Creating connections for a positive impact
Waiheke Connect is a catalyst, creating opportunities to meet others.
If you're a Waiheke Island based freelancer, entrepreneur, creative, or remote worker
that wants to connect with others in our community then this is the group for you.
This is Waiheke Connect
Events
Waiheke Connect organises events that are open to both our membership and the wider community. This ranges from business focused professional development workshops to community-minded events and meet-ups focused on strengthening our community, local economy and work opportunities.
As a member you have access to our free meet-ups and discounted access to the paid events.
Community
Waiheke Connect was set up both to provide a supportive community to members and to be a conduit for a thriving local island community and economy. We believe in supporting each other in our working lives, and by doing so make it possible for people to work, collaborate and create without always having to commute or leave the island, ensuring economic diversity and strong local connections.
We love supporting local youth and in 2020 had our first creative careers morning at Waiheke High School, introducing local youth to creative careers and answering questions about career pathways.
Co-working
We opened our co-working space on the 17th of May 2021 at the Old Surfdale Post Office.
We have up to 8 spots available for co-workers. We are in a sunny well-heated space in Surfdale, with coffee, tea, fibre, printer, phone booth and a meeting room available. Book on the co-working page for daily co-working or email on waihekeconnect@gmail.com for permanent desk options and waiting lists.
Join us!
As a Waiheke Connect member you will
Get access to your own local professional network of ‘colleagues’.
Enjoy reduced / no entry fee for meet-ups and events we run as Waiheke Connect, like creative mōrena, workshops, or social gatherings.
Post requests and offer services online on our facebook page or use whats-app group
Develop relationships with others on the island, find inspiration, and collaboration opportunities.
Attend or host workshops to share ideas or ask for help and input on projects.
Co-work at the Old Surfdale Post Office.
Be a part of our upcoming members directory (optional)
Co-working
The Waiheke Connect Co-working Space is located in the Old Surfdale Post Office on Waiheke Island. All Waiheke Connect Members are welcome to try out co-working here and to help us shape this beautiful new space.
Co-working is $20 per day*, or pay for twelve days of co-working for the price of 10 and use your voucher code to secure your desk. Access to the space guaranteed from 8:30 to 5pm on weekdays.
For permanent desks email waihekeconnect@gmail.com
*members only
Twelve days of co-working for only $200
News & Events
Who we are
Our Members
Around 100 creative thinkers/ & doers, remote workers and small business owners from diverse industries;
Low-environmental impact, high-value professionals, often self-employed, with many working on the island;
Island proud and united: we consider Waiheke Island a gift and are committed to contribute to a positive and prosperous future for the Island and the community;
Both business and community are important to us.
You!
Become a member on this site to receive regular newsletter updates, event invites, access to the Waiheke Connect Member Facebook group & Slack community and discounted access to public events as well as member only gatherings.