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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Elegant and Professional: Miss Fox Aesthetics’ 2025 Treatment Menu
At Colourcraft, we specialise in high-quality printing that enhances the presentation of our clients’ brands. For Miss Fox Aesthetics, a beauty salon in Napier, we produced their 2025 treatment menu with a refined and professional finish.
The design was created by Sara-Jane at Designerbloom, a trusted graphic designer we’ve worked with since 2009. She recommended us for this project, knowing we would deliver a high-quality print that reflects the attention to detail in her design.
Printed in full colour on 170gsm Silk Matt stock, the menus have a smooth, premium feel. They were trimmed to 500 x 125mm and folded down to 125 x 125mm, making them compact and easy to handle.
This project highlights how thoughtful design and quality printing work together to create a polished final product. We’re pleased to have collaborated with Miss Fox Aesthetics and Designerbloom to bring this piece to life.
Specifications
Finished size:
500 x 125mm, folded to 125 x 125mm
Stock:
170gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Full colour on both sides
Finishing:
Trim, crease and concertina fold.
Creating a Custom Carton for Wicked Wanda's Hot BBQ Sauce Trio
In the final days of 2022, Laurel Hill Foods approached us to produce 300 gift pack cartons for their delicious Wicked Wanda hot BBQ sauce range from Hawkes Bay.
We took on the challenge and developed a carton structure that not only showcases the product but also included a locking lid and integrated handle. The windows cut into the carton allow the branding and labelling of the product to always be on display.
To ensure the quality of the final product, we first created a blank mockup to test the form and function of the carton. We then positioned the supplied Wicked Wanda branding onto the carton’s dieline structure and printed the cartons onto a durable 350gsm Satin board. Then die-cut and glued the carton.
Specifications
Finished size:
487 x 261.5mm flat
195 x 151 x 39mm once assembled
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK on the outside only.
Finishing:
Diecut to size. Weed to remove waste. Glue Cartons.
Wedding Day Details: Welcome Board And Seating Chart For Emma & Colin
At Colourcraft, we regularly create high-quality wedding panels and in late 2024 Emma and Colin trusted us to produce two panels for their big day: a welcome board to greet their guests and a seating chart to guide them to their tables.
Using our Roland XR-640 printer, which combines vibrant, precise colour reproduction with excellent durability. Printed with eco-solvent inks, the panels are resistant to scratches, fading, and water, ensuring they stand up well throughout the big day.
The graphics provided by Emma and Colin were printed in full colour on quality permanent vinyl. To lower the panels level of gloss from the printed vinyl we applied a matt lamination and then mounted the prints onto sturdy 3mm thick Paylite boards and trimmed them to A1 size (594 x 841mm).
We enjoy producing these wedding panels and do so regularly, especially during the bustling wedding season and with this expertise and attention to detail, we do our very best to ensure every couple receives a panel produced with the same thought and care that they put into planning their wedding day.
Getting ready for your wedding? Let Colourcraft create custom panels for your special day.
Specifications
Finished size:
A1 (594 x 841mm)
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl, DOL-2100 matt laminate and 3mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK
Finishing:
Overlaminate with matt laminate, mount vinyl to Paylite panel and trim to size.
Delivering Trust And Quality: The Print Behind Comprendé’s Property Owner’s Guide Booklet
At Colourcraft, we focus on premium print solutions that make a statement. Our ongoing work for Comprendé, a forward-thinking property management company, proves this. We were trusted with printing their Property Owner’s Guide, a 24-page A5 booklet designed to introduce property owners to Comprendé's fresh approach to property management.
Printed in full colour on 150gsm satin stock, the booklet was saddle-stitched and trimmed to size, resulting in a professional finish that reflects Comprendé’s commitment to relationship-driven service, expert advice, and a personalised approach that resonates with both property owners and tenants.
Having supported Comprendé's print needs since 2018, we understand their dedication to quality and clarity in all communications. We take pride in being a small part of Comprendé's success, by delivering printed collateral that supports their mission to redefine property management standards.
Specifications
Finished size & page count:
A5 - 24-page self cover
Stock:
150gsm Satin
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Saddle-stapled and trimmed to size
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