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Members Doing Cool Sh*t: André Taber & The History of NZ Chinese Restaurants
August 6, 2026
We love seeing our members work on something a bit different. Author and food historian André Taber spent the last three months at Ponsonby drafting his upcoming book on the…
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The “Real” Cost of Working from Home in NZ
July 2, 2026
Think working from home is free? Between spiked winter power bills, kitchen-table ergonomics, and domestic distractions, WFH could be a real drain on your wallet. We break down the real…
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Customer Insight: Jaclyn and Luke | Bitfoot
June 3, 2026
Meet Jaclyn and Luke, the digital nomad duo behind boutique software company, Bitfoot. Discover how they bring digital products to life and why The Workshop’s warm, buzzing environment has levelled…
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Members Doing Cool Sh*t: Ken & Lori’s Brutal, Brilliant Lap of the North Island
May 1, 2026
We love seeing our members take their passions out into the wild. Ken and Lori recently tackled the legendary SSANZ Round North Island race—a brutal 1,210nm test of endurance &…
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Reflecting on 2025 at The Workshop: A Thank You to Our Community
December 8, 2025
It’s been a big year for our community, and before summer kicks in, Tristan has shared a quick note of thanks, a few reflections, and a hint of optimism for…
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Meet TW’s newest perk partners: BFT & F45 💪
November 5, 2025
The Workshop Auckland has teamed up with BFT & F45 locals! Resident members can now enjoy exclusive gym discounts as part of our Perks & Quirks programme. Work hard, train…
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Customer Insight: Tomas & Alesha | Two Dudes
November 4, 2025
Meet Tomas and Alesha from Two Dudes, the Ponsonby team making natural, effective men’s skincare that’s taken over shelves nationwide. Discover how this cheeky brand brings its high-energy vibe to…
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What we don’t charge you for – unlike some people…
October 2, 2025
Tired of coworking spaces that nickel-and-dime you for every little thing? At The Workshop, we do things differently. No hidden fees, no sneaky extras — just hotdesking the way it…
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Customer Insight: Cedric Pages | WhatToDoWorld
September 2, 2025
Cedric from WhatToDoWorld, creates bespoke trips packed with “wow” moments. This generous globetrotter is also giving back to his community with an exclusive travel offer for fellow Workshop members!
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Customer Insight: Christine Guttenbeil | Make Your Move
August 5, 2025
Christine brings over 15 years’ experience in occupational health and safety to her business, Make Your Move. Since joining The Workshop, she’s found the structure, focus, and community she was…
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Customer Insight: Gideon Retief | Made Nice
July 7, 2025
Meet Gideon, co-founder of Made Nice — a digital design agency built to banish boring branding. After escaping the world of cookie-cutter creative, Gideon and his team found their stride…
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Customer Insight: Nick Dobbie | Stabicraft Marine
June 9, 2025
Nick’s a content creator crafting cinematic stories for Stabicraft, an adventurous boat builder based in Invercargill. Working remotely from The Workshop in Auckland, he’s found the perfect mix of freedom,…
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Folding Dumplings, Building Community
May 26, 2025
Our amazing resident member Hanjun has shared her much requested dumpling recipe off the back of the incredible dumpling making session she ran at The Workshop Avondale this month! We…
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Customer Insight: Outshine
May 12, 2025
With 20 years of expertise in managing medical conferences, Outshine specialise in delivering seamless events tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare industry. From planning, logistics and finances to…
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Small Teams, Big perks: Why The Workshop Beats Traditional Office Leases – Every Time
April 11, 2025
The Workshop’s private office spaces are the perfect solution for small teams, offering flexibility and no long-term commitments. Discover how our all-inclusive amenities and vibrant environment help your team thrive…
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Customer Insight: DuskyDots
April 9, 2025
DuskyDots is a full-stack tech powerhouse based in Auckland, with a focus on building custom digital solutions, from websites to software, they make complex tech simple and effective. Their passion…
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Customer Insight: Letsboot
March 4, 2025
Letsboot are technology experts, passionate about building strong developer communities through hands-on learning. Originally from Switzerland, they travel the world, connecting with like-minded people and sharing knowledge in software engineering.
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Customer Insight: NZ Mortgage & Finance Specialists
February 4, 2025
NZ Mortgage & Finance Specialists is a growing Mortgage Advisory with big dreams! As they look to grow their budding business and continue to offer expert advice, see how The…
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Napier’s Table Turf War: How to Avoid the Cafe Drama
November 19, 2024
In a classic tale of café vs. customer, Hawke’s Bay Today recently reported on a Napier café turfing out a journalist for overstaying his welcome. Mark Story found out the…
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Customer Insight: Alt Environmental
November 5, 2024
Alt Environmental is a planning and environmental consultancy consisting of Cam Sunde (Auckland) and Lhani Blyth (Tauranga). We work in both the public and private sectors, providing advice and planning…
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Customer Insight: MangoByte
October 11, 2024
Founded in mid-2023 by co-founders Ben Lewell and Joe Harper, MangoByte is focused on delivering innovative AI-driven solutions. We’re passionate about AI and always open to conversations with like-minded individuals…
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Customer Insight: Ace Mortgages
October 11, 2024
Ace Mortgages is a mortgage advisory business specialising in residential mortgages. We are all about putting our customers first, every time and making the mortgage process simple and straightforward. We…
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Customer Insight: Humanitix
September 10, 2024
Humanitix is the ticketing platform that dedicates 100% of profits to charity. By rewriting the rules of business to put humanity first, they offer the most sophisticated event ticketing platform…
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Customer Insight: Baseline Geotechnical
August 22, 2024
At its core, coworking is a shared workspace model that allows individuals from different companies, industries, and backgrounds to work under the same roof. But that’s not all! Find out…
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What is Coworking and What Are The Benefits?
June 30, 2023
At its core, coworking is a shared workspace model that allows individuals from different companies, industries, and backgrounds to work under the same roof. But that’s not all! Find out…
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How business owners can retain staff by supporting health and wellbeing
November 21, 2022
It’s important to keep the conversations about wellbeing and mental health flowing, but what can we actually do? How can we make positive changes for ourselves and for the people…
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The post-pandemic return to work – how to prioritise mental health
October 20, 2022
With almost all COVID rules and restrictions now lifted here in New Zealand, there is an atmosphere of getting back to normal and getting back to life as it used…
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The History of Coworking and Why it’s Now More Relevant Than Ever
September 21, 2022
As we emerge from the world of lockdowns and working from home, we’re looking for ways to reconnect, reinvigorate the lost company culture, and nourish our mental health after a…
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