b'welcomeMural painted in Resene White Noise, Resene Illuminate, Resene Salted Caramel, ReseneResene Resene ReseneTimes Square, Resene Comfortably Numb, Resene Scoria, Resene Tenor, Resene VantageWhite Noise Soul Searcher Ted One of my very favourite things about BlackWhite magazine isAt Resene, we believe that finance is not just about numbersits Point, Resene Ted, Resene Wayfarer, Resene Tarzan, Resene Green Days, Resene Pohutukawa,Resene Resene Resene the space that it creates for stories that might not otherwiseabout supporting our business and our customers. While the finance Resene Soul Searcher and Resene Tua Tua. Project by Shani Luckman, image by Bryce Carleton. Illuminate Pohutukawa Comfortably Numb have been shared. With the abundance of talented individualsteamisanintegralpartofhelpingReseneachieveitsstrategic Resene Resene Resene that call New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands home, itobjectivesandmaintainfinancialstability,wealsoplayapartin Tua Tua Tenor Wayfarer can be hard to get your work and ideas amplified. We will alwaysensuring that the company delivers quality products and services.Resene Resene ReseneSalted Caramel Green Days Vantage Point be immensely proud to show the work of our tallest poppies,Everyone in the Resene family takes pride in our commitment Resene Resene Resene but I also cherish every opportunity to step foot in a classroomtoinnovationandsustainability,andourfinanceteamplaysa Scoria Tarzan Times Square or speak with recent graduates and those just starting a newcritical role in supporting these values. We are constantly seeking business, getting their footing in the design world or testing thenewwaystoutilisecutting-edgetechnologytooptimiseour waters with a new idea. Each time, I am floored by the creativity,processes, improve our environmental footprint and provide value ingenuity, courage and tenacity that I encounter. to our customers. Recently, we helped Resene become a Toit If you have received an email from me about your projectcarbonreduce certified organisation. and raised an eyebrow at the excess of exclamation points,Through a deep understanding of our business and the wider know that I probably had to cull about a dozen from my firstmarket, our team provides important insights and recommendations draft out of worry that my unbridled excitement would sendthathelpustomakeinformeddecisionsandmanagerisk.We you running. My awe for you is genuine, and learning about youcollaborate closely with Resenes other departments, such as sales, and your work is the best part of my job. operationsandmarketing,toensurethatourwiderstakeholder Whenever I am having a less than stellar day, I know thatcommunity gets what they needincluding the right products for I can open up my folder of BlackWhite fan artsomething Ithe job, at the calibre of quality weve become known and trusted for, could never have fathomed would be a real thing, but it is with a high level of service to back it up.and my happy cup overflows once more. If you have triedI hope you enjoy this issue of BlackWhite magazine. Know that the something new with Resene products, please dont hesitatestaff at Resene are always at the ready to provide whatever support, to reach out. It is always my pleasure to return the favour andtechnical knowledge and inspiration you need for your next project. become a cheerleader for your creative colour and coatingOur team will continue to do what we do best and strive for the ideas, no matter how seemingly small they may be. highest quality products, colours and service possible, so that you can continue to do the same for your clients.Happy reading,Enjoy,ReseneResene ScoriaRoadsterLaura Lynn JohnstonEditor ReseneHeliotropeMy top three trending colour picksMike Durkinfrom the latest Resene fashion range: Resene Chief Financial OfficerIf 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,Resene wonderfully unique or anything in between, wed love the opportunity to showcase it. Submit your projects at www.resene.com/submit-project or email editor@blackwhitemag.com. Oxygen Youre welcome to share as many projects as you would like, whenever it suits. We look forward to seeing what youve been busy creating.blackwhitemag.com 1'