Behind the scenes of NZ RenoTok with Brad and Alex

02 Jul 2025

Over an exciting six-week TikTok Live series, NZ RenoTok’s season one was a roaring success, seeing four creator‑led teams taking on renovation challenges that wowed their audience.

Streaming live to the DIY…

You’re invited to an evening of wallpaper in New Plymouth, Feilding or Palmerston North

02 Jul 2025

Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event! Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions…

Reader roundup: A whimsical shed, blushing doors and exterior refreshes

19 Jun 2025

We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From community paint by numbers to testpot flowers, you’re sure to find some inspiration here! Remember we love…

June's hue: Embrace the serenity of Underbrush

11 Jun 2025

Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that expresses the month of June and it’s the perfect nature-inspired, cosy shade. We’ve got just the designs to show you…

Coastal colour dreams

11 Jun 2025

There’s something undeniably magical about transforming an otherwise bland public space into a vibrant, storytelling canvas. That’s exactly what Melbourne-based artist Melanie Caple achieved in her latest mural, painted in…

June's hue: Embrace the serenity of Underbrush

09 Jun 2025

Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that expresses the month of June and it’s the perfect nature-inspired, cosy shade. We’ve got just the designs to show you…

Hooked on Resene: Find the marlin at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show and win!

15 May 2025

You’ll find many fun activities and sights at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show but there’s one that might catch your eye with its colourful and captivating design! Mural artist…

You’re invited to an evening of wallpaper in Auckland

15 May 2025

Head along and join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event! Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper – plus…

The gentle art of inner healing through creative arts therapy

15 May 2025

A recent article from the Daily Encourager discusses how creative arts therapy is a transformative approach that helps both children and adults struggling with trauma to express and understand their…

Creating a playful and inviting space for Tiny Giants Paediatric Clinic

12 May 2025

Designing a paediatric clinic involves more than just functionality – it's about creating an environment that makes children feel comfortable, reassured and excited to visit. This was the approach that…

Annabel Taylor Home Collections Mural competition terms and conditions

habitat by Resene and Aspiring Walls Annabel Taylor Home Collections Mural Competition 2025 terms and conditions:

Information on how to enter and the prize(s) form part of these terms and conditions. By…

Win an Annabel Taylor Home Collections Mural for your home!

08 May 2025

The Annabel Taylor Home Collection, a stunning new wallpaper collection available at Resene ColorShops and part of the Designer Collective, is a collaboration between Annabel Taylor and some of the…

A splash of colour for a rainy day: Alice’s award-winning mural at St Mary’s School

30 Apr 2025

When mural artist Alice Blake picked up her paintbrush at St Mary’s School in Milton, she wasn’t just creating a mural – she was brightening the playground and bringing joy…

A winning mural at the Raglan Club

23 Apr 2025

It was another colourful year of entries in the Resene Mural Masterpiece competition, with a huge number of entries received, which of course made choosing the winners a very difficult…

A twilight Buddha: Bringing tradition to life

07 Apr 2025

Sitting on Queen Street, a striking mural graces the walls of Indian eatery Oye Hoye, seamlessly blending cultural symbolism with bold, modern artistry. The artist behind this vibrant creation is…

You’re invited to an evening of wallpaper!

27 Mar 2025

Join the Resene wallpaper experts for this free event!

Learn about the latest wallpaper and mural trends and get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper. Get all your wallpaper questions answered…

Reader roundup: A mountain mural, Dragonstone sculptures and outdoor colour

27 Mar 2025

We’ve got a great roundup of projects from our readers this month. From a revamped bedroom to handmade coasters and a blue-tiful bathroom, you’re sure to find some inspiration here!…

Artist Andrea Green blends intuition and technique in expressive art

19 Mar 2025

Andrea Green’s artistic journey is one of constant evolution, shaped by her passion for portraiture and an intuitive approach to creativity. Her work is a dynamic blend of subject, process…

Golden Hour: A mural celebrating Neerim South’s landscape

14 Mar 2025

Neerim South, a picturesque township in West Gippsland, Victoria, has long been a hub for dairy farmers, beef farmers and tradespeople. In recent years, however, its small yet passionate arts…

Bringing stories to life: Paula Green and the vibrant world of Pohū Arts

12 Mar 2025

Murals have the power to transform ordinary spaces into vibrant, meaningful places that tell a story. For Paula Green and her daughter Grace, mural art is more than just painting…

Brightening communities: Alana Mays' vibrant Chorus boxes

20 Feb 2025

Artist Alana Mays is transforming everyday infrastructure into vibrant public art. Through her work on Chorus boxes, she brings colour and creativity to local communities with the help of Resene…

Transform your next project with the Annabel Taylor Home Wallpaper Collection

11 Feb 2025

A stunning new wallpaper collection has arrived at Resene ColorShops, offering a fresh and uniquely New Zealand perspective for your next design project. The Annabel Taylor Home Collection is part…

George Rose’s towering mural transforms Darwin’s skyline

11 Feb 2025

The Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF) has long been a celebration of artistic ingenuity, drawing talent from across the globe to transform the city’s urban landscape. In one of the…

Bloesem Early Learning: A nurturing palette for growing minds

11 Feb 2025

Right in the heart of Mount Maunganui, Bloesem Early Learning is anything but your usual childcare centre – it’s a space designed to foster connection, calm and creativity. Guided by…

Transform your space with wallpapers from the Annabel Taylor Home Collection

22 Jan 2025

A stunning new wallpaper collection has arrived at Resene ColorShops, offering a fresh and uniquely New Zealand perspective for your walls. The Annabel Taylor Home Collection is part of the…

Project spotlight: George Rose brings 90s vibes to Revesby Workers Club

09 Dec 2024

Revesby Workers Club has reimagined their space to appeal to a younger audience, transforming unused areas into a vibrant venue with the help of Sydney-based design firm Squillace. Enlisted to…

Favourite finds: Create a bold and beautiful design with our top product picks

13 Nov 2024

Welcome to Favourite Finds, where we bring you the best in home design to inspire you each month with curated picks to help you bring together a décor look for…

Whakawhitinga: A mural of passage and connection at the Dunedin School of Art

07 Nov 2024

At Dunedin School of Art, artist Sarah Viault’s mural ‘Whakawhitinga’ brings to life a profound message of heritage, intergenerational connection and ecological balance. Using an array of vibrant Resene hues,…

Golden yellow: The colour of October

16 Oct 2024

Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that represents October, so if you’re looking for trending colours to inject into your home, here’s how you can do it…

Golden yellow: The colour of October

14 Oct 2024

Color Marketing Group (CMG) have announced the latest hue that represents October, and we’ve got just the designs to show you how to incorporate it in your next project with…

Take it outside: The top Resene paint and stain colours being used outside

14 Oct 2024

It seems almost like clockwork. As soon as the first whispers of warmer weather arrive, more clients come knocking looking to fresh up their exterior colour scheme. But for many,…

Orewa’s mural masterpiece adds to its lively beach vibe

25 Sep 2024

Noila Souza's vibrant murals can be found in various locations around Orewa. If you’ve noticed them as you walk or drive by, then you’ll see they all have a common…

Colour brings life to Auckland City Mission's 'Good Stuff' Op Shop

11 Sep 2024

Auckland City Mission’s Op Shop, Good Stuff, in Eden Terrace recently underwent a transformation, turning its once plain white walls into a vibrant, eye-catching mural that now serves as a…

A mural to treasure

27 Aug 2024

Eva Fuemana, a visual artist from Tāmaki Makaurau, draws inspiration from her mixed Māori and Niuean heritage. Her connection to traditional and modern Polynesian culture shines through in her recent…

Reader roundup: Murals, feature walls and creative kids

15 Aug 2024

We love seeing your creative projects come to life, and they also help inspire others to pick up a brush! From vibrant store fronts to colourful benches and creative paint…

Newstalgia: how younger generations are reinventing design details of the past to make them relevant for today

13 Aug 2024

Nostalgia, the sentimental longing for times past, has had a profound influence on architecture and interior design trends. Since the industrial revolution, each decade has had its own distinctive design…

A big kid at heart and as colourful as her creations

31 Jul 2024

JiL Sergent never liked having her hair brushed. A toddler with itchy feet and busy hands, JiL would only succumb to her mum’s attempts if given an envelope and colouring…

Wild designs for Wild Things

24 Jul 2024

Artist Justine McAllister has been busy and her recent mural for Wild Things grocer in Victoria has brightened not only the store but the whole street! Using an array of…

Show us your Bright Spots and WIN!

