A Resilience Hub is a modified shipping container stocked with essential emergency resources such as backup power, Starlink satellite communications, food and water supplies, first aid equipment, temporary shelter, and other immediate response items.

Resilience Hubs can be installed alongside existing buildings, such as marae or community centres, or established as standalone bunkers on a site chosen by the community.

Resilience Container Hubs are designed to be installed at a central location within a community and house essential emergency equipment ready to be used during a disaster.

They are typically placed alongside facilities such as marae or community centres that may act as welfare or support hubs during an emergency.

Mobile Resilience Trailers provide the same core emergency resources but in a towable format.

They are designed for organisations that require a mobile response capability, allowing equipment to be transported to isolated communities or relocated to safer areas if evacuation becomes necessary, such as in low lying or flood prone regions.

We can help guide you through the process of selecting the most suitable hub for your community.

After completing a short needs assessment form, we can arrange a video call or meet in person to discuss your needs, your local hazards, and how your community would respond during an emergency.

From there we can recommend the most appropriate hub option.

Yes. Every Resilience Hub and its contents are shaped around your people, your whenua, and the role your marae or community facility would play during a real emergency.

We use a co design approach grounded in mana motuhake, ensuring the solution reflects your needs, local risks, and responsibilities to whānau and manuhiri.

We are flexible in tailoring both the hub layout and the equipment inside. Additional resources can be added, items can be adjusted, and alternative equipment can often be sourced to better suit your community.

If there is something specific you would like included, we are always happy to explore options together.

Yes. We can work with existing shipping containers and modify them to function as a Resilience Hub, provided the container is in good structural condition and not significantly damaged.

This typically involves installing whirlybird ventilation, a solar power system and panels, secure locks, lighting, and internal shelving, racks, and mounting brackets for equipment.

In most cases, this work can be completed on site at your location, allowing your existing container to be transformed into a fully functional resilience hub.

Resilience Hub projects typically cost between $35,000 and $50,000 NZD, depending on the level of equipment and the needs of your community.

This usually includes the hub fit out, emergency equipment and resources, delivery and installation, and our support for deployment.

We also assist eligible groups, including iwi, marae, trusts, not for profit organisations and registered charities, to identify and secure funding that may cover part or even the full cost of a project.

You can learn more about this on our Support Services page.

Many Resilience Hub projects are funded through grants, community trusts, councils, iwi organisations, or philanthropic funds.

We work closely with communities to help identify suitable funding opportunities and support the application process.

This may include helping prepare project information, providing quotes and supporting material, and working alongside your organisation to present the project to potential funders.

Many of the hubs we install are fully or partially funded through these channels.

You can learn more about the funding support we provide on our Support Services page.

Resilience Hubs can be maintained by the community or organisation that hosts them. When a hub is installed, we provide a full walkthrough of the hub, its equipment, and how everything is used and maintained.

We also supply a simple maintenance schedule and guidance so your team knows what to check, when to check it, and how to keep the hub operational over time.

For groups who prefer additional support, we also offer an optional 5 year Maintenance and Replenishment Plan. This includes an annual audit of the hub and its contents, servicing of key equipment, replenishment of expired or used supplies, and a full reset of the hub if it has been activated during an emergency.

This helps ensure the hub remains ready for use when it is needed most.