Dunedin News

  • Dunedin franchise team makes...

    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.

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  • CrestClean’s Liezl Foxcroft to...

    We’re pleased to announce that CrestClean General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, has been invited to speak at Sydney’s ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo in September. The ISSA Expo is the largest industry event in Oceania, attracting over 2,000 professionals in the cleaning and facility solutions industry. The Expo brings

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  • CrestClean sponsors Te Akatea...

    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

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  • CrestClean poised for success...

    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

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  • Dunedin teams proudly sport...

    The South Island Filipino Sports Festival bounced back this year, reuniting teams from Nelson to Invercargill for a weekend of basketball and community spirit. Held in Christchurch on June 1st and 2nd, 34 teams competed in the event. While the event previously boasted a wider range of sports like badminton,

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  • Balclutha franchise owners come...

    Farina and Farsheed Shah are a husband-and-wife team that have owned a CrestClean franchise in Balclutha for almost 10 years. The couple are a shining example of franchisee success. The Shahs are renowned for their expertise in both carpet and hard floor cleaning. Recognising the importance of reliable equipment, they’ve

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  • 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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