03 Jul 2024

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the most bright and colourful spaces in your community. We want you to snap…

Enter the Colour Home Awards competition and win!

26 Jun 2024

Have you recently decorated a home with Resene paints? If so, you could be a winner. 

Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior…

Transforming spaces: Merinda Chong’s vibrant murals

18 Jun 2024

Artist Merinda Chong describes her art as “simple, bold and fun” but we can also see the positive impact it has on everybody she shares it with. Using vibrant and…

Frame of mind

12 Jun 2024

Looking for a creative way to inject colour and pattern? Consider the artistic merits of Resene wallpaper.

With a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour…

Reader roundup: Mini trains, a unique door and a mural painted by 100 children

12 Jun 2024

We’ve got some one-of-a-kind projects to show you this month. Our readers continue to surprise us with their creative skills and thoughtful designs. Murals from small to large, bright red…

Enter the Resene Wallpaper Competition now!

10 Jun 2024

Have you always wanted to design your own wallpaper or wall mural? Here's your chance to get creative and win prizes with the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition! 

There is over $7,000…

Do your bit to help our planet this World Environment Day

28 May 2024

The biggest day for our environment is almost here!  World Environment Day on 5 June, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, will see dozens of countries and millions of…

A playful tribute: Dannika’s art brings joy and history to Memorial Park

28 May 2024

Memorial Park has long been a cherished space for the community in Te Awamutu. Recently, the playground in the park has undergone a vibrant transformation, thanks to the artistic talents…

The birds and the bees – and all the pollinators in between!

21 May 2024

Artist Kiran Parbhu has unveiled his award-winning mural titled The Birds and the Bees (and all the pollinators in between) in the suburb of Brooklyn in Wellington. 

Kiran was one of…

Hues of the harbour: Transforming a bathroom with art

21 May 2024

This historical gem, converted into delightful accommodation, boasts a spa-adorned bathroom with a twist – a dreamy window with a view, all creatively created with captivating Resene colours.  

In the heart…

Reader roundup: A Versace bathroom, vibrant learning and custom colours

14 May 2024

What a colourful month for our readers. It is inspiring to see the creative use of colour and how it can impact a project and space. These projects are sure…

Bring your design to life with the Resene Wallpaper Competition

10 May 2024

Have you always wanted to design your own wallpaper or wall mural? Here's your chance to get creative and win prizes with the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition!

There is over $7,000…

Nurturing learning through colour and design

07 May 2024

A new mural, titled ‘Poipoia te kākano kia puawai’ was recently unveiled at the Creative Corner Early Learning Centre in Parkside, Timaru.

The early education centre was one of ten winners…

Renowned local artist completes educational mural for rural school

24 Apr 2024

Hawkes Bay artist Stan Mans recently completed a new mural at rural Pākōwhai School, titled We're More Than Just Apples.

Pākōwhai School was one of ten winners in this year's Keep…

Restoring memories: A bath with a colourful new life

17 Apr 2024

Within a heritage-listed homestead, amidst the serene beauty of nature, lay a unique piece of furniture with a touching story of love, loss and cherished memories. What once was an…

Award-winning mural aims to bring nature to the city

11 Apr 2024

Auckland artists Kim Littlejohn and Carol Green recently unveiled their new mural 'Bringing nature to the city' on the wall of a building off Lloyd Avenue, Mt Albert.

Kim and Carol…

Mountainous master: How a mural transformed a bedroom

04 Apr 2024

Stacey’s 1930 bungalow needed a lot of love when she got it, and she knew she could turn to Resene’s many shades to turn it into a home she would…

Kauri's legacy: A mural of hope and preservation

28 Mar 2024

Artist Romina Romero has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Te Mauri o Tāmaki Makaurau (Life Force of Auckland)’ in the West Auckland suburb of New Lynn.

Romina was one of ten…

Reader roundup: Colourful gardens, decadent walls and a cat mural

28 Mar 2024

From Mexican themed homes, to vibrant playgroups and winning pots, we love to bring you photos and news of what our readers have been up to so you can find…

A collection sure to spark your curiosity

14 Mar 2024

The Resene Curiosity Wallpaper Collection available from your local Resene ColorShop has an array of strikingly unique, eye-catching designs and patterns with fabric like texture, fullness of leaves and flowers,…

Artist Sylvie Currin unveils her award-winning nature mural

28 Feb 2024

Sylvie Currin was one of ten winners from across the country who took out the top prize in the latest Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Resene Nature Mural Competition.

The mural, titled 'Kauri,…

Artist Darcelle Nesser creates another masterpiece

22 Feb 2024

Sitting next to her giant Feijoa mural in Palmerston North, you’ll find a brand new mural from Darcelle Nesser painted using bold and captivating Resene colours.

“It's about Gravitational Waves of…

Reader roundup: Pallet art, vibrant walkways and blue exteriors

22 Feb 2024

We love sharing what our readers and Resene fans have been up to, and this month we have some extremely colourful and creative projects to show off! From rainbow golf…

Create a Mural Masterpiece... and win!!

15 Feb 2024

Each year Resene is approached by a wide variety of groups creating murals. With most of this dedicated effort receiving only local community attention, Resene runs a Resene Mural Masterpieces…

Create a Mural Masterpiece... and win!!

12 Feb 2024

Each year Resene is approached by a wide variety of groups creating murals. With most of this dedicated effort receiving only local community attention, Resene runs a Resene Mural Masterpieces…

Work of art: Accenture Song's vibrant Melbourne office mural unveiled

12 Feb 2024

Within Melbourne's bustling business district, a once-dull office space has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a group of creative minds: Chloe, Abbie, Kiera and Lou.…

A whimsical doorway: The vibrant story behind Tillie's mural

24 Jan 2024

When artist and designer Jasmine Kroeze received an email from a client, inviting her to create a mural on her daughter Tillie's bedroom door, it marked the beginning of a…

Artist Stan Mans has unveiled his award-winning mural 'Breath of Life'

24 Jan 2024

Stan Mans was one of ten winners from across the country who took out the top prize in Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Resene Nature Mural Competition 2023. This is the…

Casting a message through a mural

22 Jan 2024

Artist Melinda Butt has transformed the toilet block at a local park using various Resene greens and blacks to represent a special message.

“The inspiration behind the work was the reference…

The queen of all wallpapers

17 Jan 2024

Be taken on an African Safari with the Resene African Queen Wallpaper Collection, appreciating the wonders of nature. Designs inspired by elephant skin, ostrich and crocodile leather and gazelle fur…

Reader roundup: Exterior makeovers, colourful art and bold living rooms

17 Jan 2024

A new year brings new creativity, and our readers have been busy with vibrant new projects of all types. From wonderful wall murals to happy rocks and sky blue homes,…

Cantabrian mural celebrates annual 11,000km migration

10 Jan 2024

Artist Robert Scanlan has unveiled his award-winning mural titled ‘Southern Migration of the Godwit’ in New Brighton, Christchurch.

Robert was one of ten winners from across the country who took out…

Melisa Nocelli's award-winning mural teaches us that wildlife matters

13 Dec 2023

Artist Melisa Nocelli has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘New Zealand: Where Wildlife Matters’ in Queenstown, Central Otago. 

Melisa was one of ten winners from across the country who took out…

Infinite possibilities: Brand new wallpaper designs for your next project

11 Dec 2023

This could be your most loved wallpaper collection yet. From nature inspired murals that depict windows to another world, to wonderfully flowing patterns and shapes with tranquil hues, the Resene…

Sip and soak in nature: The colourful transformation of Kākāriki Coffee

11 Dec 2023

In the heart of Wellington's CBD, you’ll find a lush green retreat where you can escape off the busy sidewalk and relax with a coffee in hand. Kākāriki Coffee showcases…

Infinite possibilities: Exploring the dreamy designs of Resene’s new wallpaper collection

06 Dec 2023

This could be your most loved and dreamiest wallpaper collection yet. From nature inspired murals that depict windows to another lush world, to wonderfully flowing patterns and shapes with tranquil…

Darcelle Nesser's cosmic passion: Painting the universe of kiwifruit

28 Nov 2023

In the vibrant world of artist Darcelle Nesser, passion takes on an astronomical dimension, particularly when it comes to her latest masterpiece – the Giant Space Kiwifruit mural painted in…

Buzzing with colour: Award-winning nature mural unveiled in Maraetai

28 Nov 2023

Artist Natasha Fitzpatrick has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Protect Us’ in Maraetai, Auckland.

