some meals, howeverthere is no charge for referred families to stay at anyof the three facilities. Collectively the three facilitieshave 79 rooms available to referred families, thelargest room capacity in Australasia, with a further20 rooms planned.For the Grafton Mews project, only EnvironmentalChoice approved products were selected, includingResene Zylone Sheen low sheen waterborneand Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen low sheenwaterborne enamel on walls, Resene Lustacrylsemi-gloss waterborne enamel on trim and joineryand Resene Broadwall 3 in 1, which can be usedas a surfacer, sealer and finishing coat, enablingsignificant time and cost savings.The general colour palette throughout the house isneutral with Resene Quarter Tea (muted beige),Resene Quarter Napa (grey beige neutral), ReseneAlabaster (blackened white), Resene WhitePointer (stark off-white), Resene Quarter PearlLusta (classic cream) complemented by soothinggreens of Resene Chill Out (pale chartreuse),Resene Sulu (summer yellow green), Resene TintOf Aqua (green off white) and Resene Anakiwa(pale blue). The project also includes bold accentcolours Resene Endeavour (clear blue), ReseneHavoc (pure red), Resene Turbo (energetic yellow)and Resene Space Cadet (ultramarine blue) to addinterest without being overpowering.Worldwide there are over 300 Ronald McDonaldHouses in 30 countries. Ronald McDonald Housesstarted in Philadelphia in 1974 with a McDonaldsregional manager helping a friend whose daughterhad leukaemia. Resene has been a long standingsupporter of Ronald McDonald Houses providingmany many litres of paint free to Ronald McDonaldHouse projects around the country. It’s nice tothink that families going through a parent’s worstnightmare and the stress of having a sick child havea supportive team, environment and home to helpthem through.Architectural Specifier: Avery ArchitectsBuilding Contractor: Brookfield MultiplexPhotography: Michael Bradley; Brookfield MultiplexResene: Rob Mountford, Central Auckland Branch Managercool caféThey say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,but the owners of this Hood Street, Hamilton caféwould prefer to forgo the flattery and keep theirunique look strictly one of a kind.While most strive for smooth walls, this café hasinstalled Muros roughcast concrete panels, giving anauthentic rough concrete finish to pillars, beams andwalls. The Muros panels are finished in EnvironmentalChoice approved Resene Lumbersider low sheenwaterborne paint, though could have easily beenfinished in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen if alower sheen finish had been desired.In a competitive market where cafés need to standout to attract repeat business, the uniqueness of thefinishing makes this café very memorable.www.muros.co.nz

standing ovationThe historic Theatre Royal in Nelson has beenconserved creating a fully functional theatre of 21stcentury standards while respecting its heritage. Thetheatre was built in 1878 and is New Zealand’soldest functioning theatre of timber construction.In true Victorian style the façade is an elaborateattempt to hide the predominantly shed-likestructure behind, the bulk of which was increasedwith the need for a substantially higher flytower tomeet modern day functionality.Looking at historic black and white photos it wasapparent the Theatre had been elaborately paintedenhancing the Victorian details. It was important tore-establish the building’s position in the communityby rethinking its bland appearance.The colour selection needed to give the buildinga presence on the street without being brazen.From the façade right through to the auditoriumsubtle connections have been made. The outsidenow looks resplendent in Resene Anticipation(mushroom rose), Resene Brunette (red brown),Resene Gold Dust (gold metallic), Resene Havana(smouldering brown), Resene Kidman (soft pink),Resene Quarter Lumberjack (dusky rose) andResene Warhol (rose pink).Appropriate sustainable Resene systems werechosen for use on recycled and refurbishedmaterials including the historic upper level façade,and roof ventilators. Resene Sonyx 101 semiglosswaterborne paint with Resene CoolColourtechnology was used for the timber cladding anddetailing to reduce the stress of darker colourson the historic façade and improve longevity. Thehistoric roof ventilation cupolas were finished inResene Uracryl semi-gloss to achieve a high levelof durability in an exposed location.On the inside at the outset of the project theauditorium paintwork was a tatty array of garishand loud colours – theatrical yes, but not befittingthe vision for this grand old lady’s future.The careful conservation work within the auditoriumrevealed a wealth of information about previouscolours used and these informed the final colourselection assembled to create a rich lustrous interiorbefitting the auditorium’s heritage.A small section of original frieze uncoveredbeneath a doorway architrave confirmed colourdevelopments were appropriate while allowing thisto be replicated and reinstated to further embellishthe space.A sense of opulence is achieved with the metallicgold painted details and deep velvet fabric curtainsand upholstery. The broad areas of soft warm coloursembrace the audience as the auditorium lights dim.Subtle use of contrasting Resene sheens recreatean original wall panel border stencil pattern foundbeneath layers of paper. Darker colours of thedado and flooring solidly ground the scheme withintegrity.The interior palette incorporatesan impressive array of huesincludingResene Aqua Squeeze,Resene Birthday Suit, ReseneBreathless, Resene Buffalo,ReseneBurgundy, ReseneCashmere, Resene Desperado,Resene Emperor, Resene Feta,Resene Gold, Resene GoldDust, Resene Green Mist,Resene Miso, Resene MuleFawn (brown red oxide),Resene Peanut (earthbrown), Resene Quicksand (muddy brown),Resene Rebel (warm earth brown), Resene Rialto(deep red), Resene Sienna (red brown), Resene Silk(soft beige), Resene Soapstone (warm neutral),Resene Sonique (pastel mauve), Resene Toast(red oxide brown), Resene Van Cleef (reddenedbrown), Resene Ventura (old sharp gold), ReseneVintage (brown rose) and Resene White.The foyer colours mediate between the exterior andthe auditorium with luxurious details on a fresh crispbackground.The Back of House utility areas are finishedin Resene’s PaintWise EchoPaint grey 100%recycled waterborne paint, recovered from unwantedreturned paint products.Other appropriate sustainable Resene systems werechosen for use on recycled and refurbished materials,including the refurbished theatre seats, recycledtimber benchtops, the re-laid rimu auditorium floor,the restored and reproduced decorative embossedceiling paper, and the chandeliers recycled fromprevious light fittings.Winner of a Resene Total Colour Commercial Interior– Public + Retail Maestro Award 2011, this theatre istestament to what can be achieved with dedicationto details.Architectural Specifier: Palmer & Palmer Architects LtdBuilding Contractor: Fitzgerald Construction LtdPainting Contractor (exterior): Brown & Syme Holdings LtdPainting Contractor (interior): Peter Wood Decorating,Brown & Syme Holdings LtdPhotography: Palmer & Palmer Architects Ltd,Kiki Nichols PhotographyProject Manager: Delta Projects LtdAquaSqueezeBirthdaySuitBreathless Buffalo BurgundyCashmereDesperado Emperor Feta Gold Green Mist MisoQuicksand

ewarding colourThe striking colours of Albany Senior High School inAuckland by Jasmax (see cover) was awarded tophonours in the Resene Total Colour Awards.Resene has a long history of colour in New Zealandwith colours like Resene Spanish White andResene Pearl Lusta created over three decadesago still continuing to be top choices for decoratorstoday. With thousands of Resene colours to choosefrom, there’s no point having all these colours if theyaren’t being used well, which led to the creation ofthe Resene Total Colour Awards, to celebrate andencourage creative use of colour.Awards were given in ten categories: ResidentialExterior, Residential Interior, Display & Product,Education, Sustainable System, Rising Star,Commercial Exterior, Commercial Interior – Public &Retail Space, Commercial Interior – Office, LifetimeAchievement, with the Colour Master – NightingaleAward for the best overall colour use.Below is a taste of the winners. A selection of entriesand award winners is available for viewing onlineat www.resene.com/colourawards so youcan view a snapshot of projects from all aroundAustralasia.Resene Total Colour Education Award Winner and theResene Total Colour Master – Nightingale Award:JasmaxResene Total Colour Residential Exterior Award Winner:John Mills ArchitectsColour Maestro Award:Gordon Dalkie ArchitectsColour Maestro Award:Pacific Environments Architects NZ LtdResene Total Colour Residential Interior Award Winner:Daniel Marshall ArchitectsResene Total Colour Display & Product Award Winner:Waikato MuseumResene Total Colour Commercial Exterior Award Winner:O.C. DesignColour Maestro Award:Archaus ArchitectsColour Maestro Award:Interact ArchitectsResene Total Colour Commercial Interior – Office AwardWinner: Gascoigne AssociatesColour Maestro Award:Vorstermans ArchitectsResene Total Colour Commercial Interior – Public & RetailAward Winner: Gascoigne AssociatesColour Maestro Award:Palmer and Palmer ArchitectsResene Total Colour Sustainable System Award Winner:Stephenson & TurnerColour Maestro Award:Lab-works Architecture LimitedResene Total Colour Rising Star Student Award Winner:Kate AndrewColour Maestro Award:Simone DuckettColour Maestro Award:Sharon DormanResene Total Colour Lifetime Achievement Award:Roger Walker

