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
Our new Co-working Space is opening on the 17th of May 2021 at the Old Surfdale Post Office.
To start we will be co-creating this co-working space together with our members, and there is a special start out rate of $10/day for the first month. We will have 7 - 9 spots available every day. Please book through our booking calendar on our co-working page
There will be a host on site from 9am - 5pm.
Co-working Space at OSPO
Book your spot for the day at the Old Surfdale Post Office Co-working Space in the booking calendar. Have a read on our co-working page to find out how it works. All Waiheke Connect Members are welcome to co-work with us.
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 our Slack network.
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.
Have the opportunity to work together with others in a co-working space on the island, either casually or with your own desk set up.
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.