Venues

Pipiri Lane isn’t just a place to work or host — it’s a statement. Located in Wynyard Quarter, Auckland’s buzzing innovation hub, it’s New Zealand's first cross-laminated timber work and event space. With a 6 Star Green Star rating, Pipiri Lane is one of Auckland’s most sustainable buildings, representing a rare opportunity to align businesses with innovation, environmental responsibility and forward-thinking design.

GridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it's a thriving community of visionaries, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.

The Auckland Town Hall is a prominent civic landmark in the neo-Baroque style. Taking pride of place on Queen Street in Auckland’s city centre, it is known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions for the Auckland Council as well as its famed Great Hall and Concert Chamber. The Auckland Town Hall has been at the centre of the city’s political and cultural life since its opening in 1911, and over the years has hosted countless significant events and figures.

The Newmarket Innovation Precinct is a multidisciplinary, industry-facing R&D community based at the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering. The hub connects companies facing technical challenges with world-class experts who are committed to having real world impact. 

Built in 1910, Shed 10 is the only original building remaining on Queens Wharf. The Shed is a heritage-listed building which for much of its life was used to store cargo on Queens Wharf, before being shipped overseas. In 2012, Shed 10 underwent a thoughtful restoration that retains its heritage elements while providing the facilities expected in a premium events space and primary cruise ship terminal.

Unleash Space is the University of Auckland’s innovation hub, managed by the Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). CIE supports more than 7000 students and staff each year. It provides a world of opportunity for professional development so that participants can stand out and create value through innovative careers and start-up creation. CIE is New Zealand’s leading university entrepreneurship centre, winning 12 international awards since 2020.

Located in Future House, Outset Ventures is the Home of Deep Technology. We are an early-stage investment fund and a physical space for technology incubation. Outset's mission is to bring Aotearoa's deep technology innovations to the world stage by helping founders turn unique science and engineering-based ideas into companies that deliver real-world solutions on a global scale.

Te Paeroa o te Kawau - Beca’s headquarters in the heart of Wynyard Quarter - is home to 1,400 Auckland-based employees, and stands as a testament to sustainable design and cultural partnership. Named by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei - meaning ‘The shoreline of the kawau’ - the name honours the area’s heritage and ecological significance, reflecting Beca’s commitment to shaping resilient communities through innovative advisory, design, and engineering services. The building exemplifies environmental leadership, targeting a 6 Green Star rating and 5-star NABERS NZ rating.

Precinct Flex at 12 Madden Street is a stunning 5 Green Star-rated building offering coworking, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues — all in the heart of Auckland’s vibrant Wynyard Quarter. Since opening in 2017, it’s been setting the benchmark for flexible workspaces — designed from the ground up to bring ambitious businesses and bright minds together in the heart of the Innovation Precinct.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts (MERW) is a leading full-service law firm operating out of Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand. The firm provides clients with access to internationally recognised and experienced legal and business advisers across a wide range of practice areas and industry sectors. MERW is part of the MinterEllison Legal Group, which is one of the largest full-service legal groups in the Asia-Pacific region.