Built to Last: High-Quality Workbooks for Wellington City Council’s Te Piere o te Reo (2024 Edition)
In 2024, the Wellington City Council came to us with a clear brief: produce a high-quality workbook for Te Piere o te Reo, a week-long event celebrating fluent te reo Māori speakers. They needed something that looked polished, felt great to use, and would hold up.
They originally considered embossing for the cover, but we suggested a smarter, more cost-effective option—spot UV gloss over a scuff-resistant matt laminate on 350gsm satin stock. The result was striking, durable, and a big hit with event attendees.
Inside, each 114-page workbook was printed in full colour on 100gsm offset stock, and wiro bound along the left edge for durability and ease of use. We used our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, which gave us flawless colour consistency and perfect alignment across the run—every page sharp, every colour on point.
Here’s what the team at Wellington City Council had to say:
“Beautiful product. The team were a pleasure to work with—so professional and produced a high-quality product. What I loved the most was the advice on how to improve the product before printing. The small details mattered—THANK YOU!”
— Keli-Ann Wilson, Wellington City Council
One year later, we’ve just wrapped the 2025 edition—and we’re proud to still be trusted to deliver.
Want something similar for your business? Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
210 x 297mm
Stock:
Covers: 350gsm Satin
Pages: 100gsm Offset
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate and apply spot UV gloss varnish to covers, wiro bind on the left edge
Innovative Promotional Packaging: Droppah's Sucky Straws Carton
Droppah, the Wellington creators of easy online rostering software, wanted to showcase their brand and came to us to help get the word out.
Droppah's marketing team designed a carton in their distinctive branding, featuring the catchy slogan "Sucky Straws - Not Sucky Rosters".
Our team developed a custom carton structure to hold the Sucky Straws product and cut a prototype carton to test the form and function of the carton structure. Then printed 300 units on a premium 260gsm Cresendo single sided carton board before die cutting to shape.
The result unique and effective promotional tool that perfectly captured Droppah's brand and message.
Specifications
Finished size:
581 x 219mm flat
215 x 104 x 45mm once assembled
Stock:
260gsm Cresendo
Colours:
CMYK on the outside only.
Finishing:
Diecut to size. Weed to remove waste.
Custom Notebook Printing NZ – Premium Branded Notebooks for Your Business
Make Your Brand Part of the Everyday
Custom notebooks are one of the most practical branded products a business can invest in. Unlike disposable giveaways, they get used daily — keeping your name in front of clients and staff long after the event is over. Whether you’re a law firm, corporate, education provider, or creative organisation, a well-designed notebook is a professional, functional gift that stays on desks, in bags, and in hands for months. Based in Wellington and delivering NZ-wide, we make it easy to create notebooks that showcase your brand with impact and utility.
Professional Quality, Built to Last
Our notebooks are made locally with a focus on quality, flexibility and speed. Choose from A4, A5, or bespoke sizes, with saddle-stapled or wiro binding to suit your needs. Covers can be printed in vibrant full colour, or finished on premium coloured boards like Colourplan for a subtle, professional edge. Inside pages are fully customisable, whether that’s branded templates, calendars or simple lined sheets. We use digital print giving you short-run flexibility with cost-efficient bulk production. See how we’ve helped organisations like Succeed Legal, City Gallery Wellington, and Wilderlab bring their brands to life in notebook form.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
My favourite printers! I have worked with the Colourcraft team for 5+ years on a huge variety of print projects. Colourcraft produces high-quality prints, has great communication, is always timely, and all of that at a great price. Knowing the work is in trusted hands makes my life as a graphic designer so much easier.
– Flavia Wilson (Experience Wellington)
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Trusted by 400+ businesses across NZ — see why and request your quote today.
Smart, Practical Branding:
- NZ-made quality — designed and printed locally in Wellington
- Available in A4, A5, or custom sizes
- Binding options: saddle-stapled or wiro
- Premium covers: heavy card, Kraft or Colourplan boards
- Interior pages: black-only or full colour, fully customisable
- Mix premium covers with budget-friendly inside pages
- No strict minimum order size — from small runs to bulk
- Fast turnaround with reliable NZ-wide delivery
- Flexible digital printing: every page can be unique at no additional cost
- Ideal for gifting, events, training, retail and branded merchandise
Thoughtful, Sustainable Packaging That Helped GrowProbe Go from Prototype to Market
When GrowProbe was ready to bring their innovative indoor plant moisture probe to market, they needed packaging that did more than just look good — it had to hold the product securely, be cost-effective and align with their eco-conscious values. The product wasn’t yet in stores, so the packaging had to make a strong first impression for online sales and future retail opportunities.
The client came to us with a draft backing card structure and the need for an interlocking feature to keep the probe in place. We refined the design to improve fit and function, suggested printing on both sides of a single-sided Kraftpak Kraft 283gsm board and produced multiple prototypes to perfect the form before committing to cutting tooling. This process allowed us to get the locking system right and create packaging that feels as considered as the product itself.
The final packaging was printed black on both sides, die-cut to shape and delivered with a natural kraft aesthetic that complements GrowProbe’s sustainable brand. The product launched smoothly, gaining traction online and through social media, with a reprint order following a few years later — proof that the design continues to perform.
If you’ve got a product ready for shelves (or the spotlight), we can help you make it launch-ready without overspending. Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
214.5 x 305mm
Stock:
Kraftpak Kraft 283gsm
Colours:
Black only on both sides
Finishing:
Diecut to size.
Touch Wood Bottle Wraps: Limited-Edition Craft Beer Packaging for Garage Project
When long-time client Garage Project released Touch Wood, a Belgian-style Tripel brewed with elderflower and honey, they wanted packaging that felt just as rare as the beer inside. Only 2,500 bottles were produced, each one needed its own uniquely numbered wrap to showcase the beer’s exclusivity and creative flair. With the launch date locked in, speed was critical and they trusted us to deliver without compromise.
We printed the wraps on 100gsm Eco100 stock — a high-quality, sustainable paper that balanced durability with a premium feel. Using our Ricoh C9100, we ran CMYK on both sides for rich, accurate colour, added digitally printed variable numbering on the outside for that limited edition touch and die-cut each wrap to a custom shape for a perfect bottle fit. The result? A bold, tactile bottle wrap that amplified the beer’s story from the shelf to the first pour.
The kicker: from green light to delivery, all 2,500 individually numbered wraps were printed, finished, and in Garage Project’s hands in under 24 hours — ready for launch day without a hitch.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Ben and the Colourcraft Crew are trusted and valued suppliers. Their product is consistently delivered to specification, within agreed timeframes, and with exceptional customer service and care. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” – Tim Davie, Garage Project
If you’ve got a high-stakes, fast-turnaround print job that still needs to look premium, we can make it happen. Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4 250mm (W) x 300mm (H)
Stock:
100gsm Eco100.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides with digitally printed variable numbering on outside.
Finishing:
Diecut to shape.