CRISIS BUNKER

Resilience
Hubs

Equipping marae and communities to lead their own emergency response

CRISIS BUNKER

Resilience
Hubs

Equipping marae and communities to lead their own emergency response

CRISIS BUNKER

Resilience
Hubs

Equipping marae and communities to lead their own emergency response

Ready your marae or community centre to respond when disaster strikes

Ready your marae or community centre to respond when disaster strikes

When disaster hits, marae and community centres often become the lifeline – opening as welfare centres and temporary accommodation for whānau and the wider community.

When disaster hits, marae and community centres often become the lifeline – opening as welfare centres and temporary accommodation for whānau and the wider community.

When disaster hits, marae and community centres often become the lifeline – opening as welfare centres and temporary accommodation for whānau and the wider community.

With more frequent and severe events like Cyclone Gabrielle, many communities are being cut off for days at a time. Marae and community facilities want to help, but often lack the gear, plans and trained teams to sustain that support safely.

Crisis Bunker Resilience Hubs provide the infrastructure, resources and planning support to make sure your community is ready, capable and equipped to serve when power, water, roads and communications are disrupted.

With more frequent and severe events like Cyclone Gabrielle, many communities are being cut off for days at a time. Marae and community facilities want to help, but often lack the gear, plans and trained teams to sustain that support safely.

Crisis Bunker Resilience Hubs provide the infrastructure, resources and planning support to make sure your community is ready, capable and equipped to serve when power, water, roads and communications are disrupted.

Introducing the Crisis Bunker Resilience Hub

Introducing the Crisis Bunker Resilience Hub

THE MANA MANAAKI FRAMEWORK

A Resilience Hub is shaped around your people, your whenua and the role your marae or community facility plays in a real emergency. It’s a co-design process grounded in mana motuhake, ensuring the solution reflects your needs, your risks and your responsibilities to whānau and manuhiri.

Each Hub brings together power, water, food, temporary living, first aid and communications, backed by planning support and training pathways. The goal is simple: strengthen mana motuhake and mana manaaki so your community can stand up for itself first, and support others, when disaster strikes.

 

A Resilience Hub is shaped around your people, your whenua and the role your marae or community facility plays in a real emergency. It’s a co-design process grounded in mana motuhake, ensuring the solution reflects your needs, your risks and your responsibilities to whānau and manuhiri.

Each Hub brings together power, water, food, temporary living, first aid and communications, backed by planning support and training pathways. The goal is simple: strengthen mana motuhake and mana manaaki so your community can stand up for itself first, and support others, when disaster strikes.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Whakaaweawe
We work with your marae or community to understand vulnerabilities, isolation risks, population needs, access points, power and water limitations, and your role in supporting whānau and neighbouring communities.

HUB MODEL SELECTION
Whakaritenga
Choose the right Hub type based on risk, location and budget — from Sustain (container), Mobile (trailer), or hybrid solutions. Each option is scalable and can be tailored to your local environment.

CDEM PARTNERSHIP
Whakawhanaungatanga
We support your marae to connect with regional Civil Defence Emergency Management teams to align your Hub with local response plans and the new Community Hub model where marae are central.

RESOURCE CUSTOMISATION
Whakarato
Your Hub is outfitted with essential emergency systems — power, water, food, temporary living, first aid, hygiene, comms and tools — selected to match your specific hazards, terrain and community needs.

INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
Whakatinanatanga
We deliver, install and fully set up your Resilience Hub anywhere in Aotearoa. Every Hub is inspected, tested, stocked and ready for immediate activation when the unexpected happens.

TRAINING & CAPABILITY PATHWAYS
Whakapakari
We connect your marae with trusted training providers such as Red Cross (First Aid, Psychosocial First Aid), LandSAR, Fire & Emergency, and your local CDEM team to build confident, capable responders.

Six core systems that keep your marae and community operational during an emergency

Six core systems that keep your marae and community operational during an emergency

Power & Energy

Reliable backup electricity to keep essential services running.
Includes generators, solar, battery storage and safe distribution so your marae can operate lighting, devices, medical equipment and welfare support when the grid goes down.

Communications

Stay connected when networks fail.
Quick-deploy Starlink kits, UHF & VHF radios and Satellite Phones allow your response team to communicate with whānau, emergency services and other marae.

