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Back to essentials: Nature-inspired wallpapers that ground and soothe
17 Apr 2025
The Resene Essentiell Wallpaper Collection is inspired by the raw beauty of nature’s core elements – clay, stone, water and air – evoking a gentle harmony between the familiar and…
A celebration of colour with the latest Resene Total Colour Awards 2024/25
10 Mar 2025
The latest Resene Total Colour Awards winners have been announced at a colourful evening as part of Auckland Design Week. With a wide range of creative and colourful projects from…
One of the enchanting colours to look forward to in 2025
28 Nov 2024
The Pantone Color of the Year is always a significant event in the design world, influencing trends across home décor, fashion, and various design industries.
For 2025, one of Pantone's predicted…
Understanding Resene Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
14 Oct 2024
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a certified assessment that offers a detailed and transparent view of the environmental impact of a product, including its packaging, throughout its life cycle.…
Mindful DIY projects for Mental Health Awareness Week
25 Sep 2024
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we have some mindful, enjoyable and colourful DIY projects that will give your brain time to relax. Head to your local Resene ColorShop…
Which theme would you choose? Win $5000 for home décor
11 Sep 2024
Have you entered yet? You could win a $4,000 Décor voucher thanks to the Parnell Business Association to spend in one of the eligible participating décor outlets in Parnell. Plus,…
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…
Neo-natural: popular earthy paint colours take on an unexpected twist
08 Jul 2024
For as long as humans have been building and decorating, hues borrowed from nature have been used ubiquitously. Before the advent of modern paints, earth-derived pigments that occurred naturally in…
The Brewer's Night Inn: A masterpiece of heritage and luxury
08 Jul 2024
Located in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, The Brewer’s Night Inn in Reefton offers an exquisite retreat that transcends the ordinary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail…
Your latest colour alerts
08 Jul 2024
As the experts in colour forecasting, the Color Marketing Group (CMG) use their passion for colour to bring us the latest trends and influences from different hues. Along with your…
Colours flow as seasons come and go
26 Jun 2024
Color Marketing Group (CMG) bring us their expertise in colour forecasting with the latest hues, trends and styles and how we can work them into our homes.
We’re looking back to…
Designing for emotions: leverage colour psychology and popular Resene paint colours to maximise a space’s impact
10 Jun 2024
It should come as no surprise that colours have the ability to evoke a wide range of emotional responses. This phenomenon is rooted in both associations to colours and the…
Sick of your dated bathroom? Check out this before and after!
28 May 2024
The delicate, breezy blue of Resene Frozen has transformed this once dated bathroom into a fresh and inviting space.
Megan Toms, homeowner and director at All About Kitchens and Bathrooms, recently…
Painting and decorating in winter? No problem. Try these tips!
07 May 2024
Painting and decorating your home in winter is easier than you think. With some handy tips and products from Resene you can ensure your outdoor spaces are safe and comfortable…
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…
Beauty and the beach: WIN this Heart Foundation Lottery first-prize home in Clarks Beach
28 Nov 2023
Clarks Beach is a quiet and delightful neighbourhood tucked away on the southern edge of the Manukau Harbour. As part of the Heart Foundation Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations, you could…
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…
Highlights from Model Citizens 2023
09 Oct 2023
This year’s Model Citizens event, held as part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture programme, saw 11 teams from architecture practices and organisations gather together at Kada’s showroom in Auckland’s…
Light but not white: Seven subtle Resene paint colours to look to when designing soothing spaces
09 Oct 2023
When you’re settling on the main paint colours that will be used across the major surfaces of your project, it’s important to keep in mind the profound psychological impact that…
Art Battle Auckland’s first Spotlight artist Kelly Williams is stepping up to the canvas once again
14 Sep 2023
Kelly’s first exposure to the Art Battle audiences involved creating a 40”x40” canvas over the course of three hours and producing a piece that was full of attitude – this…
Resene Total Colour Awards 2023 winners announced!
