Wellington Regional News News

  • Roger brings a sparkle...

    Keeping the windows sparkling clean at one of Wellington’s most popular tourist attractions is a real labour of love for CrestClean’s Roger Walker. Roger says seeing the glass sparkle after he and his team have finished their work at Wellington Cable Car brings immense job satisfaction. “To walk away knowing

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  • Successful business owners thrilled...

    Two experienced CrestClean business owners in Wellington have risen through the ranks to take up senior training roles. Naval Gupta and Naseem Shariff have been appointed as Regional Trainers for Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI) in Wellington and Hutt Valley. But before being selected the pair had to meet strict

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  • Dad delivers wife’s baby...

    Kapil Bhatt with his wife Preeti and new baby girl Yana and son Dev.

    Being present for the birth of his first child was a precious moment for new dad Kapil Bhatt. It was a joyous occasion he and his wife Preeti shared in the safe surrounds of a hospital birthing unit. But little did they realise that just 15 months later what he

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  • Legal eagle a boost...

    Nicole Ratuszny says she’s loving her new support role for CrestClean

    An up-and-coming legal eagle is enjoying her new support role for CrestClean’s Wellington operations. Nicole Ratuszny, who is at university studying for a degree in HR and law, says she’s loving the variety of the part-time job. “I’m learning a lot and dealing with a lot of different clients. It’s

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  • Home dream achieved through...

    Wellington couple Dharam Singh and Lalita Devi have taken a giant step towards having a home of their own. Homeownership was unimaginable before they bought their CrestClean business as they were both working in low-paid jobs. Now their dream is about to come true with building work due to start

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  • Former chef says cleaning...

    Cleaning used to be a tall order for CrestClean’s Asad Siddiqui as his role at a Wellington school means working between five floors. But the 37-year-old former chef has more than stepped up to the challenge – and says he’s never felt fitter. In just three months since buying a

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  • Cleaning? It’s better than...

    Hours at the gym pumping iron or running on a treadmill is one way to stay in shape – but there’s always a price to working out. But while a gym membership can be costly, Kapil Bhatt has found the perfect way to keep off the kilos while at the

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  • Crest trainer takes shine...

    Hardworking Naval Gupta has a dream of where he wants to be within 10 years – hopefully enjoying early retirement! The Wellington CrestClean business owner is spinning many plates in his busy working life, but it’s all part of his master plan to achieve financial freedom by the time he’s

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  • Hard Floor training has...

    When CrestClean’s Wellington team was looking for a training venue the outcome was a win-win for everyone. The Hard Floor Care course, run by the Master Cleaners Training Institute, teaches newbies to the cleaning industry the essentials of how to manage and maintain a range of different floor surfaces. Dan

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  • Vehicle audit wins-over potential...

    A CrestClean audit of franchisees’ vehicles was the deciding factor when a potential customer drove past and was impressed by what he saw. The man had gone on a Saturday morning drive in search of a coffee shop when he chanced upon the neat line-up of CrestClean cars being inspected

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  • Festive treats for hardworking...

    It was game-on for Wellington franchisees when they let their hair down for the annual Christmas party. This year the venue for the combined Wellington and Hutt Valley festive get together was Strike Entertainment Centre in Lower Hutt. The event proved popular and nearly100 people attended. As well as a

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  • Rewards aplenty for franchisees

    Teamwork works wonders when you’re a CrestClean franchisee. There’s plenty of camaraderie while working on a large job as these Wellington franchisees found while cleaning as part of a large contract where their dedication to the job has not gone unrecognised. Mike Ritchie, Chief Financial Officer at Scots College in

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