Natasha was one of ten winners from across the country who took out the top prize in…

A wave of transformation: Revamping a tween's room

23 Nov 2023

Yvette Parker purchased a house that came with a charming but neglected room, her daughter's haven. Fast forward a few years and armed with creativity, a desire for change, and…

Award-winning mural unveiled in Rangiora

14 Nov 2023

Artist Mel Eaton has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Floating with Whio’ in Dudley Park, Rangiora, Canterbury. Mel was one of ten winners from across the country who took out…

Choosing the right Resene colours to support your biophilic design concept

10 Nov 2023

In recent decades, there has been a strong trend towards boxy, minimalist and largely white interiors. While some may feel this look is ‘clean’, these spaces are far removed from…

Reader roundup: Sunshine hallways, retro vibes and makeshift Resene downpipes

01 Nov 2023

As we head into late Spring and Summer, we’ve had an abundance of bright and cheerful projects sent in from our readers. From hope stones to zesty murals and wallpaper…

Give a hoot, don’t pollute: A nature mural with an important message!

04 Oct 2023

Professional artist Brigita Botma has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Give a Hoot, don't pollute’ in Coromandel township, Coromandel Peninsula. Using Resene paints, she has represented the beauty of Mother…

Reader roundup: Refreshed exteriors, colourful music and crafty umbrellas

28 Sep 2023

From community pool murals to new modern exteriors and music that keeps on giving, our readers have been very creative and busy over the past months. We love to share…

Beautiful Awards 2023 – Finalists of New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Towns and Cities announced

20 Sep 2023

Keep New Zealand Beautiful have announced the finalists and recipients of their Beautiful Awards 2023, including Aotearoa’s Most Beautiful Towns and Most Beautiful Cities.

Finalists for the Most Beautiful Large City…

Meet the team: Raychel Pierson

11 Sep 2023

What is your role at Resene and what does that involve?

My role is Resene State Sales Manager for Victoria in Australia and touches every part of the business in…

Merel’s murals: Transforming empty spaces into art

15 Aug 2023

New Zealand, with its breath-taking landscapes and vibrant art scene, has long been a source of inspiration for creative souls. One such artist is Merel Ijpelaar, an artist whose journey…

Reader roundup: Bright school murals, Hampton’s inspired rooms and drumming with Resene

15 Aug 2023

We love seeing what our readers create with the help of Resene paints and products. We have spotted some great creations from the last couple of months, from freshly painted…

Product of the month: Resene FX Metallics and special effects

31 Jul 2023

If you’re looking for something to jazz up your next project and take it to the next level, explore a range of shimmering colours with Resene’s innovative special effects collection…

A powerful visual narrative: Tony Albert's ‘Terra Nullius (with Scrooge)’ mural reflects on Australia

31 Jul 2023

Tony Albert’s painting Terra Nullius (with Scrooge) uses an array of Resene paint colours to recreate the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) map of Indigenous…

Entries are now open for the 2023 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards

25 Jul 2023

The annual Beautiful Awards, organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, have been announced for 2023, marking the return of Aotearoa's longest-running sustainability awards.

These awards have been a consistent feature…

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: Abstract art, moody bedrooms, and inspiring chalkboard paint

19 Jul 2023

We love seeing what our readers get up to using Resene paints and products, and it has been a busy couple of months. From beautifying public spaces to full exterior…

Unity in diversity: A school mural embracing its cultures and celebrating Matariki

04 Jul 2023

Together One Faith, One Family, One Community

Kia Tū Tahi, Hei Whakapono, Hei whānau, Hei Hapori Kotahi

Located at St Mary’s School in Blenheim, this collaborative mural was made by students…

Hayden Burgess’ art inspires happiness and appreciation

29 Jun 2023

Hayden Burgess is an artist whose work exudes joy, positivity, and a touch of playfulness. His creations are characterised by a hint of Kawaii (meaning cute in Japanese) aesthetic, a…

Enter now: the Resene Small Room Awards 2023

29 Jun 2023

Have you done something bold or interesting with paint or wallpaper in a small room in your house? It could be an office, nursery, laundry or powder room – the…

Preserving heritage, inspiring innovation: The Barracks' modern office design

07 Jun 2023

The transformation of Brisbane's historic Barracks Building into a vibrant office space was made possible by the design skills of interior designer Charlotte Wilson from MacArthur and Co., and the…

Shades of Whakatāne: An inspiring landscape mural

31 May 2023

Maurice van Liempd is a freelance technical translator, but it is clear to see he also has a very creative side. Using a range of sky blues and pastoral greens…

A brushstroke of flavour: The vibrant feijoa mural in Palmerston North

23 May 2023

Artist Darcelle Nesser has done it again, adding joy and colour to the streets of her Kiwi town. If you’re driving through Palmerston North city centre, you’re sure not to…

Breaking tradition: A law firm with a workspace that is anything but conventional

16 May 2023

MC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest litigation firm, by far. Five times as big as its nearest rival. That might lead anyone to presume five times as lawyer-like — a…

Entries are now open for the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition

16 May 2023

Do you have a flair for patterns? Are your floral designs blooming great, and do your plaids have checks appeal? If you have ever wanted to design your own wallpaper…

Reader roundup: A mural with a story, a media room makeover and inspirational messages

20 Apr 2023

Our readers have been busy once again! This month we see schools reusing Resene buckets for fun purposes and murals painted to support mental health, an exterior house colour that…

A visual safari of creativity: Lucinda Penn’s Adelaide mural

04 Apr 2023

Sitting 10 metres high and 16 metres wide, this vibrant mural painted by artist Lucinda Penn uses bright Resene paint colours that embody creativity and logical thinking coming together –…

Reader roundup: Beachy murals, time traveller living rooms and Resene letterboxes

15 Mar 2023

The new year brings new ideas, and our readers have been busy creating all sorts of wonders with Resene paints. From abstract paintings to moody lounges and upcycled wagons, we…

A vision of New Zealand

08 Mar 2023

From kōwhai flowers to Kikorangi skies, Auckland artist, Brigita Botma, has unveiled her award-winning mural titled ‘Harmony' on the BNZ wall in Pukekohe's town centre.  

The mural features a pīwakawaka…

This artist has an eye for detail

08 Mar 2023

In the South Island of New Zealand, artist Wicksey is creating breath-taking works of art that are transforming the public spaces in his town. With the help of the Resene…

Catch 'Masters of the Muralverse' on TVNZ

14 Feb 2023

A new series has launched this week on TVNZ+ on HEIHEI featuring young artists rising to the challenge of creating public art for their communities. Combining art, design, animation, teamwork,…

Artist George Rose brings us abstract, vibrant energy

08 Feb 2023

George Rose has been a creative from a young age and has explored many avenues to find where her passion and freedom to express lays in the art world. From…

Shann Whitaker’s nature mural will blow you away

25 Jan 2023

In a charming town north of Auckland, Shann Whitaker has unveiled her nature mural that beautifies the area and celebrates her community. The talented local artist used an abundance of…

Reader roundup: A fantasy style mural, plant pot friends, and an exterior refresh

18 Jan 2023

We love seeing what our readers create with the help of Resene paints and products. We have spotted some great creations from the last few months, from a rust effect…

High school students celebrate the beauty of Aotearoa with their winning mural

11 Jan 2023

Students from Craighead Diocesan School had the local community in awe after unveiling their winning mural showcasing precious native wildlife. The high school students used Resene paints to illustrate their…

Corey Harbrow paints a clear picture on keeping our sea clean

14 Dec 2022

You might not ‘sea’ it at first, but Canterbury artist Corey Harbrow’s sea creature mural has a hidden message. The bright Resene colours may have helped him make these easily-recognisable…

Michael Michalsky’s new wallpaper collection will add the wow factor to your next project

13 Dec 2022

The Resene Change is Good Wallpaper Collection by Michael Michalsky is a carefully curated range of wallpapers to suit both commercial and residential projects. German designer Michael Michalsky is known…

How to use Pantone’s Colour of the Year in your next project

13 Dec 2022

Bright and optimistic, Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year Viva Magenta 18-1750 vibrates with vim and vigour, signalling strength and bravery as we move into the future following the difficulties…

Hit me with your best pot: Winners revealed in the Resene Paint a Pot Challenge

08 Dec 2022

We can’t get enough of these colourful pots painted in the Resene Paint a Pot Challenge. The winners of this NZ Gardener and Resene competition came from four different age…

Vanessa Barclay’s mural holds a powerful message

08 Dec 2022

Artist and environmental advocate Vanessa Barclay has used a range of Resene colours to make her worldly mural stand out amongst the otherwise concrete surroundings.