30 Aug 2023
It was a much awaited treat to be able to celebrate the winners of the Resene Total Colour Awards in a colourful awards night at New Zealand Fashion Week. The…
Get your pink on with this DIY flamingo jewellery holder
31 Jul 2023
Hop on the Barbie train and get your favourite pink testpots from your local Resene ColorShop to make this fun DIY. Keep your jewellery flocking together with an adorable flamingo…
Revitalising a 1960s home exterior: A journey of transformation and personal achievement
11 Jul 2023
Gudny and Chris, homeowners in vibrant Point Chevalier, Auckland, decided to give the exterior of their home a much-needed refresh. Their two-story brick and concrete house, built in 1968, has…
This can’t-miss colour is setting the design world on fire
09 Jun 2023
When wave after wave of stringent lockdowns forced us to spend much of our days within our own homes, there was a strong preference for design that would provide softness…
Product of the month: Resene Wintergrade Additive
07 Jun 2023
Painting in winter can be a challenge with the cold weather playing havoc with application and performance of standard paints. With a little Resene Wintergrade Additive you can winterise your…
Nature's palette: An artist celebrating the beauty of animals through art
31 May 2023
Sarah Massingham has a way with animals, and not just when she is treating them in her full-time role as a veterinary physiotherapist. Using Resene paints and products, Sarah is…
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…
6 soothing colour selections to use where comfort is key
10 Mar 2023
Given the undeniable and transformative impact that colour has on a project’s design, your paint, stain and wallpaper selections go an awfully long way in setting the overall tone of…
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,…
5 breezy Resene blues your clients will fall in love with
18 Jan 2023
Once the summer holidays have passed, it’s common for clients to approach designers looking for a change – especially if they spent their days off at home or at the…
Tips on cleaning your outdoor areas
17 Jan 2023
There are few jobs as satisfying as using a waterblaster to blast away dirt, moss and mould from hard surfaces. The results are almost instant and can be incredibly rewarding.
Unfortunately,…
Make a berry nice strawberry planter for the garden
19 Oct 2022
Sweeten up your strawberry planter with this berry pretty paint design. It’s easy to transform a tired terracotta pot or strawberry planter with Resene testpots and Resene Aquapel & Terracotta…
Celebrate Diwali with homemade diya lamps
29 Sep 2022
October marks the start of Diwali celebrations around the country. The Indian festival of light celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life.…
It’s National Asthma Week: How to create a healthy home coming into spring
01 Sep 2022
Do you know how to create a healthy home that combats asthma? National Asthma Week (NAW) is this week from 1-7 September 2022. NAW are working to highlight the prevalence…
Create dreamy interior pairings with Bremworth carpets and Resene hues
27 Jul 2022
Ever wondered how to match your carpet shades to your Resene paint wall colours? You can create cohesion in your abode – Bremworth has teamed up with one of Australia’s…
International rower turned SIPS specialist Tonia Williams shares her oar-inspiring designs
19 Jul 2022
Once known for her finesse and ability as a rower on the world stage, Tonia Williams is following in the footsteps of her architect father by creating covetable homes.
Architecture resonated…
Who knew watching paint dry could be so fascinating? Book review: Sticky: The Secret Science of Surfaces by Laurie Winkless
19 Jul 2022
What makes paint stick to the wall? And how are paint colours created? These are not the usual questions you hear from the mouth of a young child, but it…
New Floral wallpaper designs to create stylish spaces with a touch of whimsy
19 Jul 2022
Garden lovers unite! Daydream through heavenly gardens of blooms and heady scents in this wonderfully escapist collection, Fiore. Nature’s bounty bursts with floral patterns and colour in this new decorative…
Breathe easy: Why Resene paints are the Sensitive Choice
15 Jun 2022
Health and wellness have never been higher on the priority list, and the building sector is no exception. With focus shifting to product selection and mindful choices, the Resene Environmental…
Can you name these six common allergens?
09 Jun 2022
It’s World Allergy Week! Did you know that there is a connection between asthma and allergies? It’s important to reduce your exposure to allergens, as much as possible.