First Aid & Health

Medical and wellbeing tools for emergency care.
Comprehensive first aid, burns kits, PPE, sanitising supplies and trauma-support resources help your team maintain safety and respond to injuries or illness.

Power & Energy

Reliable backup electricity to keep essential services running.
Includes generators, solar, battery storage and safe distribution so your marae can operate lighting, devices, medical equipment and welfare support when the grid goes down.

Communications

Stay connected when networks fail.
Quick-deploy Starlink kits, UHF & VHF radios and Satellite Phones allow your response team to communicate with whānau, emergency services and other marae.

First Aid & Health

Medical and wellbeing tools for emergency care.
Comprehensive first aid, burns kits, PPE, sanitising supplies and trauma-support resources help your team maintain safety and respond to injuries or illness.

Temporary Living

Practical shelter solutions for displaced whānau.
Stretchers, mattresses, blankets, tents, marquees and basic bedding enable your marae to provide temporary accommodation during evacuations or prolonged outages.

Temporary Living

Practical shelter solutions for displaced whānau.
Stretchers, mattresses, blankets, tents, marquees and basic bedding enable your marae to provide temporary accommodation during evacuations or prolonged outages.

Food & Welfare

Essential kai and welfare resources to support your community.
Shelf-stable food, cooking gear, utensils and basic nutrition packs ensure your marae can provide immediate support until supply chains are restored.

Water & Sanitation

Safe drinking water and basic sanitation for sustained support.
Options include purified water storage, filtration systems, containers, hygiene supplies and solutions to manage waste safely during extended outages.

Food & Welfare

Essential kai and welfare resources to support your community.
Shelf-stable food, cooking gear, utensils and basic nutrition packs ensure your marae can provide immediate support until supply chains are restored.

Water & Sanitation

Safe drinking water and basic sanitation for sustained support.
Options include purified water storage, filtration systems, containers, hygiene supplies and solutions to manage waste safely during extended outages.

Power & Energy

Reliable backup electricity to keep essential services running.
Includes generators, solar, battery storage and safe distribution so your marae can operate lighting, devices, medical equipment and welfare support when the grid goes down.

Communications

Stay connected when networks fail.
Quick-deploy Starlink kits, UHF & VHF radios and Satellite Phones allow your response team to communicate with whānau, emergency services and other marae.

First Aid & Health

Medical and wellbeing tools for emergency care.
Comprehensive first aid, burns kits, PPE, sanitising supplies and trauma-support resources help your team maintain safety and respond to injuries or illness.

Temporary Living

Practical shelter solutions for displaced whānau.
Stretchers, mattresses, blankets, tents, marquees and basic bedding enable your marae to provide temporary accommodation during evacuations or prolonged outages.

Food & Welfare

Essential kai and welfare resources to support your community.
Shelf-stable food, cooking gear, utensils and basic nutrition packs ensure your marae can provide immediate support until supply chains are restored.

Water & Sanitation

Safe drinking water and basic sanitation for sustained support.
Options include purified water storage, filtration systems, containers, hygiene supplies and solutions to manage waste safely during extended outages.

And More — Tailored to Your Marae or Community Centre

Hub Infrastructure & Modifications

Every Resilience Hub starts with a strong, purpose-built container engineered for emergency conditions. We upgrade and modify each unit to ensure it remains safe, durable and functional during extended outages, severe weather and high-stress response environments.
Here’s what goes into transforming a container into a reliable emergency facility:

Every Resilience Hub starts with a strong, purpose-built container engineered for emergency conditions. We upgrade and modify each unit to ensure it remains safe, durable and functional during extended outages, severe weather and high-stress response environments.
Here’s what goes into transforming a container into a reliable emergency facility:

New A-grade shipping container built for long-term use.
All resources stored in heavy-duty, watertight containers to maximise lifespan.

Whirlybird ventilation system to improve airflow and reduce moisture.
Optional EPS insulation stabilises temperature and protects sensitive equipment.

Heavy-duty shelving and brackets for fast, organised grab-and-go response.
Optional side-entry personnel door for safer, easier access during emergencies.

