Christchurch North

During student holidays, many CrestClean franchisees do special Term Cleans of the schools in their regions. This takes a more thorough “spring cleaning” approach that involves going the extra mile, with a full carpet cleaning and polishing of all hard floors in most cases. It can also be an opportunity to tackle a larger project

Both of CrestClean’s Christchurch regions, North and South, gathered together to celebrate the Christmas season, making for a fun and lively summer afternoon. “We combined the regions as some of the franchisees work on both sides of the city,” says Kiri James, Regional Director for Christchurch South. “It was a real success and great to

Grant Holland is one of the longest serving franchisees on the CrestClean team. “When I started there were only four in Christchurch,” he recalls. Not all of them are still in business, but the flexibility and income from owning a CrestClean franchise are what keep Grant happy with the decision he made so many years

Congratulations to Ronesh Nand for successfully completing the Cleaning Professional Skills Suite training, a series of three courses offered by Master Cleaners Training Institute that cover all aspects of safe working practices, equipment, proper procedures and innovations in the cleaning industry. Originally from Fiji, Ronesh and his wife Joytesha moved to Christchurch and purchased a

After 12 years as a CrestClean Franchisee in Christchurch, Jason Dalziel says, “The thing I like the most is the people I work for.” “Like anyone, sometimes I feel like I just don’t want to go to work, but for example, I clean New Brighton School in Christchurch and after I get there and get

Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda brought together both Christchurch North and South for a combined Team Meeting on June 25. “There were many issues to discuss, such as reforms to Health and Safety and the overall positive growth of the country and our regions,” says Yasa, who adds that bringing them all together to discuss the

Congratulations to Leo Li and his wife, Annie Yang, on the arrival on their new family member – a baby girl. Emily Li was born on Tuesday, the 15th of July. Both Annie and Emily are doing well. Originally from Datong, China, for the past three years, Leo has been running a very successful CrestClean

Regional Manager for Northern Christchurch, Yasa Panagoda, reports that positive progress is happening with earthquake damaged schools and facilities – in one case – Banks Avenue School. After being damaged in the 2011 earthquake, Banks Avenue School is back in shape and CrestClean is planning to help them stay that way. “I had to find

Well done to three hardworking CrestClean franchisees for completing the Hard Floor Care Trainers Course held in Christchurch on 15-16 October. Leo Li, Sunjeev Raj and Robert Temesvari are now Regional Floor Trainers for the Christchurch region. National Training Manager, Chris Chapman is pleased with the training course and has all confidence in Leo, Sunjeev

Christchurch North is pleased to welcome new franchisee, Vasu Dewan. Based in Rangiora, Vasu works with his wife Muni and son in law, Sanjeeve. Vasu arrived from Fiji in 2007 and lived in Auckland until the Canterbury earthquakes hit in 2010 and 2011 and he decided to move down to the devastated city and help

Jason Dalziel has a long and successful association with Crest Clean, and he credits our organisation for his knowledge of business and systems. Jason originally bought one of the first franchises in Christchurch which he ran for 6 years, before selling up to purchase other businesses. Marilyn, his wife purchased a Hair and Beauty business

Managing Director Grant McLauchlan recently visited the Christchurch offices to present awards during the Christchurch Team Meeting. Congratulations to Grant Holland for 13 years as a franchisee, and Leo Li for getting two Certificate of Excellences, a tribute to the excellent work Leo does.