Allergies are incredibly…
This little blue butterfly could save a life
05 May 2022
Did you know 595,000 New Zealanders and 2.7 million Australians have asthma? That’s one in 10 people in Australia, and one in eight in New Zealand! Resene are proud to…
Miniature masterpieces: Rotorua artist’s lovely little landscape earrings
14 Apr 2022
Landscapes and florals have never looked than sweeter than on these earrings created with Resene paint. Rotorua artist Sarah Kolver paints dreamy outdoor settings on plywood earrings, through her business…
Ema Frost's unforgettable elephants
07 Apr 2022
Artist Ema Frost is passionate about transporting her viewers to another world through her paintings and sculptures. Resene paints in soft pinks, blues and greens allow her to do just…
Reader Round up: Our readers are painting everything from dollhouses to doors
31 Mar 2022
Our creative readers have been busy. In this round up, we see readers using Resene paints and colours to spruce up cottages, bring mannequins to life, brighten doors and delight…
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…
NZ Photographer of the Year Explores the colourful side of New Zealand
03 Mar 2022
With more than 6000 entries in the 2021 New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards, it’s clear there’s plenty of talented people behind the lens in Aotearoa. Braden Fastier…
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…
Seven new wallpaper designs that will get your clients talking
22 Feb 2022
While there are some clients that you might have a tougher time convincing that wallpaper would be a stellar addition to their project, there are plenty of others that come…
Our geography uniquely impacts our building materials
22 Feb 2022
We’re all aware that we have high levels of UV and that these can quickly burn our skin if we forget to apply sunblock. But it’s also been proven that…
Rainy Day DIY: Rainwater solutions from Marley
03 Feb 2022
Rainwater solutions from Marley
Managing rainwater is an important aspect of home maintenance. Quality spouting and downpipes help ensure your home is weathertight and structurally sound. Spouting prevents erosion, basement flooding,…
A prize worth winning – Heart Foundation Lottery House in Greytown up for grabs
19 Jan 2022
Greytown is a new location for a Heart Foundation Lottery House. This newly built, fully-furnished, first-prize home is only a few minutes’ walk from Greytown’s historic Main Street and with…
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 –…
Hot tips for painting in summer
25 Nov 2021
We ask a lot of exterior paint. It has to stand up to sunlight and ultraviolet (U.V.) radiation, water and moisture, and temperature changes. Higher quality exterior paints from Resene…
Just like home: Take a peek inside Gem Adams’ rustic chic teeny house
21 Oct 2021
Elegant and sophisticated are two words you don’t expect to hear when talking about a cardboard box, yet interior designer Gem Adams’ teeny house is both. When Gem first began…
A resilient team pilots a turbulent project to top-flight status
11 Oct 2021
We’ve never met a design team that didn’t like a good challenge, but the group of professionals that came together to refurbish the Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge in Wellington…
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…
Brick Bay Folly finalists explore emotional responses to colour, sustainability
13 Sep 2021
The latest group of Brick Bay Folly finalists have been announced, and the design and colour use of the five shortlisted concepts do not disappoint.
Each year, emerging architects and architectural…
Support building resilience initiatives this World Green Building Week
13 Sep 2021
World Green Building Week is the world’s largest campaign to accelerate sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. Organised by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), it is led by a global network of…
Three’s The Block NZ is back and is bigger and better than ever
01 Jul 2021
Three’s The Block NZ returns to NZ screens this week – and this season promises to be bigger and better than ever. Set in Auckland’s aspirational inner-west suburb of Point…
Seven pastel paint picks for sophisticated spaces
15 Jun 2021
Not since the 1980s have pastel hues been as popular as they are today. It can be one of the trickier colour categories for designers to navigate, though; and it’s…
Architect’s Memo 141: The new black
05 May 2021
Historically, black has always been a popular (non) colour in New Zealand, but the current popularity of it as a house cladding finish is truly meteoric. While the availability of…
Make your project pop with these outstanding orange-based hues
12 Apr 2021
If you’re looking for a hero hue, nothing does the trick quite like a showstopping Resene orange. In colour theory, the citrusy combination of yellow and red is considered an…
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…
A village of experts raised the design of this outstanding early learning centre
16 Mar 2021
There are certain project typologies that always seem to be done in a similar vein. We might not even be able to come up with a reason why; we just…
Six warming palettes that are perfect for the shift in season
15 Mar 2021
It’s tough to admit, but the tell-tale chill that signals the start of autumn is already in the air. As the weather continues to cools off, it can be a…
Colourful balloons to paint the sky in annual festival
10 Mar 2021
The sky is about to be splashed with colour once again as hot air balloons take to the air in the annual Balloons over Waikato festival. This non-profit event is…
Inspiration to holiday at home
18 Feb 2021
The Lindis Lodge in the Ahuriri Valley In the South Island blends into its environment.
