29 September - 3 October 2025
To celebrate the launch of thirdspace, our new work lounge, we are putting on a series of events for the community - a chance for you to check out our new space and experience something new!
What's more, we're offering a full week of Open Days! So if you've ever wondered what's so great about Manifold Memberships or are curious about coworking in general, now's your chance to dip your toes in and try for free.
All thirdspace events and Open Days require registration, so find the links below.
Spaces are limited so get in quick to book your spot!
A Manifold community breakfast with yummy homemade muesli, packed full of goodness - starting the week the right way. This is a chance for Manifold members to be the first to glimpse our newest space.
Mon 29 Sep - 9am - 10am
In today's competitive landscape, a great product isn't enough. You need to build trust and awareness to stand out. Learn how to transform your business's public perception from "just another company" to an industry leader. Join Richard Liew (calling in via Zoom) and discover the strategic storytelling secrets that high-growth businesses use to get noticed.
Mon 29 Sep - 12pm - 1pm Bring your lunch.
Thom Adams, Innovation Lead at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, leads the Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre project. Find out what they're doing across the region to discover, connect, and elevate Taranaki's science and innovation ecosystem.
Tue 30 Sep - 12pm - 1pm Bring your lunch.
Can colour move you? Explore colour with luscious materials. No skill required, only curiosity. Experienced artist Jacqui Elley will guide you through a series of exercises.
Wed 01 Oct - 12pm - 1pm (8 people max) Bring your lunch.
Take a break from the screen and join us for a refreshing morning of human connection. Swap your device for a cookie from Sisters Cakery and a yummy coffee while you network. Experience the wellbeing benefits of taking a digital detox while having a nosey at Manifold’s brand-new breakout coworking space.
Thu 02 Oct - 9am - 11am
Take a break in your day and join us for a relaxed lunchtime waiata (song) session with Elaine Shen-Rollins. Whether you’re new to Te Reo Māori or already know a few tunes, this is a welcoming space to learn and sing together. We’ll share simple waiata (with the words), and enjoy the uplifting energy of singing as a group. No experience needed.
Thu 02 Oct - 12pm - 12:30pm
AI promises to make writers of us all, but are we becoming mini-Shakespeares or just wordy couch-potatoes? Mike Gwyther, Creative Lead at Now Now Labs, dives into the creative risks and rewards of outsourcing our words.
Fri 03 Oct 12pm - 1pm
To cap off the week of events we're throwing a members-only party. We've teamed up with Juno Gin to bring some sophistication to the evening, while the uber-talented Matt Sagan will be joining us to provide a jazzy soundtrack with a live piano set. Time to celebrate!
Fri 03 Oct 6pm - late