b'words: Penny Lewiskeeping it KiwiThey were sceptical at rst, but a couple of Aussie painters have been won over by Resene paints.Working in exclusive Point Piper, on Sydney-based NewAustralian counterparts. I have no doubt at all that Resene Zealand architect Chris Howes own home, they werentpaint is the best on the market in Australia, he says, citing familiar with the product and were therefore reluctanttechnologically advanced formulas, and great coverage and to provide a complete warranty for their work. However,wearability as the key reasons behind his preference. Howe insisted on specifying Reseneat acrylic ReseneChris says for the last eight years, the interior walls of his Half Pearl Lusta for all interior walls, the same colour inown homes have featured Resene. semi-gloss enamel for all doors and joinery, and Resene Sonyx 101 in Resene Half Spanish White on the exterior.I nd its the only at paint suitable for wallswe have Now, those painters are converts and intend to keep ittwo boys who are not kind on houses!Kiwi in the future.WhilemanypeoplemistaketheHowesPointPiper Chris moved to Sydney ve years ago to set up Bossleyresidenceforanewhome,itisactuallyanextensive Howe Architects, a joint venture with Auckland architectrenovation. When Chris, wife Betsy, and boys Charlie (7) Pete Bossley. He species Resene for all his projects, butand Harry (11), rst moved into the 1923 deceased estate, its not just Kiwi pride that makes him do it.their friends were taken aback. ItsmybeliefthatweshouldsupportNewZealandSome said it wasnt just the worst house in the street, companies if their products are equal to or better than theirbut in the whole suburb, laughs Chris. 122 |'