List of shared workspaces in Hawke's Bay
- Rob Gill
- Sep 18, 2023
- 4 min read
Our list of shared workspaces and serviced offices, details what each shared space has to offer. Updated quarterly along with commentary on changes affecting the coworking industry here and overseas, we hope this list helps readers find a suitable workspace that best suits their needs.
Spring is in the air and the election creeping closer, something which historically acts as a dampener with businesses and tenants waiting to see what the winds of change may bring.
JLL NZ have just released their 2023 office sentiment survey. This covers broad aspects of office occupancy needs and expectations. What stands out to your editor is that hybrid / remote working is here to stay. From around 200 office workers responding, 82% confirmed that some flexible remote working arrangements remain in their workplace since the covid restrictions.
Over 100 organisations occupying offices agreed, with 84% of them saying they offered some kind of hybrid working, and only 14% responding that they required their workers full-time in the office. Interestingly, 55% of organisations reported less than 80% utilisation of their existing office space which reflects this remote working trend.
Asked to prioritise available flexible working arrangements, over 50% of staff selected the ability to work between 2-4 days a week remotely. Next most popular was better collaboration spaces in the workplace with technology enabled meeting places, huddle zones and hot-desking.
Equal third and fourth popular, was the ability to full-time remote work and cowork with other organisations in shared workspaces.
This is good news for the coworking movement, with many corporate styled shared workspaces well placed to support such demands. At Hastings HIVE we have been steadily adding more and more advanced collaboration spaces, as well as introducing a "flexi-worker" pricing model, allowing customers to maximise their serviced office space by having staff hot-desk.
Such hybrid working is greatly appreciated by staff AND your accountant...!
The following list attempts to clearly identify what's on offer, however readers should confirm details with the provider directly to validate this information, before choosing a space.
Note: One Hawke's Bay coworking space provider is excluded from this list at their request.
List of Hawke's Bay shared spaces updated as of 4th July 2023:
The Bank
Open plan, 16 coworking desks - POA.
No serviced offices
Small space (170 sqm), modern, chic, all open-plan on the first floor
Break-out area with integral designer kitchen, bathroom with shower
Boardroom, phone booth, fibre broadband also included
No prices or terms published
32 Hastings Street, Napier.
Bad Company
Open plan, 39 coworking desks - $671 / dedicated desk / month.
Small open plan space (200 sqm), contemporary trendy looks
16 dedicated desks
13 hot desks - with and without monitors
1 meeting room (4 seats) and 1 boardroom (8 seats)
1 video call room
Casual lounge, bar area & fully stocked kitchen
Includes internet, printing and visiting privileges in other Bad Co spaces included
Hot-desk and part-week desk rates available, terms vary according to use
120 Karamu Road, Hastings.
Canvas
Open plan, 12 coworking desks - $48 / desk / day.
Small trendy open plan space, focussed on short day or part day desk and boardroom hire
12 hot desks available between 8am and 5pm Mon to Fri
1 boardroom, media enabled with 8 seats, available for external hire
Includes HS internet, and kitchenette use. Boardroom hire appears to be an extra
On-line bookings. Hourly and half day rates plus membership passes available
Atrium Tribune Precinct, 203 Queen Street East, Hastings.
Chook House Closed as of 4Q of 2022 & phone number announced as "invalid".
6 coworking desks in 2 shared offices - $25 / desk / day
2 serviced offices (up to 3 persons each) - POA
Small space (actual size not given), cheerful with rural values
1 large and 1 small meeting room (bookings and fee applies)
Kitchenette and bathroom / shower available
VDSL copper-based internet and WIFI
Flexible terms, discounts apply for higher usage
Offices available on 6 month terms
4 Northumberland Street, Waipukurau.
Flexilease Workspace - expected to open 4th quarter 2023
Two serviced office suites only, in two separate tenancies of 12 & 14 desks respectively
No coworking desks. Serviced office pricing TBA.
Small shared workspace with modern office style fit out
Three meeting rooms, two private phone booths, a dedicated kitchen, separate collaborative space and end of trip facilities (including bike racks), 6 carparks available on site
No prices published to date. 4 to 12 month leases
Most building outgoings and OPEX appear to be included
100 Karamu Road, Hastings.
Hastings HIVE
23 serviced offices from 4 to 18 desks - $395 / desk / month
10 coworking desks - $395 / desk / month
Large space (1200 sqm), corporate and modern, friendly and inclusive
Facilities and services are included except printing and parking
Large café space with designer kitchen, espresso coffee, still and sparkling water station
Relaxed "Koru lounge" styled meeting space with charging points
5 meeting rooms and 2 boardrooms with latest Logitech video conferencing equipment
2 immersive Logitech equipped video-conference suites
5 private sound-proofed media booths
Luxury bathrooms with separate showers and changing lockers
Dual fibre broadband with dual unlimited ISP plans and secure gigabit WiFi,
28 on site car parks with availability ($108 / month)
Monthly terms, discounts for NFP organisations, minimum terms apply
200 Market Street North, Hastings CBD.
Hawke's Bay Business Hub - meeting room availability from October 2023 Coworking space and serviced offices
Coworking desks and serviced offices available for local and government agencies only
Medium shared space recently relocated to Hastings, and undergoing development work
Excellent meeting rooms and event spaces for external hire are anticipated
Previously in Ahuriri the Hub had very affordable pricing for meeting rooms
Manned reception area should provide for casual hourly and daily meeting room hire
101 Queen Street East, Hastings CBD.
Maritime House
Coworking desks $495 / desk / month.
No serviced offices
Small to medium space (~500 sqm). Modern, tasteful take on art-deco historic building
Operated by BIZDOM chartered accountants
1 boardroom and 1 small meeting room included (also available for external hire)
Common areas with meeting spots and kitchen, internet access. Printing is an extra
Part-week desk rate available, membership plans on monthly terms
1/3 Byron Street, Napier South, Napier 4110.
Spaceship - Closed as of 1Q of 2023.
Open-plan performing arts shared space - POA
Small to medium sized, open-plan shared arts space, with punk decor
For artists and creatives only, this workspace doubles as a function venue, rehearsal and performance space. Events and performances limited to 180 people maximum
In-house bar available
No prices or terms published
114 Karamu Road, Hastings.
Studio Ossian
Open plan coworking desks - $POA / desk / month.
No serviced offices listed, desks only
Medium sized space (720 sqm), creative chic
1 boardroom and open meeting area. 1 "private meeting" booth included
Kitchen area and shower, internet and WiFi included. Plus a climbing wall !
No prices or terms published.
50 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier.
Every effort has been made to provide the most up-to-date information that is publicly available.
Coworking space updates, additions, subtractions and corrections to: info@hastingshive.co.nz
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