Tough Shelters
Shipping Container Shelters
Free Standing Post Shelters
Bunker Shelters
Lifestyle Block Free-Standing Enclosed Shelters

About Us
Tough Shelters is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated family business, co-owned by Peter and Sylvia Jex-Blake, along with their daughter Gemma and her husband Andrew Dick.
Peter and Sylvia have an extensive farming and commercial background, Gemma’s background is in logistics and Andrew’s a former quantity surveyor.
So, it’s fair to say we bring a diverse skill set to Tough Shelters enabling us to provide exceptional products and an unmatched service to you.
Operating out of Paengaroa and Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty, we deliver and install nationwide. We work with just one very trusted and reputable shelter supplier with more than 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and selling all kinds of shelters, each which have been well tested and recognised worldwide because of their first class quality, reasonable price and wide application.
If you are needing shipping containers to go alongside your shelter, we’ve got you covered there as well! We’ve partnered with trusted container suppliers across the country making us your one-stop shop for all your shelter and shipping container requirements.
Reach out and see why we’re fast becoming the leading shelter provider in New Zealand.
Our shipping container shelters
We pride ourselves on transforming durable shipping containers into versatile, eco-friendly shelters suitable for a myriad of purposes. Whether you’re seeking a cozy backyard retreat, a rugged construction site office, or a sustainable housing solution, our range of container shelters offers unmatched durability, flexibility, and affordability.
Explore our collection and discover how we’re revolutionizing the concept of modern living and working spaces with our innovative shipping container solutions.


What makes Tough Shelters Unique?
Container shelters, designed for agricultural, commercial and industrial use, represent a significant innovation in providing strong, versatile, durable, and cost-effective solutions for businesses across New Zealand.
Cyclone Gabrielle saw many shelters destroyed, risking damage to the contents, surrounding plant, buildings, machinery and infrastructure – we took notice
Tough Shelters are constructed using high-grade materials designed to give you optimal protection against all environmental elements, making them ideal for storage, workshops, agricultural needs, or perfect temporary workspace solutions.
The primary advantage of a Tough Shelter is its incredible adaptability. Securely custom mounted on 20ft or 40 ft shipping containers, they can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing your businesses to respond swiftly to operational needs or changes in location.
This mobility is especially beneficial in the construction, mining, and agriculture industries, where the need for on-site shelter can often be temporary or subject to change.
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