About Rimu Tools
A community marketplace for useful gear that should not sit idle.
Rimu Tools helps people borrow equipment from nearby owners instead of buying or hiring at full commercial rates. We started with Christchurch in mind: practical projects, neighbourly exchange, and a simple way to make useful gear easier to access.
What we are building
Rimu Tools connects borrowers who need short-term access to equipment with local lenders who own reliable tools, gear, and practical hire items. Listings include prices, availability, pickup suburbs, rules, deposits, and reviews so both sides can make clear decisions before meeting.
This is a mock information page while the product content is being finalised. It can be expanded later with company details, team information, contact channels, and community impact metrics.
At a glance
LocationChristchurch, New Zealand
MarketplacePeer-to-peer equipment hire
MembersBorrowers, DIYers, tradespeople, and local lenders
GoalMake practical gear easier and cheaper to access
What matters to us
Neighbour-first
Rimu Tools is built around local trust, practical communication, and borrowers treating lenders and gear with respect.
Useful over endless
We focus on the gear people actually need for weekend repairs, small builds, gardening, cleaning, and DIY jobs.
Better use of what exists
Most equipment spends more time on shelves than in hands. Sharing it saves money, space, and unnecessary purchases.