A Hub for Indigenous Innovation and Growth

Bridging the Māori and Moana participation gap

in South Auckland’s digital, tech, and creative sectors.

Overview: Te Ngahere is a creative and entrepreneurial hub designed to foster a thriving ecosystem for Māori and Moana creators. Our mission aligns with the principles of Te Ao Māori, focusing on social equity, inclusion, and environmental regeneration.

Architect's impressions of the Te Ngahere Fitout. Credit: TOA Architects

Nestled in Te Ngahere is GridMNK, a shared working environment for South Auckland creators, innovators and entrepreneurs, and a home base for employees of larger organisations who want a presence in our local community.

OPENING IN 2025

OFFICE AND DESK FOR RENT

Permanent Desk: Transform your work life and unleash your creativity with your own permanent desk within our coworking office space.

Private Office: Unlock your business potential with your own private office, options available from 13-18 sqm.

Join the waitlist

SPACE FOR HIRE

Boardroom - up to 18 ppl

Wānanga & Training Room - up to 50 ppl

Event Space - up to 100 ppl, after hours only

Coming to you in 2025

People, Place and Programmes

- People

Tangata

A collective of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs, committed to working together for the greater good.

- Place

Te Whare

A physical space, a hub that centers the people and the mahi. A home base, a stake in the ground, a place to grow from.

- Programmes

Tukua

Intentional and strategic support for creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. In person and online, from early to advanced stages.

"Being a small business and having our clients, and stakeholders come into a space that is vibrant, with a community feel, automatically adds to our brand. Te Ngahere and GridMNK’s reputation has added value and credibility to our business and emphasises our desire to have an impact driven organisation"

- Jerome Tairi, Founder of SAYE and Tu Kaha Collective