Palmerston North News

  • Kids ditch their messy...

    Aznayne Ali hands out the Cleanest Classroom Award at Milson School, Palmerston North.

    Aznayne Ali enjoys working at Palmerston North’s Milson School where the children go out of their way to make his job a whole lot easier. But it hasn’t always been like that. When Aznayne recalls his first term at the primary school it’s hard to believe he’s talking about the

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  • New manager has eye...

    Shareen Raj - Master Franchise for Palmerston North

    Starting in the cleaning industry at “ground level” gave her the passion and inspiration to aim for a senior management position with CrestClean. Shareen Raj, CrestClean’s new Regional Manager for Palmerston North, says being appointed to the key role is a dream come true and the experience of being a

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  • Cleanest Classroom a win-win...

    Smithesh Thomas hands out pizza to youngsters at Somerset Crescent School, Palmerston North.

    It’s no wonder these kids look so pleased themselves after scoring a pizza lunch for being so tidy. The Somerset Crescent School youngsters were rewarded with the tasty treat for winning CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom Award. The competition is run at many of the 430 schools that are cleaned by CrestClean

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  • Training awards bring pride...

    It’s no wonder they are looking proud as they hold aloft certificates for successfully completing their training. These Palmerston North franchisees are among the latest newbies who have been equipped with the skills they need to provide a professional service to their customers. The Certificate in Commercial Cleaning is awarded

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  • Joining Crest a life-changer...

    Joining CrestClean has been nothing short of a “miracle” and has been an absolute life changer, say a grateful husband and wife team from Palmerston North. Aznayne Ali and his wife Anjeline Sahayam turned their back on Auckland in the hope that provincial New Zealand would give them a better

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  • Cleaning is the new...

    If anyone tries to give cleaning the brush off as being dull and boring work they should meet Alka Reddy. The 28-year-old CrestClean franchisee says cleaning is the perfect tonic after a busy day at work in her daytime job as an ACC Case Manager. Alka and her husband Shiv,

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  • Grateful boss wants to...

    Switched-on franchisee Lipson Varghese has won the praises of a senior boss at a national power company. Teresa Richards, Facilities and Fleet Manager, Powerco, is so impressed with the standard of cleaning by the 44-year-old that she says she wishes there were more than one of him! Palmerston North-based Teresa

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  • Quality Assurance Co-ordinator enjoying...

    Philip Wilson is the Wellington, Hutt Valley and Palmerston North Regional Quality Assurance Co-ordinator. As part of his role, Philip will undertake quality audits, assist with implementing new contracts and be a guiding force for franchisees new to the business. CrestClean has similar co-ordinators in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty,

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  • Crest becomes silver sponsor...

    CrestClean is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the New Plymouth Principals’ Association. The announcement was made after Managing Director Grant McLauchlan’s presentation at the New Plymouth Principals’ Association Cluster Group Meeting on August 7. Crest sponsored a lunch and 15 principals were given a gift bag that included

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  • Financial Success after Just...

    Congratulations to Aroha Metuamate on reaching the three year milestone with CrestClean. As a Crest franchisee in Palmerston North, Aroha has also met a significant financial goal of having her initial business loan almost entirely paid off. “She’s been working really well,” says Steve O’Connell, Regional Director for Palmerston North

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  • Crest Cleans Up at...

    The New Zealand Catholic Principals’ Association Conference on 26-27th June was a great success for CrestClean, says Steve O’Connell, Regional Director for Kapiti Coast and Palmerston North. “We’ve established several good connections for areas throughout New Zealand, especially in Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, and Wellington regions,” says Steve. Regional Director for

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  • CrestClean attended Regional Principals...

    This years Wellington Regional Primary Principals Association (WRPPA) conference was held at Te Papa in Wellington and provided CrestClean Regional Directors a chance to network with local principals. Regional Directors from Wellington, Hutt Valley/Wairarapa and Palmerston North/Kapiti Coast attended the conference and have all said it was a great event

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