"The 'mesh node' is a small black walkie-talkie sized box that connects to a cellphone through bluetooth. It then connects to a network of solar powered nodes across the region, which allows users to send short text messages, even when all other communications are down.
It has been tailor-made by Tai Rāwhiti Civil Defence, and emergency manager Ben Green said it is a cost effective solution for reliable communications in a disaster."
#AlexaCook, 2025