Palmerston North News

  • Introducing Peter Radley, CrestClean’s...

    We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Radley as our new Regional Manager for the Manawatū-Whanganui region.  Originally from Palmerston North, Peter has an extensive background in the healthcare industry. His career in healthcare spans over 40 years in nursing and nine years as a paramedic for Wellington Free

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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 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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    Aznayne Ali and Angeline Sahayam Winchester School Ramadan

    In the spirit of Ramadan, Winchester School staff received a special treat from Palmerston North franchise owners, Aznayne and Angeline Sahayam. Having cleaned Winchester School since 2020, Aznayne and Angeline wanted to share the joy of their cultural celebration by hosting a surprise Ramadan celebration. Principal at Winchester School, Nic

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  • Inside Petera Wiparata’s 3-year...

    When Petera Wiparata purchased a CrestClean franchise, he didn’t know what vast opportunities lay ahead of him. Leaving Wellington for Fielding, Petera left his family behind for almost a year to take a leap of faith and focus on building a business. Now, three years later, the Wiparata family are

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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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  • 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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  • Smithesh celebrates 7 years...

    Palmerston North franchisee Smithesh Thomas is proud to be celebrating seven years as a CrestClean business owner. In recognition of this commendable milestone, Smithesh was presented with a Long Service Award by Regional Master Franchisee Shareen Raj. “Smithesh’s professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine concern for his customers’ needs have

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  • Meet CrestClean’s Kāpiti Coast...

    It’s not even been a year since Marvin and Rachelle Daquis downed tools in their previous jobs and bought a CrestClean franchise, and the couple are already making a name for themselves. At their recent regional team meeting, they were surprised to be awarded Kāpiti Coast Franchise of the Year

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  • Success celebrated at Palmerston...

    CrestClean’s Palmerston North and Kāpiti Coast franchisees recently gathered for their annual meeting, celebrating their achievements and hard work. The event was held at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre, and provided an opportunity for franchisees to learn more about their businesses and how CrestClean supports them in their

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  • Manawatu Inland Port sings...

    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

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  • Petera proud to be...

    Palmerston North franchisee Petera Wiparata is proud to be following in his father’s footsteps. “My dad was a cleaner for 20 years, and I’ve done cleaning for most of my life. I love cleaning — for me it’s one of the only jobs where you know you’re done when you’re

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