Bold Finish for an Iconic Kiwi Brand: Premium Business Cards for Buy NZ Made
Buy NZ Made champions New Zealand businesses by licensing the iconic Kiwi trademark, representing over 1200 locally owned and operated brands. When their leadership team changed in 2021, they needed new business cards something sharp, on-brand and built to last. As proud long-time campaign members and trusted print supplier to them, they turned to us to bring that vision to life.
We laid out the graphics and printed a set of 90 x 55mm cards on sturdy 350gsm Silk Matt stock. Then we then added a scuff-resistant matte laminate to protect them from wear. The finishing touch? A bold spot UV varnish applied, glossing the NZ Made icon and subtle typographic lines directly onto cards unrprined background. This created a sharp contrast between the high-gloss elements and the matte background, a crisp white-on-white effect that feels premium and looks even better in hand.
This wasn’t a finish we’d done before, with no samples to share and no guarantees. But the Buy NZ Made team trusted our eye for detail. That calculated risk paid off. The result? Striking business cards that honour an iconic brand, and hold up beautifully out in the real world.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“Colourcraft are a fantastic, boutique printer. Responsive, attentive and produce great work!" – Anna Heyward, The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign
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Specifications
Finished size:
90 x 55mm
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Scuff resistant matt lamination. Spot UV gloss varnish.
Other Projects for Buy New Zealand Made
Precision Under Pressure: Custom Card Decks & Presentation Cartons for Datacom’s Datapay Event
When Datacom came to us ahead of a high-profile Datapay event, they needed something more memorable than a brochure, something tactile, premium and engaging. The ask: 50 full sets of custom-designed signal cards (35 per set), plus sleek, branded cartons to house each deck. Oh, and they needed it all in just over a week.
Tight timelines and complex finishing? We were in our element.
We prepped the card artwork for digital print on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, chosen for its outstanding colour fidelity and precise registration. Each card was printed double-sided in CMYK on 300gsm satin stock, finished with a matt laminate for durability and a refined, scuff-resistant texture. We digitally die-cut each one to 63 x 89mm with 4mm rounded corners — spot on, every time.
For the cartons, we used 320gsm Burano Nero Black — an uncoated, deep-black board known for its rich tone and consistency. The lids were screen printed in spot UV gloss varnish to highlight the Datapay brand with impact and precision. Each carton was assembled, packed with its custom card set, and delivered in full by the client’s deadline.
Once again, we delivered premium results under pressure, with no compromises.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Carton: Lid: 223 x 253mm, Tray: 229 x 255mm
Folded to 91 (W) x 66 (H) x 28.5mm (D)
Cards: 63 x 89mm
Stock:
Carton: 320gsm Burano Nero Black
Cards: 300gsm Satin
Colours:
Carton: Varnished with spot UV gloss.
Cards: CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Matt Laminate cards, diecut to shape and assembled.
Clear, Trusted Comms: A5 Guidebook Printing for Metlink
When Metlink needed to communicate major updates to Wellington’s public transport network, they came to us with one clear goal: make it simple, clear and fast. This wasn’t just a design job, it was a public-facing document designed to help thousands of commuters navigate timetable and connection changes across buses, trains and ferries. The result? A sleek, accessible A5 guidebook that matched Metlink’s brand and met a tight rollout deadline.
We took care of the full production, starting with layout and design based on supplied content, then printing 1,000 copies using our Ricoh C9100 digital press. That machine’s no-nonsense colour accuracy and consistency was exactly what the job needed. Printed CMYK throughout, the booklet featured a durable 240gsm offset cover and 120gsm offset pages giving it enough weight to feel substantial, but still easy to flick through. Finished with saddle-stitching and trimmed to A5 size, every copy looked crisp, professional and purpose-built.
Fast turnaround, no compromise on quality
We ran electronic proofs and even mocked up a physical proof to make sure everything hit the mark. Turnaround from layout to delivery was just a few days, because when public comms are on the line, deadlines matter.
Need something similar to support your own rollout or rebrand? We were trusted by over 400 businesses in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
Cover: 240gsm Advance Laser.
Pages: 120gsm Advance Laser.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK throughout.
Finishing:
Saddle stapled and trimmed to size.
Thoughtfully Coordinated: Wedding Day Printed Items for Leith & Piri
When Leith & Piri came to us ahead of their February 2025 wedding, they needed a full suite of printed items, with travel plans beginning shortly before the event and a public holiday cutting into production time, the brief required careful planning and calm execution.
Piri has trusted us with print projects for over a decade, so she knew we’d sweat the details. This project brought together multiple wedding elements, personalised menus doubling as place cards, a seating chart, custom-shaped table numbers, guest book signage, Save the Date cards and a large removable vinyl decal for the marquee backdrop.
We printed the personalised menus, table numbers, guest book signs and save the date cards digitally on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, using 298gsm Mohawk Bright White I-Tone Felt for a tactile, elegant finish. The AccurioPress’s real-time colour control ensured every piece remained consistent, even across many one-off items. Table numbers were precision cut on our JWEI digital cutter for clean, custom shapes.
For the larger pieces, we printed the seating chart on Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl using our Roland XR-640, then mounted it to 3mm Paylite for a refined, lightweight result suitable for the venue. The removable black vinyl decal was computer-cut from removable vinyl to meet venue requirements without compromising impact.
Planning a wedding or event with multiple moving parts? Get in touch for a fast, tailored quote, we’d love to help.
Specifications:
Finished size:
Table Numbers: 117 x 82mm
Guest Book, Save the Date, Personalised Menu: A5 & A6
Seating Chart: 700 x 1200mm
Removable Decal: 1384 x 588mm
Stock:
Seating Chart: Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl, mounted to 3mm Paylite
Table Numbers, Guest Book, Save the Date & Personalised Menu:
298gsm Mohawk Bright White I-Tone Felt
Removable Decal: Oracal 651 vinyl
Finishing:
Seating Chart: Vinyl mounted to Paylite panel and trimmed to size
Removable Decal: Kiss cut, apply app tape and trim.
Subtle Branding, Full Impact: Premium Coasters for Regent
Just before their grand opening, the team behind Regent Wellington’s elevated cocktail pub—came to us with a simple but smart request: branded coasters. Not just to protect their beautiful hardwood bar tops, but to make sure every photo of a perfectly poured pint or ice-cold martini shared online subtly featured their brand.
They started with 1,000 units to trial the concept. Six months later, we’ve produced over 10,000 coasters for them—each one pulling double duty as drink protector and brand ambassador. Scroll through their Instagram and you’ll spot them everywhere. Branded, consistent, and quietly powerful.
To bring this to life, we used our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, equipped with AIT and IQ-501 for real-time quality control and flawless colour consistency. Every coaster was printed on 275gsm Drink Coaster Board—a stiff, absorbent stock made specifically for the demands of bars and busy service. It prints beautifully, holds up under moisture, and maintains its shape through heavy use. Printed single-sided, in full-colour, sharp details and no colour drift—ideal for high-traffic hospitality environments where quality gets noticed.
Want something similar for your business? Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
93mm diameter circle
Stock:
275gsm Drinks Coaster Board
Colours:
Digitally CMYK on one side
Finishing:
Digitally die-cut to size
