Whanganui business Hive & Co opened an office space with a difference on Friday night.
Owner Andrew Tripe has converted part of the former National Bank building into a co-working and collaboration space for businesses.
"We now have a space which connects people and organisations with each other in a better way," Mr Tripe says.
"It's where new ideas and innovation projects are sparked. Start-ups and scale-up businesses can go to the next level. Where members can solve each others problems and/or identify opportunities. Basically a space where goodness is made."
Mr Tripe bought the former National Bank building in Whanganui's Victoria Ave last year. The lower storey is now leased to Frank Bar + Eatery and the upper storey is dedicated to the co-working and collaboration space - a boardroom and two offices.