

...been living in New Zealand for the past seven years. When the couple emigrated it ended their search for a country that had a more relaxed lifestyle where they could put down roots and make a new start for their family. Initially they went to Christchurch to allow Christine, a...

...competition is run at many of the 430 schools that are cleaned by CrestClean franchisees. The classroom that is kept the cleanest in the school is awarded a certificate and a prize at the end of each term. Kay says the competition helps to encourage the children to think about...

CrestClean’s Aznayne Ali with teachers Tarryn Rose, Heslia Swanepoel and Christina Havill When they returned after the end-of-term break these Palmerston North teachers were dazzled by how shiny the floors were. As part of the term clean at Cornerstone Christian School, CrestClean’s Aznayne Ali brought in his newly purchased floor...

...Cleanest Classroom Award – a competition that rewards kids for being tidy. The classroom that is kept the cleanest in the school is rewarded with a certificate and pizza at the end of term. After the couple arrived laden with pizza, the youngsters showed their appreciation by performing a song...

...the end of term. Methven Primary School Principal Chris Murphy says the competition is working extremely well. “The award is a great incentive not only for the kids but also for the teachers. “It encourages them to make sure their space is left in an appropriate way before the cleaners...

...term profession rather than just a job. “With CrestClean they have the backing of a large successful company that offers the best training and also provides regular upskilling courses.” Several long serving CrestClean franchise owners received awards at the team meeting. They included husband and wife Mark Kim and Nancy...

...“I can usually tell from the first day if they’ll be here for the long term. “You have to be excited about buying a Crest business and you’ll be keen to start as soon as you can.” At the annual CrestClean Rotorua team meeting, the spotlight fell on Bill and...

...Institute. “He cares about what he does and is committed to the job.” CrestClean’s Christchurch North Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda says many people are now seeing the cleaning industry as long term career. “There’s a defined career path for our personnel who want to move into training. Crest recognises hard...

...at the end of each term. Kate Bond, Ashburton Borough School’s business manager, says the competition helps teach kids important life skills, such as tidiness and being respectful of their surroundings. “It’s tricky trying to get kids to clean up after themselves.” She added: “They don’t actually always come to...

...was when Janeth saw a New Zealand lifestyle programme on TV that gave her the idea to begin exploring their long term options. She could see the opportunities that would be there for them as a family if they shifted to New Zealand. They already had some friends living here...

...Classroom Award. The competition is run at many of the 430 schools that are cleaned by CrestClean business owners. At the end of term the classroom that is kept the cleanest in the school is rewarded with a certificate and pizza. But the competition has not only sparked classroom rivalry...

...term at the primary school it’s hard to believe he’s talking about the same school. Before he could start vacuuming classrooms he had to spend time picking up discarded items and an assortment of rubbish that had been tossed on the floor. While that was a hindrance, eating into the...