Fixed solar panels mounted on the roof for renewable power generation.
Integrated power station with multiple charging options and generator compatibility.

Custom decals and signage for clear identification during emergency activation.
Internal LED lighting and clearly labelled resources for quick night-time access.

New A-grade shipping container built for long-term use.
All resources stored in heavy-duty, watertight containers to maximise lifespan.

Whirlybird ventilation system to improve airflow and reduce moisture.
Optional EPS insulation stabilises temperature and protects sensitive equipment.

Heavy-duty shelving and brackets for fast, organised grab-and-go response.
Optional side-entry personnel door for safer, easier access during emergencies.

Fixed solar panels mounted on the roof for renewable power generation.
Integrated power station with multiple charging options and generator compatibility.

Custom decals and signage for clear identification during emergency activation.
Internal LED lighting and clearly labelled resources for quick night-time access.

Hub Infrastructure & Modifications

Every Resilience Hub starts with a strong, purpose-built container engineered for emergency conditions. We upgrade and modify each unit to ensure it remains safe, durable and functional during extended outages, severe weather and high-stress response environments.
Here’s what goes into transforming a container into a reliable emergency facility:

New A-grade shipping container built for long-term use.
All resources stored in heavy-duty, watertight containers to maximise lifespan.

Whirlybird ventilation system to improve airflow and reduce moisture.
Optional EPS insulation stabilises temperature and protects sensitive equipment.

Heavy-duty shelving and brackets for fast, organised grab-and-go response.
Optional side-entry personnel door for safer, easier access during emergencies.

Fixed solar panels mounted on the roof for renewable power generation.
Integrated power station with multiple charging options and generator compatibility.

Custom decals and signage for clear identification during emergency activation.
Internal LED lighting and clearly labelled resources for quick night-time access.

Real Impact for Real Communities

Strengthening Community Resilience

When disaster strikes, rural communities often need to respond long before outside help arrives. We worked alongside Tūhoe Hauora to establish a fully equipped Resilience Hub – Sustain model in Tāneatua, ready to support whānau through the critical first hours and days after an emergency.

The Hub is insulated, ventilated, powered by solar and battery storage, and stocked with essentials such as food and water, first aid, temporary shelter, hygiene supplies, tools, PPE and reliable communications through a Quick-Deploy Starlink kit.

This project shows what’s possible when community leadership and practical preparedness come together. The Tūhoe Hauora Hub is now deployment-ready, supporting mana motuhake and providing a blueprint for resilience across Aotearoa.

Real Support, Real Impact

When storms or severe weather cut off access to Matakana Island, help may take days to arrive. We worked alongside local leaders and emergency response partners to install a fully equipped Resilience Hub, providing critical resources such as backup power, satellite communications, food, water, first aid and emergency shelter capability.

This project demonstrates what is possible when proactive planning meets real community need. The Matakana Hub is now a lifeline for residents during disruption and a model for isolated or vulnerable communities across the motu preparing for the unexpected.

Backing Your Kaupapa With Proven Funding Support

Strengthening resilience shouldn’t depend on who can afford it. That’s why we walk alongside your marae, hapū, iwi or community facility throughout the funding journey, helping you access proven pathways that have already supported dozens of projects across Aotearoa.

We assist with scoping, documentation, quotes, letters of support and project planning so you can move forward with confidence. Your community stays in control — we simply help clear the path.

Backing Your Kaupapa With Proven Funding Support

Strengthening resilience shouldn’t depend on who can afford it. That’s why we walk alongside your marae, hapū, iwi or community facility throughout the funding journey, helping you access proven pathways that have already supported dozens of projects across Aotearoa.

We assist with scoping, documentation, quotes, letters of support and project planning so you can move forward with confidence. Your community stays in control — we simply help clear the path.

 

Your Next Step
Begin with a Crisis Bunker Needs Assessment.
Once submitted, we’ll get in touch to kōrero about your needs, risks and funding options, and guide your marae or community through the next stages.

Your Next Step
Find out how we can help your marae or community group prepare and explore funding options by completing a Crisis Bunker Needs Assessment.

Your Next Step
Begin with a Crisis Bunker Needs Assessment.
Once submitted, we’ll get in touch to kōrero about your needs, risks and funding options, and guide your marae or community through the next stages.