With international borders closed, travel lovers can find holiday experiences closer to home through the TV…
Office trends for better workplaces in 2021
16 Feb 2021
The Kiwi design business at the forefront of office trends, PLN Group, have a pretty good idea about what businesses need to make their workplaces work, reports Idealog.
Having designed pieces…
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…
Jason Higham designs for the long haul
08 Dec 2020
For Jason Higham of Higham Architecture, a career in architecture was always in the cards. “I was always into drawing, building models, colouring, problem-solving and analysing things from quite an…
Painting the town penguin: The Pop Up Penguins waddle into Christchurch
02 Dec 2020
Evening wanderers, dog walkers and city explorers can expect to see the unexpected in Christchurch this summer. Following the success of their 2014 Christchurch Stands Tall event, Wild in Art…
Why mulch matters: How to keep your garden hydrated this summer
11 Nov 2020
In the face of a warm and parching season – and subsequent hose bans for part of the country – it can be difficult to know just how to help…
Maurice and Marije of MnM Design talk building smaller, smarter
20 Oct 2020
Maurice Regeer and Marije Hoornstra, the Dutch born duo behind MnM Design, are partners in both business and life. Professional yet approachable and down-to-earth, their small design studio based in…
Transport yourself to the tropics with these lush wallpaper designs
07 Oct 2020
Fronds, flowers and a soothing air – the pillars of a tropical print are all you need to bring your holiday home. And just as one’s holiday dreams are about…
habitat by Resene magazine issue 33 is on its way
07 Oct 2020
habitat by Resene magazine issue 33 is on its way
The spring/summer issue 2020/2021 of habitat by Resene is out now – and it might just be our favourite to date!…
Kitchen designer Kristen Reid shares what made her fall back in love with the building industry
18 Aug 2020
For Rangiora-based designer Kristen Reid, her passion for kitchens and joinery design is far more than a job – it’s her life.
Through both her own company, Kristen Reid Design, and…
Family set the footing, but Anna Major found her own path forward
16 Jun 2020
Some of us choose a career in design. For others, it’s almost as if the career has chosen us. As the daughter of owners of a longstanding décor business, that…
Join us for a free webinar on wellness and interior air quality
16 Jun 2020
On 25 June from 1-2pm (NZ Time), you’re invited to learn from Resene Technical Services Manager, Jeff Jurlina (PhD Chemistry), as he discusses the use of waterborne paint to improve…
Susan’s sculptures bring bright Resene hues to backyards across the country
20 May 2020
When Susan Roskilly bought some sculpture moulds off Trade Me, what she’d really purchased was a way to turn a creative outlet into a successful side-project business, Far 2 Arty.
The…
Form and function meet at the fireplace, if you design it right
04 May 2020
As the weather outside turns colder, your mind may also be turning to the different design options available for keeping your clients’ homes comfortable. For as long as homes have…
Editor’s Picks: Out of office
01 Apr 2020
I’m likely not alone in my sudden realisation of how under-designed my home office space is after needing to make the swift shift to working remotely. If you’re like me,…
Fresh thinking; healthy renovating
24 Jan 2013
Freshen up your next paint job with Resene Zylone Sheen
VOC Free, which combines the popular low sheen of Resene Zylone Sheen without
the unwanted volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for better indoor…
Can you guess what this is?
