b'picture: Kallan MacLeodwelcome make up and hair: Michael Ashtonfrom ReseneWhowouldhavethought,whenTed Nightingaleandhistrustycementmixer dabbled in making a cement-based paint in his garage, that it would be the rst step to Resene celebrating 60 years? And yet, here we are, 60 years on, with a myriad of paints, coatings and colours used on a vast array of projects all over the place. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, the Resene waterborne manufacturing plant is basedfrom the editorjust a short car ride away from that rst garage factory. And, as time has passed,A couple of years ago, I put a new kitchen into my little 1950s home. the reins of the business have been handedThe house is fairly typical of the time; an ordinary weatherboard box, from Ted to his son Tony, then on to Tedsbuilt by a carpenter on one of Aucklands state housing projects for his grandson (Tonys son), Nick Nightingale. family to live in for the duration of his contract. Reaching 60 is a milestone, so thank youThe new kitchen, however, is charcoal and grey, with stainless steel from the Resene team to all those who havettings. Its simple, functional and nice to come home to. Its also a far supported us through the last six decadescry from anything I might have imagined putting into the house had we yoursuggestions,complimentsanddone it 10 years ago, before my traditional instincts were exposed to complaintshavecontinuedtoencouragetodays design opportunities.us to deliver quality and innovative paints,And thats the theme of this issue of Habitatthe meeting of ancient coatings, colours and service. And a specialand modern. In fabrics, colours and homes, we take a look at how the thanks to the Resene teamwithout thempast is informing the present, and how new ideas can be used to align wed be lost.yesterdays spaces to todays lifestyles.Weve also got a second reason to celebrateWe take a walk through a 19th-century villa and 1920s boot factory, this year. Its the 10th anniversary of Resenewhich have been given new life through careful planning and sensitive gainingEnvironmentalChoiceapproval.refurbishment. We look at current directions in textiles, and how new Today, well over 85% of the paint Resene sellstreatments are updating timeless patterns. And we also come up with is Environmental Choice approved. As Resenea few suggestions on how to take some of the pain out of getting your actively replaces old solventborne technologyrenovation signed off by Council.withnewwaterbornetechnology,more customers can enjoy quality paint that is saferOn the people front, we catch up with ex-marathon runner Allison Roe. for the environment.We also talk to the husband and wife couple behind the highly creative events management company, Orange Productions.As we celebrate our 60th, we look forward to a colourful future, and what better placeAnd, as always, we get practical. With summer on its way, we walk you to start than in this issue of Habitat? Enjoy! through how to get the barbecue seriously clean, and offer some advice on when not to tackle your outdoor painting.So, sit back and take some time out with Habitat. And, as always, do let us know if theres more youd like to see or if you have any specic colour or design questions we might be able to answer for you.| 7'