MR-C375 MR-C405375 Litres 405 Litres15MR-E62637 Litres“Rotating” top shelfIn-store December 20 1gowhitea breath offresh airCarparks and polluted air are often two thingsthat go hand in hand. Utilising the latest inphotoactive technology, Resene has developedResene Fresh Air Carparking paint.Resene Fresh Air Carparking is a semitransparentwaterborne satin topcoat withphotocatalytic pigments, which is designedto break down NOx and organic atmosphericpollutants that come into contact with the film.It is quick and easy to apply and all that isneeded is one thin coat over a white substrate.It’s designed for use in interior carparks, wherepolluted air is more likely. Activity is increasedwith increasing light flux.See Data Sheet D319 for technical information.View the Architects Memo 102 – ‘Radical’on the Resene website to learn more aboutphotoactive coatings.New to the Resene Colorwood interior woodcarerange is Resene Colorwood Whitewash, anexciting new way to achieve a whitewashedstyle effect on interior timber walls and floors.Environmental Choice approved, ReseneColorwood Whitewash is low odour and low inVOC compared to solventborne interior stains andpolyurethanes. It’s easy to apply and suitable for useby professional decorators or home decorators.Resene Colorwood is also available in a rangeof other colours from traditional timber colours tobrights. You can also get it tinted to your favouriteResene Exterior Woodcare colour so that youcan have a consistent colour palette inside andoutside your project. See Data Sheet D50W for moreinformation on Resene Colorwood Whitewashand Data Sheet D50a for more information onResene Colorwood.The Resene Colorwood range is available fromResene ColorShops and resellers nationwide.shade on shadeThe latest Habitat magazine from Resene hasbeen released. Habitat issue15 looks at allthe elements ofour homes, bothinside and out.It’s coloured byResene, but it’snot just aboutpainting. It coversthe full spectrum ofdesign,renovationandrefurbishment– from the smallestto the largest projects. Everything from aneco makeover to striking wallpaper to shadeon shade combinations. If you missed outon a copy, Habitat is available from ReseneColorShops and representatives or emailupdate@resene.co.nz and Resene will sendyou a free copy while stocks last. Rememberto include your full name and postal addresswhen you email.Our Multi Drawer refrigeratorskeep food fresher for longerNew Zealand’s Favourite Multi Drawer Refrigerators.A real connoisseur understands to have perfect food you need to start with perfectstorage. Di ferent foods kept at the right temperatures are tastier, healthier and wi llast longer. Connoisseur Multi Drawer Refrigerators feature multi airflow for quick,uniform cooling, an automatic non-plumbed ice maker as well as a humidity drawerto keep fruit and vegetables fresher. Mitsubishi Electric Multi Drawer Refrigerators arethe leaders in Multi Drawer technology – so cool in so many ways.The Leaders in Multi Drawer TechnologyRefrigeration CompartmentThe more commonly accessedrefrigerator compartment isplaced ergonomicaly at chestheight to reduce bending. Theunique three-way shelf createsextra space for ta ler items.Automatic Ice MakerFeaturing a unique non-plumbedAutomatic Ice Maker. Just fi l theremovable water tank and the IceMaker is ready.Humidity DrawerThe increased humidity ensuresfruit and vegetables are kept inideal conditions to stay crisperand fresher for longer.Freezer DrawerThe unique drawer design a lowsfood to b easily selected,reducing the loss of cool air.Available in white and stainle st elwith left or right han d or options12the magazine coloured by Resene summer 2011/12the Resene magazineshade on shadefoolproof palettestotal colour award winners 2011summer 2011/12 rrp$7.95 issue 15beat the eight-year itchplusbrushcolours you’ll love for lifeup your gardena clever eco-makeoverdesign tips to stop burglarsbig green tickThe Minister for the Environment Nick Smithhas announced the accreditation of Resene’sPaintWise paint and packaging recyclingprogramme, the first