Peoples Platform
Civic technology hub for Aotearoa — free tools for communities.
Visit pplat.nz →Peoples Platform builds free technology and community initiatives for Aotearoa New Zealand — because a fair, sustainable future belongs to everyone.
Free civic technology tools for communities who need them most.
Conservation and environmental initiatives across Aotearoa.
Linking communities with resources, each other, and solutions.
"Technology is just the beginning."
Peoples Platform is working toward a future where communities own and control the things they depend on — food, energy, technology, environment. We start with software because it's what we know. But our vision reaches further: toward community ownership models for essential services, where profit serves people, not shareholders.
"Built in Aotearoa. Inspired by the world. Guided by Te Tiriti."
We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi — tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, and equity. These are not aspirations. They are obligations.
Everything we build is free, open source, and designed for people — not profit.
Civic technology hub for Aotearoa — free tools for communities.
Visit pplat.nz →Free CRM and case management for NZ social service organisations.
Preview →Community safety platform connecting neighbourhoods across New Zealand.
Coming SoonSolar and EV calculator for NZ households.
Visit solar.pplat.nz →Political transparency platform — track what politicians say vs what they do.
Visit worldlens.pplat.nz →Guardianship of our environment is a Te Tiriti obligation and a community responsibility.
A platform in early development connecting Kiwis with conservation projects in their own backyard. Starting in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
Waikato River restoration — removing invasive species that damage our waterways.
Predator Free Hamilton — protecting native birds and ngahere (forest).
Want to bring this to your community? Submit your idea below ↓
Peoples Platform is a civic technology initiative working toward charitable registration in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are a small team of dedicated developers, designers, and community advocates who believe technology should serve people — not profit.
Everything free, everything open source, always.
Your data stays yours. Local-first wherever possible.
Built with communities, not just for them.
Our roadmap is driven by community need. Tell us what you wish existed.
Ideas are reviewed by our team and the most needed get built. Your idea could become reality.
Support free civic technology for Aotearoa. Every contribution funds tools that communities actually need.
Coming soon — applying for charitable statusIn the spirit of aroha, contribute what you can. Koha keeps the lights on and the code flowing.
Coming soonDevelopers, designers, researchers, writers — your skills can directly help communities. No experience too small.
Volunteer With Us →Subject matter experts in law, health, Māori culture, social services, conservation — help us build things that actually work.
Become an Advisor →Organisations, iwi, councils, NGOs — let's work together. Our tools can be customised for your community.
Partner With Us →Share our work. Champion these tools in your community. Help us reach the people who need them most.