ShelterBox New Zealand is affiliated to the UK world-wide ShelterBox aid organisation that delivers survival essentials to families in the aftermath of a disaster or conflict. ShelterBox began in 2000 and has responded to earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and conflict– everywhere where families need emergency shelter, the ShelterBox Response Team is at the forefront with its tailored aid containing items for survival. Since 2000 the operational frontline of ShelterBox in the UK has given vital supplies and shelter to nearly a million people in 90 different countries. ShelterBox New Zealand is a fundraising charitable trust, we are not involved in operations or deployments that are managed by the UK. ShelterBox New Zealand’s primary role is fundraising and awareness building.