The team at CrestClean’s Head Office in Dunedin made a collective effort to take a stand against bullying in celebration of Pink Shirt Day. Donning their best pink attire, Head Office staff sent a strong message of support for kindness, compassion and inclusivity. Pink Shirt Day is an international event held annually to promote acceptance
George and Michelle Montalban haven’t wasted a moment since purchasing their CrestClean franchise two years ago. Their dedication to growing the business has enabled them to leave their previous jobs and focus solely on their franchise. Financial independence fuelled the couple’s decision to become business owners. Now that they’re in control of their business growth,
Meet Ryan Deo, an inspiring 19-year-old student from Dunedin. In September 2023, he carved his own path to success by becoming a CrestClean franchise owner. Alongside running his business, Ryan is also studying to become a civil engineer at Otago Polytechnic. Ryan was inspired to become a CrestClean franchise owner by family members in Dunedin
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