5th December is International Volunteer Day (IVD), a day that acknowledges and celebrates the spirit of volunteerism at local, national, and international levels. Established in 1985 by the United Nations General Assembly, IVD highlights the importance of people-led solutions to shared challenges.
Numerous reports cite the many benefits of volunteering, including increased wellbeing, improved mental health, boosted self-confidence and self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction, and that’s just on a personal level!
In recognition of this, we wanted to showcase how residents at Basestation support charitable organisations by volunteering their time and skills.
Running a small business is exciting, but let’s be honest, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. At Basestation, we want to make sure that finding an affordable office space, managing overheads, juggling flexibility, and staying connected to others isn’t one of them! Coworking offers small businesses the best of both worlds; a professional environment with built-in community, flexibility, and shared resources that make day-to-day operations easier and more cost-effective.
Celebrating 11 Years of Coworking, Community, and Creativity
Written by Ruth JamesIt’s our 11th birthday on 6th November 2025!
To celebrate this milestone, we’ve created a timeline that captures the journey of Basestation, from our humble beginnings in 2014 to the vibrant coworking community we’ve become today.
Over the past eleven years, we’ve seen incredible growth, welcomed countless residents, hosted inspiring events, and watched Tauranga’s startup and creative ecosystems flourish. Each milestone on this timeline represents not just what we’ve built, but the people, ideas, and collaborations that make Basestation what it is.
Here’s to celebrating where we’ve come from, and looking forward to what’s next!
How to Get the Most Out of Basestation as a Coworker
Written by Ruth JamesWhether you're visiting Basestation for the first time or you're one of our regulars, why not make the most of your time with us?
One of the recipients of Basestation’s recent FREE OFFICE SPACE for Community Heroes is the small but mighty team at Spectrum Connections Charitable Trust. Since moving in at the end of July, co-founders Mary-Jane Du Toit and Rachel Crump have quickly become familiar faces within the Basestation community.
It wasn’t until I sat down with Mary-Jane (better known as MJ), and heard her personal story of what inspired Spectrum Connection, that I truly grasped the passion and impact driving the mahi they do.
New to Tauranga? How coworking can help you find your people
Written by Ruth JamesAre you new to Tauranga? Between 2013 and 2023, the population of Tauranga grew by 32.73%!
Moving to any new location is always a challenge, especially if you don’t have a large office with an established group of colleagues to go to during your working hours. Often it’s through work we forge our first friendships and start to cultivate social engagements.