As one of the winners in…

Resene proud to support Tradestaff WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

17 Nov 2022

Resene are proud to support the Tradestaff WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, coming to Auckland 26th November - 4th December.

The seven-time World Champion New Zealand Black Sox team will take…

Micaela Van den Berg’s Resene mural livening up Dargaville Public Library

17 Nov 2022

There is no such thing as tūī-many colours when it comes to Micaela Van den Berg’s award winning mural which has livened up the town of Dargaville.

Micaela’s inspiration for her…

Drumroll, please… the winner of the 2022 Resene Wallpaper Design Competition announced

08 Nov 2022

Drumroll, please… the 2022 Resene Wallpaper Design Competition has closed, and the winners have been crowned. Congratulations to this year's winner, designer and artist Valerie Khoo.

Valerie's nautical design Shells celebrates…

Brigita Botma’s Resene Nature Mural refreshing Pukekohe Town Centre

27 Oct 2022

Pukekohe has a colourful new mural for its town centre, created by Auckland artist Brigita Botma, winner of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Resene Nature Murals Competition 2022.

One…

Cafe channels Tamahere's heritage with boldly coloured mural

14 Sep 2022

There’s something powerful about the potential of paint colour in a commercial space; not only does it have a decorative role in fulfilling a client’s interior, it can also play…

Sair Bean’s playful murals come alive with Resene colours

24 Aug 2022

Australian artist Sair Bean’s most recent wall mural is a whopping 41 metres long and six metres high. Its textured surface was tricky to paint, but equipped with plenty of…

Diary entries and stories inspire Australian artist Jasmine Crisp

18 Aug 2022

Adelaide artist Jasmine Crisp’s paintings stop people in their tracks on the street. Her colourful pieces using Resene colours are so detailed and characterised it pays to pause to take…

Australian artist Ingrid’s Resene murals sing with colour

11 Aug 2022

Painting outdoors in Australia’s heat isn’t easy, but Queensland’s Ingrid is well acquainted with painting in sweltering summer temperatures. She produces vibrant works often inspired by natural elements like flowers…

Reader roundup: From Kitchen makeovers to wallpaper gowns

03 Aug 2022

It’s amazing what whimsical and creative things can be whipped up with a simple paintbrush, a Resene testpot or a roll of Resene wallpaper. Our readers have been busy cooking…

From makeup and bodypainting to canvases

20 Jul 2022

Cromwell’s Jordan Turner is never short of inspiration for her vibrant paintings in Resene colours. The full-time artist describes her work as bold and colourful, with a contemporary influence.

 

A mural…

Auckland exhibition ‘Psychedelic Sways and Street Punk Ways’ stuns in Resene colours

06 Jul 2022

If you happened to walk past Te Ahu Art Collective in Ponsonby last month, you may have seen Ellie Skeet perched in the window painting. Her vibrant work is part…

Brisbane muralist making magic with Resene paints

06 Jul 2022

Spaces are never the same once Brisbane muralist Ash Taylor has worked her magic on them. Bland building walls and grey fences are no more – Ash transforms them with…

Reader round up: Mural walls, makeovers and mudcakes

16 Jun 2022

It’s been another month of Resene fans across the country getting their creative juices flowing. There’s no shortage of impressive projects using Resene paints and wallpapers, check them out below.

Flower…

This Australian artist’s work is inspired by humour and the natural world

26 May 2022

Fiona Groom’s love for all creatures furry, feathered and gilled is clear looking at her artwork. Realistic zebras, emus, frogs and dogs in great sizes look out at their viewers…

Meet the visual artist inspired by 1960s prints and graphics

19 May 2022

Surf culture, David Bowie and the 1960s psychedelic art movement have all acted as inspiration for Auckland artist Ellie Skeet’s work. Starting her art journey with marker pens and chalk,…

Rūma has it: Studio space where creativity is King

14 Apr 2022

When Jasmin was made redundant in the 2020 Covid lockdown, she turned a negative situation into colourful inspiration. For many years she had an idea in the back of her…

Meet the Whangamatā artist inspired by birdlife

07 Apr 2022

When Merel arrived in New Zealand with a suitcase from the Netherlands three years ago, she kept herself busy by painting and sketching. Her new surroundings offered ample inspiration. “I…

Pet portrait business is the cat’s meow

31 Mar 2022

Christchurch crafter Vanessa Heaver isn’t kitten around with her business Treasured Arts. The 23-year-old makes small portraits of pet cats, dogs and even horses on wooden key rings, fridge magnets…

Vibrant street art festival Here and Out launches in Wellington

24 Mar 2022

Wellingtonians are invited to immerse themselves in the large scale, vibrant world of street art with Toi Pōneke’s (Wellington’s) upcoming exhibition Here & Out, supported by Resene. 

“I feel that this exhibition…

Call for mural masterpieces: Colour up your community and be in to win

24 Mar 2022

Get your paint palettes out and have your brushes at the ready.  It’s time to add some colour to your community. Entries are open now for the annual Resene Mural…

Student and artist collaborations splash two Victorian communities with colour

17 Mar 2022

After much anticipation, South Gippsland is now home to two new public art projects designed and curated by Collingwood-based studio, The Social Crew.

The first was painted in the township of Korumburra, which artists David…

Lucia Laubscher creates murals that matter

17 Mar 2022

“When I was five years old, my first-grade teacher looked at a cartoon elephant I drew and exclaimed ‘You are an artist!’. It was a comment at school in South…

Beautifying everyday environments key for Pasifika artist 

10 Mar 2022

“Art is my passion and it’s what makes me happy.”

For Pasifika artist Rowena Rooney that passion for art and creating dates back as long as she can remember. She recalls…

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…

Belinda Edmunds reflects on her varied career and an award-winning project

22 Feb 2022

In a time when women in architecture were far too few in number, Belinda Edmunds was trailblazing. She hails from Blackheath, London where, as a child, she was always making…

Going big – mural artist Faye Suzannah’s upsized projects

17 Feb 2022

The community is the canvas for artist Faye Suzannah who specialises in large-scale murals.

The Tauranga painter is a previous winner in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Resene Nature Murals…

Mural Masterpieces 2021 winners: Cool colourful schools

10 Feb 2022

Murals can be important, transformative pieces of art for communities. They can draw attention to particular topics or simply breathe colour and life into otherwise bland buildings or forgotten corners.

Every…

Towering tui makes a vibrant statement on the wall of a Howick café

Joel Nicholls’ work on Auckland café Urban East brings a tui to life. He used Resene French Pass, Resene Bondi Blue and Resene Chetwode Blue to achieve this striking work.…

A mural artist livens up a BOP childcare centre with bright and cheerful colours

02 Feb 2022

Original art and large-scale murals are a passion for Bay of Plenty artist Jasmine Kroeze.

She’s applied her talents to both her own home and to enliven her local daycare, using…

Towering tui makes a vibrant statement on the wall of a Howick café

02 Feb 2022

East Auckland artist Joel Nicholls was one of the winners of the recent Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Resene Nature Murals Competition – and his nature-inspired mural of a pūkeko…

It takes a village - nature trail, bike track and artwork transforms a public reserve

26 Jan 2022

What started as an empty grassed reserve is now a vibrant community space in Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay with its own stage and a custom-designed mural, painted in Resene paints.

Miranda Reserve…

A dog’s tale adds an environmental message to a Christchurch reserve

26 Jan 2022

Christchurch artist, Corey Harbrow (pictured with his wife Amie) completed this mural for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful and Resene Nature Murals Competition and it’s a feature on the pavilion…

Beautify your home while also beautifying the country with Woman magazine and Resene’s Paint New Zealand Beautiful fundraiser art auction

19 Jan 2022

Bid on the enchanted ocean painting, 'Periwinkle Pool', by Kiwi artist Ginney Deavoll at TradeMe and the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Paint New Zealand Beautiful, a…

A recycling mural in bold and brilliant colours for Hastings

19 Jan 2022

When Hastings District Council took the title of New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City and the Supreme Award at the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards the prize was a Resene-sponsored mural.

