Our reason for being

The Business Hive exists to provide practical, professional infrastructure for people doing business in and around Oamaru.

Our role is simple and deliberate: to offer well-designed workspaces and meeting rooms, and to provide the conditions that make it easier for people to work well, connect when it’s useful, and develop their own momentum.

That includes the obvious things – reliable desks, meeting spaces, technology and amenities – and it also includes the less visible work. We pay attention to flow, rhythm and fit so the space feels calm, capable and welcoming, without pressure to perform or participate.

We don’t try to manage outcomes or direct how people use the Hive. Instead, we focus on providing a steady environment that people can opt into when it suits their work.

Our workspaces

Located in the heart of Oamaru’s CBD, The Business Hive offers a range of affordable, flexible spaces inspired by local industries and ways of working.

These include:

The Bank, a large communal coworking space including informal meeting zones and The Vault for quick private calls
The Farm and The Works, two boardroom-style meeting, workshop or training rooms
The Bureau and The Foundry for smaller meetings, training, interviews or as a short term private office
The Locker Room as a treatment, counselling, meeting or interview space
Individual room or multiple-room hire options for small conferences or events
Privately leased offices

Making things easy

We’ve taken care of the details so you don’t have to.

Our spaces are air-conditioned and individually ventilated, with high-speed WiFi, free tea and coffee and intentional design. The tech is plug-and-play, and online booking makes it easy to reserve a space or manage your membership without fuss.

The aim is a place that works quietly and reliably in the background, so you can focus on what you’re here to do.

Developed over time

Founded in 2017, The Business Hive is a privately operated business led by Cara Tipping Smith and Alex Regtien, and their team. Over more than eight years, our offerings have evolved through real-world use and changing economic conditions.

That evolution has sharpened our focus.

People bring their own goals, ideas and ambitions. We provide the space, systems and consistency that help those efforts take shape. Whether you’re looking for a regular base or somewhere to drop in when needed, the Hive can be a practical business home away from home.

You’re welcome to explore the spaces, take a tour, or sign up to hear about what’s happening.

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