Transparent and semi-transparent coatings on timbers do not have the same life cycle as opaque coatings.

Outside Canterbury, the general tenor of economic information during the past month has been encouraging.

Statistics NZ have released information on the number of building consents issued in March 2011.

This post covers off some of the causes of visible stopping lines after painting.

The February Canterbury earthquake, combined with the fact the NZ economy was already struggling, pushed the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points at its March meeting.

From Statistics New Zealand:

I received this note yesterday from a small supplier situated in Christchurch:

The New Zealand labour market closed out 2010 on a low note, with employment declining and the unemployment rate rising to 6.8%.

The New Zealand economy struggled over the second half of 2010.

When it comes to using water based paints some might disregard the fact that as paint dries the water is evaporating from the painted surface.