About A1 Containers
New Zealand’s Trusted Shipping Container Specialists
For more than 20 years, A1 Containers has been providing reliable shipping container solutions to businesses, homeowners, contractors, and rural operations across New Zealand. As a proudly family-owned and operated business, we’re committed to delivering quality containers, honest advice, and dependable service you can trust.
With nationwide coverage and depots located throughout New Zealand, we make it easy to hire, buy, relocate, or customise shipping containers for a wide range of applications. Whether you need secure on-site storage, transport solutions, or a specialised container setup, our experienced team is here to help.
Need a Container Solution You Can Rely On?
Talk to our team today for expert advice and a fast, competitive quote.
Built on Experience, Service & Reliability
Since 2003, A1 Containers has built a strong reputation through long-term customer relationships, repeat business, and word-of-mouth referrals. We understand that every project is different, which is why we take the time to recommend the right container solution for your needs.
From construction sites and commercial storage to farms, events, workshops, and residential projects, our containers are trusted across a wide range of industries throughout New Zealand.
We pride ourselves on:
- Reliable service
- High-quality shipping containers
- Competitive pricing
- Nationwide delivery
- Practical, honest advice
- Fast turnaround times
At A1 Containers, customer service is at the heart of everything we do.
Shipping Containers for Every Requirement
We supply a wide range of shipping containers for hire and sale, including:
- 10ft Shipping Containers
- 20ft Shipping Containers
- 40ft Shipping Containers
- High Cube Containers
- Open Side Containers
- Refrigerated Containers
- Dangerous Goods Containers
- Modified & Custom Containers
We also provide container transport and relocation services, helping customers move containers safely and efficiently throughout New Zealand.
Looking for the Right Container?
Browse our range or speak with our experienced team today.
Meet the Team
Behind A1 Containers is a hardworking team passionate about providing practical container solutions and exceptional customer service.
Our knowledgeable staff bring years of industry experience and are dedicated to helping customers find the right solution quickly and efficiently. From sales and logistics to transport coordination and customer support, our team works together to ensure every job runs smoothly from start to finish.
As a family-owned business, we believe in building genuine relationships with our customers and providing the kind of service that keeps people coming back.
Whether you’re hiring a single storage container or managing a large-scale commercial project, you can count on the A1 Containers team to deliver reliable advice and dependable service every step of the way.
Have Questions?
Our friendly team is here to help with expert advice and tailored container solutions.
Heidi Dustin
Managing Director
0800 400 400
This is who I am:
Born and bred in Hawke’s Bay, I am a fun-loving person who takes joy in helping others. The container industry has been my life for the past 15+ years with my husband Willie, owning the business since 2010. When I am not pressing keys on the computer for A1, you are likely to find me pressing keys on my piano or spending time in my Dahlia garden (although I am not much of a weeder lol!), working my way to becoming a certified florist. I am also partial to a quiz night at the local pub with friends or a sneaky wine tasting at some of our gorgeous local Hawke’s Bay wineries.
This is what I do:
I love helping our customers, no question is a silly one and I will go the extra mile to help with all those tricky jobs. I offer friendly but professional advice and am happy to chat with you to discuss what best suits your requirements.
This is how I can help you:
Having spent 15 years in the industry, I have a wealth of knowledge of what containers are all about and how we can help you with all of your storage and delivery needs.
Willie Dustin
Managing Director
0800 400 400
This is who I am:
Growing up in Central Otago as a teenager, working on local stations, my love was to be a shepherd, but I somehow ended up back in the North Island driving trucks at the age of 18. Transport seemed to be the new career path for me, so I went on to manage a transport depot in Hastings, to managing a rental and lease fleet of heavy vehicles in Hawke’s Bay. Meeting Heidi, a local Napier girl, we married and had two great kids (now young adults). Taking a leap of faith in 2010, Heidi and I sold our home in Napier and moved the family to Tauranga. We had made the decision to invest every last cent we had into ourselves and brought A1 Containers in Tauranga. In 2018, we moved back home to Napier and opened our second Head Office in Prebensen Drive. Nowadays, my flock of containers doesn’t seem to move about as the Merinos do and the tractors don’t look like tractors should, the hills are nonexistent but as you will see on social media, I still find my way to the mountains to spook the odd deer. I am also passionate member of our local rugby club.
This is what I do:
Jack of all trades, but a master of none. I spend most of my working days wondering where the day went. We have a fantastic team at A1 Containers who allow me to look busy while they are doing all the great work. A1 Containers is my family and my focus. You will see me at both our head offices, Napier & Tauranga splitting my time between both branches. We have built the business on excellent customer service and high-quality containers for every client buying a shipping container.
This is how I can help you:
I work away in the background, working on the business and assisting the team. With many hats to wear, my two key focuses are one, the team, and that they have the tools, information, and a fun environment to help our customers to the best of their ability. Secondly, the procurement of quality containers.
We pride ourselves on over grading our containers making sure what we sell is graded correctly and the best available. Finding these containers in this industry is a real challenge. I put a lot of pressure back on our suppliers to honour what they are selling to us, so we can have the best containers available for our customers.