Quietly Brilliant: Saddle-Stitched Wine List Booklets for Hippopotamus at QT Wellington
On the third floor of QT Wellington, you’ll find Hippopotamus — a dining destination that pairs French-inspired decadence with local New Zealand flavour. Their award-winning wine program is no exception. With a list that spans over 100 pages, printed materials here aren’t just practical they’re part of the experience. When the team needed a way to present their wine list with the same attention to detail as the menu itself, they came to us.
We produce Hippopotamus’ extensive wine list as an A5 black-and-white booklet, typically running 80–100 pages per edition. Printed on clean, lightweight 120gsm Advance Laser stock, then creased, saddle-stitched, and trimmed to size, the result is simple, elegant and totally fit for purpose. It’s a no-fuss piece that works hard, feels right in the hand and keeps the guest focused on what matters: an exceptional wine selection.
What really matters here isn’t the paper weight, it’s the trust. QT Wellington has worked with us on over 400 projects since 2016, and when something needs printing: fast, accurately and without compromise, they know we’ll get it done. That’s why we’re their go-to team for everything from signage to high-tea menus to wine lists like this one.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“How would I operate without Ben from Colourcraft! Marketing can be a chaotic world but I never feel like I’m hassling the team here. Ben always goes above and beyond with quick turnarounds and an eagle eye over any print jobs I send his way. Forever thankful.” – Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt - QT Wellington
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Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
Stock:
120gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
Printed black throughout.
Finishing:
Crease, saddle staple and trimmed to size.
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Custom Playing Card Printing NZ: Educational Decks for the Ministry for Culture & Heritage
In early 2023, the Ministry for Culture & Heritage approached us to produce 500 sets of custom playing cards and cartons for the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival — a nationwide celebration of Māori performing arts. The cards were designed as a giveaway educational tool for festival attendees. The Ministry needed premium print quality, durable materials and a partner who could deliver on a tight deadline.
We digitally printed 36 unique card designs per set on sturdy 350gsm Silk Matt board, ensuring a smooth, high-quality finish that feels great in hand. Each card was precision die-cut with rounded corners using our standing cutting dies, then paired with matching cartons printed on 300gsm Silk Matt. The cartons were glued, assembled and packed ready for distribution — all within just five working days from order to delivery.
From accurate colour reproduction to consistent cutting and assembly, every detail was handled in-house for maximum quality control. This project shows what’s possible when cultural storytelling meets precision print.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Playing Cards: 63 x 88mm
Carton: 191.5 x 157.5mm
Stock:
Playing Cards: 350gsm Silk Matt
Carton: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Diecut to shape, glue carton and assemble
Printing Premium Wedding Invites for Esther & Hayden: A Touch of Elegance
Esther and Hayden's wedding is a celebration of love and style, where every detail holds significance. At Colourcraft, we were honoured to be entrusted with the task of printing their wedding invitations.
To ensure the invitations captured the essence of their special day, we used 320gsm Rives Tradition, a premium textured card stock renowned for its refined, felt-marked finish.
The end result is a set of invitations that exudes luxury and sets the perfect tone for Esther and Hayden's unforgettable wedding. When you choose Colourcraft, you can trust us to bring your vision to life and deliver printed materials that leave a lasting impression.
Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148 x 210mm
Stock:
320gsm Rives Tradition Bright White
Colours:
Printed black on one side.
Finishing:
Trim to size
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Built to Stick: Custom Logo Decals for Fitzpatrick's Brewing Co
When Tauranga’s Fitzpatrick's Brewing Co needed a fresh batch of logo decals, they came to us with one goal: crisp, durable branding that could keep up with their growing presence in the Bay. A small-batch brewery with big ambition (and a passion for classic cars), Fitzpatrick’s was scaling fast—serving more venues, filling more flagons, and needing reliable print to match their momentum.
To get it right, we used Avery Dennison MPI 2903 gloss vinyl a durable, high-opacity stock that handles indoor and outdoor use like a champ. We printed 500 decals, full CMYK, using our Roland XR-640 for bold colour accuracy. Then we kiss-cut each one to shape, weeded and sheeted them 15 to a page, ready to peel and apply. The result? Easy-to-handle, bubble-free application with a five-year outdoor lifespan ideal for a brewery that isn’t slowing down.
Nothing fancy just sharp execution, built to last, and fast turnaround from proof to delivery. We’ve got Fitzpatrick’s art on file now, so future top-ups will be even quicker.
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Specifications
Finished size:
95 x 40mm
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2903 Vinyl.
Colours:
Colour on one side only.
Finishing:
Kiss-cut to shape and supplied on sheets.
Bold Branding, Fast Turnaround: Custom Vinyl Decals for Fix & Fogg’s Giveaway
Fix & Fogg our award-winning neighbours and one of NZ’s most loved food brands—came to us with a fun, fast-paced challenge. They were running a social media giveaway featuring a custom-branded Kenwood mixer, and needed high-impact vinyl decals to bring the concept to life. The design? Their logo paired with an orange-and-white check pattern to match a classic tablecloth. Simple in theory—but timings were tight.
With less than 24 hours on the clock, we sourced the exact '047 Orange Red' Oracal 751 vinyl, cut and weeded two decals, and prepped them with application tape—all before delivering to their team for install. Oracal 751 is a top-tier cast vinyl known for holding its shape, sticking strong, and keeping colours crisp even in rough conditions. Perfect for promo gear that needs to look good, go on smooth, and stay put.
To keep things stress-free, we even cut extra spare decals from offcuts—just in case anything went sideways during application. (It didn’t.)
“The Colourcraft team are amazing. Their work is second to none and we always have a quick turnaround. Thanks team!”
- Shenae Ruffell, Fix & Fogg
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Specifications
Finished size:
380 x 140mm
Stock:
Oracal 751 vinyl
Colour:
047 Orange Red
Finishing:
Cut vinyl and apply app tape.
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