Aotea Library of Things is a community sharing initiative by Anamata Community Enterprise.

Rather than every household needing to buy, store and maintain rarely used items, our library gives people access to useful things when they need them — from tools and kitchen equipment to camping gear, event supplies and more.

Borrowing instead of buying means:

• less clutter at home

• less waste to landfill

• lower costs

• access to better tools and equipment

• more sharing and resilience within our community

Whether you’re fixing something, hosting an event, trying a new hobby or tackling a one-off project, a Library of Things helps you access what you need without having to own it.

How it works

1. Join

Create a membership account with us at Anamata.
We have an early bird special on until end of August, only $20 for a year’s membership!

2. Browse + Borrow

Explore available items, borrow for a project now, or reserve what you need for later.

3. Return

Bring items back ready for the next person to enjoy.