Shared Working Spaces & Meeting Rooms for Hire
It’s time to break up with the dining room table.
These last three years have changed a lot about our 9 - 5. We no longer necessarily need to be in an office 40 hours a week, in person meetings are less frequent and turning off the camera in zoom meetings is no big deal. All of this is to say that uggs and pyjama pants are now acceptable work wear. While this has afforded some of us a certain level of freedom, the pantry is close, that load of washing is calling, and the staff room banter is really bloody boring.
If you are missing getting dressed for work, grabbing the pre-office coffee and feeling like you are part of the wider working community, Hastings City has four shared working spaces available for you to tap in and out of as your heart, and workload desires. And likewise, if you are sick of having business meetings in cafes (there are only so many coffee’s one can drink in a day), or maybe would like a bit of privacy for more sensitive conversations - there are also several meeting rooms available for hire by the hour.
Whatever your work style, and business needs - Hastings City has options to suit your requirements. So chuck that activewear in the wash, brush your hair, and come join us office-folk - we would love to see you.
Shared working spaces + Meeting Rooms
CANVAS CO-WORKING | 203 Queen Street East
This is the ultimate no strings attached workspace. Located in the Tribune Building, you are able to book a seat by the hour, from one hour to a full day. The brand new, warm and trendy space has beautifully comfortable seating in the shared work space, a separate closed off room available for meetings and bonus - 10% off coffee’s at Kindred Road.
This is the perfect place for people with half a day to spare and a caffeine addiction.
https://www.canvascoworking.co.nz/
BAD COMPANY | 120 Karamu Road North
If you are after something a little “more”, but are still commitment phobic, the next best option is booking a desk by the day. Try before you buy by purchasing a half day or full day pass, before working your way up to a 5 day, 10 day or 30 day pass until you eventually realise you can never live without them and sign on for your own committed desk.
Located right in the heart of Hastings, this space also has a meeting room for four people, a board room for eight and a dedicated phone booth for those tricky conversations, or long-winded zoom calls.
You’ll be in good company, at Bad Company
https://badcompany.nz/hawkesbay
CITYSPACE | 113 Heretaunga Street East
Meet like minded entrepreneurs and business owners at this supportive and collaborative workspace in central Hastings. Currently hosting 20 businesses, and 6 nationalities, this is the ultimate hub of creativity in Hastings.
With lots of natural sunlight, a self described quirky vibe and even a ping pong table, CitySpace is building a community of colleagues who bolster each other's creativity, mindspace and innovation, while having a lot of fun at the same time.
Offering dedicated desks, hot desks, boardrooms and offices for hire, CitySpace proudly calls itself the friendliest hub Hawke’s Bay.
Shared working space only
HASTINGS HIVE | 200 Market Street North
For start up, and small businesses, or mates looking to share expenses - The Hive offers dedicated office spaces accommodating 4-10 workspaces each.
The workspaces can come furnished, or unfurnished, with glass whiteboards in every room, unlimited internet, meeting and board room access and even a carpark if you need it. Get the benefit of a closed door office space, while sharing the wider office with other busy organisations, making connections over brewing a cup of coffee and feeding off each other's vibe.
If you have big business dreams, on a start up budget - this might be the office for you.
https://www.hastingshive.co.nz/
Meeting rooms only
HAWKE’S BAY BUSINESS HUB | 101 Queen Street East
After recently relocating to Hastings City, the Business Hub are busily getting their meeting rooms ready for hire for August 2023. If you need space to think for a strategy meeting, an independent room for the board meeting or a venue for an event they have space to book for 2-80 people, give them a call.
https://www.hbbusinesshub.nz/Meet-1/Book-a-Meeting-Room-1
HASTINGS DISTRICT LIBRARY | 201 Eastbourne Street East
If you work in the community space, or if you are working on a project for the community, then the Sir James Wattie Meeting room may be available to you, free of charge.
Seating up to 20 people theatre style, with whiteboard and projection capabilities this space is perfect for a consultation, planning or debrief meeting - simply request a booking via the Hastings District Library website (or pop in to discuss).
https://www.hastingslibraries.co.nz/your-library/meeting-rooms/