High-Impact Visibility: Custom Backlit Tap Badges for Deep Creek Brewing Co
For over six years, we partnered with Deep Creek Brewing Company, a standout in New Zealand’s craft beer scene known for bold, hop-forward brews and adventurous branding. As their beer range expanded, IPAs, sours, hazies, seasonals, we became their go-to print partner for custom tap badges, producing over 10,000 units across 76 orders. These badges weren’t just decorative, they were a critical part of Deep Creek’s bar presence, grabbing attention and driving customer choice at the point of pour.
Lighting Up the Brand—Literally
We printed each badge on translucent vinyl, the gold standard for backlit graphics. This material allows light to pass through evenly, making colours pop without glare or washout. Combined with Roland eco-solvent inks, the result was sharp, durable artwork that held its vibrancy under the heat and humidity of bar conditions. Finished with kiss-cut precision and supplied on easy-peel sheets, the badges were ready for rapid application, ideal for seasonal rollouts or rotating taps.
Consistency at Scale
With 92 individual beer SKUs in the system, brand consistency mattered. We stored all artwork on file, meaning every reorder was fast, accurate, and 100% on brand no matter how wild the beer names got. That reliability saved Deep Creek time and headaches, especially when managing exports and multiple bar locations.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review:
“Fast, accurate and efficient service with good communication!” – Sarah Maclachlan, Deep Creek Brewing Co
Need tap badges, POS, or packaging that actually works? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications:
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Backlit Self Adhesive Vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks on one side.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and supplied on sheets.
Gold Standard Branding: Custom Metallic Tap Badges for Hallertau Brewery
Hallertau Brewery, an award-winning craft brewery in Riverhead, Auckland, is known for bold, flavour-forward beers that stand out on tap and in the bottle. For the seasonal release of their Resurgence Strong NZ Pale Ale, they needed tap badges that would match the premium gold foil finish of their bottle labels, but also hold up in a busy, high-turnover bar environment.
Gold foil isn’t practical on removable self-adhesive vinyl, so we took a smarter route. We started with a metallic gold vinyl base, then printed multiple coats of white ink to block out areas that shouldn’t shine. Over that, we applied the coloured background before precision kiss-cutting each 85mm badge to shape. The result? A perfect metallic gold look that nailed Hallertau’s premium aesthetic, with the durability to handle the demands of bar service.
If you want your brand to stand out in the hand, on the shelf, or across the bar, we can help you get there, without the compromises. Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
85mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Gold self adhesive vinyl.
Colours:
CMYK with a white block out ink base.
Finishing:
Over laminate, kiss cut to shape, weed and supply on sheets.
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Garage Project’s Removable Vinyl Tap Badges: Designed to Stand Out – Printed to Remove Cleanly
At Colourcraft, we’ve been proud to partner with Garage Project since 2016, producing thousands of custom-printed tap badges that are as bold and distinctive as the beers they represent.
Known for their constant innovation and visually striking art, Garage Project trusts us to bring their ever-evolving beer lineup to life at the tap. Each badge is printed using high-quality eco-solvent inks onto Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl — a satin-finish stock that applies smoothly and removes cleanly, with no sticky residue. We then kiss-cut each badge to shape, ready for dispatch with keg orders to bars across New Zealand and beyond.
To date, we’ve printed over 430 unique badge designs for Garage Project, all stored on file for fast and easy reordering. On average, we produce 25,000 badges per year for more than 25 breweries nationwide, making us a trusted supplier for this specialist product.
While these are created specifically for tap handles, the same stock and process is ideal for removable decals in retail, hospitality, and events — any time you need vibrant, on-brand graphics that go on easily and come off cleanly.
We're trusted by over 40 breweries in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side with eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and cut to singles.
