About Us

We are a Social Enterprise - a business with the heart of a charity.

'Social Enterprises fill the gap in existing services that cannot be provided by the public or private sectors. They develop communities by giving opportunities to groups that are isolated or disadvantaged, they contribute to a sense of local identity, and they help to develop the self-confidence of local people.

All social entrepreneurs share one thing in common. They are all trying to use their skills and interests in business to make the community a better place.'

- The Agency for Good

Localsville is on a mission to get everyone from the Community to support local Biz/Orgs by either sending and attending social events or by becoming Support.

People who register as Community (free) are able to receive invites to local social events (promos/giveaways) where they can enjoy meeting locals and the people behind biz/orgs in their community and if they choose - upgrade their subscription to Support which will return funds to the biz/org they support (where they scanned in).

We saw a gap in the market where screen-time was taking away valuable social connections, so in an effort to increase socialability and support local, we built localsville from the ground up here in NZ/Aotearoa.

We focus on proximity, which not only saves time, money, and travel-time, but also brings the community closer together.

In today's busy world, it's hard to find time for social events. That's why we have integrated 'proximity' as a core function of our platform, to help you save precious time.
We believe in making things accessible for everyone, which is why it's completely free to join as Community or as a Biz/Org owner/operator. If you want to show your devotion to supporting local businesses and organizations, you can upgrade to Support, where 50% of your sub. returns to biz/orgs as either 'a payout' or as 'Spend' (Redeem Me).
By emphasizing proximity, we are not only cutting down on travel time, but also creating opportunities for locals to receive invites and play an active role in their own community.

About the 5050 part...

At localsville, we not only value social activity, but also strive for equality and fairness. We believe in gender equity as a means to achieve gender equality. Our 5050 Protocol is designed to raise awareness and promote independence. We request that every user ticks the checkbox to signify their commitment to equality. This ensures that no one feels obligated to anyone else, creating a safer environment and a level playing field for everyone. As pay parity gains recognition, we believe that support from those who identify as male is crucial in helping people who identify as female achieve independence.

A few words from the Founder...

'Some times you wonder why your life has gone the way it has, but then you realise that things have happened the way they have for a reason and that the way it has come together - all makes sense. In some ways it can feel as if things were pre-ordained and that your life’s experiences have all contributed to 'what you’ve created.' I realise now, that being a barista, writing a book and gaining a Diploma in Film-making (where I learnt about digital technologies), all contributed in some way to 'the now' or how localsville has come to be fashioned in the way it has.'

- Julie A. MacCulloch, Founder Localsville