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Mason Contractors has been in business regionally for 40 years. Lance O’Callaghan and his partners took the thriving business on two years ago.
Which regional charitable groups, not-for-profits, or schools does your business support on a regular basis?
Warkworth Wellsford Hospice, Warkworth Trolley Derby, Santa Parade, bowling clubs (Warkworth and Snells Beach), Warkworth Gamefish Club, Springboard, Warkworth Fire Brigade, local rugby and hockey clubs, local schools and kindergartens, Warkworth & Wellsford A&P shows, local service groups, and more.
What made you decide to support these particular groups?
We definitely like supporting everyone, especially the local schools and sports groups. Whenever they come to us, we’re always willing to donate because they’re both so important to the region. Locals in the community support us in business, so it’s important that we give something back in some way.
What form does your support take?
We donate goods and services – trucks, machine hire and vouchers, plus sponsor with either monetary or material donations. We also advertise with the local sports clubs.
Is there a special moment you can share that highlights the importance of giving to a particular group?
Every time we do a sponsorship, we’re thanked for the support. We like to think they’ll come to us the next time they need a driveway or something like that, but honestly, we do it for the thanks we get in return.
Do you use/support other local businesses for your supplies/services?
Always where possible we try to buy everything locally, regardless of price. If there isn’t someone here with what we need, we go further afield, but we really do like to support other local businesses, and we expect them to do the same.
How many locals does your business employ?
Upwards of 30 on a regular basis.
Why do you think it’s important for locals to ‘shop locally’?
Shopping local provides local employment and enables local business to give back to the community in return. It’s a win-win.
