Craigs Design & Print

❓ Did you know ❓
Gutenberg style printing presses were able to output around 240 pages per hour. Modern offset presses can operate at speeds of 18,000 sheets per hour, or 300 sheets per minute.

Looking for custom stationery for your business? 📋

We design and print pads and carbonless books tailored to your needs, including:
• Invoice and Receipt Books
• Driving Logbooks
• Delivery Dockets
• Job Sheets
• Timesheet Pads, and more!

Available in duplicate, triplicate, or custom formats, and branded with your company logo and details.

Fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and quality workmanship.
Get in touch today for a quote.

The Southern Steel take on the Tactix this Sunday and we've got a double pass to give away! Like this post, follow us, and tag a Steel fan below to go in the draw.

🎫 4.00pm, Sunday 14 June // Southern Steel v Tactix // ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill

We'll contact the lucky winner on Thursday morning.

Not all files are created equal—especially when it comes to printing.

🖼️ Raster files (.jpeg, .png, .tiff) are made of pixels. They’re ideal for photos and detailed images, but enlarging them too much can cause blurriness. For printing, raster images should be high resolution (300 DPI at final print size).

🔺 Vector files (.ai, .eps, .svg) are built from mathematical paths instead of pixels. This means they can be scaled up or down without any loss of quality, making them perfect for logos, text, and graphics.

👉 Print tip:
• Use high-res raster files for photographs and complex imagery
• Use vectors for logos, and typography
• Export your finished artwork as a print-ready PDF (at the correct final size and 300 DPI)

Choosing the right file type upfront saves time, avoids reprints, and keeps your final piece looking sharp and professional 🖨️✨

✉️ Beat the Price Rise! 📬

NZ Post has announced a significant price increase for postage and mail services effective 1 July 2026. This change directly affects the cost of all Postage Paid (Prepaid) Envelopes.

The Good News? You can future-proof your mailing costs.
Any Postage Paid envelopes ordered before 19th June (at our current rates) will still be valid after July 1st.

Have you stocked up yet? Contact us today to place your order!

Minimum quantities apply.

🦈 Our Southland Sharks take on the Bulls at the Shark Tank this Sunday, and we've got a double pass to give away. If you're keen to catch the action, tag a Sharks fan in the comments and follow us. Easy!
🎫 6:00pm, Sunday 7 June // Southland Sharks v Franklins Bulls // ILT Stadium Southland
We'll contact the lucky winner on Thursday morning 🏀

Local stories matter.

With over a million books printed of nearly a thousand different titles in the past five decades, we’re proud to help capture the people, history, and businesses that make our region unique.
From memoirs to picture books, we help you preserve what matters — beautifully.
✔ Full design service
✔ Flexible quantities
✔ In-house printing and binding

If you’ve been thinking about creating a book, now’s the time.

The Southern Steel face off against the Mystics this Sunday and we've got a double pass to give away! Like this post and tag a friend below to go in the draw.
🎫 4.00pm, Sunday 31 May // Southern Steel v Mystics // ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill
We'll contact the lucky winner on Thursday morning.

The Saints are coming! 🏀
We’ve got a double pass to give away to this Thursday’s Southland Sharks game. If you’re keen to catch the action, like this post and tag a buddy in the comments below to be in to win! 🦈
🎫 7:00pm, Thursday 21 May // Southland Sharks v Wellington Saints // ILT Stadium Southland
We'll contact the lucky winner on Wednesday morning.

As part of celebrating 150 years of Craigs Design & Print, we’re sharing a few moments from the archive. These photos capture generations of skilled hands and hardworking teams in the bindery over the years.