New Zealand’s most popular grab bag designed for real survival and to keep you safe during the FIRST72 hours of any disaster or evacuation.
FIRST72 & Radix have teamed up to bring you 50-Meal Emergency Food Buckets.
Developed in consultation with emergency services, this kit is used by organisations including the New Zealand Defence Force and is to support 10 people for up to 72 hours.
An all-in-one off-grid battery operated communications solution for emergency response and rapid deployment. Includes Starlink Mini, dual-battery power system, rapid charger, and accessories.
Critical radio communication for community hubs, marae, and EPODs. This base kit provides direct, reliable connection to civil defence, councils, and other regional response groups – even when other networks fail.
FIRST72 is proud to announce a new project with Scentre Group (ASX: SCG), the owner and operator of Westfield shopping centres across New Zealand and Australia.
FIRST72 was proud to be involved, supported by AMI Insurance, with a joint focus on household emergency preparedness and flood resilience.
FIRST72 will continue to support the Napier Hill community through a series of training sessions in 2025/2026.
The sessions brought together marae representatives and community leaders from across the Northland region.
FIRST72 recently supported the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) to deliver one of Auckland’s largest youth-focused emergency preparedness workshops.
FIRST72 is proud to be working alongside the Napier Hill Community Emergency Response Society to establish a new Community Emergency Hub at Napier Central School.
In collaboration with Taranaki Civil Defence, South Taranaki District Council and the Toi Foundation, this project will see an EPOD installed at a South Taranaki marae to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Read more about how EPODs are supporting marae to become self-sufficient by providing vital resources to support communities after disasters
The Starlink kit is awesome, and the carry case has been a real hit – we spent ages trying to find one suitable for the standard Starlink we got a few months back so it was awesome to just have it all in one.
“The team at FIRST72 were fantastic to work with. We approached them with a challenge, and they came back with an excellent solution. Their advice was expert, the communication was prompt and clear, and they even offered thoughtful suggestions beyond what we expected. The final package was well put together, presented professionally, and well received at our end. Thanks again for the outstanding support!”
Marae have become local emergency response centres after a number of natural disasters, in some cases feeding a thousand people a day. The EPODs are a way to enhance our emergency response preparedness. We want to empower our people to offer support and manaaki to whānau and the community during emergency events. This is such important mahi as it highlights the importance of emergency preparedness in our Ngāi Tahu Takiwā
EPOD has provided exceptional customer service from concept to on-time delivery of 25 x Resilience Emergency Pods for the Wairoa district. The communities will benefit enormously from this initiative for years to follow as our area is prone to climate change and isolation in the event of a natural disaster that unfortunately eventuated recently with Cyclone Gabrielle. I would definitely recommend their services to others because of their professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to community projects.
The EPODs generously provided by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Puni Kōkiri has given the Marae and local community the ability to be prepared to deal with any natural disaster. Having it onsite gives peace of mind that appropriate resources are readily available to be utilised when needed.
The EPOD at Moeraki Marae in Dunedin is an invaluable resource, ensuring our community’s safety, resilience, and independence during emergencies. It enables the Marae to serve as a hub for essential supplies, education, and support, empowering whānau and visitors alike in times of need. This taonga reflects the values of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga, strengthening our ability to care for our people and uphold our traditions.
FIRST72 is working with Crash Services to design and supply customised emergency grab bags for their staff. These kits range from 1-person through to 4+ person family packs, each tailored…
FIRST72 is proud to partner with Napier City Council to deliver customised emergency kits for 19 community emergency hubs across the Napier region. Working alongside NCC’s Community Resilience Team, FIRST72…
FIRST72 is proud to support the Department of Conservation (DOC) in enhancing emergency communication capability across remote locations across NZ. As part of this initiative, DOC has deployed FIRST72’s Starlink…
Yesterday, as part of National ShakeOut Day, the Napier Hill Community Response Group and Napier Central School took another major step forward in their community preparedness journey. FIRST72 delivered and positioned…
FIRST72 is proud to support the Pōhutukawa Coast Community Response Team (PCCT) with the delivery of a new Tier 3 Tait communications system – making them the first community group…
On 4 October, the Buckland Community Emergency Response Group will host the first-ever Community-Led Emergency Response Expo in New Zealand. This event will bring together community groups, emergency services, and…
Water Rescue Equipment for New Zealand’s Flood Response Needs Flooding is becoming more frequent and severe across New Zealand. From the 2023 North Island Severe Weather events to the…
FIRST72 x Floody® Flood-Barriers Recent weather events have demonstrated that rivers and streams can rapidly overflow their banks, and rising floodwaters can pose a risk to life and damage property…
We recently had the privilege of working with the New Zealand Defence Force to design and deliver customised 10-person emergency kits for use across their North Island bases. The NZDF…
Over the past week, communities across the country – including Nelson-Tasman, Taranaki, and parts of the North Island – have been impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding. In Nelson-Tasman, the…
Find out how our EPOD Emergency & Disaster Pods can build resilience and self-sufficiency in your community. Download our helpful guide.
