We’re not exclusive – we welcome all sorts! However, there’s certainly some businesses more suited to our spaces than others. It’s a great place for those in the business of innovating, doing good things for our planet and communities and of course those who are curious about working with our researchers and/or students. It’s probably not the place for those that deliver frontline social or health services though. If you’re unsure, drop us a line!

At present, we’re home to teams of project managers, cyber security experts, IT consultants, software developers, financial advisers and freelancers from a range of industries like marketing, HR and financial services.

The HIKO hub does not have a physical reception space, but the HIKO hub operations manager’s office is located near the entrance. There’s also a digital kiosk at the Hub entrance that short-term tenants and visitors will use to check in, find info and even book a meeting room. Any deliveries will go to the HIKO hub operations manager’s office – they will also be able to send mail on your behalf.

We’re a space wired for connection and collaboration and we absolutely want you to bring guests for a look-see and be proud of your workplace.

That said, we do need our tenants to take extra care when it comes to respecting the privacy of others, especially in the shared work areas. So yeah, be sure to find meeting space for conversations with guests and keep the HIKO hub operations manager in the loop if you’re keen to give your guests the guided tour so to speak.

If it’s just a pow wow over coffee though, feel free to host your guests in our hospitality area upstairs. That’s what we’ve designed it for!

The HIKO hub operations manager is your first point of call. If some reason they’re not around, there’s an easy process via our online portal that will connect you with the support you need within the University. We have security onsite 24/7 who will always be available to provide assistance. 

The HIKO hub operations manager is your go-to. They’ll connect you with the right people in the right teams within the University. There’s a few different options when it comes to working with students and they don’t all require a semester-long commitment.

Chat to the HIKO hub operations manager in the first instance. There’s a dedicated team in the University that will support you to make these connections. There’s also a raft of other opportunities you might be able to tap into, to generally keep abreast of research trends in your industry.

Absolutely – networking is our reason for being! You’ll be connected digitally to other tenants in the Hub via our online portal and there will be events throughout year, bringing people together in-person. Teams within the University will also be extending invites to Hub tenants for a range of events throughout the year. Of course tenants can also hire spaces within and beyond the Hub for their own events too. Hosting is something we really enjoy!

We want you to feel at home on our campus and get full use out of the many facilities on offer. The Hub itself will have a barista quality coffee machine available for free, chilled water and a relaxing lounge. Beyond the Hub, there are opportunities aplenty! An onsite gym, outdoor swimming pool, art gallery, childcare facility, pharmacy, bookstore, tech store and superette – the list goes on…and on.  

We have you covered! Within the Hub itself, there are 6 meeting rooms, a boardroom and 8 breakout spaces. Only Hub occupants can book these and there are limits on the frequency and duration of bookings, all of which are done through our online portal. On the off-chance they’re all full when you need one, we’ll find a space for you in one of the buildings close by, like the Waikato Management School.

Acoustically, we’ve done a bunch of clever things to keep the noise levels at bay. In addition to bookable rooms, we’ve also got oodles of breakout spaces designed for quiet and focused work. We’re confident we’ve got this nailed but will be monitoring the situation closely and modifying the environment where we need to.

There’s a fully equipped, brand new kitchen upstairs that you’re welcome to use. There’s also a large kitchen downstairs with oodles of fridge space and microwaves for lunches.

We require all new tenants and visitors to do our induction where we run through housekeeping expectations, particularly around cleanliness, clutter and noise. There are handy reminders within our app, around the shared spaces and the HIKO hub operations manager is onsite most of the time to keep a watchful eye.

It’s important to note we’re unashamedly clutter-averse, particularly in the open work spaces. Tenants are strongly advised to take home private and valuable items and make good use of our breakout spaces and meeting rooms for those rather animated conversations and online meetings. 

Yes, we’ve got you covered on that front too. The HIKO Hub has a shower facility on the top floor.

It really depends on what sort of office space you are considering. Within our private offices, there’s lots of flexibility in terms of storage. In our open plan spaces, not so much, but give us a call and we’ll see what we can sort out.

If you’re in a private office, your gear is behind swipe access so you’re sorted. If you’re in one of our open plan spaces, you’ll be behind swipe access only outside of core working hours (8:30am – 5:00pm). These tenants are urged not leave items of value when they leave the office.

Hooray!  We’re big on biking to work. Just outside the Hub there’s an open bike stand where you can lock your bike. We also have secure bike storage on campus not too far away (between G and R blocks to be precise) and two e-bike chargers near the main campus bus stop. We also have a shower in the Hub if you ever need it!   

Absolutely. We’ve got a bunch of EV charging stations on campus.  Most of them are down in the Gate 1 carpark (off Knighton Road) where the branded University cars are parked. There are also four by the Unirec centre, one directly outside the Pā and two outside Property Services.

We have clearly marked car parks for HIKO Hub visitors directly outside the main entrance. You can book them on our online portal but note there is a small charge.

At HIKO hub, we offer complimentary high-speed and robust Wi-Fi services within our building and across the entire campus. Whether you’re in the office or at one of our other buildings, you’ll stay seamlessly connected. If your IT requirements are more specialised, our team is here to assist. We will work with you to explore alternatives that meet your unique needs. Visit HIKO hub today and experience connectivity like never before!