Cover up outdoors: Kolorful Kanvas
Tāwhiri-mātea, Māori god of wind, clouds, rain, hail, snow, and storms, is revving up for his favourite season. As the days shorten, we will make preparations for the months ahead to be spent indoors.
We will pack down the sun umbrellas, bring in the outdoor cushions, and plan to cover the potted citrus trees. But we needn’t. We can seize control of our personal climate, and it simply involves a phone call to Kolorful Kanvas.
The customised OzTech Retractable roof systems enable the enjoyment of outdoor living all year round. Motorised and 100% waterproof, the system adds the outdoors to your indoor living.
“It essentially creates another living space,” says joint owner Leena Budhia, “You get to enjoy the outdoors whatever the weather.” 
The roof is fully retractable, so is great for star gazing on beautiful clear evenings. You can add retractable screens for a weathertight enclosure, and dimmable lighting. The system is wind-rated to 150kph. “As well as adding value to your home, OzTech gives you seamless indoor-outdoor flow, filled with light and protected from the elements,” says Leena. “You can be fully enclosed, completely open, or anywhere in between.”
No job is too big or too small for the team, who specialise in ‘out of the box’ thinking. “We cater for both residential and commercial clients and from initial consultation to installation, we ensure our clients are completely happy with the direction and design of their customised system,” explains Leena. Working with architects, contractors, and engineers means they can provide answers to any scenario to deliver an outstanding product.
The OzTech systems are just one aspect of their outdoor solutions. The full product range includes awnings, canopies, sail shades, sunblinds, tarpaulins, truck side curtains, all types of covers, and much more. As well as the online store, there is also a shop that stocks canvas and PVC accessories, domes, zips, tent poles, waterproofing, and other accessories.
A locally owned and operated family-run business with over 40 years of experience, they guarantee their products and offer a two-year workmanship guarantee on their newly fabricated products.
Their products have received several Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand and international awards. “We pride ourselves on our amazing sales support,” says Leena, “We really have got you covered in all senses of the word.”
