NZ Commerce Commission

The New Zealand Commerce Commission project required exceptional attention to security protocols, working schedules, and professional standards befitting a major government department. Our team underwent security clearances and worked closely with facility managers to schedule work outside business hours and during weekends to minimise disruption to the Commission's important regulatory work.

Working in a government building is different from a standard commercial interior job in ways that matter. Every person on site needed to be vetted and badged before access was granted. Tools and materials were checked in and out of secure areas. We couldn't leave equipment unattended in corridors overnight, which meant staging each day's work precisely and removing everything from secure floors before locking up. The operational discipline required is higher than most projects, and our team took that seriously.

The scope encompassed multiple floors of office space, including open-plan work areas, executive offices, meeting rooms, and common areas. All work was completed using low-VOC paint systems to maintain indoor air quality for staff returning to freshly painted areas. We used Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen throughout, selected for its durability, washability, and professional appearance. The colour scheme was sophisticated and neutral, creating a professional environment conducive to focused work. Each area required careful preparation, including filling minor wall imperfections, applying undercoat where necessary, and achieving perfectly smooth, uniform finishes befitting a government facility.

Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen was specified for its durability in a high-use environment as much as for its appearance. Government offices see heavy use — chairs against walls, trolleys in corridors, people leaning in meeting rooms. A washable, scrubbable finish holds up to that wear without looking tired within a year. The low-sheen level also reduces glare on the large, unbroken wall planes typical of modern open-plan offices.

The project was completed on schedule without any disruption to the Commission's operations. Facility management praised our professionalism, adherence to security requirements, and the quality of our work. For similar high-stakes commercial interior painting projects requiring security awareness and minimal disruption, we bring proven expertise and reliability.