The global trend of co-working spaces has come to Rotorua with the opening of Flair Space in the CBD.
Located in the former Red Spot Gallery on Haupapa St, it's an open plan space with eight pods that can be hired for anywhere from one to 365 days a year. There is also an executive boardroom for hire.
As well as allowing small businesses and entrepreneurs to share the cost of offices, it's hoped the space will encourage networking and foster creativity and innovation.
Rachael McGarvie, Flair Marketing director, came up with the idea along with husband Darren McGarvie of Flair Consulting.
Both worked from home, but recognised that wasn't always ideal.