Our Community
Our People are our business. Culham Engineering understands the significance of the NZ Governments Living Standard Frameworks and the Four Capitals that generate wellbeing for all New Zealanders. Our place in our community is important to us, and what we can give back to our people and our communities. Not just with employment and financial assistance to local clubs and charities, but with resources and skills that help progress our community and whanau to be a better place.
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Northland Rescue Helicopter Service
Northland Rescue Helicopter Service
The Northland Rescue Helicopter Service is a vital part of Northland’s infrastructure. Having carried over 25,000 people to safety over the past 25 years. Whether it’s locals or people holidaying in the region they’re there for us when we need them.
That’s why Culham is extremely proud to have supported the helicopter over the years and is now a Platinum sponsor. We believe our people are our community, and many of our staff have whanau all over this beautiful region that may require or have required the services of the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service.
We’re passionate about our responsibility to actively participate in our society and to give back to our community by supporting such an important and worthwhile organisation as the rescue helicopter. Keeping this enterprise going absolutely saves lives.
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Northland Rugby & Culham Engineering U14 Taniwha Shield
Northland Rugby & Culham Engineering U14 Taniwha Shield
Culham Engineering is a proud sponsor of Northland Rugby Union for the 2024 Season. This partnership will see Culham Engineering support the Semco Taniwha as they embark on their journey in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition. The sponsorship also extends to the return of the Culham Engineering Taniwha Shield with the teams made up of mixed under 14 players and “Kids Go Free” for the first home game of the season.
Well done to all teams representing Northern Wairoa, Rodney/Otamatea, Whangarei and Bay of Islands that competed in the Taniwha Shield. All games were played with respect and true sportsmanship. The final saw Bay of Islands up against Whangarei and the defending champions Whangarei took the tournament 12-10 in a classic back and forth rugby match. The tournament is more than three days of rugby games but also has valuable coaching and development classes for all players from the Northland premier coaching team.
The collaboration between Northland Rugby and Culham Engineering exemplifies a shared vision to promote and enhance the sport of rugby at all levels. This sponsorship will provide crucial resources and opportunities for our players, coaches, and staff to excel in their respective competitions. With Culham Engineering’s support, Northland Rugby Union can continue to nurture the talent within our province and create a pathway for success.
Managing Director, Rob Kirwan, expressed his excitement, stating, “Culham Engineering has a long association with the Northland Rugby Union and is proud to once again be a partner with the union for the upcoming season. One of the most important aspects of our partnership is the support of youth rugby and assisting in the growth of the game in our province. The future growth of Northland is what Culham Engineering is fully supportive of. The upcoming season is looking very exciting, and ‘Go the mighty Taniwha!'”
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Karting - Cameron Hill Sponsorship
Karting - Cameron Hill Sponsorship
Culham Engineering is proud to be a sponsor of 17 year old Kart racing driver Cameron Hill. Cameron is quickly making an impression in the Karting world, having only started racing karts in 2022. He has fast become one of the quickest on the tracks around the country.
Cameron competes in both the Senior ROTAX Lights and ROTAX DD2 classes. The ROTAX Light Kart is a Kosmic Mercury RR with a 125cc engine, single drive gear and rear brakes. It’s capable of speeds up to 140Kmh+.
The ROTAX DD2 Kart is also a Kosmic Mercury RR but fitted with a more powerful 125cc direct drive engine, two-speed gearbox, front brakes and stickier tyres. The extra power makes this kart capable of speeds up to 160kmh+.
Cameron’s career highlights include:
- ROTAX LIGHTS CHAMPION 2023, also winning overall points champion in Rotax Lights for Kartsport Auckland.
- Competing in the ROTAX USA Trophy Final where he drove to an impressive 16th out of 36 finalists, coming back from 29th position start.
- Competing in over 110 races in his first full year racing.
- Winning the ROTAX Max Light NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP.
A few words from Cam:
“I’m excited to announce I’ve been selected to represent New Zealand at the RMC World Grand Finals in Italy this
October. A huge thank you to Rob Kirwan and Culham Engineering for coming onboard and sponsoring my Karting
journey to the Worlds and beyond.I’m a proud Whangarei boy, now living in Auckland and I’m very grateful to have the support of a company that also
has its roots in Whangarei, Culham Engineering supporting my dream, I can’t wait to see how I go at the World’s and
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Girls In Infrastructure
Girls In Infrastructure
Culham Engineering is a keen supporter of Girls in Infrastructure. This worthwhile presentation for young women from all over Northland introduces them to a wide range of infrastructure industries and demonstrates the opportunities that they may have for their future.
As part of this support, we have been a site host as well as supplying and demonstrating plant at the base at Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei.
This is an event that Culham Engineering is proud to be a part of.
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Camera Obscura Project Whangarei
Camera Obscura Project Whangarei
The Camera Obscura Sculpture Project is an 8m Weathering steel sculpture, within which is a Camera Obscura.
This interactive sculptural structure, looking at Whangarei’s award winning Te Matau ā Pohe Bascule Bridge, uses CCTV technology to connect to the world via the web. Entering the dramatic structure to arrive in a camera obscura room, the viewer experiences the Bridge and its environment in a new way. Camera Obscura (Latin for “dark room”) is an optical device that led to photography and the photographic camera.
Culham Engineering is proud to be a main sponsor and contributor for this project.
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Anzac Cenotaph
Anzac Cenotaph
RSA leader Archie Dixon described the creation of the new memorial and Cenotaph in Laurie Hall Carpark as a great example of community organisations and Whangarei District Council working together, and a fitting way to honor the people the district lost in wars at the unveiling in April 2015.
Culham Engineering was proud to supply and erect the flagpoles for this community project.
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Junior Netball – Matata Public School, Year 3/4 & Year 5/6 Netball
Junior Netball – Matata Public School, Year 3/4 & Year 5/6 Netball
This year the students of Matata Public School walked onto the Netball court with pride.
“For a long time we have worn the same uniform that was very old and we didn’t always have the right sizes for each child. The joy on the kids’ faces was priceless when they all received their smart new uniform that fitted them perfectly.
They played like silver ferns and they certainly felt like them in their new uniforms! Even better both teams played so well they moved up grades during the season. The senior team winning their final game.
Thank you for making us feel amazing while we represent our school playing Netball.”
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