Community News

  • CrestClean teams help make...

    Foster Hope is a nationwide charity that collects new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for children in care across New Zealand, helping vulnerable children feel supported during the festive season. Sadly, Christmas is a particularly busy time for child protection services, with many children entering emergency care due to abuse, neglect, or

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  • Browns Bay School praises...

    Since 2021, North Harbour franchise owners Eloy Capati, Jean Capati, Tushar Patel, and Nikita Patel have been the team behind Browns Bay School’s spotless classrooms. Looking after 34 classrooms every day is no small task, but they handle it with ease and professionalism. To celebrate another successful year, the team

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  • A festive finish to...

    The South Canterbury team wrapped up the year in style with a lively Christmas party at Tinwald Domain, bringing together franchise teams and their families for an afternoon full of fun and games… and plenty of laughs. The event had everything you could want from a summer celebration – delicious

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  • CrestClean’s idea repurposes pallets...

    At Bruce McLaren Intermediate, woodwork teacher Geoff Emmitt has a knack for turning old materials into exciting new projects. Geoff is a semi-retired classroom teacher who has spent nearly six years in the school’s woodwork room, and in all that time, he’s hardly ever had to buy timber. Instead, he’s

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  • CrestClean franchisees honoured at...

    As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, long-serving franchisees from across the country were recognised for their exceptional commitment and longevity within their franchise systems. Among those honoured at the gala dinner were five of CrestClean’s longest-serving franchise teams whose loyalty, and hard

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  • Waimauku School Deputy Principal...

    For the past 10 years, Sunita and Praveen Dutt have proudly run their CrestClean franchise — and one of their very first customers, Waimauku Primary School, remains one of their most valued. Since day one, Deputy Principal Anita Newland has been their main point of contact, growing a lasting relationship

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  • CrestClean’s training pathways ensure...

    CrestClean is redefining industry excellence through its commitment to professional training, empowering franchisees with advanced skills that surpass traditional cleaning qualifications. A standout example is its comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme, specifically developed to bridge the gap between standard NZQA cleaning certifications and the rigorous clinical IPC training

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  • CrestClean celebrates triple win...

    We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards! Being recognised among New Zealand’s leading franchise systems is a proud moment for everyone across the CrestClean network. This triple win celebrates the hard work and professionalism that each of you brings to

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  • CrestClean franchise owners thanked...

    Across New Zealand, Thank Your Cleaner Day was marked in many meaningful ways, as CrestClean teams, corporate staff, and customers took time to recognise the dedicated people who keep our workplaces clean, safe, and healthy. Held every October, Thank Your Cleaner Day is an international event that celebrates the vital

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  • ‘Mr Jay’ – the...

    If you ask any student at Hastings Christian School who the best cleaner in the world is, chances are they’ll say “Mr Jay!”. Hawke’s Bay franchise owner Jay Gounder has been part of the school since 2015, and every term he brings a bit of fun to the classrooms with

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  • CrestClean attends Facilities Management...

    CrestClean was proud to take part in the Facilities Management Summit 2025 in Wellington. Auckland’s Dries Mangnus and Chris Wedding joined Wellington locals Adrian and Kylie Cashmore to engage with delegates and demonstrate how CrestClean helps facilities across New Zealand stay clean and perform at their best. This year’s summit

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  • CrestClean Christchurch helps community...

    The Christchurch team and the region’s franchise owners recently rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at NZ Blood, and what a fantastic turnout it was! The idea came up during a staff meeting, when the team started brainstorming ways to do something meaningful together outside of work. Administration Assistant

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