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Homes of Hope is a non-profit organisation in Tauranga that offers safe, nurturing homes for children who have experienced trauma and other services such as Child Centred Play Therapy, whānau support, parenting support and supervised access. The therapeutic foster care model means siblings can stay together in a stable home for as long as needed.

Healthcare facilities are in a constant battle against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. At CrestClean, we understand the critical role that meticulous cleaning plays in creating safe environments for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities treat a wide range of patients with many different medical conditions. CrestClean helps prevent

The recent Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI) Conference at Auckland’s Jet Park Hotel brought together senior trainers from across the country. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says the conference is a crucial annual event to boost motivation and plan for the year ahead. “We always have this conference at the beginning of the year,

CrestClean is celebrating the completion of the Aspire2 Workplace Communication Programme by all its Regional Master Franchisees. The programme is aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and covers a variety of topics, including verbal and non-verbal communication, delegation, conflict resolution and active listening. In recognition of the achievement, a graduation ceremony was held at CrestClean’s Auckland

CrestClean has introduced a new business development training programme, aimed at improving the professional and personal success of its franchisees. The Certificate in Professional and Personal Development is being offered by the Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI), CrestClean’s dedicated training organisation that delivers industry leading, internationally recognised programmes to its franchisees. The first CrestClean business owners to

Tony Kramers has gone back to school, to reconnect with his past. The Dunedin Master Franchisee, who can trace his whakapapa (genealogy) back to Ngāi Tahu chiefs Karetai and Te Mātenga Taiaroa, is learning te reo Māori, picking up where he left off more than 20 years ago. “I learnt it through high school, right

At Ravensdown Dunedin, CrestClean’s Steve, Sam and Lynne Kannewischer are considered “part of the family”. So, after a few observations were added into the Ravensdown safety system praising the family franchise team, they were surprised with a Prezzy Card, to thank them for all their hard work. “We see Steve every day, he’s like staff,”

CrestClean’s regional team meetings are always cause for celebration, as individual, regional and national achievements are recognised. Despite the challenges of 2021, most of the regional team meetings were able to go ahead, even if it did involve some re-scheduling and mask-wearing! Overall, hundreds of franchisees from around New Zealand attended meetings in 14 locations.

It’s not only Melany Baltar’s high standard of cleaning that is appreciated by staff and guests at the Dunedin Cancer Society. “She’s so cheerful, she greets everybody with that beautiful smile, and she recognises why people are here which is really important,” says Daffodil House and Supportive Care Administrator Fiona Cutler. “She has compassion for

CrestClean’s Payroll and Human Resources Leader Christina Kelliher has qualified as a Certified Payroll Leader — achieving the highest Payroll Accreditation possible in New Zealand. The New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association (NZPPA) is the country’s largest payroll professional body and is focused on developing payroll as a recognised profession in its own right. Three years

CrestClean’s Financial Controller Sharon Churchill has held finance and accounting roles for more than 20 years — and now she has the initials after her name to prove it. Sharon is officially an ‘Accounting Technician’ after receiving the internationally recognised qualification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). “It’s absolutely amazing to finally

What is it about CrestClean and bird rescues? A year ago, CrestClean featured on TV Three’s The Project after Auckland franchisee  Dominik Drahoninsky rescued a baby bird that was stuck down a drain. And now, at the other end of the country, cleaner Aman Chand has used his bird whispering skills to rescue a sparrow from