FAQ

Coworking just means sharing business premises; a professional space and it usually comes with a bit of a community of professionals and remote workers.

Building connections with people, having someone to chat to during break time, the ease of having meeting rooms on hand, keeping work and private life separated all with lower overheads than setting up a home office… there’s many reasons to enjoy coworking.

At The Business Hive everyone is welcome as a casual visitor or a member.

First time visiting? You’ll find Cara, Alex or Tanya at the first desk by the main door where we’ll welcome you and get you set up.

Casual desks are available via a day pass or membership, Monday to Friday —8:30am - 5pm).

For 24/7 access, we offer a desk in our key-secured shared office (month to month fees).

Meeting rooms, training and event spaces are all bookable by the hour.

The Business Hive is a private business, locally owned and operated. We’re passionate about small businesses (like ours) and understand the impact of connection, collaboration and flexibility for small and/or growing businesses.

The Business Hive’s offers communal workspaces, formal and informal meeting areas, focus-enhancing independent workstations, shared and private offices and event and conference spaces—all for short or long term hire.

Pop in, email us or book a tour to find out more.

You'll find us in the heart of Oāmaru’s CBD on SH1.

Address: 120 Thames Street, Oāmaru 9400 (check out this handy map).

Connections! Events! The company of like-minds!

We live and work here, so chances are, if you need a service or support - we can help you find the right person to help.

Plus we host regular and occasional events to help keep us connected and informed.

Of course, that’s on top of our great spaces designed to make work easier and the cookie jar (yes, office biscuits, teas & coffee included).

Easy! Get a day pass online and come in on any weekday, book a tour to figure out what best suits your needs, or simply come in and have a chat :)

You’ll find Cara, Alex or Tanya at the first desk by the front door who will be happy to show you around.

Simply book online:

• Get a (bundle of) Day Pass(es)

• Book a meeting room

• Book an event space

As part of the booking process we create your account so that thereafter you just have to log in to book what you need.

Please note, members’ invoices are issued on a monthly basis. Non-members’ bookings are invoiced at time of purchase.

We have lots of great options for parking!

• Simply park at the back of the building; these parking spots are accessible through the alley between Poshtel & Central Medical or via the Woolworths carpark. Anyone using our facilities is welcome on a first come, first served basis.

• Carpark full? Use Woolworths (2hr customer parking) or on-street parking (Pay & Display, first hour is free, payment required between 10am - 5.30pm).

• Eden Street carpark (also e-charge station) is one block away. Pop through Badger & Mackerel on your way for some delicious food and great coffee - and we’re just across the road from there.

Members can print using their unique print password. Non-members, just talk to us and we can print on your behalf. 

The cost for an A4 print is:

• $0.20/page for black & white

• $1.00/page for colour

The cost for an A3 print is:

• $0.30/page for black & white

• $1.90/page for colour

We host some business events, most are open to anyone but some are industry-specific. Check out our events page and sign up to our newsletter so you know what's going on!