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  • Matipo Primary School steps up recycling with help...

    Matipo Primary School is on a mission to recycle more and waste less, and thanks to a generous donation of 44 bins from Bunnings, plus support from CrestClean’s RecycleKiwi resources, the school is well on its way. Executive Officer Teresa Rudolph has been driving the project, with strong support from

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  • CrestClean connects with community and local businesses at...

    The Taranaki Business Showcase brought together over 300 people at Plymouth International on 13 August 2025 for an evening celebrating the region’s vibrant business community. With 67 businesses showcasing their products and services, it was a fun and lively evening full of networking, innovation, and local pride. Held each year,

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  • CrestClean joins Waikato Principals for Connections Day

    CrestClean was proud to be part of the Waikato Principals Association Connections Day, held recently at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The full-day event brought together school leaders from across the region, with a line-up of guest speakers and a range of exhibitors including ASB, Ricoh, Footsteps, PhotoLife and Playground Creations.

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  • Salesh and Bikashni keep Whenuapai School sparkling since...

    Whenuapai School has become like a second home for North Harbour franchise owners Salesh Chand and Bikashni Devi. For the past 10 years, they’ve been the friendly, familiar faces keeping the school sparkling, and they’re still just as cheerful as the day they started. They’ve been part of the Whenuapai

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  • Morning tea welcome gives Sumeet and Ashmita a...

    South Canterbury franchise owners Sumeet Kishore and Ashmita Singh have recently started a new cleaning role at Pleasant Point St Joseph’s School, and they’re already feeling like part of the team. They began in mid-July and to help them settle in, South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie did what he

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  • Fordell School’s cleaning fairies reward tidiest students with...

    It didn’t take long for Palmerston North franchise owners Mahi Metuamate and Daisy Ross to become a beloved part of the Fordell School community. Since they started cleaning the school at the beginning of 2025, they’ve gone above and beyond to build strong relationships with both staff and students. One

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  • From tough times to top franchisee – Rolly’s...

    When Rolly Abangan arrived in New Zealand in 2015, he had just $100 in his pocket. Fast forward to today, and he’s the proud owner of CrestClean’s largest franchise in Tauranga. And he’s about to buy the very restaurant where he once worked as a chef. It’s been a whirlwind

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  • Wairakei Road School says thanks to Raj and...

    When Raj and Monisha Prasad started their CrestClean franchise back in June 2015, they couldn’t have imagined the journey they were about to embark on. One of their very first customers was Wairakei Road School and a decade later, that relationship is still going strong. To celebrate the milestone, staff

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  • Shu-Chun and Karina win Franchise of the Year...

    It’s only their second year as CrestClean franchisees, but Shu-Chun Ma and Karina Garcia Loloy have already made their mark, winning Franchise of the Year for Central Otago. The announcement came as a surprise for the hardworking pair. When Central Otago Regional Manager Danny Mastroianni began listing off the winners’

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  • Hawke’s Bay welcomes state-of-the-art Kaweka Specialist Centre

    It was a proud day in Hawke’s Bay as the much-anticipated Kaweka Specialist Centre & Ward officially opened its doors on 13 July, marking a major milestone not only for the region, but for healthcare in New Zealand. CrestClean has proudly looked after Kaweka Hospital’s first stage since it opened

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  • Atul goes the extra mile for Ormiston Primary...

    For the past six years, Atul Chopra has been a quiet yet constant presence at Ormiston Primary School, ensuring every space is not only spotless but also safe and well-maintained. Atul’s commitment to the school goes well beyond cleaning. With a keen eye for detail, he regularly picks up on

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  • From employee to entrepreneur - Fiva reflects on...

    Fiva Latu has just reached his 15-year milestone as a CrestClean franchise owner. Over the years, the Hawke’s Bay franchisee has worn many hats, including stepping into leadership roles while continuing to grow his own business. Through it all, his passion for delivering the very best service to his customers

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