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Reader roundup: Noble gifts, a vibrant patio and unexpected uses for paint cans
15 Jan 2025
We’re welcoming in the new year with a great roundup of creative and colourful projects from our readers. From landscape paintings to elegant blue bathrooms and wooden toy trucks, these…
NZ Photographer of the Year 2023 finalists capture colour and soul through the lens
11 Sep 2023
Choosing favourites is a hard job when it comes to the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards, and with over 8,000 entries this year it was clear just…
Creating magic beyond the wall: The bespoke murals of Inky Collective
25 Jul 2023
When it comes to bringing art to life on various surfaces, Inky Collective is a sister duo force to be reckoned with. Amanda and Ari are creating bespoke murals with…
Reader roundup: From bright bedroom designs to fresh exteriors and town murals
23 May 2023
It has been a busy month for our readers, and we absolutely love hearing from each and every one of you about your creative projects using Resene paints, stains and…
Your designer guide to interior trends
20 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your home. The…
Your designer guide to interior trends
17 Apr 2023
With their stunning and versatile range of luxurious wool carpets, Godfrey Hirst have released their Farm to Floor designer guide to give you some interior inspiration for your next project.…
Get your ticket to marvel at some of the best homes and gardens in NZ
01 Feb 2023
Resene is a proud partner of the sell-out NZ House & Garden Tours, which this summer are heading to Wānaka, Nelson, Manawatū and Clevedon. Come along and enjoy a captivating mix of…
Im-peck-able chicken coops
01 Dec 2022
When it comes to sprucing up your chicken coop it doesn’t hurt to add some colour and flair and make your chicken’s home egg-stra special. We think the chickens won’t…
A look inside Christchurch artist Jane McIntosh’s home and garden
21 Apr 2022
Jane McIntosh’s passion for colour blends into every aspect of her life. An artist and gardener based in North Canterbury, her home and garden are as colourful as her works.…
Brick Bay now inviting entries for the next Folly Competition
19 Apr 2022
Back for another amazing year, the team behind the Brick Bay Folly Competition are ready to receive innovative and experimental ideas from architecture students and recent graduates looking to push…
The mall café that makes the case for being a horse of a different colour
22 Mar 2022
When you think about the design and ambiance of the place where you grab your daily cuppa, it likely fits into one of two categories: neutral hipster-esque minimalism or quirky…
Natural Wonder: Stylish new wool carpets to try from Feltex
16 Mar 2022
Carpet solutions with Feltex
From the farm to your floor, two stylish new wool carpet ranges from Feltex celebrate the natural beauty of New Zealand wool.
There’s nothing quite like natural wool…
Picture this – an artist’s murals with a message
24 Feb 2022
Brigita Botma’s large-scale murals are show-stoppers painted in vivid Resene colours – and they also deliver an environmental message.
“There is a focus on respect in the messages I try to…
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer and artist wraps it up
19 Jan 2022
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Tania Akehurst splits her time between farm work and art – and the art is getting a slight edge. Tania has her own gallery on…
2021 New Zealand Architecture Awards winners announced
07 Dec 2021
Two social housing projects, transportable tiny houses for at-risk youth, a Christchurch Kōhanga Reo and a ‘build to rent’ development were among the winners at the prestigious 2021 New Zealand…
A vote for good sorts with green fingers!
