27 Years
Term one Cleanest Classroom winners shine across Mid and South Canterbury
Students across Mid and South Canterbury have kicked off the year on a high note, with classrooms going the extra mile to keep their learning spaces clean and tidy. As part of CrestClean’s popular Cleanest Classroom programme, schools throughout the region took part in a friendly competition during Term One,
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Business boosted after going full time w...
FULL STORYBeing made redundant from his full time job was just the incentive he needed to expand his already successful CrestClean business. After leaving Kiwi Bus Builders, Shailesh Chandra took the opportunity to invest further in the cleaning franchise he runs with his wife Ravina Prasad. Now overseeing a business with
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Beyond the job: Unsung hero recognised f...
FULL STORYWhen kids turn up to school without shoes it tugs at his heartstrings and in his mind’s eye he pictures his own upbringing in Fiji. As the school’s property caretaker, Puti Apati is a popular figure and he gets to know most of the children attending Kelston Intermediate School. But
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Following in their footsteps inspired by...
FULL STORYThey were eager to join CrestClean after seeing how another young Timaru couple’s fortunes had changed through becoming business owners. Although they had never met them, Tej and Samreen Dhillon got to discover a lot about Kiran and Randeep Singh through following posts on social media and reading stories about
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Owning a franchise opens the door to buy...
FULL STORYAfter seven years with CrestClean, Amol Prakash can be hugely proud of his achievements in building up a successful business. From a modest investment, Amol has worked hard to achieve a fivefold increase in the size of his franchise. He’s highly respected for his work ethic and loyalty to his
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Passion for the job shines as Neville ce...
FULL STORYHe has a sharp eye for detail and says he gets a real buzz out of cleaning. After three years of owning his CrestClean business, Neville Hall is as enthusiastic as the day he started. “I suppose I am passionate about cleanliness and cleaning. I just love to see things
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Business owners who were first in region...
FULL STORYWhen Ali Irshad and his wife Sheema bought a cleaning franchise they made a slice of CrestClean history by becoming company’s first business owners in West Auckland. Initially their franchise was a small venture that they fitted around their full time jobs, carrying out the cleaning in the evenings. But
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Business ownership helps couple move up ...
FULL STORYBuying a home of your own is a major achievement but imagine the satisfaction of being mortgage-free years earlier than you expect. That’s the situation CrestClean business owners Madukesh Kumar and Irene Roshni were able to achieve, helped by the extra income generated by their cleaning franchise. During the daytime
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Next step is home ownership for successf...
FULL STORYIt was always a dream – but now home ownership is well within their reach. After three years as CrestClean business owners, Hamilton couple Niza and Fredie Dela Cruz say they are now in a much stronger position to take the next step and buy a place of their own.
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Friends and family help CrestClean coupl...
FULL STORYFor Krish and Deedee Kuma it was their dream day but for their boss it was also a very significant occasion. “It’s our first marriage within the South Canterbury CrestClean family,” says Regional Manager Rob Glenie. “I felt very privileged to be invited along to help them celebrate their big
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Business ownership brings personal succe...
FULL STORYShe’s incredibly proud of her CrestClean business and the lifestyle it’s enabled her family to enjoy. After 10 years with CrestClean, Grace Choi was delighted when she received a Certificate of Long Service from Grant McLauchlan, CrestClean’s Managing Director. The award is now proudly displayed at Grace and her husband
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Being his own boss leaves plenty of time...
FULL STORYHe’s got his hands full with a new addition to the family but the busy dad still finds plenty of time to spend with baby Ella. Royce Park and his wife Hannah, who are originally from Korea, love the flexibility that comes with owning a CrestClean franchise. It means Royce
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Sharing the joy as monarch butterfly tak...
FULL STORYWhen a beautiful monarch butterfly took a shine to her CrestClean uniform she knew it was a unique moment and she wanted to share the joy. “It made me feel so happy,” says Zar San, describing how the colourful creature had fluttered around her garden before settling on her distinctive