b'gold standardMotif meanings Exterior colour The design of the building responds to the cultural narrative, not onlymeaningsthrough colour but also through the shapes and their symbolism. The Waharua Kopito or diamond shape represents courage andThe bold exterior colour selectionsResenecommitment. When the diamond shape is paired, it indicates a transition andcommand attention, and the uniqueLaserreminds each generation to think about succession and growing capability. frontage makes the building stand outThe Pukepuke Rau or rows of triangles represent the many hills of thecreating a great first impression for visitors. Ngti Hine tribal area. It epitomises the many whanau and hapu within NgtiBut the selections also take into considerationReseneHine as well as many forms of leadership in a range of fields. This pepeha alsoimportant cultural narrative: Fuel Yellowhighlights the concept of unity through diversityThe Moko Kauae in the centre represents the eponymous ancestress,Yellow (Kwhai) represents the emergence Hineamaru and denotes the strong female leadership within Ngti Hine. of light and warmth, the rising of the sun and with it re-birth, growth andReseneopposite and above: The project team selected Resene Sonyx 101But in the end, the project team and client were perhapsenergy. This is represented with ReseneColonial Whitewaterborne semi-gloss to colour the exterior weatherboards and soffitseven happier with the final colour selections as it led them toLaser, Resene Fuel Yellow and Resene teamed with Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel for theincorporate a number of lighter shades on the frontage, addingColonial White.window frames, posts, beams, trims and doors. These were tinted to Resenetothesenseofchange,growthandpossibilitythebuilding Laser, Resene Fuel Yellow, Resene Colonial White, Resene Paddock, ReseneGreen (Kkriki) represents the Parsley, Resene Permanent Green, Resene Wild West, Resene Pioneer Red,represents as a training centre.ReseneResene Lonestar, Resene Ironsand and Resene Black to bring the cheerfulThe weather conditions and the number of different coloursforests and vegetation that cloakPaddockand culturally-significant character that makes the Te Hurihanga Trainingwere the biggest challenges for us, but we put plans in place tothe many hills and valleys ofReseneand Service Centre intrinsic to Kawakawa and its history. ensureeverythingwentassmoothlyaspossible,"saysGrantNgti Hine, further symbolisingParsleyCampbell of Kerikeri Decorating, whose company completed thefertility and vitality. This is painting. "The finished job looks great, and I think the colours theyrepresented with Resene Paddock,ResenePermanentSecondly, it plays well with the colour, character and quirkinesspicked really reflect what they were trying to achieve. Resene Parsley and ReseneGreenthat Kawakawa is known for with the original Hundertwasser toiletsThe attention to detail, meticulous application and dedicationPermanent Green.and the award-winning Te Hononga and Te Mirumiru buildings.toembracingandenhancingwhatmakesKawakawaspecialEarthen red (Kura) represents life There needed to be a balance of colonial history and heritage, withcaughttheeyeoftheReseneTotalColourAwardsjudgingitself and symbolises sustenance, linkages to railways, coal mining, trade and industry plus the pre- panel, who honoured the project with a Resene Total Coloursacrifice and leadership. This isResenecolonial heritage of the environment and significance of NgtiCommercial Exterior Award.represented with Resene WildResene Wild WestHine to the area. The resulting coal miners cottages have a boldWest, Resene Pioneer Red andPioneer Redand meaningful palette, with each of the selected hues taking intoTo find out more about the Northern Adventure Experience (NAX) Project,Resene Lonestar. account their respective cultural representations. visit www.nax.co.nz, and check out www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz Resene has a superior colour range, which allowed us to createto learn about the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway. Resenevarious looks throughout the building. The products are excellentBlack (Mangu) symbolises theLonestarquality and are practical for a commercial environment, whicharchitectural specification MODE Design Corp, www.modedesign.com.au,dark and the night, signifying the was important, adds Pip. The final colour selections differedin collaboration with Avail Pacific, www.avail.co.nzlong darkness from which lightResenefrom the ones first planned in terms of specifically connectingcolour selection Pip Bolton, Avail Pacific; Laurell Pratt, Northernand life emerged and therefore, Blackthe cultural narrative. The original colours were darker; howeverAdventure Experience (NAX), www.nax.co.nzit also denotes potential growth.build Sita Construction, www.sita.co.nzThis is represented with Resene Resenebecause we were painting pine timber cladding that had not beenpainting Kerikeri Decorating, www.keridecorating.co.nzIronsand and Resene Black. Ironsandthermally modified, we were advised that the LRV should notartists Tuhia Amos, Taiamai Bracken, Katrina Fleming, Linda Garner,have a value of less than 40%. Because this somewhat limitedTe Hemo Ata Henare, Lorraine King, Symphony Morungathe colour options, it meant the project team had to assess shadecultural narrative Te Runanga o Ngti Hine Resenevariations on the original. images Jess Burges Photography, www.exposurenz.co.nz Alabaster56 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 57'