for a perfect finish start with GoldenEdge HMR0

GoldenEdge HMR0 is the proven MDF that provides a perfect paint finish. It’s that simple.

Eco friendly GoldenEdge HMR0 (high moisture resistance zero emissions) is rated E0 and comes in 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm and 25mm thicknesses.

It’s recommended for kitchen units, cabinets, bathroom vanities - everywhere a perfect paint finish is required.

GoldenEdge HMR0 is just one of the many MDF products provided by Nelson Pine Industries using the advanced technology of the Küsters continuous press and offering an unsurpassed range of board densities and thicknesses.

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Columns

Master Joiners 4

New Master Joiners President Andrew Reilly introduces himself and promises to carry on the legacy of those before him.

Laminex Update 14

Jeff Tutt indicates an exciting roll-out of new decors for Melteca in October and informs of Laminex’s ongoing improvement in services to make transactions easier.

Steering a Course 84

Ian Featherstone delves into the world of mental health with insights into the working of the brain and how recognising our emotional patterns can be good for business.

Due Process 86

Geoff Hardy explains the difference between an independent contractor, a labour only contractor, and a subcontactor, and the implications in contractual arrangements

NKBA report 94

The NKBA report on their recent Wellington Conference where more than 200 members gathered to network and celebrate their best.

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News & Info 4 - 14

Education 73

NZJMF membership 88

State of the Industry 92

Classifieds 96

Advertiser index 96

On All Sides 18

A new generation of 5-axis machines are appearing on our factory floors. Faster, cheaper, more accurate and involving less labour - we speak to buyers and suppliers about the latest trends.

Drawer Divisions 38

A place for everything and everything in its place, has taken on new meaning in the last couple of decades of spatial design involving kitchen storage. We look at the latest developments to make kitchen life simpler and tidier.

Superior Surfaces 56

Porcelain, stone, stainless, composites - materials that stand out in the kitchen and can take the daily dynamics of heat, water and wear imposed on them. A look at materials applications and processes.

Best Kitchen 68

The 2021 Master Joiners Best Kitchen Award went to Bays Joinery in Nelson for a kitchen whose brief was ‘something in black with clean lines’. Bob Nordgren spoke to the designer.

Small Spaces 80

Jake and Kasia own Variant Spaces a kitchen and cabinet making business which specialises in the Tiny House market. They spoke to JOINERS Magazine about the machinery purchase allowing their business to flourish.