23 May 2013
What
leads to 550,000 school days being lost every year, affects 600,000 New
Zealanders, costs an estimated $800,000,000 and in 2011 was responsible for 8000
hospital admissions? It’s asthma, and tomorrow, May 24,…
With flying colours
12 Jun 2013
Phil Medcalf has a lifelong passion for making
and flying model aircraft. Now retired, he has more time to spend on the hobby
so once this Hog Bipe model was made, he…
Taking to the skies
26 Mar 2014
Hummingbirds are tiny,
right? Well not this one. This specially designed hot air balloon is part of
the Balloons over Waikato event running until Sunday. Proudly sponsored by Resene,
again bringing colour to…
Forget air con – plant more trees
29 Jan 2015
As the holidays end and we head back to home and the office, more and more air conditioners will be turned on, sucking through electricity. But are we missing an…
It's a zoo up there!
16 Mar 2015
Next week, keep your eyes fixed to the skies as Balloons over Waikato comes alive.
This year’s theme is Flying With Animals and Resene has responded with its very own Wild…
Balloons over Wairarapa
05 Mar 2015
This year's Wairarapa Balloon Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Held 12-15 March, with Resene as sponsor, the region wide event will be host to majestic hot air balloons, fun competitions and even…
Reduce your footprint – plant your backyard
18 Mar 2015
We often hear about the need to reduce our carbon footprint and be green. But how can we, as individuals, do our part to help? Thinking about your plant selection…
Painting with a roller
07 Apr 2015
Rollers do one thing really well – they cover a large area with paint in a short time and give a lovely smooth finish. That’s why Resene recommends that you…
How light affects colour
27 Apr 2015
Have you ever wondered why your stunning new dress or shirt suddenly adopts an off-putting muddy hue when you try it on in front of your bedroom mirror? Or why…
House plants – the perfect pick-me-up
04 May 2015
Are you tired of being part of the urban jungle – that’s the one without many plants? You needn't miss out on the relaxing way plants make you feel. Opt for…
Is your home healthy?
10 Jun 2015
June 2015 is Home Health Check Month: four weeks of easy, simple-to-implement tips and advice that will help you to reduce your bills, make your home warmer and safer, and…
Habitat wins award
09 Sep 2015
At the Magazine Publisher’s Association awards last week, habitat magazine won the Best Owned Media category. The category is for magazines who are published on behalf of a company or entity –…
Look to the skies
24 Feb 2016
A fun, family event, the Wairarapa Balloon Festival is back this week, ready to send more spectacular hot air balloons soaring over the region.
The festival takes place 25-29 February and will pass…
Colouring the skies
22 Feb 2018
Waikato skies will soon be filling up with hot air balloons to celebrate Balloons of Waikato
Look out for Resene's special 'Colour Fun for Everyone' Family, which are visiting all the…
Creating a home with hygge
11 May 2016
Stylist Francesca Storey shares her tips on how to cosy-up your home, or as the Danes would say, how to create a home with ‘hygge’.
Moving into the cooler months, the…
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…
What paint? And how?
29 Jun 2016
Paint can go anywhere, right? Yes… mostly, as long as you use the right product, paint or paint system.
The Resene technical expert gets many queries about painting different surfaces, from…
Get Growing: make a groovy veggie garden
13 Oct 2016
In small gardens, practicality and lifestyle often compete for space and sun, which means the aesthetics of elements like the vegetable garden have taken on a whole new meaning.
As the…
Get Growing: make a colourful privacy screen
17 Nov 2016
Privacy is an ever-increasing issue in the modern suburban landscape. In this week’s episode of The Get Growing Roadshow, landscape designer Justin Newcombe came up with a very colourful solution…
Get Growing: make a heat pump cover
01 Dec 2016
With The Get Growing Roadshow makeover project at Natalie and Matt's garden nearly finished, there's still one unsightly area that needs to be addressed. It's typical of a relatively new…
Using a painter, part 1
17 Jan 2017
Even if you’re a dab hand with a paint brush and are happy to undertake most decorating jobs, sometimes a task is just too much or you’re short on time.
As…
Using a painter, part 2
17 Jan 2017
In part one of our mini-series, we talked about finding a painter, deciding on colours and getting ready. Here, we get find out what’s involved in a professional painter’s job.
