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.
Introducing Seneca: Premium Te Reo Māori Notebooks by Colourcraft
At Colourcraft, we have been producing quality work for clients since 1985. But now, it's time to make something for ourselves... Seneca. We are excited to introduce our premium range of notebooks, crafted with care and attention to detail and designed and printed by us.
Each 2-pack of our notebooks contains two books, with pages printed with a table designed specifically for Te Reo Māori vocabulary learning or revision. We understand the importance of quality and sustainability, which is why we use only the highest quality paper for our notebooks. The 118gsm superfine, ultra-white paper has a subtle eggshell texture and is pH neutral, ensuring the best writing experience with any pen or pencil.
We believe that the things you carry and interact with daily should be of quality and sustainably produced, while remaining reasonably priced. With our Seneca Te Reo Māori notebooks, we have made sure to incorporate these values into every aspect of our product, from the materials to the final price.
As a business that has been producing quality work for clients for over three decades, we know what it takes to create exceptional products. With our Seneca Te Reo Māori notebooks, we have applied the same level of care and attention to detail that we put into every project. We hope that our notebooks will be a helpful tool for many New Zealanders on their language-learning journey while providing an enjoyable and tactile experience every time you use them.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Mid Sized: 135mm(W) x 210mm(H)
Pocket Sized: 90mm(W) x 140mm(H)
Stock:
Covers: Kraftpak Kraft 225gsm or Colourplan 270gsm.
Pages: Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultra White 118gsm or 104gsm
Colours:
Printed in black throughout.
Finishing:
Saddle stitched and trimmed to size.
Premium Impressions: Custom Key Cartons for Faisandier Group
Faisandier Group is a Lower Hutt-based property developer known for building high-quality townhouses across the Hutt Valley. They've been with us since day one—literally. When the company launched in 2016, they knew who to call for print. So when the team came to us with a packaging problem, we listened. They were handing over keys to new homeowners (often first-time buyers) in cheap, generic plastic boxes. It didn’t reflect the care and quality they put into their homes. They needed something better. Something worthy of the moment.
We designed and produced a bespoke two-piece key carton crafted specifically for Faisandier’s handover experience. Each box is built from thick, 320gsm Popset Black card, screenprinted with a subtle spot UV varnish that delivers a black-on-black branding effect, understated but premium. The cartons are diecut to final shape, supplied flat and unassembled, giving Faisandier flexibility for storage and use. It's a small format (85 x 65 x 30mm), but it hits hard on presentation.
Once we delivered, Simon left us a google review that says it better than we ever could:
“The finest printer in all the land! I've been working with Colourcraft for years and they've never let me down. Conversely, I have let them down many times with ridiculous requests due to my lack of planning and preparation and they have never complained or cut me loose, amazing really.
When all those other printers get wobbly legs and start dropping out of the race, crying out for water and complaining that their legs are sore... Colourcraft are gliding majestically out in front, effortlessly, unmercifully crushing their competition with the greatest service a customer could ever hope for.
Their expert advice and guidance has steered me in the right direction when my hair-brained ideas could have ended in absolute disaster. They know their stuff. I'm stirred to write a poem about how much I appreciate Colourcraft but I think this review will lose all credibility if I do, so I shall refrain. I'd give them 6 stars if Google would let me. Colourcraft is Wellington’s printer of choice.”
– Simon Faisandier, Director
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. If you’re after something special for your next project, or just want to avoid wobbly-legged printers get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
85(W) x 65(D) x 30mm(T)
Stock:
320gsm Popset Black.
Colours:
U.V. gloss varnish on outside.
Finishing:
Diecut and supplied flat.
Crafting eRangers: Printing a Custom Playing Card Game
At Colourcraft, we are committed to quality in every project. When Wilderlab, an award-winning eDNA testing laboratory in Wellington, asked us to bring eRangers to life, we gladly accepted the challenge.
eRangers, designed for 2-5 players, offers a journey into ecosystem exploration through eDNA discovery. Players navigate the delicate balance of nurturing diversity, restoring native species, and mitigating environmental risks, all while fostering conservation strategies and ecological resilience.
The playing card game, initially created by Mikayla for a university assignment, evolved into a beautifully illustrated card game. We were entrusted with bringing Mikayla's vision to life by printing 150 sets of custom-designed playing cards on 300gsm satin stock, matt laminated for a soft touch and durable finish.
Then we designed a custom carton structure using a quality 260gsm Carton Board, precisely sized to house the 124 playing cards alongside a folded rule sheet.
At Colourcraft, we take pride in bringing our clients' ideas to life with precision and care. As an independent small business, we deliver quality work and ensure that every project reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 60 five-star reviews on Google, we stand by our reputation for quality and attention to detail.
Specifications
Finished size:
Playing Cards: 66 x 93mm
Carton: 343.5 x 199.8mm
Rule Sheet: 372 x 262mm folded to 93 x 131mm
Stock:
Playing Cards: 300gsm Silk Matt
Carton: 260gsm Tiger FBB
Rule Sheet: 150gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate cards, die-cut to shape,
glue the carton and assemble
Fast, Flavour-Packed Print: Recipe Cards for Fix & Fogg
Fix & Fogg is one of those brands that does everything with intention, from their bold flavours to their standout packaging. As long-time neighbours of ours (we literally shared a wall for years), they came to us needing high-quality, small-format recipe cards that could move as fast as their product did. These A6 cards are packed into retail orders and distributed with product, so the print quality had to reflect the care they put into every jar. And speed? Non-negotiable. They often needed a turnaround in a few short hours, and we delivered.
Over three years, we printed their recipe cards 48 separate orders, totalling tens of thousands of units across multiple runs. Each batch was produced on our digital press using sturdy 300gsm Advance Laser stock—giving the cards a smooth, premium feel without overcomplicating the process. Full-colour CMYK on both sides brought their brand to life, showcasing vibrant imagery and a thoughtful that matched their tone perfectly. Everything was trimmed to true A6, so it slotted neatly into their fulfilment workflow.
This wasn’t a one-off print job—it was an ongoing partnership built on speed, quality, and trust. Whether they needed 300 or 5000, we made sure their recipe cards were press-ready, printed, trimmed, and out the door in a matter of hours.
"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:
A6 148mm (W) x 105mm (H)
Stock:
Advance Laser 300gsm
Colours:
Printed in Colour on both sides.
Finishing:
Trimmed to size and delivered next door.