One book to rule them all: PrintNZ celebrates 100 years

A lot of ink has gone into the New Zealand printing industry over the last 100 years. Now, the public can read all about it in a new book that details the extensive history of PrintNZ.

Ink in our Veins: PrintNZ 1908-2008 is 96-page case-bound book that covers the biggest events, issues and personalities to have featured in New Zealand printing. Described as a one-of-a-kind publication, it is the product of many hours of research and collaboration between PrintNZ, writers, designers, printers and print finishers.

The result, according to PrintNZ chief executive, Joan Grace, (pictured) has been well worth the effort. "This book is our story - how we came to be the industry we are today and how PrintNZ became the organisation it is today," she said.

The official book launch commences on 26 February in Christchurch, close to where the first Federated Master Printers Association meeting was held back in 1908. To reach the widest possible audience, PrintNZ will then make its way around the country, which, Grace said, was an effort to actively promote the history with members. "We would like to encourage all of our members to attend the regional book launch functions and share the celebrations with us."

Dates for the Centenary book tour are as follows:

Date            Region
26 February    Christchurch
27 February    Dunedin
28 February    Invercargill
29 February    Nelson   
3 March          Wellington
4 March          Palmerston North
5 March          New Plymouth
6 March          Napier
7 March          Tauranga
10 March        Hamilton
11 March        Auckland
12 March        Whangarei