accreditation for apaint recycling programme and only thesixth product stewardship scheme he hasaccredited.Following nearly five years of development,Resene PaintWise was launched in 2004 byResene to encourage paint users to minimiseThe latest Resene Designing and Rating forSustainability roadshow covered design ratingsystems vs performance for commercial andresidential projects with a presentation fromfrom leading expert Dr Paul Bannister andthe latest update on the ResidentialRating Tool - Homestar fromMathew Cutler-Welsh.Dr Paul Bannister is managingdirector of Exergy AustraliaPty Ltd, one of Australia’sleading energy managementconsultancies. Dr Bannisterspecialises in technical energyefficiency work, and has conductedenergy audits for hundreds of sitesranging from small commercial offices tomajor hospitals and from university campuses togold mines. He is also well known for his role asprimary technical developer of NABERS Energy, aworld-leading methodology for benchmarking thethe effects of their decoratingon the environment. Theservice with assistance from3R Group then rolled outnationwide in mid 2007.2011 was already a milestoneyear for Resene PaintWisewith the programmereaching over one millionpacks returned. Hundredsof thousands of tonnes of recycled paintand packaging have also been recycled orreused.Good quality Resene paint is provided freeto community groups, waterborne paint isused for other applications such as coveringgraffiti, solventborne paint goes through asolvent recovery programme and packagingis recycled. Already over 100,000 litres ofpaint has been donated.See www.resene.com/paintwise for details.one to watchperformance of office buildings, hotels, shoppingcentres and homes.The popular two hour long seminar was videoedfor all those who missed it. Free copiesof the DVD are available on requestfrom Resene representatives oremailupdate@resene.co.nzwith your name, companyand postal address and we’llpop one in the post to you.Registeredarchitects,architectural designers andlicensed building practitionerscan earn points if they watch theDVD and complete the quiz. Find outmore online at:www.resene.co.nz/cpdor enter the Resene website home page and clickon the Architects/Specifiers option in the menu barand select the ‘Earn CPD points without leavingyour desk’ option.

colour trendsfor 2012As we emerge from the depths of the recession, lifehas taken on new meaning. We yearn for a simpler,more relaxed way of living and we find comfort inthe familiar. Objects that remind us of happier timestake centre stage, and splashes of bold, upliftingcolours are fully embraced.Cheerful, optimistic yellows andoranges speak to our playful side,while tranquil blues and greensmuster a sense of wellbeing andwarmth. Add to that a vibrant mix ofpurples, mustards, ochres and earthytones – all colours that celebrateour past – and the new season’scolours combine to refresh, inspire,motivate and lift our spirits. Hueshave a feminine edge with a senseof cosiness. Alongside femininity liesretro. Old is the new new, as we lookto surround ourselves with nostalgicpieces. Raw, unembellished beautysits easily beside luxurious materialsor simple, upcycled objects.Splashes of strong colour feature notjust on accent walls – our appliancesand homewares are getting anoverhaul too. Toasters, mixers,fridges, rangehoods, ovens and otherhomewares are becoming brighterReseneSwitched OnReseneOutrageousReseneKoruReseneNirvanaReseneZealand cheerier, with oranges, yellows, reds and bluescoming through.Splash those feel-good colours onto walls andyou have instant pick-me-up pizzazz. Try ReseneWild Thing, a star-bright yellow gold that’s bold,energetic and frivolous. For the really adventurous,pair this playful colour with blacks or blues, suchas Resene Bowie, a clear litmus and cyan bluereminiscent of the 1960s.Resene Fleetwood harks back to the good old daystoo, with its gentle combination of green, brownand mustard yellow. It’s a fabulous match for yellowgreens, rouge violets and lemon sherbets, such asResene Nirvana, Resene Boogie Wonderlandand Resene First Light.Oranges are coming through murkier, though they’restill full of fire and splendour. Resene Ayers Rock isa modern take on burnt orange and teams well withreptilian olives (such as Resene Evolution), warmgreys (Resene Kookaburra) and spearmint greens(Resene Howzat).Reds are still mostly blue-based – your cherry redsrather than in-your-face reds – evoking energy,excitement and passion. The richly sensuous ReseneX Factor sets the mood with its deep, plush tones,while the brighter