Christchurch News

  • Grace Choi celebrates 15-year...

    Grace and Michael Choi emigrated from South Korea to New Zealand in 2008. With three small children in tow, they were looking for opportunities to build a successful life here. Inspired by the success of her brother-in-law, Grace decided to pursue a CrestClean franchise. This decision paid off as Grace

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  • Why healthcare cleaning impacts...

    As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie

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  • CrestClean attends the ISSA...

    Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of Training at CrestClean, was recently invited to participate in a panel discussion at the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, held on September 11-12, 2024, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Liezl was accompanied by Pinakin Patel, CrestClean’s Operations Manager for Bay of Plenty &

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  • CrestClean shines at Trans-Tasman...

    The Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch was abuzz with school leaders from Australia and New Zealand at the recent Trans-Tasman Principals’ Conference. As a Gold Business Partner of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), CrestClean was proud to support the event. There to represent CrestClean were Sam Lewis, Yasa

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  • Knights Stream School finds...

    Knights Stream School is a new school in the growing suburb of Halswell in Christchurch. Since opening its doors in 2019, the school has grown to 570 students, increasing by 100 students each year. Christchurch franchise team, Glenn and Gem Cooper, have been cleaning the school for the past two

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  • Finding Light in the...

    Jamie Ford, Director of Resilient Minds and author of The Short Road to Mental Strength, is dedicated to helping individuals build mental toughness and resilience. As a skilled keynote speaker, Jamie’s insightful presentations have empowered many at CrestClean to overcome negative thinking and thrive in challenging situations. We value our

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  • CrestClean’s Liezl Foxcroft to...

    We’re pleased to announce that CrestClean General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, has been invited to speak at Sydney’s ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo in September. The ISSA Expo is the largest industry event in Oceania, attracting over 2,000 professionals in the cleaning and facility solutions industry. The Expo brings

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  • Christchurch entrepreneurs celebrate 10...

    Nisar and Nasreen Kaskar moved to Christchurch ten years ago with a strong desire to succeed. After researching various business opportunities, they found CrestClean to be a top contender. Upon arriving in Christchurch, they approached Regional Master Franchisee, Yasa Panagoda, to purchase a CrestClean franchise. With a background in cleaning,

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  • CrestClean poised for success...

    On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of

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  • CrestClean welcomes new CEO...

    During a recent visit to Christchurch, CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan, had the opportunity to connect with one of our longstanding customers, Forté Health. This visit was particularly significant as it marked our first meeting with Michael Woodhouse, who was appointed CEO earlier this year. “It was great to be

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  • Christchurch Mum finds success...

    Christchurch franchise owner Mandeep Kaur is a mother of two young children and knows the struggle of balancing family and career. After immigrating to New Zealand from India in 2017, she sought a way to earn a good living while maintaining a strong presence in her children’s lives. The answer

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  • CrestClean sponsors successful Sri...

    CrestClean Christchurch recently extended its support to the local Sri Lankan community by sponsoring Āarādhanā Gee Dahaana, a charity music event. The event, held on May 4th at the Lincoln Event Centre, was a sell-out success with over 400 attendees. Several of CrestClean’s franchise owners from the wonderful Sri Lankan

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