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The best digital nomad coworking spaces in New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa) offer flexible, casual working options – like hot desks – for working travellers, digital nomads and entrepreneurs. Whether you pay by the hour (and just check your emails and make that Zoom call) or a half-day or day rate for a busier schedule, here are all the options for you while you nomad your way around New Zealand.
What Is A Coworking Space?
A coworking space is a shared ‘office’ where you can work on a temporary (or long-term) basis, with various services such as internet, kitchen facilities and meeting rooms. You can also network with others, collaborate on projects and maybe even meet your future business partner.
Why Use A New Zealand Coworking Space?
As a digital nomad currently house-sitting in New Zealand, I run my business from the houses I look after. Yet, working alone can be lonely at times and online networking just isn’t the same as meeting with like-minded folks over a coffee at a stylish coworking space.
You might feel extra motivation by being surrounded by others with a similar attitude, greater discipline of set working hours, and a professional background in which to conduct business. There are even dog-friendly co-working spaces so that dog lovers can add pats and belly rubs to their morning caffeine routine.
Why Digital Nomad Coworking Spaces?
Many coworking spaces are designed for long-term tenants looking for permanent desks and work stability. By contrast, digital nomads are generally seeking flexibility, with hot desks and casual passes being better suited. This post will cover the best digital nomad-friendly co-working spaces around New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa).
Note: Prices may or may not include 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and prices are for hot desks (unless specified). Please confirm rates and hours with the coworking space before booking.
NORTH ISLAND COWORKING SPACES
Coworking Spaces – Northland (Te Tai Tokerau)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership (NZD) | Hours | Location |
| The SEED Co-Working Space | Y | $6/hr, $38/d | 9am-4pm (M-F) | Dargaville |
| Te Kona | Y | $10/hr, $30/hd, $50/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Kaikohe |
| Kaitaia Digital Hub | Y | N/A | N/A | Kaitaia |
| Biz Space | Y | $5/hr, $15/hd, $25/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Kerikeri |
| The Office Today | Y | $15/hd, $30/d | 8:30am-6pm (M-F) | Kerikeri |
| Kindred Coworking Mangawhai | Y | $35/d | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | Mangawhai |
| Silverfox Spaces | Y | $32/hd, $48/d, $125/wk | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Whangārei |
| The Orchard | Y | $5/hr, $30/d | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Whangārei |
| T9 Shared Workspace | Y | $28/hd, $40/d | 8am-6pm (M-F) | Whangārei |
Coworking Spaces Whangārei
Coworking in Whangārei is growing, with three spaces available with both casual working/hot desks and weekly rates. This town of ≈55,000 people is perfect for digital nomads looking for a temporary base in Northland, although Dargaville, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Mangawhai are great alternatives.
Coworking Spaces – Auckland
For a complete guide to Auckland’s coworking spaces, please read my post “Best Digital Nomad Coworking Spaces Auckland CBD & Surrounds“.
Coworking Spaces – Waikato/Coromandel
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership (NZD) | Hours | Location |
| Meraki Workspace Limited | Y | $35/d | 24/7 | Cambridge |
| Panama Square | Y | $40/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Hamilton |
| Shared – Hamilton | Y | $40/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Hamilton |
| Vine Co-Working | Y | $35/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Hamilton |
| The Business Collective | Y | $35/d | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Otorohanga |
| RaglanHQ | Y | $40/d, $110 to $440/m | 8am-6pm (M-F) | Raglan |
| Kloud Collective | Y | $30/d, From $100/wk | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Taupō |
| Impact Hub South Waikato | Y | $20/wk (Subscription) | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Tokoroa |
| White Noise Workspace | Y | $35/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Whangamatā |
Coworking Spaces Hamilton (Kirikiriroa)
Hamilton – New Zealand’s 4th largest city – is a great alternative to nearby Auckland for digital nomads looking for a quieter option in the Waikato region, with ≈180,000 residents and three coworking spaces. Nearby Cambridge, Otorohanga, Taupō, Tokoroa and Whangamatā are smaller locations to consider.
Coworking Spaces – Bay of Plenty (Te Moana-a-Toi)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership (NZD) | Hours | Location |
| Momentum Coworking Space | Y | $20/hd | 24/7 | Katikati |
| Shared Workspaces Papamoa | Y | $40/d | 7:30am-5pm (M-F) | Papamoa (near Tauranga) |
| Bad Company Co-Working | Y | $9/hr, $47/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Mount Maunganui (near Tauranga) |
| Basestation | Y | $10/hr, $45/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Tauranga |
| BloomCo Ltd | Y | $40/d | N/A | Tauranga |
| Quarry Commons | Y | $35/d | 9am-5:30pm (M-F) | Te Puna (near Tauranga) |
| Lightning Hub | Y | N/A | 8am-7pm (M-F) | Whakatāne |
Coworking Spaces Tauranga
Tauranga is The Bay of Plenty’s coworking hotspot, with more than 5 spaces in the region. This coastal city, New Zealand’s 5th largest (Pop: ≈158,000) is perfect for digital nomads wanting a balanced beach/work-life balance. Katikati, Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, Te Puna and Whakatāne all offer Bay of Plenty coworking options.
Coworking Spaces – Hawke’s Bay (Te Matau-a-Māui)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| City Space | Y | $29/d | 24/7 | Hastings |
| Here Collective | Y | $35/d | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Napier |
Coworking Spaces Napier (Ahuriri)
While there are a few coworking spaces in Napier, the Here Collective appears to be the only one to offer a casual/hot desk option. This town (Pop. 65,000) is a good option for digital nomads spending time in the Hawke’s Bay region, but nearby Hastings offers coworking opportunities.
