Join BuyLokal.kiwi
Shortening Aotearoa's supply chains — one grower, maker, retailer and community at a time. Help strengthen food security and keep Kiwi dollars circulating in Kiwi towns.
Choose Your Role
Select what best describes you to get started
Register as Community Member
Support local communities
- Shop from local artists and makers across NZ
- Track your orders and collection status
- Support real people in your local economy
- Discover unique, handcrafted products
- Vote for your favorite local makers
Premium features like Rideshare & Trading Market require $2/month subscription to use
Register as a Maker / Artist / Craftsperson
Sell your work, keep 100% of every sale
- 0% commission — keep 100% of every sale
- For potters, weavers, leatherworkers, jewellers, painters, woodturners, etc.
- Get visibility to customers across NZ
- Stockist partnerships with local retailers (you pay them 30%)
- Build your brand with an SEO-optimized profile (Google indexed!)
30-day free trial, no card required. $2/month after trial ends.
Register as a Graphic / Digital Designer
Submit designs, build a portfolio, earn royalties
- Submit designs for official town merchandise
- Get paid 12.5% royalty per garment sold (80+ unit orders)
- Comprehensive portfolio profile with off-site links (Behance, Dribbble, your own site)
- Browse open design briefs from councils across NZ
- Receive upfront payment when orders are placed
- Showcase work at your own SEO-friendly profile URL
30-day free trial, no card required. $2/month after trial ends.
Register as a Retailer or Festival Stallholder
Stock local products in your store, or sell at festivals & markets
- Festival & market stallholders welcome — apply your promo code at signup
- Bulk upload products via CSV (save hours of data entry)
- Message artists directly for partnership discussions
- Create & sign digital partnership contracts
- SEO-optimized store profile (get found on Google!)
- Sales dashboard with analytics & inventory management
- Get discovered by customers searching for local products
30-day free trial, no card required. $5/month after trial ends.
Register as a Service Provider
Tradies, lawyers, accountants, brokers, cleaners, etc.
- Listed in your town's service directory
- For plumbers, electricians, builders, lawyers, accountants, mechanics, vets, dentists, hairdressers, mortgage brokers, etc.
- Profile page that ranks on Google for searches like "plumber Marton"
- Optional: pay to feature your business in a banner ad on your town's homepage for a week (you choose the price)
- Founding 10 perpetual badge for the first 10 businesses per town
$2/month basic · $5/month directory listing · No free trial; subscription starts at registration.
Real Estate Office or Agent
Office principal or agent — separate flow
- Office subscription: $99/month (covers your home town)
- Multi-town offices: +$20/month per extra town
- Agent seats $5/month each — own profile, unlimited listings
- Each listing gets its own search-friendly page that Google can index for rich results
- Optional: pay to feature any single property in a banner ad on its town's homepage for a week (you choose the price)
- Replace your $160/listing Trade Me fees with unlimited inclusive listings
$99/mo office + $20/mo per extra town + $5/mo per agent · Office must be registered first; agents apply and are principal-approved.
Register Your Town Council
Bring your council onto the platform
- See all 3 tiers, pricing, and features side-by-side
- Comprehensive pricing comparison before you commit
- FAQ covering setup, cancellation, and data ownership
- Register in under 5 minutes once you've chosen a tier
- First 30 days free, no credit card required
- Free accounts for community secretaries & support staff
Learn more and compare all 3 tiers before registering
Join as a Town Councillor
Your council must be registered first
- Exclusive councillor dashboard
- Direct communication channels
- Constituent engagement tools
- Policy feedback collection
- Join an existing council with an invite code
- Engage with your community on local initiatives
30-day free trial, no card required. $2/month after trial ends.
⚠️ Your council must be registered first
Register a Community Group or Charity
Community gardens, St John's, sports clubs, marae, etc.
- Receive donations (0% platform fee)
- Post events & announcements
- Build a member mailing list
- Appear on your town page
- Email your members directly
0% Commission on All Sales
Artists keep 100% of their earnings. Retailers get CSV bulk upload, messaging, contracts & SEO-optimized profiles.
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