Field-Ready and Built to Last: Custom Notebooks for Earth Sciences New Zealand
When Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly GNS Science) needed a set of tough, functional notebooks for their field teams and outreach efforts, they came to us. With over 150 years of applied science behind them, from seismic monitoring to marine research, they needed a product that was practical, portable and professional. These notebooks had to hold up to field use, feel premium in hand and reflect the credibility of New Zealand’s top-tier earth and water science authority.
We took that brief and delivered. The finished product: 1000 sleek A6 notebooks, screen printed in white ink onto rich black 250gsm Notturno stock, an uncoated premium paper known for both durability and texture. Inside, the 36 internal pages were digitally printed on 100gsm Advance Laser, featuring a 5mm dot grid—ideal for diagrams, sketches, and real-time observations in the field. Binding was kept simple and cost-effective with a clean saddle-stitch, creased and trimmed to size for pocket carry.
This wasn’t just a notebook—it was a functional tool, built for scientists, made to withstand rugged use, and designed to be handed out with pride at industry events. Screen printing the white ink gave the covers a sharp, high-contrast finish that digital methods simply couldn’t match.
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Specifications
Finished size:
A6 105 x 148mm
Stock:
Cover: 250gsm Black Notturno
Pages: 100gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
Cover: Screen-printed in white.
Pages: Printed in black.
Finishing:
Creased, saddle stapled and trim to size.
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Consistent, Cost-Effective Visuals: CGI Beer Bottle Renders for Parrotdog
Parrotdog is a Wellington-born craft brewery that’s made a name for itself with award-winning, approachable beers. When they prepared to launch their limited-release 'Rare Bird' series, they faced a challenge: how to showcase each new beer with high-quality visuals, without commissioning a full photoshoot every time a release went to market. That’s when they came to us.
Instead of heading down the expensive and time-consuming path of multiple studio shoots, we created photorealistic CGI renders of their bottles. By building a digital model of the glass and applying the exact label artwork, we gave Parrotdog an image that looked every bit as polished as traditional photography — while delivering total consistency from one release to the next.
The real value wasn’t just in the imagery itself. This approach gave their team faster turnaround times, flexible options for future design changes and cost savings that would’ve been impossible with repeat photoshoots. Most importantly, it let their marketing stay on schedule, no matter how often the beers rotated.
Projects like this highlight what we do best: solve problems with the right tools, whether that’s premium print or, in this case, a clever creative workaround. Our focus today is on world-class print, but the principle remains the same — every job deserves a solution that’s fit for purpose.
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Custom Playing Card Printing NZ: Educational Decks for the Ministry for Culture & Heritage
In early 2023, the Ministry for Culture & Heritage approached us to produce 500 sets of custom playing cards and cartons for the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival — a nationwide celebration of Māori performing arts. The cards were designed as a giveaway educational tool for festival attendees. The Ministry needed premium print quality, durable materials and a partner who could deliver on a tight deadline.
We digitally printed 36 unique card designs per set on sturdy 350gsm Silk Matt board, ensuring a smooth, high-quality finish that feels great in hand. Each card was precision die-cut with rounded corners using our standing cutting dies, then paired with matching cartons printed on 300gsm Silk Matt. The cartons were glued, assembled and packed ready for distribution — all within just five working days from order to delivery.
From accurate colour reproduction to consistent cutting and assembly, every detail was handled in-house for maximum quality control. This project shows what’s possible when cultural storytelling meets precision print.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Playing Cards: 63 x 88mm
Carton: 191.5 x 157.5mm
Stock:
Playing Cards: 350gsm Silk Matt
Carton: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Diecut to shape, glue carton and assemble
Creating a Custom Carton for Wicked Wanda's Hot BBQ Sauce Trio
In the final days of 2022, Laurel Hill Foods approached us to produce 300 gift pack cartons for their delicious Wicked Wanda hot BBQ sauce range from Hawkes Bay.
We took on the challenge and developed a carton structure that not only showcases the product but also included a locking lid and integrated handle. The windows cut into the carton allow the branding and labelling of the product to always be on display.
To ensure the quality of the final product, we first created a blank mockup to test the form and function of the carton. We then positioned the supplied Wicked Wanda branding onto the carton’s dieline structure and printed the cartons onto a durable 350gsm Satin board. Then die-cut and glued the carton.
Specifications
Finished size:
487 x 261.5mm flat
195 x 151 x 39mm once assembled
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK on the outside only.
Finishing:
Diecut to size. Weed to remove waste. Glue Cartons.
Posters Printed with Care and Attention to Detail.
At Colourcraft, we bring graphics to life with care and attention to detail. Recently, ComplyWith, a Wellington-based business championing legal clarity, asked us to produce a series of posters. Designed around the theme of simplicity, with quotes from Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel, and Leonardo da Vinci.
To bring these striking A1 posters (594 x 841mm) to life, we turned to our trusted Roland XR-640 printer. Using vibrant Eco-solvent inks, which ensured robust durability and stunning colour reproduction, creating prints that are vivid and professional in any setting.
With over 70 five-star Google reviews and a reputation for excellence since 1985, Colourcraft continues to deliver premium printing solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Whether it’s posters that demand attention or custom prints that leave a lasting impression, our commitment to quality and detail remains at the heart of everything we do.
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Specifications
Finished size:
A1 (594 x 841mm)
Stock:
200gsm Durapro Satin
Colours:
Printed in CMYK
Finishing:
Trimmed to size.
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