Coworking Spaces – Taranaki
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| Te W’anake The Foundry | Y | N/A | N/A | Hāwera |
| All In Coworking (Coworking of Inglewood) | Y | $29/d | N/A | Inglewood |
| Manifold Coworking Space New Plymouth | Y | $6/hr | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | New Plymouth |
| Manifold Coworking Space Ōakura | Y | $6/hr | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | Ōakura |
Coworking Spaces New Plymouth (Ngāmotu)
New Plymouth, with ≈68,000 people, has a few coworking spaces. Manifold Coworking Space offer casual/hourly rates at both their New Plymouth and Ōakura locations. Digital nomads in Taranaki have a number of locations in the region to choose to work and travel from, including Hāwera and Inglewood.
Coworking Spaces – Manawatū-Whanganui
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| The Mahi Space | Y | N/A | 9am-5:30pm (M-F) | Levin |
| The Other Side | Y | $25/d | 9:30am-4:30am (M-F) | Levin |
| Co-Space Palmy | Y | $20/d, $75/wk | 24/7 | Palmerston North |
| Te Tuinga – Coworking space | Y | $10/hr, $30/hd, $50/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Whanganui |
Coworking Spaces Palmerston North (Te Papa-i-Oea)
Palmerston North or “Palmy” (Pop: ≈88,000) is the largest town in Manawatū-Whanganui, with Co-Space Palmy as the only hot desk option in town. Levin and Whanganui offer digital nomad-friendly cowork alternatives nearby.
Coworking Spaces – Wellington Region (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| 3mile | Y | $20/hd | 9:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | Carterton |
| Moco | Y | $125/5 “trips” | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Lower Hutt |
| 51 Jellicoe Smart Hub | Y | $37/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Martinborough |
| The Settlement – Porirua | Y | $59/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Porirua |
| The Settlement – Upper Hutt | Y | $59/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Upper Hutt |
| The Settlement – Petone | Y | $59/d | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Wellington |
Coworking Spaces Wellington CBD & Surrounds
For a complete guide to Wellington’s coworking spaces, please read my post “Best Digital Nomad Coworking Spaces Wellington CBD & Surrounds“.
SOUTH ISLAND COWORKING SPACES
Coworking Spaces – Tasman (Te Tai-o-Aorere)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| High Street Offices | Y | $25/d, $119/wk, $449/m | 8:30am – 5:00pm (M-F) | Motueka |
Coworking Spaces – Nelson (Whakatū)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| The Bridge Street Collective | Y | $35/d, $150/5d, $250-$450/m | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Nelson |
| Matitahi Collab | M/M | $100/m | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Nelson |
Coworking Spaces – Marlborough (Te Tauihu-o-te-waka)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| Get2Work Co-Work Space | Y | $30/d | 24/7 | Blenheim |
Coworking Spaces – West Coast (Te Tai Poutini)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| Byte Māwhera Digital Hub | Y | $5/hr, $15/hd, $30/d | 9am-4pm (M-F) | Greymouth |
Coworking Spaces – Canterbury (Waitaha)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| Dynamic Coworking | Y | $30/d, $115/wk, $360/m | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Kaiapoi |
| B.linc | Y | $30/d, $120/wk, $350/m | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Lincoln |
| Niche Shared Space | Y | $23/hd, $34.50/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Rangiora |
Coworking Spaces – Otago (Ōtākou)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| The Hub Collective | Y | $55/d, $825-$900/m | N/A | Arrowtown (Queenstown) |
| 104Bond | Wk | $35-$60/wk | N/A | Dunedin |
| Petridish | Y | $40/d, $299-$499/m | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | Dunedin |
| The Business Hive | Y | $35/d, $145-$195/m | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Oamaru |
| Fluid ShareSpace | Y | $25/hd, $45/d | 8:30am-5:30pm (M-F) | Queenstown |
| iMeet Coworking and Shared Space | Y | $35-$45/d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Queenstown |
| Squidspace | Y | $35/d, $170-$299/m | N/A | Timaru |
| Bad Company Workspace | Y | $9/hr, $47/d, $313-$666/m | 8:30am-5pm (M-F) | Wānaka |
| THE CELL COWORKING SPACE | Y | $17.50/hd, $35/d, $155/wk | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Wānaka |
| The Engine Room | Y | $40/d, $180/wk, $360/10d | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Wānaka |
| General Service | Y | $40/d | 8am-5pm (M-F) | Wānaka |
Coworking Spaces Dunedin (Ōtepoti)
Dunedin, with ≈130,000 people, with the second largest town on the South Island and offers digital nomads two coworking options. Oamaru, to the north of Dunedin, is a smaller option for those seeking a quieter pace.
Coworking Spaces Queenstown (Tāhuna)
Queenstown, population ≈15,000, is a tiny resort town with a surprising number of options for working nomads. Nearby Arrowtown is another alternative just outside of the city.
Coworking Spaces Wānaka
Wānaka, population ≈12,000, attracts digital nomads who love to ski. Surprisingly, it is a booming coworking hotspot, with more hot desk options than the much larger surrounding towns.
Coworking Spaces – Southland (Murihiku)
| Coworking Space | Casual (Hot Desk) | Membership | Hours | Location |
| COIN South | M/M | $100/m | 9am-5pm (M-F) | Invercargill |
Best Digital Nomad Coworking Space in New Zealand?
With over 100 coworking spaces in New Zealand, the best option for you will depend on how long you will be located in the area and the services that you require. A large number of coworking spaces offer casual and hot desk options, so you should have no problems finding a flexible space, no matter how long you’re in town.
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