b'colourful outlookgreen thumbsResenetoHomestar.Inthelastfinancialyear,westatuswhich will be recognised internationally.Aviatorhad 3,600 homes register for Homestar andPeopledoingalargefit-outorwantingto thehealthyandsustainablenationalhousingimprove their existing buildings will be able to standard,whichisabovetheBuildingCode.do that. And then in 2022, well be focusing on Another is to have helped influence governmentimproving the Green Star tools and theyll be toconsiderchangingtheBuildingCode.Asgoing through quite a major change, so well be well,themovetohave70buildingsgoingstarting to consult with the sector on that.through our Green Star methodologywhich is quite a big increase. Weve also had a lot ofWhats the best industry-related advice youve engagement with homeowners on how to makeever received?Andrew Eagles their homes healthier and warmer using our freeTo be open and always learning. Were all on a Homefit tool, and I think weve now had close tojourney, and its when we collaborate that we Chief Executive, New Zealand Green40,000 check it out. get the best results.Building Council (NZGBC)www.nzgbc.org.nz WhatdoyouthinkisthebiggestcurrentIf you could have a superpower, what would it challenge for your members/organisation? be and why?Which is your favourite Resene colour and whyI think it may be staying on top of how fastId like to fly. It would be really special to be up do you like it?thissectorischanging.TheHealthyHomesin the sky, and it would be fun. Like you could The paint colour we used for our offices internalStandards are slated to change on 1 July 2021,do loops and get around really fastand there entrance is Resene Gumboot, and I really likeand then the Building Code is changing, andwould be far less carbon, obviously. And because itbecauseitremindsmeofbrillianthistoricHomestar is changing and will be putting outof my name, it just fits. buildings in the UK. It has nuances to it anda new standard next year. Weve tried to put gives a really professional look to our office. alotofthatinformationonlineandprovide lots of opportunities for people to talk with usReseneWhathasbeenyourfavouritepainting,about it. People can come and meet with usGumbootwallpapering or staining project that you haveat any point, we have frequent webinars, but done (or have had done) and what did you likepeople can always call to talk through it. And about the outcome? the reason why all of this is moving so fast is that I really like the interior of the NZGBC officeweve got to get to Net Carbon Zero homes and becauseitlooksreallyprofessionalanditsnew builds from 2030 for the World Building quitewarm,butIalsoIlikeitbecauseweCouncil,butIcanseethatifyoureinthe agreewiththeethicsofReseneandtheirsector, this all might be a bit daunting.work with the Eco.Decorator and PaintWise programmes.Itsobviouslygreatpaint,andWhileitsawfullyhardtoplanmuchright Resene do a lot generally. aDIYexpertornow, what do you think is in the cards for theWell played Hayman Park, Manukau potentialforfun.ItstheworkofWraightsAthfieldLandscape NZGBC in 2021/22? At the heart of the first phase of the redevelopment of Hayman Park sits a brand new playground, DoyouconsideryourselfWe will be releasing Homestar Version 5 in May/ burstingwithcolourandthe DIY disaster? June 2021, and thats really exciting. We haveArchitecture (WALA), who were also selected to design the overall masterplan for the precinct. I think Im somewhere in the middle. 4,000-5,000 homes going through HomestarAs home to south Aucklands first destination playground, Panuku Development Auckland says at the moment, and that great new standard isthat Hayman Park aims to be a drawcard for people of all ages and from around the city, one that Whathavebeenthekeyachievementsforgoing to be a really big focus for the next year.will also improve the connection between the park and Manukau city centre.NZGBC this year? We also have the Net Carbon Zero CertificationThese three colourful projects remind us that we all needThe first built phase includes a playground, basketball court, refurbished heritage skate bowl and One key achievement has been to significantlythat were launching with Toit for any existinga kiosk building that houses public toilets and a tenable space. These new, colourful public additions ramp up the number of homes being certifiedbuilding,sotheyllbeabletocertifyforthata little more laissez-faire in our lives, no matter our age. to the park are settled in and amongst the existing mature gum trees on the edge of the site; each 74 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 75'