Hastings Deering teams up with SP Hunters for player welfare

THE SP Hunters are preparing for life after rugby league, thanks to a partnership with Hastings Deering, a dealer of machinery, earthmoving equipment and power solutions.
The partnership will see Hastings Deering support the Hostplus Cup club and provide Hunters players with opportunities for education and training.
With more than 70 years of operation in PNG and as the nation’s Cat distributor and service partner, Hastings Deering, like rugby league, holds a strong place in communities around the country.
“For many people in the country, rugby league is what unites everyone as Papua New Guineans, and as people,” Hunters chief executive Scott Barker said.
“The Hunters demonstrate our desire to create strong pathways for emerging talents, a value we share with Hastings Deering.
“This partnership extends beyond the field, where Hastings is helping our players prepare for life after football through skills-based training which will lead to employment opportunities in PNG.
“Off the field, our players are pillars in communities, supporting social awareness programmes, including the prevention of gender-based violence and promotion of health education.”
Hastings Deering PNG area manager Andrew Dare said;
“The Coronavirus (Covid-19) has certainly been a difficult time for everyone, but I know watching the Hunters is a highlight for the PNG people.
“We’re excited to watch the Hunters play this season.
“Our strong family culture at Hastings Deering is aligned with that of the Hunters, and reflects a set of shared values and joint connection with PNG.
Hastings Deering chief executive Mark Scott said beyond showing the company’s dedication to local communities, the partnership was founded upon people and community-focused values.
“The Hunters have shown immense resilience in the face of Covid-19 and have been true sportsmen off and on the field, consistently giving back to their community,” he said.
“A core value we share with the Hunters is the celebration of our people and their commitment to success.
“We believe our people are the heart of our business.
“We’re proud to elevate such an upstanding group of men through the partnership and support them once again this season,” said Scott earlier.
Hastings Deering has 23 business centres, including six in PNG, with locations across Queensland, the Northern Territory and New Caledonia.