b'covered welcomeIn 1976, we launched the Resene Newsan innovative industryDuring what has truly been a year like no other, one full of struggles and newsletter about all things Resene. Early issues included articleschallenges and unimaginable loss, it feels like a precious thing to be able to on the Resene paint used on NZs Scott Base in Antarctica, newcelebrate the start of something new. foil wallpaper launched by Mason Handprints and the openingJust like the beloved colour behind its namesake, BlackWhite offers a of our first Resene ColorShop in Marion Street, Wellington.canvas for showcasing your stories and projects which feature Resene Intheintervening44years,weconsistentlyreleasedpaints, wallpapers, stains and finishesbut in a different way than we have issues, usually four each year. The Resene News is one of theever been able to before.oldest and most consistent trade publications in the world,This is a magazine created for the industry, by the industry and with but its now time to welcome our new BlackWhite magazine,the industryand a publication like this is only possible because of New which like its forebear is aimed at architects, developers andZealand and Australias remarkably talented and loyal Resene specifiers and specifiers as well as the construction and painting industries. users. We are able to share your stories because of the tireless efforts youve The first issue is awash with colour and showcases the talentalready put into creating beautiful, useful and thoughtful projects. and skills of the design, build and decorating communities. Thank you to everyone that we have featured within the pages of this In many ways, Resene the business mirrors Resene Newsinaugural issue for sharing your outstanding passion and your commitment the publication. What was once new and a little bit roughto doing things well, where the hallmarks of quality and attention to detail are and ready has over time matured and is more urbane andso clearly present. Your choice to specify and use Resene products as part on point. What hasnt changed is Resenes raw energy andof that, and the ways in which you have so creatively applied them, never appetite for innovation and quality and, of course, colour.ceases to impress and inspire us. With BlackWhite, we are hoping to return This is showcased in this first edition. the favour and provide you with fresh colour palettes, clever ideas, handy tips I hope you take as much pleasure in reading it as I have,and a range of views to help spark new ideas and ways of looking at problems although I doubt you will be quite as proud as I am. to uncover solutions. Thank you, Happy reading!Nick Nightingale Laura Lynn JohnstonResene Managing Director EditorBackground in Resene Aspiring brushed with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Moon Mist. If you have a project finished in Resene paints, wood stains or coatings, whether it is strikingly colourful, beautifully tonal, a haven of natural stained and clear finishes, ReseneResenewonderfully unique or anything in between, wed love to see it and have the opportunity to showcase it. Submit your projects at www.resene.com/submit-project or email Aspiring Moon Mist editor@blackwhitemag.com. Youre welcome to share as many projects as you would like, whenever it suits. We look forward to seeing what youve been busy creating.82 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 831'