Starting…
Love is in the air
15 Mar 2017
In the mood for love? Look out for these love birds as they hit the skies next week, as part of this year's Balloons over Waikato.
The Resene in Love with Colour Lovebirds are…
Up, up and away!
13 Apr 2017
This Easter, head to the Wairarapa Balloon Festival as spectacular hot air balloons fill the skies over the region. The family fun event takes place 13-17 April, and it's not just about…
Denise finds warmth and style all in one
14 Jun 2017
Winter's here and heating is in the spotlight. Here's how one homeowner found a solution to keeping her home warm and snug.
When Aucklander Denise Mischefski moved into her new home, she…
Keep those windows working well
29 Jun 2017
Their main purpose might be to let you see out and let the light and air in, but to do that well, windows need a bit of tender loving care.…
Inspired by… Raglan
22 Feb 2018
Interior stylist Kate Alexander finds inspiration for colours, shapes and styles from many sources. On a recent trip to the famous surfing mecca of Raglan on the west coast of…
Cracking good ideas for kids
22 Mar 2018
With the long weekend coming up, you may be thinking of ways to keep the kids busy. Here are two clever DIY ideas from Kiwi Families that will keep them…
Look out for these home design trends
05 Apr 2018
As new collections hit the stores with the change of season, it’s exciting to see what trends are emerging. We asked Freedom to share three trends that are helping to…
Karina balances trendy and timeless
24 May 2018
As creative director of New Zealand based homewares store Me & My Trend, with almost 20 years working in the furniture industry, Karina McGregor is on the pulse of what’s…
Inspired by… South Island’s winter palette
18 Jul 2018
On a recent getaway to South Island’s Maruia Springs, interior designer Kate Alexander found plenty of colour inspiration – from snow-capped mountains to Japandi-inspired accommodation.
Recently I had the pleasure of…
DIY ideas for crafty Christmas decoration
13 Dec 2018
Decorating your home for Christmas is always a fun family time, and with a little bit of imagination your decorations can not only be unique to you, but easy on the…
Be water wise – simple water saving tips
10 Jan 2019
Haven’t got around to fixing that dripping tap? You could be wasting a staggering 2000 litres of water every month. And that’s just one of the ways you and your…
A flying Kiwi makes a triumphant return for a special birthday celebration
14 Mar 2019
Turning 20 never felt so good. Balloons over Waikato will be returning to the greater Hamilton region to celebrate two decades of whimsical sky-high entertainment Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd March 2019.
This year’s…
5 benefits of ventilating your home
10 Apr 2019
This article has been sponsored and provided by DVS.
Building a new home or renovating an existing one? Here’s five ways ventilating your home can protect your investment.
For many of us,…
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…
Three’s The Block NZ Recap: living and media rooms
08 Aug 2019
This week, the teams were asked to create two beautiful and functional spaces: the living and media room. There was also an extra point up for grabs for the team…
Share some love with this Dad’s Day DIY
27 Aug 2019
With Father’s Day just around the corner (1st September), surprise dad with a homemade card. Upcycle some plastic animals using a splash of colour from your favourite Resene testpots.
Alayna Flighty…
Three’s The Block NZ recap: Common lobby
05 Sep 2019
This week saw the final room reveal before the teams packed their bags to let the potential buyers finally have their first glimpse of the apartments in person. The teams…
The latest on lattice
11 Sep 2019
Intersecting geometric repeating patterns, often called ‘lattice’, are classic designs that you have likely seen before. Many of these timeless patterns have been used for hundreds of years in art…
7 wallpaper designs that are sure to break the ice
08 Jan 2020
Interesting wallpapers and paint treatments are an instant conversation starter and the perfect way to express your personality on your walls.
Give your visitors a reason to break the ice with…
Resene Rainbow Unicorn hot air balloon set to fly over Waikato
26 Feb 2020
Balloons over Waikato, New Zealand’s premier hot air balloon festival, is back for another year to wow spectators with some showstopping designs.
Kicking off on Tuesday 17 March and running until…
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