Lauren Walker is an early adopter of the new Mahitahi Colab based in Māpua and has already experienced positive benefits from using it as her work base.

Tasman has the largest work-from-community in New Zealand (Figure.nz) with nearly a quarter of its workforce typically working from home. The colab is looking to build a destination space for those keen to broaden their social and collaborative opportunities.

Article in The Press, 5 December 2025 about the opening of Mahitahi Tasman - a new custom-built coworking and event space in Māpua.

We're pleased to welcome Nic Foster to Mahitahi Colab as our new Nelson Community Manager (pictured here with Ali Boswijk from the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Nic brings a strong background in community engagement, creativity and connection, and we’re looking forward to the energy and ideas he’ll bring to the Nelson hub. His focus on people, collaboration and creating meaningful opportunities aligns beautifully with what Mahitahi is all about.

If you’re in the Nelson space, feel free to pop in and say hello to Nic.

Hunter from HD Geo LTD works out of the Mahitahi Colab in Māpua.

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

Getting to engage and collaborate with other remote workers in Nelson. Mahitahi Colab is a friendly, thriving, and engaging place.

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

The people! I love that although I work in a small team, I'm still in a large

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office?
The energy of the community and being surrounded by people building interesting things across different industries.

We would love you to come and join us in celebrating the opening of this new purpose built facility.

Published in The Press, 3 December 2025.

Tasman workers are choosing the kitchen table over the car commute, topping the country as the region with the highest percentage of people working from home. 

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

The diversity of companies makes for really interesting conversations.

May 19-26 2025

Mahitahi Colab is co-ordinating the region's activities for this year's Tech Week, running from.

Get in touch if you are interested in supporting as a tech ambassador, running an event, volunteering or any other idea that showcases tech in the region.

Shout it from the rooftops, Mahitahi Tasman is go!

Brand new, purpose-built coworking and event space in Māpua.

Mahitahi Colab is co-ordinating the region's activities for this year's Tech Week, running from 19-25 May, 2025.

Get in touch if you are interested in supporting as a tech ambassador, running an event, volunteering or any other idea that showcases tech in the region.

31 March 2025

We are hosting the Nelson AI Sandbox's first birthday celebration combined with an exhibition of AI art by Brendan Boughen.

Kitchen Table’s nutrious home-cooked frozen…

Date: 14 February 2025, 1903 Square

Whether you're a board game enthusiast, a local history buff, or just looking for a fantastic family event, this is THE must-attend gathering of the year!

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

The friendly and varied community.

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

Networking, friendly environment, good kitchen and meeting facilities.

What do you enjoy most about working in the shared office? 

Networking with others