cherry red of Resene Bullseyewill heat things up without blowing a fuse.Rust red hues also move through into browns andearthy tones. Resene Courage is an earth reddarkened with brown. Try it with a smoulderingcopper metallic such as Resene Triumph or anearthy olive green such as Resene Butterfly Creek.Pink, the sweet side of red, diverges into many huesfrom pale pastels to the more luscious. ReseneSmitten is a vivacious fuchsia pinkwith a pinch of violet, while ReseneDevoted is a delicate cherryblossom blushed pink – sweetlyfeminine and soft.Blues feature widely in the colourpalette – after all, we’re happiestwhen the sky is blue. From intenseblues to washed out indigo blues aswell as cyan and lagoon blues, thisis a hue that instils confidence andpromotes an overall sense of serenity.Resene Escape is refreshing andoptimistic, a pale cerulean blue,dreamy and calm. It’s the perfectcomplement to the stormy blue greyof Resene Jetsetter. Deeply intenseblues such as Resene Magnum andResene Nite Life provide a viableneutral alternative to grey or black.Mixed with silver you can achievethe elegance of a more traditionalblack and gold combination.Purples are also varied – frombold violet to the softened purplesof dried flowers, such as ReseneBelieve and Resene Poet. Theyall have an underlying warmth incommon, ultramodern, majestic orsubtle.Nature takes last season’s greens toa whole new level, with a broader,fresher, more back-to-earth range.Greens are coming indoors as peopletreat their home as a sanctuary andrecreate the illusion of being nestledin nature, rather than in the middleof suburbia.Minty apple greens, like ReseneKandinsky, are one flavour ofthe season as a fresh exterior lookand inside in reading rooms andbedrooms.The palette also extends to yellowgreens, such as Resene Koru andResene Nirvana, and turquoiseand emerald greens such as ReseneZeal and Resene Moxie. There’sReseneFree SpiritReseneFleetwoodReseneCode RedReseneRock N RollReseneSmittenReseneDevotedReseneAyers RockReseneMagnumReseneNite LifeReseneEscapeReseneBowiealso crossover hues moving from greento blue, such as Resene Free Spirit.Our thirst for sustainability tricklesthrough into the 2012 colour range,with a palette that’s infused withearthy, neutral tones – showing ourgrowing appreciation for the earth andits resources. Wood tones are reflectedin beiges and browns and offset bysoft golden metallics, such as ReseneIgnition. Neutrals, browns and beigestend towards warmer, comfortingvariants, such as Resene Secret Roadand Resene Fantail.Greys are trending softer teamed withfresh whites, with the rapid rise inpopularity of Resene Thorndon Creamreflecting this trend.Off-whites are pure and uncomplicated,and there is a definite comeback of coolwhite, such as Resene Barely There, asa background neutral. Plain white, suchas Resene Half Alabaster, is clean andelegant, a stark contrast to the growingrange of blacks, such as Resene BlackSheep and Resene Blackout.Cosy, casual elegance, stability andfamiliarity are key trends for 2012, withcomfort playing a leading role. And thattranslates to the old adage ‘home iswhere the heart is’. As many of us chooseto stay put, our homes are well and trulybecoming our sanctuaries.View colours for 2012 in the Resene TheRange 2011/12 fandeck available fromResene ColorShops and resellers, or viewonline at www.resene.com/colour.Electronic colour swatches for ArchiCAD,AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and more arealso available online at www.resene.com/electroniccolour.ReseneElvisReseneSilverStreakReseneBelieveResenePoetReseneTriumphReseneSecret RoadReseneFantailReseneHalfRickshawReseneBarelyThereReseneBlackSheepReseneBlackoutReseneWhite Thunderpail merry-go-roundTraditionally paint pails have been notoriouslydifficult to recycle locally. In what is believed to bea world first, the Resene paint pails being returnedto the Resene PaintWise service are now beingrecycled into ‘new’ paint pails made out of 100%post consumer recycled paint pails.Pails returned to thePaintWise service are washedand reprocessed into ‘new’ Resene paint pails usinga custom design process developed locally. Theconcept is so new and unique that the plant neededto run the process has had to be designed and builtfrom the ground up.There is no limit to how many times the pails can berecycled – as long as the Resene pails are returnedthey can be recycled many times in the years tocome. The 100% consumer waste recycled paintpails have recently won a Highly Commendedaward at the Packaging Council EnvironmentalPackaging Awards.

