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Delegates from schools around the Waikato region could not praise CrestClean enough at the Waikato Principals’ Conference. The conference, held in October, attracted over 50 delegates from schools throughout the Waikato region. Waikato Regional Manager Nivitesh Kumar attended the two-day conference with Waikato/Bay of Plenty Quality Assurance Co-ordinator Jason Cheng. “It was a great opportunity

Four franchise teams were recognised for their hard work, dedication and commitment to Crest at the Canterbury team meeting. Over 50 people attended the meeting, which included Christchurch North, Christchurch South and Crest’s newest region South Canterbury. Managing Director Grant McLauchlan presented Long Service Awards to those who have been part of Crest for three,

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, Hawkes Bay and Christchurch. “It’s

Pride and passion was shown by franchisees present at the Tauranga team meeting. Thirty-six team members attended the meeting that was held at Club Mount Maunganui on October 13. Managing Director Grant McLauchlan spoke to franchisees about the continual growth CrestClean has experienced over the last 12 months and introduced Crest’s new services, PestCo and

Waikato team members were out in force with a record turnout of over 40 franchisees who attended the annual team meeting held at Hamilton Marist Rugby Club on September 16. A number of awards including Certificates of Excellence and Long Service Awards were presented to franchisees. Narayana Chaganti’s five year commitment to Crest was recognised

British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICSc) training certificates were among those presented to franchisees at the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago team meeting. The meeting was held at the Golden Gate Lodge in Cromwell on August 25. Regional Manager James Dixon and James Sukhwant received certificates for completing their BICSc two day Hard Floor Course.

The CrestClean LeslieRugby Junior Rugby Team Coaching Programme that is helping strengthen junior rugby in New Zealand featured on SKY TV’s The Breakdown and the Rugby Channel. The programme is aimed at junior coaches and/or parents who are interested in coaching the game in the future. It promotes fundamental skill development and makes it easier

CrestClean franchisees are able to consistently demonstrate safe work practices, in safe work places and go home safely each day thanks to Crest’s comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. This was the outcome of a Safety Management System (SMS) Audit carried out by Bay of Plenty District Health Board Property Services Health and Safety

Ensuring electrical equipment is safe and secure for franchisees to use forms a key part of Paul Theobald’s role. After completing a day course in Electrical Testing and Inspection, Paul is responsible for ensuring Pac Vacs and RCD (Residual Current Devices) are safe, secure and compliant before they are dispatched to franchisees. He will also

Parkvale School’s “wonderful cleaners” Sally and Junior Maoate made a special pizza delivery as part of Crest’s Cleanest Classroom Award. Room 1 won a pizza lunch for helping keep their classroom tidy for Term 3. The award is given to the class who receives the most weekly Cleanest Classroom certificates during the School Term.  

A number of franchisees were recognised for their hard work and commitment at the Rotorua, Taupo and Whakatane team meeting. Damitha Gamage, Lalith Degambada, Wen Ding Lin and Kim Cheng received their British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICSc) Cleaning Professional Skills Suite and their Master Cleaners Training Institute Module 2 completion certificates. Jatinder Singh, Komal

Articles published in the New Zealand Herald revealed a perpetual rat problem in East Auckland after a Selwyn College pupil was bitten after picking up a dying rat and a 9-year-old Glen Innes boy was bitten on the ear by a rat while he slept. PestCo Operations Manager Rowan Washer says this year’s long, dry