Christchurch Regional News News

  • Course takes CrestClean’s carpet...

    He’s heard more than a few horror stories of cleaning catastrophes involving costly stuff ups with carpets when stain removal attempts have gone horribly wrong. With more than 30 years’ industry experience, there’s not much Charlie Lodge doesn’t know about carpet care. He’s a master technician and a certified Instructor

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  • New role helps maintain...

    His passion for the job has earned Rajinesh Prasad a new role in the team that ensures CrestClean’s quality and high standards are maintained. Such has been the commitment shown by the Christchurch North franchisee that he’s been “fast tracked” to be one of the company’s training assessors. His eye

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  • Van is just perfect...

    Anthony Mudaliar is pleased with the Nissan NV200 he’s bought for his CrestClean business.

    His sign-written van is the perfect advert for CrestClean’s carpet care expert in Christchurch South. When Anthony Mudaliar decided it was time for a new vehicle for his business, size and economy were high on his wish list. After deciding to retire his trusty Toyota Hiace he had a good

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  • Party sees franchisees on...

    Party guests at CrestClean’s festive gathering were on a roll when challenged with turning their team mates into mummies. Using loo rolls, it was a race against each other to see who could be the first to complete the task of wrapping their partners from head to toe in paper.

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  • Boy’s card inspires Crest’s...

    When an 8-year-old wrote a heartfelt “thank you” card for his classroom cleaners he had no idea of the effect the sentiments it contained would have. The boy’s hand-written card, left for CrestClean’s Kumaran Nair and his wife Reshmi, spelled out his gratitude for the couple’s work at Christchurch’s Westburn

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  • Teacher’s surprise at winning...

    Chris Els receives the vacuum cleaner from Yasa Panagoda. Looking on (centre) is Redwood Primary School Principal John Stackhouse.

    Winning a state-of-the-art vacuum cleaner left Christchurch teacher Chris Els totally “gob smacked”. Chris, the Deputy Principal at Redwood Primary School, was stunned after learning he’d scooped the prize in a draw held at a recent gathering of the country’s top teachers. The annual New Zealand Principals Federation Conference is

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  • High-flyer’s career takes off...

    When Yasa Panagoda was training to become a commercial pilot in Australia it was cleaning that helped him keep both feet on the ground. CrestClean’s Christchurch North Regional Manager found working as a commercial cleaner helped supplement his living expenses while he studied at flying school. And it was a

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  • Pair’s 33 years’ service...

    It’s no wonder they are looking proud as they celebrate a combined total of 33 years of running their own successful businesses. Grant Holland and Colin Hunt are two of CrestClean’s longest serving franchise owners and their commitment to the company was celebrated during the annual Team Meeting in Christchurch.

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  • Homeownership is family’s dream

    As Titus Samuel proudly holds his Certificate of Long Service he has a picture in his mind’s eye of where it will eventually go. For the time being it will sit on a shelf in his Christchurch home – but one day it will feature prominently in a family home

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  • Sweet treat for St...

    CrestClean’s Yasa Panagoda made sure plenty of “mud” was left behind when he visited two Christchurch schools on their special day. Yasa, Christchurch North Regional Manager, turned up laden with a large chocolate mud cake to help celebrate St Patrick’s Day – and his surprise sweet treat hit the mark

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  • Bollywood night shapes up...

    Party-going franchisees have set their sights on Bollywood following the success of their festive get-together in Christchurch. A party for Christchurch North and South teams proved such a big hit with everyone that a themed night was decided upon for the next gathering. About 60 people attended the Christmas party

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  • Christchurch and South Canterbury...

    Sanjeev Raj is the new Christchurch and South Canterbury Quality Assurance Co-ordinator. As part of his role, Sanjeev, who is based in Christchurch, 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, the

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