CO-WORKING BUZZ

Expected to open by the end of 2017 at Smales Farm on Auckland’s North Shore, the B:Hive is a 1,000m2, five-level premium office building that has been created with flexibility and co-working practices in mind.

Businesses can rent a space within the building that is the exact size needed for their operation, and these spaces can then expand or retract with the growth of the business using custom-designed movable separators. Each floor has all the equipment needed to run a business, including break-out spaces, kitchen, a concierge, cleaning services, meeting rooms and private phone booths. All businesses can use the facilities on any floor, giving plenty of variation and opportunities for collaboration. Smales Farm CEO Paul Gunn says that co-working is not new but is growing exponentially, and he expects the B:Hive to make a large contribution to this growth. “The concept here is slightly different because instead of appealing only to early subscribers like tech start-ups, we’re offering something that works for corporates as…

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