The call was put…

Wonder walls - three ways with wallpaper for holiday homes and baches

21 Dec 2021

Wallpaper is a hot trend in 2022. But why reserve wallpaper for your home, there’s wide range of designs that can make a statement in baches and holiday homes –…

Purple power: Pantone names the colour of the year for 2022

14 Dec 2021

In 2022 it's time for purple blue to reign supreme. Following a year uncertainty, the international colour institute, Pantone has chosen a colour that symbolises expansive possibilities as the colour…

There’s still time to enter the Resene Home Colour Awards 2022

09 Dec 2021

Is your splashback a Resene colour splash? Does your feature wall feature vibrant Resene colour? Get your entry in for Your Home and Garden magazine’s Resene Home Colour Awards 2022…

New Zealand art treasures come to the streets

08 Dec 2021

Some of New Zealand’s best art is coming to a street, a mall or a public transport hub in Auckland and Wellington. Urban Art’s mission is to get art out…

Resene nature murals now on display around New Zealand

02 Dec 2021

Three new winning murals in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Resene Nature Murals Competition 2021 are now complete. The Resene Nature Murals Competition is part of the Paint New Zealand…

Oversized art – Xana Denruyter's paint by a thousand litres

02 Dec 2021

Xana Denruyter uses paint by the truckload - but then her creations do span whole city streets. The Belgian-born mural artist has turned her designing talents into a fulltime career.

“There…

Resene Total Colour Awards 2021 winners announced

22 Nov 2021

In Resene’s 75th year, it seems fitting that the latest Resene Total Colour Awards have been a true celebration of all things colour. From neutral to bright, pastel to weathered,…

Reader roundup: From intricate dollhouses and little libraries to vibrant hospital murals, our readers are taking creativity to a whole new level

11 Nov 2021

It’s amazing what wonderfully whimsical and astounding things can be created with a simple paintbrush, Resene testpot and dash of imagination. Readers from across the country have been cooking up…

Six warm blue paint colours you definitely need to know about

09 Nov 2021

As the world’s all-time favourite colour, blue is always relevant. Evocative of the sea and sky, no hue is said to be more relaxing or restful. Blue stands for integrity,…

Artist Aurora Campbell’s gripping new mural joins Melbourne ‘gallery alley’

09 Nov 2021

Leading inward from the corner of Melbourne’s Elizabeth and LaTrobe streets, you’ll find a laneway called Ella. Though it’s brimming with plenty of popular eateries and shops, the alley is…

Sydney artist Arnie Arnold releases collab collection with Totem Road and Resene

11 Oct 2021

Furniture brand Totem Road and Resene have collaborated with Sydney artist Arnie Arnold on a sustainable art offering that reflects the aesthetics and experience of Australian coastal living.

Founded in 2015…

Take a tour of interior designer Vanessa Nouwens' tonal teeny house

29 Sep 2021

Interior designer Vanessa Nouwens is known as the queen of tone-on-tone interior style. So it’s not surprising she put her colour skills to good use creating a cohesive teeny house (order…

Our top striped wallpaper picks to line up for your next project

13 Sep 2021

Wallpaper in and of itself has been surging in popularity but there are also certain types of designs that are more prominent than others. While we’re still seeing plenty of…

12 paint and decorating trends to design with now

13 Sep 2021

The ripple effect created by recent challenges has been hugely disruptive for decorating and design trends, given the massive interruption to global supply chains and the cancellation of significant fashion…

Growing with paint: First nature mural unveiled

26 Aug 2021

Faye Chadburn’s award-winning mural, ‘Circalunar Rhythm,’ has recently been unveiled on Percy Road opposite Papamoa Beach in Tauranga. The mural is part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Resene Nature Murals…

Mural artist Alex McLeod colours Tauranga in happy seaside scenes

19 Aug 2021

Crayfish are usually known to dwell in rocky crevices deep in the ocean, but in Tauranga they are out in broad daylight thanks to the work of Alex McLeod. The…

Invercargill shines bright with Matariki celebrations

11 Aug 2021

Colourful lights lit up the sky in Invercargill’s Queens Park for Murihiku Matariki this year in a celebration of traditional and contemporary culture. The events took place during mid-July, with…

Flower power: Artist Katie Marshall’s courage with colour

05 Aug 2021

When Katie Marshall discovered a pile of Resene paints, brushes and materials left on her doorstep one morning from her friends and neighbours she knew exactly what to do; return…

Curiouser and curiouser: Meet the artist behind this larger-than-life caterpillar

29 Jul 2021

It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole and into artist Jeremy Shirley’s magical world of colour. Here, imagination knows no bounds; colourful poles reach up towards the sky, giant…

Magical murals take out top prize

22 Jul 2021

Ten artists are painting New Zealand beautiful after winning the Resene Nature Murals competition. The competition run with Keep New Zealand Beautiful asked artists to design a mural with an…

This Reader Roundup has everything including the colourful kitchen sink

22 Jul 2021

Across the country, our readers are getting creative with colour. This collection of artists, DIYers and serial renovators prove that the sky’s the limit when it comes to working with…

Outfit office in Brisbane’s historic Barracks building gets a thoughtful fitout with Resene Nocturnal and Resene Crowshead

19 Jul 2021

The Barracks site at 61 Petrie Terrace in Brisbane has had a colourful history. First used in 1860 as a jail that housed 96 prisoners, the building has held many…

Five wallpaper murals that bring some serious ‘wow’ factor

16 Jul 2021

Looking to make a lasting impact through a single wall? Try one of these five show stealing mural designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection, which are guaranteed to make an…

Kelcy Taratoa’s gigantic geometric murals take colour to new heights

15 Jul 2021

Artist Kelcy Taratoa doesn’t just think big – he paints big too. Kelcy’s murals adorn many of the North Island’s buildings, their whimsical graphic shapes brought to life with Resene…

Somewhere beyond the sea: Artist Noila Souza’s paintings go with the flow

10 Jun 2021

Artist Noila Souza has crossed oceans to come to New Zealand, and she’s a dab hand at painting them too. More than 12,000 kilometres away from her home in Brazil,…

The lovely bones: Artist Bruce Mahalski’s skeletons and skulls intrigue and delight

03 Jun 2021

Museum owner Bruce Mahalski has art in his bones. Quite literally – Bruce, who is not only the owner and director of the Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery but is…

Create a nature mural and win!

27 May 2021

Entries are now open for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Resene Nature Murals competition. This competition is a great opportunity for artists to transform a little part of New Zealand…

Get creative with Resene’s Wallpaper Competition

27 May 2021

Be in to win a share of over $10,000 in prizes with the Resene Wallpaper Competition. Whether you’re a lover of wallpaper, a designer or a student, now is the…

Immortalising New Zealand: Brigita Botma’s murals with a message

20 May 2021

Artist Brigita Botma is on a mission to beautify New Zealand, one wall at a time. With over 30 murals under her belt, Brigita’s intricate and moving works are created…

Contemporary mural adds a pop to Paddington Public School’s playground

10 May 2021

Artist Lymesmith has completed a 125m2 mural for the heritage listed Paddington Public School playground with paint from Resene.

