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From BlackWhite magazine - issue 11, black book
New and notable announcements from across the industry.
Shine smarter with Resene Hybrid Waterborne Super Gloss
Resene Hybrid Waterborne Super Gloss is the next generation of highgloss finishes, blending the classic durability of Resene Super Gloss with the advantages of waterborne technology but with a cleaner, greener twist. Based on a tough but flexible hybrid waterborne-alkyd resin, this finish offers much lower VOCs, reduced odour, easy clean-up in water and the toughness required for high-wear surfaces.
As well as being available in white and off-whites, one of its standout features is its availability in Resene Blackest Black, Resene’s darkest colour yet, a perfect pick when you want drama, contrast or a bold design statement.
Resene Blackest Black
It’s not just style though, Resene Hybrid Waterborne Super Gloss won the Master Painters Best New Paint Product 2025 award, recognising its innovation and performance.
For architects and designers, this gloss works beautifully on joinery, trims, doors, skirting boards and cabinetry, especially where a crisp, reflective finish is desired. It’s also suited for feature panels, decorative metalwork, lobby and reception areas or anywhere high touch and high impact meet high aesthetic standards.
Resene-coloured projects win big at Interior Awards
Ten projects and one up-and-coming designer were honoured at the 14th annual Interior Awards at Auckland’s historic St Matthew-in-the-City – many of which featured Resene paints, wood stains and clears in their creation. Convenor and Architecture NZ interior editor Amanda Harkness was joined on the jury by Céili Murphy, interior sector lead at Architectus New Zealand; Murali Bhaskar, director at Boon in New Plymouth; Natasha Markham, founder of MAUD; and Sam Griffin, creative director of Ctrl Space. Out of the exceptional array of beautiful and innovative projects that were submitted, Palimpsest House by Monk Mackenzie was selected as the Supreme Winner.
“Approached through a forest of pines and set in the dunes where trees give way to sand, Palimpsest House carries the potency of its setting into every interior detail. The contrast between dark, rough pine bark and fine, pale sand informs a restrained yet sensorial material palette that includes textured concrete, stained timber, limestone and bespoke metal details. Consistent with the architectural intent, the interiors are meticulously detailed and reductive in approach – choreographing light, movement and touch to create a quietly immersive experience, deeply rooted in place. An exceptional study in refinement, the result is a calm, poetic, beautifully resolved interior, pure in expression yet complex beneath the surface,” the jury commented.
Other winning projects coloured with Resene include the winner of the Community Impact Award, Harbour Hospice North Shore by Klein Architects, which features Resene Quarter Joanna and Resene Colorwood Ironbark on timber finished in Resene Aquaclear. The Workplace up to 1000m2 Award went to Motion Sickness by Wonder, which is painted in Resene Black White throughout.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners.
Craftsman chic
Arts and Crafts era wallpaper designs remain popular for their timeless beauty, intricate craftsmanship and celebration of nature which resonates across both traditional and contemporary interiors. Their enduring appeal lies in the way they balance decorative richness with a sense of calm and order. Resene Wallpaper Collection V & A Decorative Papers II 2412-178-01 pays homage to the intricate botanical artistry of William Morris, reinterpreted for today’s interiors. Drawing inspiration from his iconic motifs, this design introduces delicate florals and foliage in an alluring palette of chalky blues, green, golds and orange. Pair it with skirting boards and architraves in Resene Spinnaker, furniture stained in Resene Colorwood Natural, flooring in Resene Colorwood Dark Oak, a ceiling in Resene Ziggurat and decorative accents in Resene Corn Field for an interior that channels a classic English cottage in a modernised colour palette.
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From arched doorways to rounded furniture, curvaceous designs continue to captivate with their bold forms that offer a striking yet sophisticated statement in contemporary interiors. Resene Wallpaper Collection Aquila DGILA2011 takes cues from this shapely trend and puts a painterly twist on it that’s a versatile choice for both residential and commercial spaces. Try this head-turning wallpaper mural in a waiting room with furniture in warm neutrals like Resene Half Villa White, timber flooring stained in Resene Colorwood Bushtrack and a few select accents in Resene Hammerhead and Resene Gingko to pull colours off the wall into the rest of the space.
