Dunedin News

  • CrestClean’s Head Office turns...

    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

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  • Trophies for tidiness –...

    Michelle George Montalban feature

    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

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  • Driven Dunedin student balances...

    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

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  • CrestClean franchisees achieve new...

    A record-breaking 2149 people completed CrestClean’s various training programmes in 2023. This impressive number represents a significant increase compared to previous years, highlighting franchisees’ commitment to upskilling and providing exceptional service to their customers. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says that making training programmes as accessible as possible was

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  • From CrestClean’s youngest franchisee,...

    When Nitij Maharaj started his CrestClean business seven years ago, he was fresh out of school and the company’s youngest franchisee. Since then a lot has changed. He is now married to Disha and they have a baby son, Nayden, while the size of his business has tripled — and

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  • CrestClean’s ‘top tier’ enhance...

    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

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  • After 15 years of...

    Fifteen minutes of fame might not get you far… but 15 years of successful business ownership will! Congratulations to CrestClean franchisees Fomai and Christine Vaitupu, who are celebrating the impressive milestone. “What a wonderful journey it’s been! They have seen the company evolve and flourish over their 15 years, just

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  • Resilience and Reinvention: John’s...

    Living the quiet life was never John Corboy’s thing — he much preferred outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting and hitting the ski slopes. But that all changed 12 years ago, when he underwent a lifesaving liver transplant, which forced him to slow down and look for a new career. “I

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  • CrestClean launches new programme...

    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

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  • ‘Crestmas’ celebration enjoyed by...

    Cookies, candles, crackers and Christmas cuisine made for a very merry ‘Crestmas’ celebration in Dunedin. Franchisees and their families enjoyed an end-of-year Christmas party at the Pirates Rugby Club where they shared a festive grazing platter, which included custom-made cookies, reindeer cupcakes and a selection of other sweet and savoury

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  • Dunedin Master Franchisee Tony...

    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

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  • CrestClean franchisees "part of...

    Cleaners holding up gift cards.

    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

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