Lymesmith is a unique art and architectural practice that specialises in working…

Dream up your own design with the Resene Wallpaper Design Competition

14 Jun 2021

Have you always wanted to design your own wallpaper or wall mural? Whether you’re a specifier, interior designer, graphic designer, design student, wallpaper hanger, wallpaper lover or anyone who has…

Colour your winter garden with these nifty tricks and artisan décor

05 May 2021

Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace…

Reader Round up: Our readers are painting everything from massive murals to miniature libraries

28 Apr 2021

Our creative readers have been painting up a storm. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to produce a sensational sensory playground, add some vibrancy…

Mural artist Melinda Butt: 'I have seen the positive impact colour has on our emotional state'

14 Apr 2021

Artist Melinda Butt is on a mission to transform neglected spaces into lively works of art. When it comes to art, Melinda colours outside the lines, over the walls and…

The lowdown on the iconic Hotel Ravesis’ fresh new look

13 Apr 2021

If you are one of the thousands who have already booked travel plans and happen to find yourself at Bondi Beach in a few weeks’ time, we recommend popping in…

Street artists transform Whanganui into a work of art with local festival

12 Nov 2021

Seven of New Zealand’s most prominent street artists made a splash in downtown Whanganui, transforming the town into an open-air gallery. No canvas was too large at the Whanganui Walls…

Hāwera turns over a new leaf with mystical mural

24 Mar 2021

In Hāwera, artist Lotte Hawley is creating something magical on a 30-metre-long wall. Using Resene paint for this fun and epic project, Lotte created a page turning mural called Discover…

Bluff’s mural festival makes a splash with fifteen fabulous artworks

18 Mar 2021

Bluff is making waves with South Sea Spray Motupōhue Festival, the largest mural movement in Southland’s history. In February, fifteen of New Zealand’s finest artists took to the streets for…

Avondale’s giant Crown Lynn planters are community’s cup of tea

03 Mar 2021

Commuters driving and cycling over Auckland’s Ash Street Bridge often do a double take when they travel past artist Paul X Walsh’s giant Crown Lynn cups. The street artist, most…

New Wellington children’s play space SoundScapes allows kids to touch the sounds of nature

25 Feb 2021

A new play space in Wellington allows kids under five to get hands-on experiencing the sounds of nature. At SoundScapes at PlayHQ at Queens Warf, young kids can discover acoustic…

Full speed ahead for mural artist Zoe-Beth Brake

18 Feb 2021

Zoe-Beth Brake loves the challenge of mural designs.

Whakatane artist Zoe-Beth Brake is always up for a challenge. Whether it’s in her former career teaching art to children with autism when…

New Zealand's largest mural features a life-sized humpback whale

11 Feb 2021

The whale and sharks of Cinzah Merkens' mural are painted in Resene Space Cadet, Resene Bismark, Resene Botticelli, Resene Foam and Resene Mariner. Colours used to create the sea include Resene…

A quick word with…  nature-loving mural and illustrator Laura George of Meeko Prints

04 Feb 2021

Laura’s auntie loved the mural in her living room so much, she forgave her for spilling green paint on the floor. The greens in this painting include: Resene Parsley, Resene…

Straight lines and fine designs: artist Laura Woodward creates edgy art that’s full of surprises

28 Jan 2021

Artist Laura Woodward loves to design with straight lines and right angles, but her works are anything but “square". The Wellington artist, who also works as a registrar for the…

Move over, Art Deco – Art Nouveau is back

26 Jan 2021

If you’ve read a design magazine or set foot inside a furniture shop sometime within the past two years, you’ve undoubtably witnessed overwhelming evidence of the resurgence of Art Deco-inspired…

Race to beat the sunset for Hawke's Bay Christmas mural

23 Dec 2020

Four murals in four hours. That was the challenge for Hawke's Bay artist Michelle Jung at the recent Christmas in the Park in Hastings. During the event, held at Mitre…

Meet the artists behind Christchurch’s Pop Up Penguins

17 Dec 2020

There's never been a better time to be a birdwatcher in Christchurch. One hundred twenty penguins waddled into Canterbury at the end of November and have made themselves right at…

Let your imagination run wild with these cute and quirky wallpapers for kids

03 Dec 2020

If there's one room in the house where imagination rules, it's in a child's bedroom. Leave rules and restraint at the door - Resene has a wide range of fun…

Napier mural artist Christie Wright pushes herself to the limits to create colourful floral artworks

18 Nov 2020

When Christie Wright finishes one of her showstopper murals, her overalls are usually thick with layers of vibrant paint transforming her into a walking, talking kaleidoscope of colour.

The beautiful mess…

Keep an eye on your letterbox: the inaugural issue of BlackWhite magazine is coming

10 Nov 2020

If you are a regular recipient of Resene News, you’ll have something new to look forward to arriving in your letterbox.

 Introducing BlackWhite magazine, a biannual print publication created with the…

This Mt Maunganui mural is a beautiful balance of both shape and scale

11 Nov 2020

Walk down Steeple Lane in Mt Maunganui and you’ll come across a mural – warm, abstract and apricotty. The piece is Jasmine Smith’s second foray into large-scale mural painting.

 “My first…

Lisa Tran Kelly’s murals enthral and inspire

04 Nov 2020

Lisa Tran Kelly began her art practice in miniature, crafting drawings on tiny canvases and equally diminutive sketchbooks. It was a scale influenced by her grandmother, an artist who works…

Jun Arita’s artworks are pure joy

28 Oct 2020

Jun Arita is a master of characters. His artworks, at their simplest, include one – a person, an animal, an object; at their most complex, there are countless. Often exuberant,…

Olivia Garelja’s intricate paintings are works of beauty

21 Oct 2020

Olivia Garelja has always loved filling blank space with colour. As a child, she would get lost in colouring books, and as a student, through high school and university, she…

Wellington café Sweet Release has a heartening new initiative

14 Oct 2020

Few people share the kind of generosity that Kris Bartley does. In the midst New Zealand’s first lockdown, the founder of Wellington’s first all-vegan café, Sweet Release Cakes and Treats,…

Melinda Butt turns the most unsuspecting walls into joyous works of art

30 Sep 2020

When artist Melinda Butt made the decision to go beyond her canvas and to the street – painting, instead, remarkable amounts of empty, exposed wall outdoors – she turned towards…

Digital Artist Samantha Jones brings her work to life in a cheery wildflower mural

09 Sep 2020

The wildflower mural on Samantha’s wall is reminder that good things take time. “It was inspired by a digital drawing I completed in 2018,” she explains. “It was a doodle of…

Reader’s Roundup: August 2020 Edition

02 Sep 2020

Your creativity continues to brighten our inboxes and social pages! Here are a few of the ingenious ways our readers have cleverly used Resene paints.

Eddison’s adventure filled bedroom in Resene…

A colourful 180 metre long mural brings joy to commuters

26 Aug 2020

When Xana got the call to create a 180 metre long mural in Queensland, her reaction was barely contained excitement, for who could ask for a bigger canvas to display…

Wonder Group reveals their unique approach to ‘breaking the chain’

18 Aug 2020

Since its launch in 2014, Burger Burger has gained a heck of a reputation. Toted as serving some of the best – if not the very best – burgers in…

Artist Alice Berry’s colourful painted gate is a neighbourhood hit

19 Aug 2020

Over lockdown artist Alice Berry, like most of New Zealand, got creative. “I was finding the isolation very mentally and emotionally challenging. It helped me get through that and also…

Miramar mural makes a colourful statement

05 Aug 2020

Predator Free Wellington aims to make Wellington the first predator-free capital in the world, and now they have a colourful mural to champion their cause.

The organisation is in the final…

6 white wallpaper designs that make a stylish statement

15 Jul 2020

Whether you have a dark or small space that you wish felt light and airy, or if you’re simply looking to build a neutral look that’s anything but boring, a…

Transport your kid’s room into a fantastical realm with these wall murals

08 Jul 2020

Whether you’re raising a football star, a Paw Patrol super fan or an animal lover, you’ll find the perfect mural to add some adventure and fun to their room with…

See all the colourful winners of the Resene Nature Murals 2020

08 Jul 2020

From April to June this year, artists around the country submitted their designs to the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Resene Nature Mural competition for 2020. Ten lucky artists have been…

Reader's Roundup: May 2020 Edition

08 Jun 2020

While stuck at home over the past month, Kiwis did what they do best and got stuck into projects around the home. We’ve rounded up a few of our reader’s…

Naenae pool mural project brings local community together

10 Jun 2020

In 2019, the community pool in Naenae was forced to close due to inadequate earthquake construction. However, the Hutt City Council wasn’t about to let one of the community’s most…

Susan’s nature-inspired artwork brings the outside in

03 Jun 2020

What do you do if you find yourself temporarily living in an old family crib overlooking Brighton, near Dunedin?

