Ezy Peazy is a great platform to get things done and earn money — made by locals, for locals. Post tasks for free, get competitive offers, and pay only when the job is done.
What happened to MyTask?
MyTask was a peer-to-peer marketplace in New Zealand that ceased operations in 2020. It was founded by an entrepreneur who had previously founded a similar marketplace called Kwota, and was backed by Yellow Pages at a valuation of $6 million and 50% equity sharing.
MyTask performed well in its first year, acquiring approximately 50,000 users. However, it stopped marketing as the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020. It continued to operate for a while, but in late 2020 it suddenly stopped — its website and app went dark and the company went silent.
There are a few possible explanations for MyTask's failure. One possibility is that giving away 50% of its equity led to management issues. Another possibility is that too much was spent on marketing and not enough on developing the product — the website was reportedly basic and lacked good content, with few new features introduced during its two years of operation.
Whatever the reason, MyTask's story is a reminder of the challenges faced by startups in the peer-to-peer marketplace space. It is important for these companies, including Ezy Peazy, to have a strong product and a clear plan for monetisation in order to be successful.
Launch
MyTask NZ launches
Early 2020
Marketing halted
Late 2020
Platform goes silent
Now
Ezy Peazy is here
MyTask NZ is no longer available
If you've been searching for MyTask or an app like it, the platform is no longer operating. Former users and taskers have been left without a home.
Ezy Peazy is the answer
Ezy Peazy became a major competitor and alternative to MyTask NZ — both are marketplaces that let you outsource jobs you don't feel like doing. The difference? Ezy Peazy is still thriving.
How it works
Side-by-side
Feature | MyTasks NZ | Ezy Peazy |
|---|---|---|
Platform status | ✕ Offline since 2020 | ✓ Fully live & active |
Free to post tasks | ✓ Free | ✓ Always free |
Mobile app | ✕ No longer available | ✓ iOS & Android, updated fortnightly |
Escrow-protected payments | Basic | ✓ PCI DSS compliant |
Tasker ID verification | ✕ Not available | ✓ Biometric via Cloudcheck |
Custom job alerts | Limited | ✓ Category-level alerts |
Site visits before quoting | ✕ Not available | ✓ Organised via the platform |
Cities covered | Auckland-focused, limited elsewhere | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton+ |
Community-oriented | ✕ Marketplace only | ✓ Community-first platform |
Regular platform updates | ✕ Few updates in 2 years | ✓ Fortnightly improvements |
* Data based on publicly available platform information. Correct as of 2026.
More than a marketplace
Ezy Peazy became better than MyTask because we are not just a marketplace — we are a community-oriented initiative. We strongly feel that our community needs an easy-to-use platform for daily chores, so people can spend their time on more productive and fulfilling things.
We continuously work behind the scenes to make it even more user-friendly and become a most valuable asset to our fellow Kiwis — with the motive of perfection.
Pay When The Task Completes
Your payment is held securely and released only once the job is done satisfactorily. No risk, no disputes.Secure cashless payments
Ezy Peazy uses a leading third-party payment provider with best-in-class security to keep your credentials safe.Updated every fortnight
Unlike MyTask which introduced few features in two years, we ship improvements to the platform every two weeks.You don’t have to take our word for it
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