Question 1

Where are The Crate's coworking spaces in Auckland and Hamilton?

Accepted Answer

The Crate has two buildings listed in New Zealand: 28 Constellation Drive on Auckland's North Shore and 526 Victoria Street in Hamilton.

The Crate's site gives the North Shore address as Rosedale, Auckland, and describes the Hamilton centre as being in Hamilton Central. Each centre has its own phone line and plans, so check which one a listing belongs to before you enquire.

Question 2

How much does The Crate coworking cost?

Accepted Answer

The Crate workspace averages NZD 760 per desk per month across its four listings on Office Hub, which cover private offices and coworking desks.

The Crate's own North Shore price list shows Flexi plans from NZD 50 per week, Flexi Unlimited from NZD 150 per week, Dedicated Desks from NZD 165 per week and Private Suites from NZD 365 per week. Prices depend on the plan and the centre.

Question 3

What coworking plans does The Crate offer?

Accepted Answer

The Crate offers several coworking plans, from occasional use to a reserved desk, and has two coworking desks listed.

Its North Shore price list includes:
• Flexi 1, 2 or 3 days a week from NZD 50 per week
• Flexi Unlimited from NZD 150 per week, with 24/7 entry
• Dedicated Desks from NZD 165 per week

Question 4

Does The Crate have private office suites?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The Crate has two private offices listed, and its site describes lockable Private Suites for teams of two to 12 from NZD 365 per week at North Shore.

The Crate also offers a Day Office from NZD 400 per week, a part-time office for teams that come in on set days. Both listed buildings record furnished space, and the site says suites include shared amenities, parking and coffee.

Question 5

Can I get a virtual office at The Crate?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The Crate's North Shore price list shows three virtual office plans:
• Business, from NZD 29 per week, with a business address, mail handling and parcel support
• Enterprise, from NZD 45 per week, adding lounge access, meeting room time, reception support and events
• Platinum, from NZD 75 per week, adding a local number and call answering

Question 6

How much are The Crate's meeting rooms?

Accepted Answer

The Crate's North Shore meeting rooms range from NZD 40 per hour for the Espresso Booth, for up to six, to NZD 130 per hour for the Long Black Boardroom, for up to 20.

Both buildings record meeting rooms: at one they are included in the price and at the other they are charged. Meeting rooms are not listed as separately bookable spaces here; The Crate arranges them at the centre.

Question 7

What is included at The Crate?

Accepted Answer

Both The Crate buildings record 24/7 access, a kitchen, mail handling, printing facilities, parking in the building, furnished space, air conditioning and disabled access, and one of the two records reception services and one a business lounge.

The Crate's site adds barista-quality coffee, ultra-fast Wi-Fi, meeting space access, a professional address and video-conferencing equipment among its membership inclusions.

Question 8

Is there a long lease at The Crate?

Accepted Answer

No — The Crate's site promotes its workspace with no long lease, and its terms run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer, depending on the plan.

Its FAQ covers changing or cancelling a plan, adding or removing desks as a team grows or shrinks, and the minimum term, bond and notice period. Enquire on the listing and the operator confirms those details for that space.

Question 9

How do I book a tour of The Crate?

Accepted Answer

You can book a tour of The Crate through the book-a-tour page on its site, by phoning the centre, or by enquiring on a listing.

The Crate lists separate numbers for North Shore, on 09 972 0626, and Hamilton, on 07 444 4800. Visiting lets you compare the coworking floor, private suites and meeting rooms before choosing a plan.