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  • Crest shines at New Zealand Catholic Education Convention

    The New Zealand Catholic Education Convention was a positive event to attend, Wellington Regional Manager Richard Brodie says. About 850 people attended the event that was held from June 10 to 12 at the TSB Arena in Wellington. “It was a very positive expo,” he says. “We received a lot

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  • Ten year celebrations for Dellece

    Being part of the growth of CrestClean – from a small business to an industry leader – is one of many highlights for Customer Services Manager Dellece McFarlane. In recognition of her 10 year service, Dellece, who is one of many long-standing CrestClean personnel, was presented with a glass plaque

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  • Cleaning Industry Training Standards needed

    On a typical day, hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders enter their workplaces and get on with their jobs. Most don’t pay a second thought to the cleaners who came into the office as they headed out the door, aside from perhaps a passing hello. No one really cares. It’s

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  • FMs must invest in skills-based training to raise...

    As an employer in the commercial cleaning industry, if you make an investment in training you want it to produce confident, competent, safe and loyal employees who will make a positive contribution to your bottom line, helping you grow your business and your customer base. For that to happen, the

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  • CrestClean hosts Health and Safety seminar with Tauranga...

    Navigating new requirements around the Health and Safety Reform Bill is vital to understanding how to protect your workplace from third party health and safety risks. This was the focus of a recent Health and Safety seminar that was run by CrestClean in conjunction with the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce.

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  • Jason is a ‘hero of respect’

    Christchurch North CrestClean franchisee.

    Christchurch North CrestClean franchisee Jason Dalziel did not expect a ‘hero of respect’ letter would bring tears to his eyes. Jason, has been cleaning for 17 years and has owned a CrestClean franchise for 12 years, received a letter from a pupil at New Brighton Catholic School. The letter read:

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  • CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme turning...

    The CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme featured in today’s edition of the Wellington Independent Herald. The article titled “Strengthening junior rugby” appeared on page 19 of the community newspaper and highlighted the importance of the grassroots rugby initiative. The clinics are aimed at junior rugby coaches and parents

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  • Christchurch team member achieves qualification

    CrestClean BICSc training.

    Completing his BICSc Cleaning Professional Skills Suite training was a proud moment for Titus Samuel. The Christchurch North franchisee is one of many Crest personnel that have completed their training through the Master Cleaners Training Institute. It is another way CrestClean is helping raise industry standards through innovation and skills

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  • Proactive franchisee team praised

    Hard work has paid off for Nitin Prasad and Saleshni Lai. The Hutt Valley CrestClean franchisee team, who has been cleaning Nga Tamariki Early Childhood Centre since February this year, received praise from management about their high standard of cleaning. Supervisor Sharee Ormond is thrilled with the look of the

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  • CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme featured...

    CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme.

    The CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme is helping strengthen junior rugby from the ground up. An article published in the Nelson Mail on May 26, highlighted the benefits of two free coaching sessions that were held in Nelson. The clinics, which are aimed at established coaches and parents,

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  • Move to the Regions Programme successful

    CrestClean National Relocation Manager Chris Barker is pleased with how the Move to the Regions programme is going, having successfully settled 25 families in Hawkes Bay, Whangarei, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, North Harbour, Hamilton, Taupo, Nelson, Blenheim, Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra and Cromwell in the last four years.

    CrestClean’s Move to the Regions Programme is providing families with opportunities to settle outside of Auckland and Wellington. CrestClean, which is one of many companies helping to settle families outside Auckland, has successfully settled 25 families in Hawkes Bay, Whangarei, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, North Harbour, Hamilton, Taupo, Nelson, Blenheim, Queenstown,

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  • CrestClean and LeslieRugby strengthening junior rugby

    CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme.

    The CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme is helping strengthen junior rugby in New Zealand. The programme is aimed at junior rugby coaches and/or dads and mums who are interested in coaching the game in the future. It promotes fundamental skill development and makes it easier for junior team

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