Location) 6 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island, 1081
Phone) 0210 460 225
Hours) 8am – 6pm Weekdays
Website) Main Website
Socials) Facebook
Parking) Carpark next to shop
Wheelchair Access) Yes
Category) Office
Toilet) None
Overview
Waiheke Connect opened to help all Waiheke Island based freelancers, entrepreneurs, creative, or remote workers that want to connect with others in our community.
Waiheke Connect is located in the Old Surfdale Post Office, they use the building as a co-working space on waiheke, it still has its orignal signage for the Old Surfdale Post office which has been closed for over 25 years now.
Waiheke Connect became an incorporated society in January 2020, after informally operating for 3 years.
They organise events that are open to members 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.
They want to make living and working remotely from Waiheke a sustainable option and support our island’s economic future.
Types Of Events
Business Workshops – high level learning sessions. These include professional development workshops, business owners sharing their journey to success.
Informal networking – an opportunity for members to meet other business owners on the island to forge collaboration possibilities, widen their professional network, and create a sense of belonging.
Community-minded events – for the good of the wider community. This is where we show our love for our motu/island, with events focused on strengthening our community.
Co-working – We have a permanent co-working space in the Old Surfdale Post Office
Summary
- Business workshops
- Informal networking
- Community Events
- Co-working
Well Known For
- The building heritage
- Workshops
- Good parking
- Toy Library
Access Information
- Smaller Car – In Carpark
- Wheelchair – In front of business
- Truck/Boat – In carpark
- Bike – In front of business
- Walking – Any direction fine
The best way to access parking to Waiheke Connect would be in there big parking lot, you can access this from any direction as its located on a side street. The best way would be from Ostend to Surfdale as you can take a left onto Hamilton Road.
Public Toilet
You also have a public toilet towards Surfdale beach about 40 metres from Waiheke Connect.
Close To Waiheke Connect
Waiheke Bowling Club – A wide range of drinks and roast meals, with lawn bowling for casuals and competitions, plus weddings/social events.
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Toy Library – Toy Library Waiheke has a range of products including educational and fun toys, kids party items, car seats and more.
