The 15 best coworking spaces in New Zealand

Working remotely can be a treat. Sunny day? Set up your workstation in your garden or on your balcony. Chilly day? Curl up next to a heater with a blanket, maybe with some snuggles from a furry pet. Wherever you want to work, you can.

However, that ability can sometimes be a double edged sword. There can be a lot of distractions if you work where you play. Plus, without teammates physically beside us as they would be in an office, you can feel a bit lonely. Sometimes, you just want to discuss the latest season of Stranger Things by the water cooler.

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That’s where coworking spaces come in useful. They provide a new workspace for remote workers or freelancers who might want to hot desk for a few days in a devoted work environment, or even find a permanent spot to focus. It can also be a good opportunity to meet fellow professionals and socialise a little.

Intrigued? We’ve picked out the cream of the crop from New Zealand’s coworking spaces, with locations across the country.

Best coworking spaces in Auckland

 

1. The Workshop

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The Workshop in Auckland is a light and bright coworking space open during the weekdays, with ultra speedy wi-fi, optional lunches and morning tea and Friday afternoon drinks. There’s also bookable meeting rooms and showers if you’re coming straight from the gym.

Where? 

Over in fashionable Ponsonby.

How much?

From $34.50 per day, plus GST. There are also multi passes and permanent desks on offer.

2. GridAKL

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GridAKL makes up three spaces in Auckland dedicated to entrepreneurs, with regular networking events. They’re focused on the New Zealand tech industry but are also designed to connect entrepreneurs with like-minded individuals.

Where? 

In the downtown Wynyard Quarter in Auckland CBD, and over in Manukau.

How much?

Contact GridAKL directly for an idea of pricing and use of their spaces.

3. The Icehouse

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The Icehouse is well known in New Zealand as a facilitator of startups, offering a range of services for new business owners. However, they also have a flexible workspace, with plenty of hot desk options. Best of all, it’s dog friendly!

Where? 

Near the centre of Parnell.

How much?

From $40 plus GST per day, with options for discounted monthly and annual memberships.

Best coworking spaces in Hamilton

4. Panama

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Panama in Hamilton is a weekday coworking space, with complimentary tea and coffee and breakout spaces. For those who choose a permanent desk, there’s also 24/7 access for those late night or early morning calls.

Where? 

Right in the heart of the CBD, in Garden Square.

How much?

From $30 plus GST per day, with options for a permanent set up.

5. Impact Hub

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The Impact Hub comprises two community venues, with regular events, programmes and workshops to support entrepreneurs. They also offer coworking spaces to their members, although the Hamilton one is currently closed. Their Tokoroa space is open though, if you fancy getting out of the big smoke and out to rural South Waikato now and then.

Where? 

Swanston Street, Tokoroa.

How much?

Membership is $25 plus GST per month.

6. Soda

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Soda in Hamilton is a dedicated coworking space, with regular social gatherings and stylish desk setups. Importantly for a CBD location, it also boasts its own parking which you can book in advance.

Where? 

In the Wintec house in the Hamilton CBD.

How much?

Cost is by enquiry only.

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Best coworking spaces in Tauranga

7. Impact 383

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Impact 383 is designed to support freelancers and remote employees with an extensive coworking space, free printing and complimentary tea and coffee. There’s 24/7 access too.

Where? 

In Mount Maunganui.

How much?

$40 per day plus GST, with options for discounted multipasses.

8. Basestation

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As well as coworking spaces, Basestation has plenty of dedicated meeting rooms and an on-site cafe. There’s also a courtyard for those sunnier days when you need a little outside time.

Where? 

Right in the heart of Tauranga CBD.

How much?

There’s loads of options, including hourly at $10 plus GST and daily at $45 plus GST.

9. Bad Company Workspace

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Bad Company is a spacious shared office space, with sit/stand hot desks and a large outdoor terrace for socialising. They also have some snack supplies to keep you going through the day, including Vogel’s toast.

Where? 

In the centre of the Mount.

How much?

From $9 an hour plus GST and $47 a day plus GST.

Best coworking spaces in Wellington

10. Digital Nomad

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If you like to mix up your office view, Digital Nomad is for you. With eight locations, you can test a variety of coworking spaces and find a favourite. They also offer 24/7 swipe card access for members.

Where? 

All around Wellington CBD.

How much?

$190 plus GST per week, or $755 plus GST per month.

11. Kapiti Collective

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How does a lunch break on the beach sound? The Kapiti Collective is a coworking space filled with natural light, set on the Kapiti coast. They also have 24/7 access and two dedicated Zoom meeting rooms, which is handy for those private calls.

Where? 

In Paraparaumu Beach.

How much? 

There are flexible membership and casual options – enquire to find out about pricing.

12. Credenza

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Credenza is a quirky coworking space, with plenty of cool amenities. As well as bottomless filter coffee and bike storage, it’s dog friendly and has kitchen facilities.

Where? 

A prime location in the heart of the CBD.

How much?

$30 a day plus GST, with long term pass options.

Best coworking spaces in Christchurch

13. Qb Studios

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Qb Studios is an elegant, minimalist space in the centre of Christchurch, with a number of hot desks and dedicated studios for group working. There’s also an on-site cafe and a members-only bar.

Where? In the CBD, just round the corner from High Street.

How much?

Membership pricing is by enquiry only.

14. ARGO Beach Coworking

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ARGO Beach is a fun coworking space with plenty of facilities, including surfboard and skateboard storage. For some after hours socialising, there’s an on-site cafe and bar too, which boasts an open mic night every Tuesday.

Where?

Just along from New Brighton Beach.

How much?

Pricing starts at $40 plus GST monthly.

15. XCHC (Exchange)

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XCHC is primarily a creative space, with dedicated art studios and regular events. However, it also boasts a stylish coworking cafe, which opens 8am to late. There’s plenty of power points and high speed wi-fi, and you can bring your own snacks.

Where?  In Waltham, on the edge of the CBD.  How much?

Nothing, it’s free.

Coworking space with private offices

If your main objective of using a coworking space is to focus, rather than find some new office buddies, then hiring out a private office in a coworking space is a good idea. There you can work with absolutely zero distractions.

The same goes for conducting any important calls or a meeting discussing confidential information. Finding private offices can be an important part of using that coworking space.

Luckily many of the spaces above offer private offices, as well as dedicated Zoom rooms for conference calls. Check in beforehand to see if you can specifically hire them out for a certain period.

Still renting an office space?

If you’ve not yet embraced the remote workforce, there’s never been a better time to look into the flexibility that it offers. Consider taking your business outside the same bricks and mortar locations and take a look at our remote-first workplace playbook.

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Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, you’ll get the opportunity to work where suits you. That could be at home or in one of these awesome coworking spaces across New Zealand.