Yada as an Airtasker alternative in Hastings

If you’re based in Hastings and seeking a practical alternative to Airtasker, our New Zealand-wide platform offers a transparent, free of unnecessary costs way to connect clients and specialists. With no lead or success fees, specialists can offer more straightforward pricing, while clients benefit from clear, honest quotes.

Open to both individuals and businesses, the platform welcomes people from all trade and service categories, expanding opportunities for everyone in Hawke’s Bay. By integrating fairness and accessibility, we help small local operators and independent specialists reach more potential clients without the burden of extra platform costs.

Our rating system is at the core of the experience. Both clients and specialists leave feedback after every completed job, helping to build trust and accountability. Higher-rated specialists can send more responses per day, encouraging consistent quality and reliable service.

Posting a job is completely free, and specialists can respond at no charge. Secure internal chat ensures conversations remain private and well-organised, giving both sides confidence as they manage their projects and job offers.

The platform is built with New Zealand in mind - quick, clear, and mobile-friendly. Whether you’re in Parkvale, St Leonards, or Havelock North, managing local gigs and opportunities from any device is simple and efficient.

For Hastings residents and specialists, this platform provides a fair alternative that removes unnecessary fees and builds genuine trust through ratings and real results.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge lead or success fees?

No, we don’t. We believe in transparent and fair engagement, so specialists can quote honestly without passing hidden costs to clients.

Who is allowed to join Yada?

Anyone can join - both individuals and registered businesses. We welcome all types of specialists, provided their work stays within normal legal boundaries.

Can clients in Hastings post jobs for free?

Yes, job posting is completely free. There are no listing payments or sign-up costs to connect with specialists in the Hastings area.

Can specialists respond to jobs for free?

Yes, responses are free. However, the number of daily responses depends on the specialist’s rating, ensuring a balanced and reliable user experience.

How does the rating system help users?

The system works both ways - clients and specialists rate each other. It creates mutual trust, rewards good service, and improves matches for future projects.

How do I communicate with a service provider?

All communication takes place through our private internal chat, visible only to the people involved in that particular job.

Is the platform mobile-friendly?

Yes, it’s designed to function seamlessly across smartphones, tablets, and computers, making it easy to manage work while on the move in Hastings.

For the text above, please note that:

Users can post as many tasks as they need, however the posted jobs would still need to go through the moderation process before they can appear on the platform;
To protect users from spam, the specialist would not be able to respond to every single job at the platform (their response quotas would depend on the rating tier they are on);
We do not have any subscription fees as of today, but we do plan to introduce different plans at a later stage (however, the core features like free posting, free chat and no lead/success fees would remain);