New Zealand’s peer-to-peer water sports marketplace. Free to join, free to list, and we only earn when you do.
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How it works
No phone calls, no cash handovers, no guesswork about what you’re hiring. Browse what’s actually nearby, book it, and get on the water.
Browse kayaks, SUPs, jet skis and more listed by locals around you. Filter by location, date and craft type.
Reserve in seconds. Your payment is held safely until the rental is confirmed, so there’s no awkward cash handover.
Pick up from your local, or ask about delivery. Return it when you’re done. That’s the whole thing.
See it in action
Everything you need to find gear, book a session, or manage your listings, all in one place.
Browse gear near you
Filter by type and location. Real listings from real locals.
Full gear details
Photos, price, owner profile and description. No surprises.
Pick your dates and time
2 hours, half day, full day or a specific time slot. Book in under a minute.
Verified owners and renters
Star ratings, review history and listings, all in one profile.
Manage your bookings
Track rentals, confirm handovers and stay in control end to end.
Chat safely in-app
Coordinate pickup, ask questions, no number sharing needed.
Two sides, one platform
I want to hire gear
Find kayaks, SUPs and jet skis listed by locals near you. No membership, no commitment. Just book, pick up and paddle.
I want to earn from my gear
List your kayak, SUP or jet ski for free and start earning from gear that would otherwise sit in storage. You stay in full control.
New Zealand has 15,000 km of coastline, and most of us never see it from the water because we can’t justify the cost of gear we’d use a handful of times a year. Paddlme changes that. Borrow quality gear from someone in your suburb. No storage, no maintenance, no membership. Just you, a paddle, and Aotearoa’s waters.
Access gear wherever you are: at the bach, on a road trip, or in your own backyard. Quality kit from locals right where you need it. No trailer required.
Rent different models from locals until you find your perfect match.
That kayak in your garage could be earning. List it in minutes and keep 90%.
We’re building a local gear network that makes New Zealand’s coastline accessible to everyone. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know the moment Paddlme goes live in your area.
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Questions
Everything you need to know before joining the waitlist.
Nothing. Listing on Paddlme is completely free, no upfront cost, no monthly fee, no subscription. We only charge a 10% service fee when a booking is completed. If your gear doesn’t rent, you owe us nothing.
Every booking on Paddlme includes owner gear protection. You also stay in control: you choose who rents your gear, set your own availability, and can require a security deposit. Your gear, your rules.
Any water sports equipment. Kayaks, SUP boards, canoes, jet skis, wakeboards and more. If it floats and someone nearby wants to use it, it belongs on Paddlme.
We’re launching first on the Hibiscus Coast in 2026, followed by an NZ-wide rollout. Join the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when we go live in your area.
Yes, Paddlme will be available on both iOS and Android at launch. Join the waitlist now and we’ll send you the download link the moment the app is live.