The Kollective

What The Kollective does

The Kollective (TK) is a non-profit community co-working space located at 145 Seventeenth Avenue in Tauranga, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region. Established in 2014 by the TECT community foundation and operated under management of SociaLink, TK self-describes as New Zealand's largest co-working space dedicated to social impact, serving not-for-profit organisations, charitable trusts, social enterprises, government bodies, and a constrained number of commercial tenants with a social ethos. The facility includes multiple meeting rooms, conference spaces, private pods, the Pavilion function venue, the Classroom studio, TK Kitchen, and 57 on-site parking spaces, with sustainability features including recycling stations, worm farms, sensor-triggered LED lighting, and an alternative transport fleet (EV, e-bikes, e-scooters).

The Kollective generates revenue through a mix of recurring subscriptions, usage-based venue hire, day pass sales, and small retail income. Membership tiers include Te Kotare (fixed desk, $565-$715+GST/month), Te Kahu (hot desk, $340+GST/month), Te Kererū (non-resident, $120+GST/year), Te Korimako (free online membership), and Te Kotuku ($30+GST day pass). Bookable facilities — meeting rooms, conference rooms, the Pavilion, the Classroom, and transport — are managed through the Nexudus booking platform, with community interaction handled via a proprietary chat board. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: prospective members book on-site tours, apply online, or are referred by existing members; marketing is concentrated on Instagram, the website, and recurring workshops and networking events. TK holds Carbon Conscious Organisation certification and operates a partnership ecosystem anchored by TECT, SociaLink, Envirohub BOP, Powerco, Farmer Auto Village, Ricoh/IDS, and Baybus. The organisation employs four named staff and falls within the 1-10 employee band; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Kollective

Legal name

The Kollective

Website

https://thekollective.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kollective is a non-profit community co-working space in Tauranga, New Zealand, founded by TECT in 2014 and managed by SociaLink. It serves not-for-profit, charitable, social enterprise, and government organisations with tiered desk memberships, bookable meeting and event venues, and a freemium online community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Co-working and shared workspace

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

Keywords

• Co-working space
• Social impact workspace
• Nonprofit office solutions
• Shared meeting rooms
• Community workspace

Headquarters

HQ city

Tauranga

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Resident Membership Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees from resident members (Te Kotare fixed desk and Te Kahu hot desk) providing dedicated workspace access, meeting room allocations, and full facility use
2. Non-Resident Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees from Te Kereru members providing weekly shared desk access and meeting room discounts
3. Online Membership: Free online membership for WBOP not-for-profits providing access to community chat board and newsletter, with conversion path to paid memberships
4. Day Pass Sales: One-time daily pass sales at $30+GST for non-members needing temporary desk access
5. Meeting Room and Venue Hire: Hourly and daily rental of private meeting rooms, conference spaces, and the Pavilion function venue, with membership-based pricing discounts
6. Retail Products: Online shop sales including coffee capsules and other retail items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Kollective operates New Zealand's largest co-working space dedicated to social impact, providing tiered memberships (Te Kotare fixed desk, Te Kahu hot desk, Te Kererū non-resident, Te Korimako online, Te Kotuku day pass) for not-for-profit, charitable, social enterprise and government organisations. Members access dedicated or flexible desks, bookable meeting rooms (Karaka, Tawa, Kakariki, Kikorangi), the Mawhero conference room, The Pavilion function space and The Classroom studio, plus alternative transport (EV, e-bikes, e-scooters) and a community chat board. All services are delivered at a single Tauranga facility in the Bay of Plenty.

