Elegance, Foiled: Premium Award Certificates for Tommy’s Real Estate
In 2023, Tommy’s Real Estate Wellington’s most awarded agency—came to us with a request that matched their standard of excellence. They needed high-end certificates to celebrate their consistent wins at the REINZ awards. These weren’t just any awards—they were proof of performance, reputation, and ongoing dominance in a competitive market. And they deserved to be printed like it.
We chose Knight Linen stock for its rich, embossed texture and premium feel—perfect for an agency that prides itself on presentation. At 350gsm, it offered both substance and elegance. To highlight each level of achievement, we used gold foil for ‘Winner’ and silver foil for ‘Finalist’—a subtle but powerful visual distinction.
Here’s where it got clever: We pre-foiled a batch of certificates in advance, anticipating Tommy’s ongoing success. So when 2024 rolled around and they secured three more awards, we were able to overprint the details instantly—same stock, same quality, zero delay. That meant no extra foil setup fees, no inconsistencies, and no waiting around.
Printed on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 with IQ-501, the colour consistency was flawless. Every certificate looked sharp, clean, and 100% aligned—because excellence doesn’t tolerate second-rate.
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Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 210 x 148mm
Stock:
Knight Linen 350gsm
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Foiled in gold/silver and trimmed to size.
Creating a colour reference guide for Awanui
At Colourcraft, we take great pride in delivering premium printing services. In collaboration with the renowned graphic design studio Ocean Design, we have printed a comprehensive colour reference guide for Awanui. This A3-sized document serves as a benchmark for Awanui's brand, stakeholders and suppliers throughout the country.
The guide provides essential information and resources related to Awanui colour usage and establishes target, acceptable, and unacceptable colour standards. Additionally, the guide includes perforated tear-out colour swatches for convenient reference.
The front and back covers were printed in colour on 350gsm Silk Matt paper. A protective matt lamination was applied to the covers, ensuring durability and longevity. The pages were printed on 256gsm Silk Matt paper, incorporated die-cut elements to create a colour-isolating window for precise colour comparison and featured transparent pages printed on synthetic transparent stock to demonstrate target, acceptable, and unacceptable colour standards. The entire guide was wiro-bound, providing a sturdy and professional finish that allows easy navigation and usage.
The result is a meticulously crafted reference guide that reflects the professionalism and dedication of Awanui.
Awanui, with its extensive network and commitment to providing laboratory testing and pathology services to thousands of New Zealanders daily, entrusted us with this project. We are proud to have contributed to their branding transition and to have produced a high-quality reference guide that will serve as a valuable resource within their organisation and beyond.
Specifications
Finished size:
A3 420 x 297mm
Stock:
Cover: 350gsm Silk Matt
Pages: 256gsm Silk Matt
Overlays: Digituff Synthetic Pro Heavy Clear 260gsm.
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate covers, die-cut window and perforated swatches.
Collate, trim to size and wiro bind.
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Subtle Impact: Black-on-Black Notebooks for City Gallery Wellington
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, a cornerstone of New Zealand’s contemporary art scene, came to us with a clever challenge: create a striking, sellable notebook to represent the gallery while it’s closed for renovations. They needed something elegant yet cost-effective, reflecting their bold visual brand, even without printed interior pages.
We collaborated with their team to bring the 'Art This Way' notebook to life. Initially considering white screenprinting, we suggested a sleek, lower-cost solution: black-on-black digital printing. By digitally printing black toner onto premium 320gsm Popset Black stock, we created a high-impact, light-catching effect that highlights the brand without shouting. Subtle, but powerful.
Inside, we kept the quality high—even though the pages were unprinted—by using Mohawk Superfine Eggshell White 118gsm, an FSC certified stock known for its beautiful texture and refined feel.
The final product was saddle-stitched, compact (130x210mm), and clean. And thanks to our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 with real-time quality control, every notebook came out consistently sharp and polished.
Here’s what they had to say: “The notebooks look great, we’re really happy with them!, thanks for getting it organised so quickly”
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Specifications
Finished size:
135mm(W) x 210mm(H)
Stock:
Covers: 320gsm Popset Black
Pages: Mohawk Superfine Eggshell White 118gsm
Colours:
Cover printed black one side.
Finishing:
Saddle stitched and trimmed to size.
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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.
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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.
Other Projects for Phillips and Partners
Hospitality in Wellington moves fast, we print faster.
We’re the trusted print partner behind some of the capital’s most recognisable cafés, restaurants, hotels and bars. That includes, but certainly isn’t limited to, Emporio Coffee, Peoples Coffee, Little Beer Quarter, Beach Babylon, Cuckoo Emporium, Hawthorn Lounge, t-Lounge by Dilmah, Kisa, Naumi, Rydges and QT Hotel. Whether it's menus that change weekly, gift vouchers that need to feel premium, or posters built to withstand the public eye, we’ve got it covered.
For sharp, fast print runs, our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 delivers outstanding colour and consistency. Need custom custom coasters
or shaped collateral? Our JWEI digital die cutter knocks it out without tooling delays. And when it's time to go big: think displays, decals or event signage, we’ve got flagship wide-format printers ready to roll, including Roland eco-solvent and HP Latex options for durable, fast-drying prints that look brilliant indoors or out.
Fast. Reliable. Built for Hospitality.
We understand how chaotic hospo can get. Last-minute menu changes? Seasonal promo going out tomorrow? We’ve built our service around that reality, with fast reply times, honest advice, and print that looks the part and holds up under pressure.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“We’ve just begun using Colourcraft for all of our printing and they are fantastic. We’re always blown away with how quick they are to reply, get jobs underway and delivered and the quality is always outstanding.” – Josiah Nevell, Peoples Coffee
Need a print partner who gets hospitality? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