If you’re an artist whose work is inspired by New Zealand native…

Denise sets the stage for an unforgettable fluoro mural

20 May 2020

Like many other festivals throughout the world that had been slated to take place over the coming weeks and months, the 2020 LUMA Festival has sadly been cancelled. However, that…

Miriama makes waves as part of a new Wellington beautification project

13 May 2020

Designed and painted by artist Miriama Grace-Smith, Kilbirnie is the proud home to one of New Zealand’s newest murals. Brought to life in a rich assortment of Resene paint colours, the finished…

Resene Nature Mural competition aims to keep NZ beautiful

29 Apr 2020

The 2020 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Resene Nature Murals competition offers local artists the opportunity to design a mural, which incorporates an environmental message, for a wall in their local community. Plus, murals are a great way…

Bring home oceans of style with these water-themed wallpaper designs

29 Apr 2020

Even if you don’t live near the ocean, the lure of the beach is undeniable. It's casual, carefree and a majestically impressive display of nature all at the same time.…

Tick tock

21 Feb 2013

First there was the feature wall, now there’s
the mural. These stunning mural panels from the Italian Altagamma Home collection are a fun way to add individuality – and a talking…

Colourful eSCAPE

28 Mar 2013

The winning design for the inaugural Resene Art in the
Streets SCAPE Christchurch Mural has been painted in central Christchurch's
Re:Start Mall (partly shown above). The design by Rachael Dewhirst - a…

What a lucky daughter

20 Jun 2013

Some people are
clever, and then some people are really clever. Homeowner Sarah Bastida has
painted this superb mural in her daughter’s room using Resene testpots – lots
of Resene testpots! The mural…

Around and around

18 Sep 2013

Remember
spin art? Well, art teacher Tamzin Blair not only remembers it but has
spearheaded a community mural in Brown Bay, Auckland, using Resene paint and
spin art applied to old LPs. Tamzin…

Mural masterpieces announced

12 Dec 2013

The winners of the 2013 Resene Mural Masterpieces competition were announced recently, with a range of stunning murals from schools, community groups and professionals. Subject matter ranged from native flora…

A spirited summer

12 Mar 2014

Aucklanders may have noticed a series of events and a public arts
programme held down at Queens Wharf this summer. Organised by mover and shaker
Cleo Barnett and sponsored by Resene, there…

Design your own wallpaper

10 Sep 2014

It can be tricky finding the right mural or wallpaper to suit your decorating plans. Rather than just settle for something, you can now create your own wallpaper using Resene…

Resene Mural Masterpieces Competition: the winners

11 Dec 2014

Each year Resene is approached by a wide variety of groups creating murals. With most of this dedicated effort receiving only local community attention, Resene runs a Resene Mural Masterpieces…

Go Jurassic with Walltastic murals

01 Jun 2015

If you're raising a dinosaur-lover, add oomph to your child's walls with this roar-tastic Dinosaur Land mural, available through Resene's Walltastic mural collection.

The mural comes in 12 panels, making it super easy to…

Resene's new Walltastic murals

28 May 2015

What if there was a way to relive a past summer in Paris, or escape to a lush tropical landscape every time you walk into your bedroom?

It could never replace…

Nelson's riverside murals

24 Jun 2015

In 2013, the streets of Nelson became home to a public art initiative – a growing outdoor gallery sprouting alongside the Matai riverside walkway.

Today, the river flows alongside art murals imagined by local artists and people from…

Art at Auckland's heart

20 Oct 2015

As part of a new series of Hearts of the City artworks, central Auckland has been a canvas to local artists sharing what the city means to them.

The artists were asked…

Art at Auckland's heart

04 Jan 2015

As part of a new series of Hearts of the City artworks, central Auckland has been a canvas to local artists sharing what the city means to them.

The artists were asked…

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…

LeeAnn Yare: stylist, author, store owner

06 Apr 2016

LeeAnn Yare is a powerhouse. Not only is she an interior designer, international pilot and author but also a store-owner and mother.

What do you love most about your multi-faceted life?

The…

Andrew removes the mask

16 Mar 2016

Those who live in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will recognise the work before his name. Chances are you’ve gone past the painted creatures and cheeky, stylised objects on your daily…

Our First Home: makeover with murals

10 Mar 2016

Murals are a great way to stretch your artistic abilities, get creative with colour and personalise your walls. And this week on TV ONE's Our First Home, we saw the teams complete…

Graffiti free week

17 Mar 2016

Ask Jodie Marinkovich, national marketing manager of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, what it is that determines something is graffiti, she'll tell you the answer is simple – permission.

“If you have not received…

Community spirit

17 Mar 2016

Aspire is an innovative year-long youth development programme run by The Salvation Army to strengthen vulnerable young people and their families. Recently, Resene donated paint to the Mt Roskill Aspire Youth Development Programme, which was…

Our First Home: Aterata gets her dream bathroom

24 Mar 2016

From a dreamy, marbled bathroom, to a 'Harry Potter' kid's wardrobe, it was an eventful week for Our First Home – and the teams' commitment to their home makeovers continues to remain…

Make a fun play tent

13 Apr 2016

The school holidays are here, and if the weather turns nasty you’ll need some projects to keep the kids occupied indoors.

Give the kids a place to retreat to. This simple…

Our First Home: The Wottons win

20 Apr 2016

Our First Home’s Wotton family have come out on top in the competition, taking out the grand prize and banking a total of $199,284.

The Wottons sold their Henderson home on…

Paint by numbers on Auckland’s Queens Wharf

01 Jun 2016

This long weekend, head to Auckland’s Queens Wharf to celebrate all things British culture.

Part of the event is a participatory paint by numbers mural using Resene paint, where anyone and…

The place to be for street art and fun

29 Sep 2016

Dunedin continues to make a name as a street art destination, and with the Vogel Street Party next week, as a place to have fun.

A growing number of top international…

Just like our cover…

13 Oct 2016

We said it was easy to replicate the hills mural on the cover of our Autumn/Winter issue, and one reader has proved us right… with his own twist.

Craig Hall wasn’t…

Keep on trucking…

20 Oct 2016

Big trucks and a colourful paint-by-numbers style mural came together at the TMC Trailers Trucking 2016 Show in Christchurch last weekend. The show is a trucking industry highlight but is…

Flowers anyone?

18 Jan 2017

Who needs cut flowers on the table when you can have this arrangement on your walls? Known for its hyper-real wallpaper murals, the Komar Into Illusions collection (design 8-736) available at Resene…

Winning murals unveiled

13 Dec 2016

This year's winners of the Resene Mural Masterpiece competition include a taniwha painted onto a skatepark, a collaborative historical scene and celebrations of cultural diversity.

Each year Resene is approached by a wide variety of…

A sea of colour for a cause

20 Mar 2017

Mural artists from around the globe are once again transforming buildings throughout Napier in the second Sea Walls festival this week (March 19-26). Using a rainbow of paint colours from Resene,…

Join the mural tour

13 Apr 2017

Hamilton now has 11 stunning new public artworks, thanks to the Boon Hamilton Street Art Festival last month. The festival was sponsored by Resene and enjoyed a massive attendance. If…

The Stingray Project

27 Apr 2017

This weekend, up in Northland's beautiful Mangawhai, the local community is getting together to paint hundreds of wooden stingrays as part of a mural project by the Mangawhai Artists Gallery.

Anyone…

Sea Walls a success... again

17 May 2017

Napier now has 53 unique ocean environmentally-themed murals, thanks to another successful Sea Walls event in late March this year. In its second year, Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans added stunning murals to…

Ginney's affinity with art and nature

03 Aug 2017

When artist Ginney Deavoll returned to New Zealand after exploring the world, she realised how breathtaking the country's flora and fauna truly are. 

Inspired, she started exploring her own backyard and beyond, from…

Sallie brings art to the kids

07 Sep 2017

Muralist, mother and conservationist Sallie Dunford has inspired many kids and youth to unplug from technology and get creative. She loves chocolate and her favourite colour is orange. 

She tells us more.

How did you…

Waihi's gold mine of information

28 Sep 2017

A beige museum, but with colourful stories to tell and even richer stories below the ground – this week, Heritage Rescue II reveals the dramatic tales of Waihi’s past in this fascinating episode. From the…

Celebrating New Zealand's mural town

28 Sep 2017

Katikati is known as New Zealand's mural town, and the town celebrates this every year with the action-packed NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival.

Kicking off on 30 September, this year's festival will start with a…

A dreary to dreamy master bedroom

05 Oct 2017

Last night on HOMEmade, the team headed to Sarah and Peter’s home, a 1957 weatherboard bungalow still in its original state and filled with their personal bright artwork and funky furniture – they…

Bring colour to your community

02 Nov 2017

Is there an area in your neighbourhood that deserves a makeover, or perhaps a splash of colour? Whether it's an idea for a new community mural, graffiti clean up, or local playground paint…

Casey's mesmerising nature studies

09 Nov 2017

Casey McLeay’s mesmerising artworks depict the beauty and fragility of the creatures around us. The Hawke's Bay artist is exhibiting her work at her old school, Eskdale School, this Saturday…

Winning murals look to nature

07 Dec 2017

This year's winners of the Resene Mural Masterpiece competition were obviously inspired by nature with birds, fish, bush and sea all making an appearence. 

