Our story · South Auckland, New Zealand
About The Print Minister: Custom T-Shirt & DTF Printing in Auckland
We bring your designs to life with quality garment printing, personalised products and practical advice — for businesses, schools, teams, creators and special occasions.
Based in Wattle Downs, South Auckland, The Print Minister is a home-based custom printing business serving Auckland and customers across New Zealand. We combine hands-on production with personal service to make ordering printed apparel straightforward.
A local print business that cares about the details
Established in 2021 and operated by Celeste Vangelis Ltd, The Print Minister helps turn customer artwork, ideas and branding into printed products people can wear, share and use.
Our approach is simple: listen carefully, recommend suitable garments and printing options, and communicate clearly throughout the order. Whether you need one personalised gift, uniforms for your team or a larger batch of event T-shirts, we work with you to understand the design, garment, quantity and deadline before printing.
Our motto is “Ministering to your printing needs.” We want every order to reflect the care that went into the idea behind it.
Our custom printing and apparel services
We offer flexible personalised printing solutions for everyday customers and organisations. The right option depends on your artwork, fabric or surface, quantity and intended use.
Custom T-shirt printing
Personalised T-shirts for businesses, birthdays, family reunions, gifts, memorials, fundraisers and events. See our T-shirt print sizes and pricing.
DTF printing & transfers
Detailed, full-colour direct-to-film (DTF) printing for suitable garments, with print-only options for people who press their own transfers. Explore DTF print pricing.
Bulk apparel & workwear
Custom tees, hoodies, crewnecks and branded clothing for workplaces, schools, sports teams, clubs and community groups. Ask us for a quote based on your order size.
Garments & blank apparel
Choose from a range of clothing styles and trusted apparel suppliers, including AS Colour and other available brands. Shop garments and customisable items.
Personalised merchandise
We also produce selected printed accessories and keepsakes, such as tote bags and badges, to help bring your branding or celebration together.
Specialty printing enquiries
Ask about UV DTF stickers, embroidery, garment branding and other specialty projects. We can advise on availability and suitability before you place an order.
Printing for Auckland businesses, schools, teams and individuals
We understand that different orders call for different solutions. A small business may want consistent branded workwear; a school or club may need matching event shirts; an artist may need their designs printed on apparel; and a family may be marking an important occasion.
We welcome enquiries for both small and bulk orders. Our team can discuss garment styles, print placement, colour requirements and practical turnaround expectations before work begins.
Common projects
- Business uniforms and branded workwear
- Custom shirts for school, sports and community groups
- Bulk T-shirt and hoodie printing for events
- Personalised gifts, reunions and celebrations
- Printing artwork for creatives and independent brands
- Print-only DTF transfer orders
How your custom print order works
STEP 01
Tell us what you need
Send your artwork or idea, preferred garment and colour, sizes, quantities, print dimensions and placement, and required date.
STEP 02
Review your options
We discuss suitable products, artwork requirements, available stock, turnaround and a quote for your project.
STEP 03
We prepare and print
Once the order details and payment arrangements are confirmed, we arrange production and collection or courier delivery.
Turnaround depends on stock, artwork readiness, order volume and production capacity. Please contact us for urgent requirements before ordering.
Meet the team behind The Print Minister
We are a small, hands-on team. When you contact us, you are dealing directly with the people supporting your order — not an anonymous production line.
Ros
Production
Ruby
Administration and customer enquiries
Almanda Gré
Graphic design
Questions customers often ask
Where is The Print Minister located?
We are a home-based printing business at 6 Gleneagles Grove, Wattle Downs, South Auckland. Visits and collections are by appointment — please contact us first.
Do you offer bulk T-shirt printing in Auckland?
Yes. We welcome enquiries for bulk apparel, event shirts and team workwear. Prices and timelines depend on the garments, quantity and print requirements.
Can I bring my own garment for printing?
We can consider customer-supplied garments provided the material and construction are suitable for the printing process. Contact us before bringing items in.
Do you deliver outside Auckland?
Yes. We can arrange courier delivery for customers elsewhere in New Zealand. Shipping options and costs depend on the order.
Can I order DTF prints without T-shirts?
Yes. Our print-only DTF transfer service is useful if you already have suitable equipment and want to apply transfers yourself.
When can I visit or collect my order?
Please arrange an appointment before coming. We finish early on Fridays and are closed on Saturdays in observance of the Sabbath.