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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Showcase Your Vision with Colourcraft’s Superior Photo Art Printing Services
At Colourcraft, we bring creative projects to life with precision and unparalleled quality. In this example, ‘Wellington City Cityscape’, highlights the quality results achievable through our premium art or photo printing services.
Printed on our cutting-edge Epson SCP9560, this vibrant cityscape captures the essence of Wellington’s bustling urban environment. The use of UltraChrome Pro12 inks ensures a wide colour gamut, delivering rich tones and fine details on 190gsm satin stock. This combination provides a smooth, professional finish that is both visually stunning and durable, making it perfect for exhibitions, portfolios, and displays.
Whether you're an artist, photographer, or business seeking to showcase your work, our printing service offers gallery-quality results that elevate your visuals. From the intricate architecture to the dynamic city scenes, every element is rendered with accuracy and vibrancy, ensuring your work stands out.
Choose Colourcraft for your art or photo printing needs, where we combine state-of-the-art technology with a commitment to excellence, ensuring every print reflects the true brilliance of your vision.
Specifications
Printing Technology & Inks:
Our Epson SureColor SCP9560 delivers exceptional colour accuracy and detail with a wide colour gamut and lasting quality.
Stock:
We use SIHL Inkjet Photo Media, a 190gsm satin paper that ensures vibrant colours and a refined finish.
Colour Accuracy:
Our system, calibrated with ColorGate Production Server RIP, guarantees precise, colour-accurate prints.
Size & Turnaround:
We print up to 1m wide by 30m long, with most orders ready in 1-2 working days.
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Reliable and Vibrant: Awanui's Pull-Up Banners by Colourcraft
At Colourcraft, we are proud to support Awanui and their network of businesses across New Zealand with quality printing services. Over the years, we've printed dozens of pull-up banners for Awanui, along with its subsidiaries, including illumiscreen, Awanui Labs, Awanui Scientific, Awanui Veterinary, and Sexual Health 101.
Each banner is printed in full colour on scrimless banner vinyl using our Roland XR-640 printer. Known for its colour accuracy and durability, this printer ensures that every banner not only looks vibrant but also withstands the test of time. The eco-solvent inks used on these banners make them resistant to scratches, fading, and water, ensuring longevity.
Once printed, we trim each banner to size and install them into high-quality retractable pull-up banner hardware. These portable displays are perfect for use at events, conferences, and trade shows, offering lasting value through repeated use.
Whether you need banners for a one-time event or require a reliable long-term supplier, Colourcraft is here to help. With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, we deliver results—quickly and reliably. Get in touch for a quote today.
Specifications
Finished size:
850mm (W) x 2260mm (H)
Substrate:
Scrimless banner vinyl.
Colours:
CMYK on one side using durable eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Installed into silver pull-up banner hardware.
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Bold Branding for Bold Coffee: Limited-Edition Wraps for Emporio x Phoenix FC
When Emporio Coffee teamed up with the Wellington Phoenix as their official coffee partner, they needed packaging that did more than hold beans, it had to celebrate the season. For this special edition, they created a custom coffee blend for fans and partners and asked us to bring the visual side of that story to life.
The brief: wrap-around sleeves for 250g pouches, featuring a bold commissioned illustration of the Phoenix. The goal? Make it feel premium and worthy of both shelf and supporter.
We printed a short run of 250 card wraps using our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, which gave us sharp CMYK colour and dead-accurate alignment. Each sleeve was printed on sturdy 300gsm Advance Laser stock, creased in four spots for a snug fit and finished with double-sided tape for fast application by the Emporio team. Delivered flat, creased and ready to go.
It’s a great example of how short-run print can still make an impact. Eye-catching, on-brand and built with care, just like Emporio’s coffee.
“The Colourcraft team have always been incredibly helpful, friendly and professional… they makes time to discuss our projects, create solutions and produce very high quality products.” – Simon Maguire, Emporio Coffee
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Specifications
Finished size:
370mm (W) x 58mm (H)
Stock:
300gsm Advance Laser.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on outside.
Finishing:
Crease in 4 locations apply double sided tape and trim.
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Innovative Packaging Design: Helping the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign Make an Impact
We love working with clients who have a passion for making an impact, and the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is no exception. When they approached us in 2022 with a unique problem, we were happy to take on the challenge.
Their goal was simple: to make a lasting impression on new businesses joining the campaign. Instead of just sending out a certificate (which we also print) in an envelope, they wanted something special, something that would showcase the certificate and other New Zealand-made goodies in a durable and attractive way.
We got to work and designed a custom carton that could withstand the rigours of the courier network. Which used a sturdy 1.5mm thick white e-flute board and included an insert to hold the certificate frame securely in place. We also created a cavity below the frame to hold other promotional items, making the carton a perfect showcase for all things New Zealand-made.
Then we designed a certificate frame that was made entirely from unprinted card, precisely sized to hold the certificate without any glue. The frame was cut from premium 350gsm white carton board, and we included a hole on the back for easy hanging on the wall. To add an extra touch of elegance, we created a silver foiled self-adhesive label to brand the carton and seal it closed during transit.
The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign was thrilled with the concept, and we produced the first 200 units in October 2022. We're proud to have been a part of this project and to have helped the campaign make a lasting impact on businesses joining the campaign.
Specifications
Finished size:
Frame: 339mm (W) x 252mm (H) x 13mm (D)
Carton: 352mm (W) x 260mm (H) x 95mm (D)
Stock:
Frame: 350gsm Top Flight
Carton: White 1.5mm E-Flute
Colours:
Unprinted
Finishing:
Diecut, foil and delivered flat.
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