Our story

For over 40 years, COLORSTEEL® has helped protect the places New Zealanders live, work and play.

Proudly made by New Zealand Steel, and originally developed from New Zealand’s west coast ironsand, COLORSTEEL® brings together local innovation, proven performance and enduring design appeal. Designed and tested for our unique conditions, from coastal environments to alpine regions and everything in between, COLORSTEEL® remains New Zealand’s favourite roof.

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There’s only one COLORSTEEL®

New Zealand’s favourite roof, protecting the places New Zealanders live, work and play for over 40 years.

Proudly made in New Zealand

COLORSTEEL® is proudly made right here by New Zealand Steel. A product shaped through Kiwi innovation and expertise, helping to create the spaces and places where life happens, families are raised and memories are made. A New Zealand way of building for a New Zealand way of life.

Designed for our conditions

COLORSTEEL® is engineered to withstand New Zealand’s harshest environments and diverse weather conditions. With advanced Activate® technology, it’s designed to deliver enhanced corrosion resistance, protecting the things that matter most. 

Backed for up to 50 years

COLORSTEEL® delivers long-term performance you can count on. It’s backed by industry-leading warranties of up to 50 years, so you can have confidence your project will stand the test of time.

There’s only one COLORSTEEL®

There’s only one COLORSTEEL® - the product that has been protecting the places we live, work and play for over 40 years. So when it’s time to build or renovate, ensure you’re getting the real thing. Ask for genuine COLORSTEEL® by name.

Proudly made in 
New Zealand

Designed for our conditions

Backed for up to 
50 years

There’s only one COLORSTEEL®

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Ensure it’s genuine

Not all prepainted steel products are the same. Genuine COLORSTEEL® is made by New Zealand Steel and designed specifically for New Zealand conditions.

We regularly hear from homeowners who believed they were receiving COLORSTEEL®, only to later discover another product had been supplied. Helping clients identify genuine COLORSTEEL® provides confidence the right product has been selected for their project.

  • Use official COLORSTEEL® samples and brochures
  • Confirm COLORSTEEL® in project documentation
  • Check for COLORSTEEL® branding on the front side of each sheet onsite

Sustainable by design

Long-lasting materials play an important role in reducing environmental impact over time. COLORSTEEL® is designed for durability, recyclability and long-term performance in New Zealand conditions.

From responsible manufacturing practices to environmental certifications and recyclable steel substrates, sustainability is considered throughout the lifecycle of COLORSTEEL® products.

  • Eco Choice Aotearoa certified
  • 100% recyclable steel base, made locally by New Zealand Steel
  • Supports Green Star & Homestar projects
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