How to Make the Most of a Shared Workspace During the Holiday Season

Your Guide to Staying Productive While Enjoying a Kiwi Summer

Summer in New Zealand has a way of slowing everything down; longer days, lighter lunches, beach swims squeezed between emails. But for many of us, the work doesn’t completely switch off just because we’re on holiday. Whether you’re escaping the city, visiting family, or working remotely from a beach town, shared workspaces offer the perfect middle ground: focused, professional environments that still let you enjoy the best of summer.

From surf towns to mountain villages, these shared workspaces around Aotearoa are ideal places to drop in, log on, and get things done, without sacrificing the holiday feeling.

Perfect Shared Workspaces to Drop Into This Summer

Wasted Talent | Raglan

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Hidden down by the wharf in Raglan, Wasted Talent is coworking done right for creatives and freelancers who want focus without formality. It’s calm, bright, and refreshingly distraction-free, with fast internet, strong coffee, and desks that move with you, literally.

This is the kind of place where you can knock out a solid morning of work, then sneak off for a surf or a walk before lunch. Flexible day rates make it ideal for holiday workdays, whether you’re passing through or staying a while.

 Kindred | Mangawhai

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Set in the heart of Mangawhai Village, Kindred is a light-filled, modern shared workspace designed for connection and clarity. It’s a welcoming spot for locals and holidaymakers alike, especially those wanting a few focused workdays over summer.

Their flexible summer plans are perfect if you’re in town temporarily, offering a distraction-free base that still feels relaxed and friendly, just the thing between beach time and family commitments.

The Good Space | Mount Maunganui

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Right in the heart of Mount Maunganui, The Good Space blends productivity with coastal ease. With sit-stand desks, boardrooms, and a well-stocked kitchen, it’s built for focused work, but the beach, cafés, and shops are only moments away.

It’s ideal for remote workers wanting a professional setup without missing out on the Mount’s laid-back energy. Come for the productivity, stay for the vibe.

 Tākaka Co-work | Golden Bay

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On Tākaka’s main street, this relaxed and spacious coworking office caters to locals and travelling remote workers alike. High-speed fibre internet, generous sit-stand desks, and access to meeting and Zoom rooms make it surprisingly well-equipped for a small-town setup.

Wheelchair-friendly and close to beaches and bush walks, it’s an easy place to work well, then head straight into nature when the laptop closes.

 063 Coworking & Studio | Mount Maunganui

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063 Studio + Coworking is designed for people who want more than a casual hot desk. With a small number of long-term residencies, it offers consistency, calm, and intention, ideal if you’re spending a longer stretch in Mount Maunganui.

With access to a meeting room and a photo studio, it’s especially well-suited to creatives, consultants, and content-led businesses looking to stay professional while working remotely.

 Bad Company | Hawke’s Bay

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Located in a classic Art Deco building in Hastings, Bad Company offers a bold, light-filled coworking environment that balances energy with focus. With hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, boardrooms, and breakout areas, it’s a flexible option whether you’re working solo or with a small team.

Its central Hawke’s Bay location makes it a great summer base, productive workdays followed by long lunches, winery visits, or evenings by the coast.

 Wānaka Coworking | Wānaka

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This coworking space in Wānaka offers a calm, well-considered setup perfect for getting work done between mountain adventures. With a small number of electric desks, distractions are minimal, and thoughtful extras, like access to a yoga studio, help keep balance in check.

Private offices, meeting spaces, and flexible hire options make it an excellent stop-in workspace for professionals spending time in the Southern Lakes.

 Inkdrop | Mount Maunganui

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Just a short walk from the beach, Inkdrop is a creative studio shared by designers, marketers, and other professionals who value both focus and friendliness. It’s warm, professional, and refreshingly human, the kind of space where collaboration happens naturally.

With ultrafast fibre, meeting rooms, and a welcoming culture, it’s ideal for holiday workers who want structure without stiffness.

 The Terraces at The Confluence | Arrowtown

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For those seeking quiet, premium workspaces with presence, The Terraces offers light-filled desks, mountain views, and client-ready spaces in Arrowtown. Designed with architectural care and heritage charm, it’s perfect for professionals who want their work environment to feel as considered as their work.

This is a space for clear thinking, meaningful meetings, and doing your best work, even during summer.

 Joll Commons | Havelock North

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Joll Commons feels more like a home office than a traditional coworking space. Light, airy, and community-focused, it’s designed for collaboration without pressure. With flexible desks, private offices, soundproof phone booths, and shared lounge areas, it’s easy to settle in for a productive day.

Its location near cafés, restaurants, and bars in Havelock North Village makes it a great base for mixing work with summer socialising.

Work Well, Holiday Better

The holiday season doesn’t have to mean choosing between switching off completely or struggling to work from the kitchen table. Shared workspaces across New Zealand offer a smarter alternative, places where you can stay productive, connected, and comfortable, while still soaking up everything summer has to offer.

Whether you’re working remotely for a few days or setting up for a longer stay, these spaces make it easier to work well and enjoy your holiday while you’re at it.