Each year Resene is approached by a…

Joe's art takes flight

01 Feb 2018

Visit the town of Naenae in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, and you’ll see artist Joe McMenamin’s stunning murals everywhere, painted in Resene.

As well as creating sky high murals, Joe also paints New…

Painting New Zealand beautiful

24 Jan 2018

Do you love painting and want to celebrate the natural environment around your neighbourhood?

From next month, Keep New Zealand Beautiful will be taking submissions for the 2018 Nature Murals Competition…

Do you have a winning mural idea?

20 Feb 2018

Looking to bring beauty to the walls of your local neighbourhood?

The Resene Mural Masterpieces 2018 is now open for entry, and entry is easy!

Simply register online at www.resene.com/murals or drop…

Claire finds her muse in native birds

03 May 2018

When Claire Rye moved to New Zealand from the UK, she all of a sudden had wonderful new inspiration for her fine art portraits… New Zealand’s native birds.

From magnificent tui…

The 6th wall – floors

16 May 2018

We tromp all over them, often without a second thought to what we are walking on.

But floors can be so much more versatile than that. Certainly, hard flooring is a…

Devonport brings more beauty to its walls

24 May 2018

Auckland art lovers will be pleased to hear that Devonport has added five new murals painted in Resene to its beautiful residential art trail.

Devonport has been host to its own…

Wanderlust wallpaper

14 Jun 2018

It’s natural to want to escape the hum drum of every day (not to mention the icy temperatures) at this time of the year. If a holiday or adventure isn’t…

Claire turns trash into treasure

21 Jun 2018

When plastic washes up on the seashore, Claire Jensen doesn’t just see pollution – she envisions what pieces of art she can create from the discarded material. The New Plymouth artist…

Resene mural masterpieces

20 Dec 2018

The results of this year’s Resene Mural Masterpieces competition are in! Each year Resene are approached by a wide range of groups creating murals who are in need of paint.…

Things are jumping over in Hawkes Bay next week

06 Mar 2019

The Land Rover Horse of the Year is the show to find all things equestrian – and it’s heading to Hawkes Bay from the 12th-17th of March. From thrilling competitions…

Picasso would be envious of this Auckland mural that’s currently underway

21 Mar 2019

A Supported Life offers adolescents and adults with learning disabilities a wide range of support opportunities and residential options in their community.

Since 1996, the Auckland-based organisation has been a niche…

Artist Ellen Coup brings the beauty of the natural world to man-made structures

14 Mar 2019

Kapiti artist Ellen Coup’s average painting is likely quite a bit bigger than what’s hanging in your living room. Since 2000, she’s made a name for herself beautifying buildings across New…

Nga Atua Hou is revitalising Aotearoa one wall at a time

17 Apr 2019

A wall between the primary school and a busy supermarket car park in Auckland’s Onehunga neighbourhood has been injected with life thanks to a colourful new mural by artist Bobby…

Artist Hana Carpenter finds fresh inspiration in small things

07 May 2019

In 2008, artist Hana Carpenter and her husband, Samuel, made the move from Auckland to Wellington to start a family. While she was busy raising their four children, her life…

Bring your walls to life with a photographic mural

04 Jul 2019

As homeowners and interior designers have begun embracing bold design, photographic murals have arrived as a way to bring exotic room-defining looks home – without ever needing to step foot…

Jasmine’s vibrant urban jungle mural brightens up Tauranga laneway

18 Jul 2019

What was once a bland and ordinary concrete wall tucked away down a side street in Tauranga’s CBD has now been transformed into an eye-catching celebration of colour. It’s a…

Readers’ Roundup

01 Aug 2019

We know it’s going to be a great day whenever we arrive to find our inbox full of a bunch of new projects submitted by our readers showing creative ways…

4 wall treatments to bring your home back to nature

14 Aug 2019

Designers and decorators have looked to Mother Nature for interior inspiration for just as long as interiors have existed. However, sometimes you might be looking to create a space that…

Opotiki’s colourful murals get a refresh

07 Aug 2019

Shona Hammond Boys is passionate about providing children a nurturing and safe space to explore their creative side. It’s something she has developed and is known for as the national…

Breathtaking murals raise awareness about ocean life decline

21 Aug 2019

Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans is a ground-breaking project organised by Cinzah Merkens of the PangeaSeed Foundation. As an organisation that embraces the concept of marrying art with activism, PangeaSeed…

Bring some direction to your interior scheme

27 Aug 2019

A ‘well-travelled’ look is an enviable one. It seems to carry with it a sense of metropolitan sophistication that suggests that the homeowner is somehow wise beyond their years.

If you’re…

The 7th NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival kicks off in Katikati next week

24 Sep 2019

The Town of Katikati is excited to be hosting the 7th NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival, which takes place from 28 September to 5 October 2019.

 

With up to 20…

DIY wallpaper animal mural

24 Sep 2019

Kids will love this playful idea for bringing a bit of wild life to their bedroom walls with a few fun designs from the Resene Wallpaper Collection.

You will need:

Cut lengths…

The Lido Aquatic Centre gets a colourful lift

24 Sep 2019

When Palmerston North’s primary aquatic centre, The Lido Aquatic Centre, was due for replacement of the exterior building cladding system, the Palmerston North City Council and local artist Melanie Christmas…

Seniors and students bought together with art

16 Oct 2019

A series of art workshops involving participants of all ages aims to culminate in a new mural in Avondale, Auckland coloured with paint donated by Resene.

The Intergenerational Project was a…

Taupo expands its impressive collection of street art

20 Nov 2019

The first street art festival of its kind in New Zealand, Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival, captures the diversity of mural painting practice, and what’s new and relevant in global urban…

Ruth Robertson-Taylor brings artists together to fight homelessness

05 Dec 2019

Five incredible artists will be combining their respective talents to paint a mural in Lower Hutt on Saturday 7 December, as part of The World’s Big Sleep Out. Taking place…

Randall Froude brings Provence to this Kiwi kitchen

18 Dec 2019

When artist Randall Froude saw the brick wallpaper design on his friend’s kitchen wall, he was gripped from the get-go. Finding himself utterly inspired, he wondered how he could use…

Technology and colour collide

22 Jan 2020

Ten years ago, it would have perhaps been hard for British born artist and sculptor Max Patté to comprehend that his work would become world-renowned and attract a star-studded host…

Waitati Music and Arts Festival to feature mural with Resene testpots

12 Feb 2020

Festival attendees of the 9th Waitati Music and Arts Festival will have the chance to get creative with an interactive art mural when the event kicks off on Saturday 22…

Rainbow angel wing mural a hit in Carterton

26 Feb 2020

A stunning angel wing mural in Carterton has become the ‘it’ spot to take Instagram-worthy snaps. Created by Anna-Marie Kingsley and Mike Osborne, thanks to sponsorship by Resene and Wai…

Aron Taaffe creates colourful mural in son’s bedroom

19 Feb 2020

Adding bold pops of colour to a bedroom is nothing to fear – something Décor Decorators’ Aron Taaffe knows well. A master of colour, Aron has spent the last 25…

Lymesmith’s inspiring mural at CC Babcoq in NSW

04 Mar 2020

When CC Babcoq, a trendy restaurant and bar located in Cronulla, NSW, was on the lookout for a striking mural to give its walls some flair, award-winning design practice and colour…

One kitchen, three delicious ways

11 Mar 2020

With the help of architect Malcolm Walker, Philip and Jane’s 1920s Auckland bungalow was given a transformation into the bold and modern multi-level stand out it is today, complete with a…

Ariki Brightwell’s Te Aniwaniwa Nui mural tells an impactful story

18 Mar 2020

Artist Ariki Brightwell’s Te Aniwaniwa Nui/The Great Rainbow mural for the MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum turned heads for all the right reasons. The mural was created with assistance from her father, Matahi Brightwell, to commemorate…

7 wallpaper designs that pay homage to our feathered friends

18 Mar 2020

There’s something charming about birds of every kind, and design-wise, they’re brilliant fodder for décor inspiration. Whether your home is country chic or minimalist and modern, you can weave in…