25 Nov 2021
NZ Gardener magazine’s hunt for the best of the green-fingered good sorts is closing soon, but you can still vote for one of the five finalists up to the last…
Designer Adrian Nancekivell’s approach to commercial projects is changing the face of retail and hospitality
11 Oct 2021
When we last spoke to Adrian Nancekivell to get his insights on the future of retail and hospitality for the inaugural issue of BlackWhite magazine, we were stuck at home…
Jobs and DIY projects to do around the house to keep busy (with leftover paint)
25 Aug 2021
Revamp your home office
This painted colour blocked feature in Resene Fast Forward clearly defines this workstation. Surrounding walls in Resene Sea Fog, floor in Resene Truffle, shelves and desk top in Resene Fast Forward, chair…
Cast your vote for New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year 2020
02 Sep 2020
It’s the time of year when Kiwi photographers submit their best images of our environment and society for expert judgment and public scrutiny in the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of…
MDS’ The Grange Bar & Bistro brings the table to the farm
15 Sep 2020
Foodies that are constantly on the hunt for their next tasty conquest have no doubt found their way to the new hospitality precinct, Goodside, located at Smales Farm in Auckland’s…
Paul and Brett bring minimal and modern magic to this Mangawhai beach-farm property
16 Jun 2020
When it comes to designing a house thoughtfully, there are a number of approaches you can take. Sometimes it’s about choosing a design that stands out from the crowd. At…
Stu's siesta setting
05 Jul 2015
Eight-year-old Stu from Wellington got his turn for a star bedroom makeover in this week's Resene My Dream Room: Kids Edition.
From a compact plain-white room to one with a fiery orange…
Resene red is a zoo centrepiece
14 Dec 2015
If you’re at a loss for activities during the holidays, head down to Wellington Zoo’s newly created area, titled Meet The Locals He Tuku Aroha precinct. As a salute to…
Masters of mural
17 Dec 2015
Winners of this year's Resene Mural Masterpieces competition have been announced, and once again we've seen a glorious and eclectic mix of painted projects from across the country.
Schools, community groups…
Make a bokashi compost
09 Jun 2016
If you don’t have room for a full-on compost bin or a worm farm, grab a couple of used 10-litre Resene paint buckets and make a bokashi compost.
A bokashi (Japanese…
Heritage Rescue: Tauwhare sees active duty
24 Aug 2016
Tauwhare Museum lives on a farm. In a shed. In the back blocks of the Waikato.
Very much one man’s vision, Andy Moreland started collecting more than 30 years ago, housing…
Heritage Rescue: the revisit
29 Sep 2016
Seven museums, seven successful rescues – the team at Heritage Rescue revisit to see what impact the changes have made.
At the Mokau Museum, the exterior was freshened up with a…
Stu delves into the world of wood art
01 Jun 2017
Stu Bradbury and friend Mark Melody have put their skills together to create Bradbury Woodcraft, where they sell beautiful, solid pieces of wood turned into art by the duo. Their…
HOMEmade: scribble away!
21 Sep 2017
This week the HOMEmade team faced challenges inside and out – an interior with scribbled-on walls, and a back garden with an electricity pylon.
The team wanted to give the three kids…
Tyred of the usual Christmas tree?
21 Dec 2017
Then try this for size. The Baldwin’s farm-style Christmas tree was mostly designed and made by 12-year-old daughter Heidi to share with the wider Putaruru farming community. Dad was given…
Emma’s wooden wonders
05 Apr 2018
Growing up on a dairy farm, Emma FitzGerald had access to her father’s great range of power tools. But wasn’t until three years ago that she really took advantage of…
From zero to hero
26 Apr 2018
Who would have thought that an old shed on a block of land could one day turn into a rural dream home, complete with a gorgeous pool and large entertainer's…
Jan Thomson’s St. Arnaud studio gets a refresh in red
24 Jan 2019
Talented full-time artist – and former Wellington-based housepainter – Jan Thomson lives and works in beautiful St. Arnard in Nelson Lakes National Park.
When the time came to repaint her studio,…
Taranaki artist’s creations are both pretty and practical
15 May 2019
While Shirley Vickery may not have originally planned to start a hobby-business creating hand-built and ornately painted cupboards and mirrors, her skilful hands have helped her carve out a niche…
Flower power
12 Jun 2019
Wallpaper and floral patterns have gone hand-in-hand ever since the wallcovering was invented, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel old fashioned.
Smaller, simpler floral patterns or those with a…
Wellington Zoo’s bright and interactive kea experience
11 Jul 2019
New Zealand’s ample and versatile terrain means it is the perfect habitat for many species of wildlife, and its lack of large predatorial mammals has made it home to endangered…
