We’re Looking for a New Home - and We’d Love Your Help

After five great years in our current space, Auckland Library of Tools (ALoT) and Hackland are preparing for a move - and we’re asking our community for help to find a new home.

As many of you may know, we share our premises with Hackland. It’s been a fantastic partnership, and we’d love to continue renting together. Unfortunately, our building is now being prepared for sale, and our 5 year lease is coming to an end. While we had hoped to stay longer, we’re choosing to view this as an opportunity: a chance to find a space that helps us grow, run more workshops, and support even more Aucklanders to build, create, repair, and share in sustainable ways.

What ALoT & Hackland Need to Find

We are looking for a centrally located premises in areas such as Kingsland, Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Western Springs, and Mt Eden, that offers:

• 250–400 sqm of floor space

• Industrial zoning & 3-phase power

• Street-front access and a dedicated workshop area

• Car parking and proximity to public transport

• Affordable annual lease, ideally under $60,000

• Long-term stability (a minimum 5-year lease)

A Call to the Community

We are asking for help from anyone with potential leads - property managers, landlords, community organisations, businesses, or individuals who may know of a suitable building coming available.

If you can assist, please contact Amanda at amanda@aucklandlibraryoftools.com.

Want to help in another way?

We know that community minded people instinctually want to help. If you feel the need to reach out, we will gratefully accept your time as a volunteer, or a financial donation to help us cover our upcoming moving costs.

Looking Ahead

While this transition has come sooner than hoped, we are optimistic. A new, fit-for-purpose location will allow both ALoT and Hackland to continue our partnership, expand our offerings, and serve our community in even more meaningful ways.