Kindred

Kindred connects you with your neighbours to give, lend, and share everyday items — for free.

Got a slow cooker gathering dust? Kids' clothes they've outgrown? A drill you only used once? Instead of throwing things away, give them to someone nearby who needs them.

Need something but don't want to buy new? Browse what your neighbours are offering, or post a request and let your community help out.

HOW IT WORKS

• List items you want to give away or lend
• Browse what's available near you
• Request items you need — neighbours can respond
• Chat directly with other members to arrange pickup
• Earn Kindness Points for every exchange

FEATURES

My Activity — Track your listings, incoming offers, and outgoing requests all in one place. Manage your items and see the status of every exchange.

Browse Nearby — See what's available in your neighbourhood. Filter by category and distance to find exactly what you need from people close by.

Kindred Points & Leaderboard — Earn points every time you give, lend, or complete an exchange. Level up through tiers: Newcomer, Open, Connected, Elevated, and Kindred Spirit. Compete with your neighbours on the suburb leaderboard.

Safe Messaging — Chat with other members directly in the app. Every conversation is tied to a specific item, so there's always context.

Trust & Safety — Optional ID verification, user blocking, and reporting tools. Set an emergency contact for peace of mind when meeting up.

Notifications — Get notified when someone claims your item, sends you a message, or when a match is arranged. Never miss an exchange.

WHY KINDRED?

We believe the stuff we already own can do more good when it moves between neighbours instead of ending up in landfill. Kindred isn't a marketplace — there's no buying or selling. It's about building real connections in your community through simple acts of sharing.

Every item shared is one less thing wasted, one less thing bought new, and one more reason to know your neighbour's name.

Built in Aotearoa New Zealand, for communities everywhere.

PRIVACY & SAFETY

Your privacy matters. We only collect what's needed to run the service. Your email, phone number, and personal details are never shared with other users. Read our full privacy policy at https://kindred-nz.org/privacy

Download Kindred today and start sharing with your community.