A bit more about us.

Will you help us provide an art and design-led environment where innovative and diverse creative entrepreneurs feel comfortable, inspired and motivated to build their projects that help change the world for the better?

What is the name? 

Manzana (man-za-na) means apple in Spanish. It’s a nod to Apple’s personal computer which diversified access to creative tools and networking. Jobs says the company’s name is "fun, spirited and not intimidating." Manzana is a feminine noun, we like it.

Bite the apple! 

Manzana’s goal is to create a supportive network for those who don’t have one of this kind. So it’s important we make the space comfortable and inspiring!

The backstory?

In June 2020 we had an idea. Now Manzana has a location, 47 High St in Auckland City Centre, and over $40,000 worth of support. This mainly consists of free rent from Meka Management, and initial funds from Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland City Council’s Place Activation Development Programme, free signage, and donated time.

We have also received signage sponsored by Big Ideas, and are in discussion with some exciting partners about other generous donations. Will you help us with the next round?

Next steps:

It’s this simple, we need to bring the space to life. We need help to furnish our incredible city-centre office space as well as a little bit more support to cover essential costs, like admin, a vacuum cleaner, chairs and tables!

It’s crunch time! We are seeking a minimum of $5,000 toward our total $50,000 funding goal by the 10th of February 2022!

We offer full transparency. This is how we have spent the budget so far and how plan to spend any future budget.

Please see our PledgeMe to support us.