Premium Client Comms: Custom Wiro-Bound Notebooks for Grochem via Phillips & Partners
When Wellington-based comms agency Phillips & Partners needed a high-quality printed piece for their client Grochem, they came straight to us. Known for managing social and strategic messaging for NZ businesses, the team at Phillips & Partners were after something tangible, an A4, custom-designed notebook that would celebrate Grochem’s work and leave a lasting impression with clients and stakeholders. With over 250 pages, this wasn’t just a throwaway promo item, it was designed to leave a mark.
We worked closely with Phillips & Partners to bring the concept to life, producing 200 copies of the 258-page notebook. Each was bound with heavy-duty white wiro for durability, and featured full-colour marketing inserts printed on 240gsm Advance Laser stock. The internal pages, printed crisp and clean in black on 120gsm Advance Laser, perfect for writing and longevity. Covers were printed double-sided on 400gsm Silk Matt, finished with a premium matt laminate to protect the books through heavy use.
Wiro-binding something this thick isn’t easy, but with heavy 2:1 gauge wire, we made it work without compromising quality. These notebooks weren’t just printed, they were engineered for daily use in the real world.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Colourcraft are incredibly responsive, have fast turn around times, are competitively priced and always offer fantastic solutions and advice. Can highly recommend you try these guys out to see the difference.” – Heather Phillips, Director, Phillips & Partners
When it’s got to look sharp and hold up to real-world use, we’re your people.
Let’s quote your next project—no strings attached.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4 210mm (W) x 297mm (H)
Stock:
Covers: 400gsm Silk Matt.
Marketing Inserts: 240gsm Advance Laser.
Pages: 120gsm Advance Laser.
Colours:
Cover & Marketing Inserts: Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Pages: Printed in black throughout.
Finishing:
Matt laminate cover and wiro bind at left edge.
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Premium Impact, Faithfully Delivered: Gift Boxes for Arise Church's Passionate Conference
Arise Church is one of Aotearoa’s most dynamic and well-known faith communities, with campuses across the country. Their annual Passionate Women’s Conference draws thousands of attendees and is known for its world-class production and powerful, purpose-driven message. Arise needed something small but stunning a premium gift box that matched the scale and energy of the conference while honouring the women it celebrated. We've worked with Arise since their early days in Wellington, so when they asked us to deliver 1700 bespoke pillow boxes, we were all in.
Each box was crafted from 240gsm Rothmill Mulberry a deep, berry-toned board with a smooth matte finish. Onto that, we applied hot stamp foil in either metallic gold or silver (850 of each) bringing bold contrast and serious shine to the “Seated & Celebrated” graphic. The foiling process we use creates not just visual impact but also a subtle debossed texture that feels as good as it looks. Once foiled, every piece was precision die-cut and glued to shape—ready to be flat-packed, transported, and assembled with ease on site.
The result? A compact, curved pillow box with a boutique look and a tactile finish that elevated the unboxing moment into something meaningful. It’s proof that the small details matter, and when done well, they leave a lasting impression.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
"We love working with the team at Colourcraft… prompt & quality service right from quoting through to delivery, even under time pressures!" – Piri Craig, Arise Church
If you're planning a branded event and need packaging that delivers on the moment, see why NZ businesses trust us—get a free quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
108mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 28mm (D)
Stock:
240gsm Rothmill Mulberry.
Colours:
Unprinted, gold or silver foiled on outside.
Finishing:
Die cut to shape, glue and assemble.
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Space Adventures: Printing Paylite Panels for Fix & Fogg’s Astronaut Training
We had the privilege of working with Fix & Fogg, renowned for their world-class nut butters, as they celebrated a milestone achievement—becoming the first New Zealand food brand to venture into space, with a special request from NASA astronauts on SpaceX Crew-8.
To spread the word, Fix & Fogg set up astronaut training on the Wellington waterfront and asked us to lend a hand with the printing.
Using graphics provided by their creative team, we produced posters and paylite panels to decorate their stand. We printed the designs onto durable gloss permanent vinyl, then mounted them onto 3mm paylite panels and trimmed them to size. These eye-catching panels were attached to the stand using Velcro, ensuring they were sturdy and easily removable.
The event was a resounding success, drawing in prospective astronauts who lined up around the block for a chance to participate in the training. We are delighted to have played a small part in Fix & Fogg’s celebration.
At Colourcraft, we take pride in supporting our clients by delivering durable printed solutions that promote their brands.
Specifications
Finished size:
1200m x 810mm, 600mm x 810mm & 1200mm x 600mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl & 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK.
Finishing:
Mount vinyl to paylite panel and trim to size.
Making a Statement: Consumer NZ’s Right to Repair Petition Paylite Panels
At Colourcraft, we’re passionate about bringing important causes to life with our premium printing solutions. When Consumer required bold signage for their Right to Repair petition—backed by 21,000 signatures calling for legislative action on New Zealand’s e-waste problem—they came to us.
To amplify their message at Parliament, we printed A0 paylite panels featuring statements like “Unrepairable products cost you” and “We want the right to repair.” The graphics were printed on high-quality vinyl, and then mounted onto 3mm thick paylite panels, producing a durable and cost-effective signage panel.
We’re proud to have played a small part in helping Consumer NZ make its powerful statement heard, with signage that reflects both the urgency and importance of Consumer NZ’s mission.
Specifications
Finished size:
A0 841 x 1189mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl & 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK.
Finishing:
Mount vinyl to paylite panel and trim 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.
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