Encouraging Te Reo in Every Zoom Call: Custom Desk Stands for Te Taura Whiri
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori the Māori Language Commission, came to us with a smart idea during the Zoom boom of 2021: a physical desktop reference to help people use more Te Reo Māori in online meetings. They needed something simple, portable and brand-aligned to support their mission of normalising te reo use in professional settings. We helped bring it to life.
We started by prototyping a fold-flat desk stand with interlocking tabs, no glue, no fuss. After a few iterations, we landed on a sturdy triangle structure that looked sharp and held up over time. Printed on durable 350gsm Silk Matt board in full colour, these stands were diecut to shape, then packed flat and ready for assembly. It’s a clean, effective format that suits everything from hot desks to home offices.
These “Huitīma” and “Huitopa” stands became popular fast. The first 500 were a giveaway and they disappeared almost overnight. Because Te Taura Whiri doesn’t sell its resources, they added a simple note to their website: if your organisation wants printed sets, contact Colourcraft. That small line has brought in steady reprint orders from councils, schools, and government departments across Aotearoa. We keep hundreds in stock, so when the next request lands, we’re ready.
Here is what the team at Te Taura Whiri had to say in a 5-star google review after a few years of working with us:
“Ka pai ngā mahi a Colourcraft. We appreciate how responsive and timely they are as often we have urgent work required… We'll continue to use Colourcraft as they have provided printing solutions for a range of resources we produce without fuss.” – Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu, Te Taura Whiri
Want something similar for your kaupapa? Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
330 x 281mm
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK
Finishing:
Diecut to shape and supplied flat ready for assembly.
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Personalised, Durable & Built to Play: Custom Lanyard Cards for Respawn’s Gaming Tournament
When Respawn Wellington’s premier esports and gaming centre—came to us, they needed custom printed lanyard cards for their *Second Wind Tournament*. This wasn’t just any event. It was a full-on battle of fighting games, attracting serious players and big energy. They wanted personalised cards for every participant—featuring unique gamer tags and QR codes—to elevate the experience and keep things running smoothly.
We delivered lanyard cards that looked as sharp as the combos being thrown down in the arena.
Using our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 with built-in AIT and IQ-501 tech, we ensured pinpoint colour accuracy across hundreds of individually personalised cards. Every gamer got a card printed in full colour on both sides using 350gsm satin stock. To handle the wear and tear of a high-energy gaming event, we applied a scuff-resistant matt laminate—giving the cards a sleek finish while protecting them from sweat, spills, and general chaos.
Each card was precisely die-cut with rounded corners and a 6mm hole, ready for lanyard straps and long hours of wear. From design to durability, these cards were built for performance.
Need lanyard cards that feel as good as they look? We print to match your brand, personalise every name, and deliver fast, without cutting corners - we round them!
Like what you see? Get a free, personalised quote today.
Specifications
Finished size:
105 x 148mm
Stock:
350gsm Satin
Colours:
CMYK both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminate and die-cut to size with round corners and a 6mm diameter hole.
Streamlining Declarations with Practical Guides: Printed for NZ Customs
Colourcraft proudly undertook a project for the New Zealand Customs Service, to enhance border processes through the production of a translation guide for the New Zealand Traveller Declaration Form.
Our team carefully printed the 62-page guidebooks, featuring translations in 29 languages. Printed in full colour and in the branding of NZ Customs, the guidebooks were printed on sturdy 300gsm stock to ensure durability. Each page received scuff-resistant matt lamination to enhance longevity amid daily use.
Bound with a straightforward left-edge wiro binding using white wire, the guidebooks were distributed to airports nationwide, serving as valuable references for both travellers and the NZ Customs team.
The project's success became evident as NZ Customs returned for another print run, and the Ministry of Primary Industries commissioned a batch of their own.
Colourcraft takes pride in supporting NZ Customs processes with these durable, high-quality guidebooks. Our commitment is consistently demonstrated through the delivery of practical, quality printing solutions, for clients in business, industry and government.
Specifications
Finished size:
210 x 245mm
Stock:
Covers: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate all pages, wiro bind on the left edge
Crafted with Precision: Marty & Beth's Personalised Wedding Stationery
At Colourcraft, we had the honour of producing Marty and Beth’s one-of-a-kind wedding invitations. These bespoke wedding invitations were printed in colour on one side of 320gsm Rives Tradition Natural stock. With its off-white hue and felt-marked textured finish, the stock added an elegant touch to the invitations.
To enhance the overall presentation, we created handmade lined envelopes. The envelopes were personalized with the recipient's name, printed on 130gsm Munken Cream paper. Then a delicate floral pattern was printed on 100gsm offset stock, serving as the envelope liner. Each liner was then glued and hand-formed to perfectly fit the envelope.
The result is a stunning wedding invitation that not only captures Marty and Beth's unique story but also showcases our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
Specifications
Finished size:
Invite: 120 x 175mm
Envelope: 185 x 130mm
Stock:
Invite: 320gsm Rives Tradition Natural
Envelope: 130gsm Munken Cream
Liner: 100gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
Printed colour on one side
Finishing:
Trim invites to size. Diecut envelope, attach liner, glue and form.
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Precision Print, Seamless Finish: Folded Invites for Arise Church’s National Women’s Conference
For over a decade, Arise Church has trusted us to bring their bold, faith-fuelled events to life in print. When it came time to produce the folded invites for their 2022 Passionate Women’s Conference, an event drawing nearly 2,000 women to Wellington, they knew exactly who to call. The design featured a full-bleed image that needed to align perfectly across a custom diecut fold with no room for error.
We printed 3,000 invites using our Ricoh C9100 for sharp colour and pinpoint alignment, followed by custom diecutting. The stock? A reliable 300gsm offset, smooth, durable, and ready to handle full CMYK colour coverage. Once diecut and folded, the final result landed exactly as intended: seamless, crisp edges, with a premium impact that matched the care and intention behind the conference itself.
The first order went fast, and we were called on again two weeks later to reprint another 2,000 units ahead of demand.
Another 5-star Google review we’re proud to share:
“Always feel you are part of our team here at Arise, with all your thoughtfulness to us. You put the extra effort into finding the best solutions for our many requests. Again and again you have gone the extra mile to deliver on time and to an amazing standard.” – Viv Waring - Arise Church
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
If you’ve got a high-stakes event that needs to impress before people even walk through the door get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
281x148mm folding to 108x148mm
Stock:
300gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Diecut and folded
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