Civic technology for Aotearoa New Zealand

People First. Always.

Peoples Platform builds free technology and community initiatives for Aotearoa New Zealand โ€” because a fair, sustainable future belongs to everyone.

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We Build

Free civic technology tools for communities who need them most.

We Protect

Conservation and environmental initiatives across Aotearoa.

We Connect

Linking communities with resources, each other, and solutions.

The Bigger Vision

Beyond Technology

"Technology is just the beginning."

Peoples Platform is working toward a future where communities own and control the things they depend on โ€” 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 โ€” tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, and equity. These are not aspirations. They are obligations.

Our Work

What We're Building

Everything we build is free, open source, and designed for people โ€” not profit.

In Development

Tลซhono+

A full-featured CRM and case management system built specifically for NZ charities and social service organisations. Helping those who help others.

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In Development

NeighbourWatch NZ

A community safety and connection platform for NZ neighbourhoods. Share local updates, look out for each other, build genuine community.

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In Development

WorldLens

A global transparency platform tracking politicians, governments, and corporations across 35 countries using official sources and community verification.

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In Development

SolarSense NZ

Free NZ solar and EV calculator. See if solar makes financial sense for your home, with NZ-specific pricing and incentives.

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Coming Soon

Community Hub (Kaitiaki)

A community initiative platform connecting Kiwis with local conservation projects โ€” pest trapping, waterway restoration, predator-free initiatives โ€” and broader community action.

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Coming Soon

NZ Law Explorer

Plain-language NZ legislation explorer. Understand your rights, your responsibilities, and the law โ€” for free, in plain English and te reo Mฤori.

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Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga in Action

Guardianship of our environment is a Te Tiriti obligation and a community responsibility.

Community Hub โ€” Kaitiaki

A platform in early development connecting Kiwis with conservation projects in their own backyard. Starting in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.

Koi Carp Culling Initiative

Waikato River restoration โ€” removing invasive species that damage our waterways.

Rat, Stoat & Mouse Trapping Network

Predator Free Hamilton โ€” protecting native birds and ngahere (forest).

Want to bring this to your community? Submit your idea below โ†“

Who We Are

People Building for People

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 โ€” not profit.

Our Structure: We operate as a community-focused initiative, governed by our commitment to open source principles, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the communities we serve. We are applying for charitable status in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Radically Open

Everything free, everything open source, always.

Privacy First

Your data stays yours. Local-first wherever possible.

Community Owned

Built with communities, not just for them.

Ideas Board

What Should We Build Next?

Our roadmap is driven by community need. Tell us what you wish existed.

Ngฤ mihi nui โ€” thank you! Your idea has been received.

Ideas are reviewed by our team and the most needed get built. Your idea could become reality.

Get Involved

Join the Movement

Donate

Support free civic technology for Aotearoa. Every contribution funds tools that communities actually need.

Coming soon โ€” applying for charitable status

Koha

In the spirit of aroha, contribute what you can. Koha keeps the lights on and the code flowing.

Coming soon

Volunteer

Developers, designers, researchers, writers โ€” your skills can directly help communities. No experience too small.

Volunteer With Us โ†’

Advise

Subject matter experts in law, health, Mฤori culture, social services, conservation โ€” help us build things that actually work.

Become an Advisor โ†’

Partner

Organisations, iwi, councils, NGOs โ€” let's work together. Our tools can be customised for your community.

Partner With Us โ†’

Advocate

Share our work. Champion these tools in your community. Help us reach the people who need them most.