Palmerston North Featured

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,

Falling from height was the second most common cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand in 2023, which makes working at height a relevant talking point for the year ahead. One fall is too many. At CrestClean, we recognise the severe consequences of compromising safety, especially when it comes to working at height. Our commitment

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 franchisee Richard Leathers has been acknowledged by Manawatu Inland Port Ltd for his exemplary work ethic. Site Manager Mutu Ngarimu was so impressed with the standard of Richard’s work that he contacted Shareen Raj, CrestClean’s Palmerston North Regional Master Franchisee, to sing his praises. “It’s quite noticeable after Richard’s been, you can see a

Brothers-in-law Andrew De Castro and Rezzi Sumagang unwittingly made history when they purchased a CrestClean franchise together in Palmerston North. In buying a franchise, they became the commercial cleaning company’s 700th franchise team, making CrestClean the largest franchise system of its type in New Zealand. To mark the occasion, they were presented with special ‘700th

When CrestClean’s Petera Wiparata arrives at Hawkins’ Ōhakea construction site in the morning, he is always greeted with a cherry “mōrena” by Site Office Manager Celia Knox. “He’s been teaching me a bit of te reo,” says Celia. “So, when I see him, I don’t say ‘good morning’, it’s ‘mōrena’. I’m always keen to learn

They may have only just started school, but the pupils of Room 1 at Tokomaru School are cleaning up when it comes to having the tidiest classroom. The bunch of conscientious five-year-olds were treated to Goody Goody Gum Drops ice cream by CrestClean franchisee Nelson Vellattukudy Paulose after winning the Cleanest Classroom Award. The Cleanest

They say a cup of tea solves everything, so when an elderly woman ran her car off the road, CrestClean franchisee Jomy George was quick to fetch her a comforting brew. Jomy was on his way home from his morning cleaning shift in Palmerston North, when the woman misjudged a corner and crashed her car

There’s no mistaking the trio of specialist service offered by CrestClean’s Sam Talwar. Thanks to the messaging carried by distinctive new branding on his van, Sam has been busier than ever. An expert in Pure Water Window Cleaning, his competence and skillset also extends to Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, and Hard Floor Care. Shareen Raj,

It’s no wonder there’s a growing demand for his cleaning services. He not only delivers quality work, it’s his cheerful manner and ‘can do’ attitude that’s also winning over Whanganui customers. CrestClean’s Seby Joseph says he’s never been happier at work and just loves looking after his customers and doing the best job he can

The sight of her personnel working at the New Zealand Blood Service’s Palmerston North Donor Centre has been pleasing, says CrestClean’s local regional manager Shareen Raj. Cleaning teams have been on hand each day to provide a sanitising and cleaning service so staff and members of the public using the busy facility can feel confident

Congratulations to Sam Talwar who has been appointed as a Regional Trainer for Master Cleaners Training Institute. Helping newcomers to the cleaning industry has become a passion for Palmerston North-based Sam, who takes franchisees through practical and theory sessions leading to the Certificate in Commercial Cleaning. “I really enjoy passing on the experience I have