Product overview

The Kollective operates as a co-working space platform offering tiered membership programmes (Te Kotare, Te Kahu, Te Kererū, Te Korimako, and Te Kotuku Day Pass) alongside bookable facilities including meeting rooms, conference spaces, a function venue (The Pavilion), and a studio space (The Classroom). The membership tiers progress from fixed-desk resident memberships to non-resident access and online-only options, providing workspace solutions for not-for-profit, charitable, and social enterprise organisations. Ancillary services include transport options (electric vehicles, e-scooters, e-bikes) and access to community events and workshops. The physical space and associated services are booked through an integrated booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Te Kotare - Fixed Desk Resident Membership All-inclusive resident membership providing a dedicated personal fixed desk with 24/7 access, free parking and inclusion of meeting room bookings. Priced at $565+GST/month for not-for-profit, charitable, government and social enterprise organisations and $715+GST/month for commercial users; an additional $50+pcm applies for a second desk user.
• Te Kahu - Hot Desk Resident Membership Resident membership providing flexible hot-desking during office hours (Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm) with limited meeting room bookings included, priced at $340+GST/month for NFP, charitable, government and social enterprise organisations.
• Te Kererū - Non-Resident Membership Annual non-resident membership priced at $120+GST/year for NFPs and $250+GST/year for commercial users (max 5 users), including one free shared desk visit per week (four per month) valued at ~$1,400/year plus discounted meeting room access from $20/hr.
• Te Korimako - Online Membership Free online membership for Western Bay of Plenty not-for-profits providing access to the TK community chat board, social and networking event invitations and the monthly 'What's On' newsletter, with a $2.30/week upgrade path to Te Kererū.
• Te Kotuku Day Pass Pay-as-you-go day pass at $30+GST providing shared desk access from 8:30am-5pm, Wi-Fi, kitchen, tea and coffee, and pay-as-you-go meeting room bookings at $30/hr; parking is not included.
• Private Meeting Rooms (Karaka, Tawa, Kakariki, Kikorangi) Private meeting rooms ranging from small informal spaces to 4-person formal rooms with 55-inch digital displays and Logitech webcams; included for Te Kotare and Te Kahu members and available at $20/hr for Te Kererū members.
• Mawhero Conference Room Conference and meeting room accommodating 10 to 50 people, featuring two 65-inch digital displays, Logitech webcam with microphone and kitchenette; available at $35/hr or $280/day for Te Kererū members, with boardroom, theatre and custom layout options.
• The Pavilion Function Space Private function venue accommodating up to 90 seated or 120 standing guests, with 65-inch display, optional 4.8m x 2.4m stage with lectern and PA system hire; included for Te Kotare members and otherwise $130+GST/hr with a 3-hour minimum, professional bookings only.
• The Classroom Studio Air-filled studio accommodating up to 30 people for meetings, presentations, photo shoots, music practice or yoga, with flip tables, leather couches, mobile whiteboard, TV screen, webcam and kitchenette; $30/hr for members and $45/hr for non-members.
• TK Transport (EV, E-Bikes, E-Scooters) Bookable alternative transport including a Xiaomi electric scooter, two e-bikes and a TK electric car for sustainable commuting and urgent meeting travel when public transport is unsuitable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Te Kereru membership provides ~$1,400/year value for $120 annual cost
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SociaLinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociaLink manages The Kollective as part of its mission to support and empower community organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty. Established in 2012, SociaLink delivers services including The Kollective management, Volunteering Services, Community Insights data dashboards, sector advocacy, and organisational support. TK General Manager Caitriona Anderson reports to SociaLink.
• Envirohub BOPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvirohub Bay of Plenty provides continuous inspiration and support for The Kollective's sustainability goals, helping the organisation maintain its carbon conscious certification and environmental initiatives.
• Farmer Auto VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership that provides the TK EV (electric car) for member use. Members can book the vehicle for urgent meeting travel when public transport isn't suitable.
• PowercominorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectricity distribution company providing EV chargers at The Kollective for the TK EV vehicle and member electric vehicles.
• Baybus / Bay Bus On DemandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic transport partner providing #59 Hopper Bus stops near The Kollective and Bay Bus On Demand electric rideshare service in Tauranga South, supporting members' sustainable commuting options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking incumbent with tiered memberships, meeting rooms, and event venues; overlaps on the core product (flexible workspace + bookable rooms) but serves a generalist, commercial market.
• Generator NZ: New Zealand innovation and startup hub providing workspace, programmes, and community events; broader in scope (startups/tech) but overlaps with TK on community-driven acquisition and event-led engagement.
• Common Ground: Coworking and flexible-office operator offering memberships, meeting rooms, and event venues to mission-driven and creative tenants; comparable in member mix but broader in geographic footprint.
• The Icehouse: Established NZ business growth and incubation organisation with workspace and meeting facilities; comparable in offering shared office and meeting-room services to growth-stage organisations, though not exclusively impact-focused.

Regional players

• The Loom: Auckland-based coworking and creative community space; comparable in providing flexible workspace and event programming for mission-driven members, but based in a different NZ region.
• Hubud: Bali coworking space known for its community-led, sustainability-conscious positioning; comparable in emphasising community, sustainability, and digital-nomad/event-driven engagement, though operating in a different geography.
• Co.lab / Toi Poneke: Wellington-based creative and community workspace; comparable in providing affordable workspace and studios to arts/community organisations, but Wellington-focused rather than Bay of Plenty.

Direct peers

• Enspiral: New Zealand-based collective of impact-oriented professionals with shared workspace and collaborative culture; comparable in mission alignment and community-led GTM, though organised as a cooperative rather than a venue.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces serving social entrepreneurs and mission-driven organisations; closest comparable to TK's social-impact-only positioning and community-led model.
• BizDojo: New Zealand coworking operator with multiple sites; comparable in offering tiered memberships, meeting-room hire, and event spaces, but general-purpose rather than social-impact focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thekollectivetk
• Xx.com/kollectivetk
• Facebookfacebook.com/thekollectivetk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-kollective-tk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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