Education

The recent Whiria Conference in New Plymouth brought together educational leaders in Taranaki to collaborate and discuss the future of education in the region. CrestClean was a proud sponsor, with Taranaki Regional Master Franchisees Naresh and Radhna Mani there to build and strengthen relationships with the region’s Principals. The CrestClean booth was a hub of

Dunedin Regional Master Franchisees Tony and Nicky Kramers hosted a competition at the recent Te Akatea (Māori Principals) conference, awarding a prize-filled kete (basket) to one lucky attendee. Deputy Principal of Panama Road School, Carol Leota, was the winner of the generous kete, taking home wine, chutney, chocolate and “all the good stuff,” she says.

Dunedin CrestClean franchise owners, George and Michelle Montalban, have received glowing reviews from staff at George Street Normal School since taking over the cleaning contract just one term ago. The school’s deputy principal, Leanne Stanton, has praised George and Michelle for their exceptional cleaning standards. “We’re very happy with them. We have no complaints and

Te Akatea is the New Zealand Māori Principals’ Association – an independent organisation dedicated to advocating for Māori education. They offer support and professional development opportunities to Māori Kaiako (teachers) and Tumuaki (principals), helping them navigate challenges and achieve educational excellence. Te Akatea also helps emerging Kaiako and Tumuaki grow and discover new opportunities within

On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of Regional Team Meetings was the

Owhiro Bay School recently wrapped up another term of participating in the Cleanest Classroom programme. The initiative is all about encouraging students to keep their classrooms clean during the school term and take pride in their learning space. CrestClean franchise owners, Alex and Joy Nagrampa, introduced the Cleanest Classroom programme at Owhiro Bay School last

Dilip Prajapati has been cleaning Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Naki Paewhenua (North Shore Māori School) for nearly six months. In that short time, he has built strong relationships with the school’s principal, staff, and students. “We’re well connected with all the staff. Whenever we see them, we say hi and have a chat,”

Tauranga CrestClean franchisee, Radha Narayan, treated staff at Matua Primary School with a delicious morning tea to celebrate her daughter Sanjeshni’s recent graduation from Otago University. Proud of her daughter’s achievements, Radha went all out to celebrate. The celebration wasn’t just about the graduation; it was an expression of gratitude towards the teachers who had

CrestClean’s Auckland West Master Franchisee, Caro Wedding, and North Harbour Master Franchisee, Neil Kumar, recently attended conferences for the Waitākere Area Principals’ Association (WAPA) and North Shore Principals’ Association (NSPA). As proud sponsors of WAPA and NSPA for many years, Caro and Neil used this opportunity to connect with leadership teams from Waitākere and North

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,

In the spirit of Ramadan, Winchester School staff received a special treat from Palmerston North franchise owners, Aznayne and Angeline Sahayam. Having cleaned Winchester School since 2020, Aznayne and Angeline wanted to share the joy of their cultural celebration by hosting a surprise Ramadan celebration. Principal at Winchester School, Nic Mason, welcomed the surprise. “I

The recent tree planting at Rutherford Primary School shows how even small actions can have a big impact. It all started when CrestClean’s Thang Hlawnceu who cleans the school noticed there was a significant amount of waste in each classroom. Each classroom had three different rubbish bins, with no waste separation or recycling system in