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.