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Stunning seascapes
Stunning seascapes
Tides Out Maps is a coastal design studio based in Aotearoa New Zealand, born from a love of the ocean, fine craft and the magic of low tide. Owners Matt and Kate transform satellite and elevation data into beautiful, minimalistic maps that showcase the dimensional contours of the land revealed when the sea recedes. Available in multiple sizes and formats, the maps are painted in Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen and protected in Resene Aquaclear satin – making them a stunning addition for Resene coloured interiors. Alongside their signature range of maps in watery blues – Resene Anakiwa, Resene Picton Blue, Resene Curious Blue, Resene Lochmara, Resene Endeavour, Resene Wet N Wild and Resene Submerge – the studio offers custom colour options, like this rainbow-coloured map. Visit the Tides Out Maps website to find your local coastline or get in touch to order a customised map.
Comfort comes home
The latest issue of habitat highlights is out. Inside, you’ll find inspiration to refresh your spaces with clever design, colour confidence and a touch of playfulness. Whether you need hues to lift your mood and energise your home, dining room inspiration, fun projects to entertain the kids or DIYs to add a dash of charm to your next gathering, there’s plenty to spark ideas for all your decorating projects. Plus, Resene colour and paint experts share their tried-and-true tips throughout, so you can approach your decorating with fresh ideas and a little extra know-how. If you haven’t received a copy in your letterbox, pick up one free in-store at your local Resene ColorShop or selected resellers or read it online.
Earning your trust, fourteen times over
Resene is honoured to have been named one of New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brands for the 14th year in a row. Now in its 26th year, the Trusted Brands survey was commissioned by Reader’s Digest magazine and conducted by independent market research firm Catalyst Consultancy & Research. The study measured trust levels across 67 categories, with responses gathered from a nationally representative sample of 1,780 New Zealanders.
According to the survey, winners exemplify integrity, transparency, and a commitment to fulfilling promises, resonating with the values and needs of their loyal customers. Resene was awarded Most Trusted Paint Brand and placed 14th among the most trusted brands overall.
Comfort comes home
Earning your trust, fourteen times over
Lockout moisture
Lockout moisture
When it comes to the products you use on your project’s exterior, performance and durability are non-negotiable – particularly when it comes to moisture management. For professionals seeking a robust, seamless solution to water ingress challenges, Resene Water Lockout and Fibreglass Pot Sealer offers a high-performance waterproof coating option for a range of non-aesthetic surfaces. Formulated as a high build liquid membrane, this cutting-edge product is based on a urethane modified bitumen emulsion, designed to cure to a flexible, highly durable film. It adheres well to a wide range of substrates, making it a versatile tool in both interior and exterior applications.
Resene Water Lockout and Fibreglass Pot Sealer is ideal for use on non-decorative surfaces, including the insides of fibreglass pots, timber and masonry planter boxes and on the exterior and hidden side of masonry or in situ concrete walls.
Everyone belongs at the table
In Auckland and Christchurch, caring New Zealanders gathered for ‘Tables for Tamariki’, a special fundraising event for Tamariki Tipu – Growing Children. The initiative raises funds to develop essential training, resources, and a first-of-its-kind qualification for children’s workers in primary schools.
At the events, participants painted tables with vibrant Resene paints and wrote heartfelt messages of encouragement. “Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like Resene, schools around New Zealand have received these tables,” National Director Aimee Visser says. “Far more than outdoor furniture, they quickly became gathering spaces for connection and belonging, offering children’s and youth workers a place to share kai (food), swap stories or simply pause with tamariki (children) and taiohi (youth) to read the encouraging messages. Schools have even been inspired to build or refurbish more tables of their own, multiplying the impact”.
For more than 26 years, 24-7 YouthWork has partnered local schools and community organisations to place presence-based youth workers, primarily in high schools and intermediates. In response to growing emotional and behavioural needs among younger tamariki, the model has now expanded into Tamariki Tipu – Growing Children, supporting Years 1–8. This ‘whole of school age’ approach fosters wellbeing, resilience, and proactive care. Currently in its pilot phase, Tamariki Tipu will launch nationwide in 2026, helping children across New Zealand build strong and hopeful futures.
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