Christchurch News

  • Jewellers’ sparkling start with...

    Joining CrestClean was a gem of an idea for jewellery experts Nalin and Nadeesha Dissanayake. When the Christchurch couple were looking to set up their own business CrestClean ticked all the boxes. They say it gave them peace of mind that they would have the backing of a successful company,

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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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  • Holiday a reward for...

    A family holiday to his homeland is on the cards to celebrate 10 successful years with CrestClean. Anthony Mudaliar arrived in New Zealand from Fiji in 1994 and says joining Crest was the smartest move he’s made. Now after clocking up a decade as a franchisee, Anthony is planning a

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  • Kids won over by...

    Kids cleaned up their act in a spectacular fashion after a unique Crest competition to foster pride was introduced throughout the school. CrestClean franchisees Titus Samuel and his wife Priyanka were at their wits’ end over the state the classrooms were being left in at Bamford School in Christchurch. Cleaning

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  • Crest praised after quake-hit...

    The Crest cleaning team (back row from left) Kumar Raj, Chithan Kumar, Jaydeep Patel, Sanjeev Raj. Front: Bhoomi Patel and Waiau School Principal Mary Kimber.

    A primary school in a quake-hit north Canterbury township has been able to reopen after a helping hand from CrestClean personnel. Waiau School Principal Mary Kimber has praised Crest, saying it was through the “hard work of the cleaners that we are able to reopen this school”. The 139-year-old school

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  • Kids get pizza action...

    Leo Lee presents the pizza prize to teacher Angela Jones at South Hornby School.

    Kids who were a class act in keeping their school surroundings spic and span had a sizzling surprise when CrestClean’s Leo Lee dropped in. Leo arrived laden with boxes of pizza as a reward for the diligent youngsters at South Hornby School. “The pizza certainly went down a treat,” said

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  • Polished performer rewarded with...

    Kumaran Nair has upskilled with the Master Cleaners Training Institute.

    He’s a polished performer who has benefitted from CrestClean’s acclaimed in-house upskilling organisation – the Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI). The accolades have been flowing thick and fast for franchisee Kumaran Nair, who is a CrestClean Regional Induction Trainer. Regional Trainers are trained by MCTI to carry out induction training

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  • Customers show their appreciation

    “It is so nice to be appreciated by our customers,” Kumaran Nair says. The Christchurch South franchisee, who has been with Crest for the last nine months, was blown away by the gifts he received earlier this year. “We received a bucket of goodies from one of our customers and

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  • Customers always put first

    Rakesh and Reshma Shetty always go the extra mile for their customers. “We do monthly catch-ups with our customers so they know who we are and we always let them know if there are any changes. It’s important to make sure they are always happy,” she says. The Christchurch South

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  • Top Canterbury Franchisee Celebrates...

    Lyndsey Reeves is a valued member of the Christchurch South Intermediate team. The long-standing Crest franchisee has been cleaning the school for 11 years. “I’ve developed a great relationship with the school and staff,” he says. “I am considered one of their team. I even take my turn with the

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  • Judy has the “perfect...

    Becoming a Crest franchisee is Judy Fang’s idea of having the “perfect job”. The Christchurch South franchisee has achieved 7 years with CrestClean. In recognition of her commitment and dedication, Regional Manager Kiri James presented Judy with a 7 year Long Service Award. “I enjoy cleaning. I like to make

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