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Painting is our Passion since 1948- Making people happy is our Mission

15/06/2026

We get this a lot.

"We'd always admired McKenzie's work around Nelson but assumed a business that's been going since 1948 and won national awards would be out of our reach."

Then they called for a quote, and found themselves pleasantly surprised.

Here's the thing: we're not a massive corporation. We're a family business. Three generations of people who love this craft and want to share it with the whole of Nelson - not just those who assume we're expensive.

The quote is FREE.
The colour consultation is FREE.

The peace of mind that you're dealing with the most awarded painting business in New Zealand? Honestly, that's just part of the deal.

Message us or visit mckenziepaint.co.nz

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

14/06/2026

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S BEEN MAKING NELSON LOOK GOOD SINCE 1948

Not all painting jobs are created equal.

At McKenzie Painting Contractors, we're restoring kitchens, refinishing furniture, transforming homes, working on premium residential builds, commercial projects, and producing some of the finest spray finishes in the region.

For more than 75 years, local families, builders and businesses have trusted McKenzies to deliver exceptional workmanship. Today, we're proud to be a third-generation family business built on the same values that started it all.

As our workload continues to grow, we're looking for experienced painters and spray painters who genuinely care about their craft and want to be part of a team that values quality over shortcuts.

✔ Varied and interesting projects
✔ Year-round workload
✔ Supportive team environment
✔ Ongoing training opportunities
✔ Competitive pay based on experience
✔ Work alongside some of Nelson's most experienced painters

If you're the type of person who takes pride in a perfect finish, enjoys working with great people, and wants to be part of a company with a reputation built over generations, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more - https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=2071897

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

11/06/2026

We love it when a plan comes together

Delighted to work with our amazing clients to give their kitchen a new lease of life,

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

27/05/2026

Before you commit to a colour - any colour - there's one question worth asking first:

Which direction does this room face?

This matters more than most people realise.

North-facing rooms get the most direct sun. Colours look warm and bright throughout the day. Cooler tones balance beautifully here - blues, soft greens, even certain greys.

South-facing rooms get indirect, cooler light. The same colour that looks crisp and fresh in a north-facing space can look flat, cold, or even slightly purple here. Warm undertones are your friend.

East-facing rooms catch morning light - golden and flattering early, then flatter later in the day.

West-facing rooms get gorgeous warm afternoon light but can feel heavy on hot days. Choose accordingly.

Add to this the effect of your flooring (dark floors absorb light, light floors bounce it), ceiling height, and window size - and you can see why a colour that works perfectly in one room can feel completely wrong in another.

We do a room assessment before recommending any colour. It's part of the job.

Get in touch if you'd like some proper advice before you commit.

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

24/05/2026

THE SEVEN STAGES OF CHOOSING A PAINT COLOUR

We've watched thousands of Nelson families go through this process. It always follows the same seven stages...

We've been doing this since 1948.

We've seen all seven stages.

We're here when you get to Stage 7 😉

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

22/05/2026

In 1948, the McKenzie family started painting homes in Nelson.

No website.

No social media.

Just good honest work and a reputation that spread the old-fashioned way - neighbour to neighbour, street to street.

Fast-forward 78 years, and we're still here. Still family-owned. Now into our third generation.

A lot has changed - the paints are better, the equipment is extraordinary, and we've picked up a few awards along the way. But the reason we show up every morning is exactly the same as it was in 1948.

We love what we do. And we love making Nelson homeowners and businesses happy.

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

14/05/2026

Most painting contractors do kitchens on-site.
Brush and roller. It's fine - it gets the job done.

But if you want a result that looks like it came straight out of a furniture factory?
That's a different conversation.

We're the only painting company in Nelson with a purpose-built, dust-free spray booth.

Here's what that means in plain English:
- Your cabinet doors are removed and brought into a fully controlled environment
- Zero dust, zero contamination during the painting process
- A smooth, factory-quality finish - no brush marks, no roller texture
- Faster dry times = your kitchen is back in action sooner
- A result that will genuinely stop visitors in their tracks

We've had clients tell us their kitchen looks better after a respray than it did when it was brand new.

Is a kitchen respray cheaper than a full replacement? Significantly.
Does it look the same? Sometimes better.

Check out our spray booth projects here - www.mckenziepaint.co.nz/joinery-furniture/

We're happy to chat through whether it's the right option for your kitchen.

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

12/05/2026

Nobody photographs the prep work.

It's not glamorous.
There's no dramatic reveal.
It's filling, sanding, priming, sealing, checking, checking again.
It's the part of the job that takes longer than most people expect.

But here's the thing: a beautiful paint job that fails in two years?
That's almost always a prep problem, not a paint problem.

We've been doing this for decades - we've repainted over other people's work, and we know what shortcuts look like five years down the track.

So yes - we do the unsexy stuff. Properly. Every single time.

That's what makes the difference between a paint job that looks great on Instagram and one that looks great for the next decade.

The finish gets the compliments. The prep gets the results.

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

30/04/2026

Choosing paint colours is harder than it looks.
We've had customers fall in love with a colour at the paint store, only to ring us a week after the job is done wondering why it looks completely different on their walls.

It's not the paint.

It's the light.

Here's what's actually happening:

🌅 Morning light (cooler, blue tones) can make warm colours feel more neutral
☀️ Midday light (bright, direct) shows the truest version of a colour
🌇 Afternoon/evening light (warm, golden) can make cool colours feel warmer and shift undertones dramatically

NOTE - artificial light (bulb type matters!) can completely change a colour's mood

Our pro tip? Always test your shortlisted colours at home - not just the chip. Get a sample pot, paint a large A3-sized test patch, and observe it throughout the day at different times.

And if you're still not sure? That's exactly what our FREE colour consultations are for. We'll come to your home, look at your specific light conditions, and help you choose a colour you'll still love in 10 years.

💬 Book your free consultation - message us or call today.

𝙈𝙘𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 - 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 7 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨

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43 Parkers Road
Nelson
7011

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435485259

Website

http://www.mckenziepaint.co.nz/

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