b'black bookbook NZ Post rebrand using Resene Resene Wallpaper Collection 99347 Master Painters NZ namesfromPainters Last year, NZ Post announced they were bringing Black their entire delivery business together under the NZApprentice of the Year theMaster Post brand. Theyve commenced a full rebrand of their business, which includes all NZ Post brandedAftertwopostponementslastyear, vehicles across its contractor and corporate fleet.NZ Apprentice of the Year competition for 2021 was finally TheteamatReseneAutomotive&Lightable to go ahead in February. Out of the 16 apprentices who Industrial worked with NZ Post leading up to theapplied to compete, four regional winners were chosen to launch of the new livery to create vibrant coloursmove on to the finals in Christchurch: Bostyn Parker from that matched their requirements and colour palette.NMPaintCo(Auckland),TuaineRuatitaGDPD Coatings were selected for trucks, vans, cars and(Manawatu), Anna Julian from Total Decorating Ltd (Nelson) buildings from Resenes extensive choice of coatingsand Dylan Bartlett from Jeff Allan Paint & Paper (Timaru). New and notabletoensurelongevityofcolourandperformance,Theapprenticeseachhadtoassemble,prepareand including the curtains on short and long-haul trucks.apply paint, wallpaper and special effects to a playhouse announcements fromKeep your eyes peeled to catch the fleet sportingover the course of two and a half days. Resene provided the across the industry. their sharp new look. playhouses, paint and tools for the finalists to use during www.nzpost.co.nzthecompetition.Therewashugepressuretocomplete their task, as the playhouses were bigger and more detailed than in previous years. But with minutes remaining before tools down, everyone successfully completed the task. The results were tight, and in the end, there was only a one New folly hatches at Brick Bay point difference between first and second place and Tuaine The 2021/22 Brick Bay Folly Sculpture is now open for the public to experience in person as part of the BrickRuatita was named Master Painters NZ Apprentice of the Bay Sculpture trail at the picturesque Snells Beach property. Each year, emerging architects and architecturalYear for 2021.students are invited to submit concepts for the annual design-build competition that investigates the intersectionOn behalf of Master Painters NZ, I would like to express between sculpture and architecture with temporary structures that intentionally serve no utilitarian purpose. my gratitude and thanks to all four regional finalists for their Supported by Brick Bay, Resene, Naylor Love, Cheshire Architects, Unitec, Structure Design, Sam Hartnettcommitment and the hard work they produced over the Photography and Architecture NZ/ArchitectureNow, the project provides an opportunity for the winning teamduration of the competition, says Ash Leatherby, Manager to test their ideas on a real life project by managing construction, solving contingencies and participating in theof Membership & Workmanship at Master Painters NZ. It physical construction of the structure. The process is as important as the result, with the winning submissionwas an absolute pleasure to see our trade in the great hands receiving a grant and technical assistance to bring their design to life with their own hands; and once complete,of these apprentices.exposure that might not otherwise have been available to them. Congratulations to all the finalists for their outstanding work.The winning design by Nicholas Rowsby, Brandon Carter-Chan and Joseph Trace, titled The Nest, demonstratesCloud nine www.masterpainters.co.nza strong regard for sustainability and an alluring fragility of design. The structure reuses the timber studs of a former folly, The Wood Pavilion, and imagines its next stage of life as a pwakawaka nest. The patterns created byWith its painterly appeal and gilded highlights, Resene Wallpaper Collection the geometry reflect the tail spread of the birdone of the predominant species that inhabits the siteand the99347 makes an artful and dramatic impact. Thanks to its scale and neutralabove left: Dylan Barlett, Tuaine Ruatita, Anna Julian and Bostyn stacking of the timber distributes weight evenly around the design, providing patterns, voids and light entrancepalette, this wallpaper is perfect for spaces where you want to combine aParker were selected as the four regional finalists for Masterpoints. The base square seamlessly transitions into a pentagon, allowing the nest to expand outwards, while themix of bold statement furniture without the need to worry about the designPainters NZ Apprentice of the Year for 2021.top-level studs complete the open enclosure by vertically stacking the last levels for intimacy, safety and privacyabove: Resene Waterborne Woodsman inResene Waterborne Woodsmanbeing overpowered. Try it with stormy greys like Resene Raven and Reseneleft: Tuaine Ruatita stands before his winning Resenewithin. A simple set of stairs guides visitors into the nest, much as a pwakawaka would enter the nest from the air. Resene Bleached Riverstone, Resene BanjulBleached Riverstone Surrender, fixtures in Resene Nero and a touch of glittering Resene Goldplayhouse in Resene Unicorn, Resene Sunshade, UnicornCongratulations to the winning team and all the finalists for continuing to push boundaries through theirand Resene Timberland was used to colour andResene Waterborne WoodsmanDust metallic for a sultry look. Resene Snap and Resene Wham.protect The Nest by Nicholas Rowsby, BrandonTimberlandcreative folly concepts. Carter-Chan and Joseph Trace. Image by Sam Hartnett, www.samhartnett.com Resene Waterborne WoodsmanResene Resene Resene Resene Resene Resene Resenewww.brickbaysculpture.co.nz Banjul Surrender Raven Nero Gold Dust Sunshade Snap Wham10 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 11'