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Premium Manuscript Print: ‘The Dreamers’ by Nadia Marychurch
When writer Nadia Marychurch came to us, she’d poured years into crafting 'The Dreamers' a supernatural novel exploring faith, purpose, and the blurry line between dreams and reality. Before sending her manuscript to editors, she wanted a professionally printed, perfect-bound version she could hold, share and review.
We printed seven advance copies of the 324-page manuscript using our Ricoh Pro C9100, chosen for its ability to deliver ultra-sharp black-only prints with speed and consistency. The interior pages were printed on 80gsm Munken Print White, a premium uncoated stock. Then we perfect bound each copy to A5 size with a full wrap cover before triming to final size, giving Nadia a clean, bookstore-quality finish.
The result? A tactile, durable first-run manuscript that looked like the real deal and helped bring Nadia’s vision to life.
Ready to elevate your own manuscript, novel or book? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
Cover: 300gsm Advance Laser.
Pages: 80gsm Munken White.
Colours:
Cover: Printed in CMYK on outside.
Pages: Printed in black throughout.
Finishing:
Perfect bound and trim to size.
Custom Sticker Printing NZ: Premium Stickers That Stick With Your Brand
Custom Sticker Printing NZ — Made for Brands That Care About the Details
Our digitally printed stickers are ideal for businesses that want their branding to stick — literally. From coffee roasters and craft producers to marketing teams and retailers, we help businesses across New Zealand create premium stickers for packaging, promotions, events and product labelling. Based in Wellington and delivering nationwide, we combine digital printing with precision kiss-cutting to give your stickers a sharp, professional finish — whether you need 50 or 10,000+.
High Precision, No Tooling, Fast Turnarounds
Our computer-controlled kiss cutting system means no expensive die tooling and no compromise on complexity. Whether your shape is simple or intricate, we program the cut path digitally, ensuring every sticker is aligned perfectly to your print. Stickers can be supplied as singles (ready to hand out) or ganged onto sheets for fast in-house application — ideal for product runs, events, or promotions.
We print on high-quality self-adhesive stocks in matte or gloss finishes, with permanent or removable adhesive options. Typical lead time is just 2–3 working days with overnight courier delivery across New Zealand or same-day delivery available within Wellington’s CBD.
We’ve produced custom stickers for a wide range of New Zealand businesses. For example, see how we helped Snapper bring their playful branding to life with precision-cut promotional stickers. When Emporio Coffee rolled out their refreshed brand, our stickers played a key role in creating a consistent look across packaging and retail touchpoints. And for their day-to-day product labelling, we continue to supply high-quality labels that keep pace with their production schedule.
Trusted by Leading NZ Brands
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share: “We often require a broad range of labelling and promotional material, varying from large to small quantities. The team are always helpful, friendly and professional — producing very high quality products. I would highly recommend Colourcraft.”
– Simon Maguire, General Manager, Emporio Coffee
Let’s Get Your Stickers Underway
Our sticker printing is trusted by some of New Zealand’s best-known brands for its precision, flexibility, and consistently high quality. Whether you’re launching a new product, running a promotion, or simply need great-looking labels that do your brand justice, we can help. Request a tailored quote today and see why over 400 NZ businesses choose Colourcraft for their print.
Precision Meets Flexibility
- No tooling required — computer-controlled kiss cutting handles intricate shapes with ease
- Flexible run lengths — from short runs to 10,000+ stickers, with pricing that scales down as volumes increase
- Maximum sticker size: 310 × 490 mm (on 320 × 500 mm sheets)
- Printed on premium self-adhesive label stock — matte or gloss finishes available
- Optional adhesives: standard permanent, extra-permanent, or removable
- Textured and specialty stocks available for unique finishes
- No white ink — stickers printed on white stock only
- Supplied as individual cut singles or ganged onto sheets (no rolls)
- Typical turnaround: 2–3 working days
- Nationwide overnight courier or same-day CBD delivery in Wellington
- High registration accuracy using digital cut-path alignment
- Outdoor-durable vinyl options also available — see our Vinyl Decals
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