ack to natureOne of the latest wallpapercollections available at Reseneis the Chacran collection. From anatural tree bark effect to a playfulflowering sprig motif: the roots of thisnew collection lie in nature. Chacranwill breathe life into a wide variety ofspaces, literally and figuratively.Complement your favourite wallpaperwith your favourite Resene colours for acomplete interior look.View over 6000 wallpapers onthe Resene website at www.resene.com/wallpaper, on yourphone or iPhone with ReseneiSwatch, www.resene.com/iSwatch or at your localResene ColorShop (NZ only).supersizedcolour chartRocket Ropes, next to Butterfly Creek in Auckland, ishome to what is believed to be the world’s largestcolour chart. Featuring all the hues from the ReseneThe Range 2011/12, this colour chart towers intothe sky. Visitors to Rocket Ropes can satisfy theiradrenalin junkie inner self via the high rope course,flying fox and the drop off. The fainthearted might bebetter to admire the paint colours from the safety ofthe ground level.black is thenew orangeThe iconic Ohakune giant carrotthat features in tourist photographsall over the world had a recentmakeover in support of the nationalrugby team. It’s a great example ofwhat a difference a coat or two ofpaint can make.Given that it had snowed just afew days prior to the desired startdate and normal paints wouldstruggle with the cold, Resenewintergrade technology was used.The carrot was painted in wintergradeformulations of Environmental Choiceapproved Resene CoolColour Blackpaint and Resene Sea Fog. The ReseneCoolColour paint is formulated withspecial pigment technology to reflect more heatthan standard paint colours, so the CoolColourpaint surface won’t get as hot as a normal blackpaint would.Officially unveiled in 1984, theiconic Ohakune giant carrot wasoriginally designed as a prop fora bank advertisement. A groupof enthusiastic growers saw theopportunity to own the giantcarrot. It was then trucked fromWellington to Ohakune and hasbeen promoted as the town’sicon ever since.linen+ paint justwhat you needPatersonRose and Resene have teamed up tocreate complementary colour suggestions for thePatersonRose children’s linen range to help youput together a look for children’s rooms withoutspending days agonising over what colour will gowith what.See more linens and their complementary coloursuggestions online at www.resene.com/patersonrose or at your local PatersonRoselinen stockist.look bookThe new Lighting Plus shades look book isdesigned to help you put together a complete roomlook, featuring the latest trends in light shades,complemented by Resene paints, wallpaper andcurtain for a complete room finish. Choose fromretro stylings through to the ultra modern, includinglampshades custom matched to Resene colours. TheLook Book is packed with hints and tips to help youchoose the right light with confidence. Availablefrom LightingPlus, www.lightingplus.co.nz.Also joining the Paint it Black fan club was theiconic giant lobster in Kaikoura. Also normallyorange it has had a makeover to become theMainland’s biggest kiwi rugby fan decked out inblack and white. The lobster is over six metresin length and was built using steel mesh, papermache and fibre glass in 1994. It reached iconstatus in 1998, featuring on a stamp issuecelebrating town icons, the same set of 10stamps that also featured the Ohakune giantcarrot.Both icons will be returned to their normalorange selves with fresh coats of Resene paintlater this year.Incorrect mailing: If you are receiving multiple mailings or you would like us to change your mailing details, please call:In Australia phone 1800 738 383, in New Zealand phone 0800 RESENE (737 363) or email update@resene.co.nz.Resene News is published by the Resene Marketing Department. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this publication, but Resene accepts no liability for any errors of fact or opinionexpressed herein. Some products or services may not be offered in your area or country. Please check with your local Resene ColorShop for availability. Most products can be ordered in though lead timesand minimum order quantities may apply. Resene News is printed on environmentally responsible paper which complies with the requirements of environmental management systems EMAS and ISO14001, using vegetable-based inks. Please recycle.