The culture at Basestation has always focused on sustainability, and this has only grown over time as new opportunities and initiatives have developed. 

Making it easy for our residents and customers to engage in our efforts is paramount. 

As part of Basestation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) we sponsor or offer in-kind support to initiatives, events or groups that align with our kaupapa. One of the groups we sponsor on a regular basis is Tauranga Repair Café organised by Tinkd Makerspace. 

Repair Cafés are a global movement that looks to fix domestic items so that they can be saved from being thrown into landfill. 

With STEMFest just around the corner (the 28th September to be more precise!) — we thought this would be a great opportunity to take a closer look at STEM Wana, the charitable organisation behind STEMFest, and also a resident here at Basestation.

It’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!

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.