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  • Myross Bush School students meet Gilbert – the...

    When the students leave Myross Bush School at the end of the day, most of them don’t think too much about what happens next. But once the classrooms are empty, Gilbert’s work begins. Working quietly behind the scenes, he moves through the school cleaning classrooms, bathrooms and office areas, making

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  • Hard work pays off as Dhinesh and Sandhaya...

    When Dhinesh Kumar and Sandhaya Narayan left Fiji, they were looking for a better future and a chance to get ahead. Today, they’re the proud owners of a brand-new three-bedroom home in Ōrewa – a milestone that once seemed a long way off. The couple initially settled in Dargaville, where

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  • Naresh and Radhna strengthen school ties at NPPA...

    There was a great turnout at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth on 30 July, as school leaders from across Taranaki came together for the Whiria – New Plymouth Principals’ Association Conference. CrestClean Taranaki Regional Managers Naresh and Radhna Mani were there to support the event and reconnect with principals

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  • Taupo proves the perfect place for Vaishnal to...

    There’s a real sense of community among the CrestClean franchisees in Taupō. The team makes a point of catching up regularly, giving everyone a chance to sit down together, have a chat and stay connected. Sometimes work comes up, but just as often, it’s simply about seeing people you might

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  • Sunny and Prabhjot trade city chaos for quieter...

    When Sunny Kumar arrived in New Zealand in 2016, he spent three years settling into life in Rotorua before moving to Auckland. But after marrying Prabhjot in early 2024, the couple started thinking about what they wanted their future to look like. Life in Auckland was busy and fast-paced, and

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  • CrestClean connects with healthcare professionals at South GPCME

    It was a busy four days for the CrestClean team at the South General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME) in Christchurch, with plenty of great conversations and a chance to meet some of the people working on the frontline of primary healthcare. Held at Te Pae Christchurch, the South

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  • Silverdale School celebrates 22 years of partnership and...

    When you’ve worked with the same cleaning provider for more than two decades, you know you’ve found something that works. That’s certainly the case at Silverdale Normal School, where CrestClean has been looking after the school’s cleaning needs for 22 years. Principal Michael Harrop has been at the school for

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  • Hawke’s Bay team builds stronger connections with region’s...

    This year’s Hawke’s Bay Primary Principals’ Association (HBPPA) conference was held at the Wairakei Resort in Taupō, providing a relaxed setting for principals to step away from the day-to-day demands of running a school and spend time catching up with other principals in the region. CrestClean was proud to support

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  • Rotorua and Taupō teams polish floorcare skills during...

    While many people were enjoying a well-earned school holiday break, CrestClean teams across Rotorua and Taupō were making the most of the quieter period to refresh their skills and strengthen their floorcare expertise. During week two of the holidays, specialist floorcare trainer Mohammed Ashad Ali visited the region to deliver

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  • CrestClean brings healthcare-accredited cleaning services to aged care...

    As New Zealand’s aged care sector continues to evolve, CrestClean is strengthening its support for retirement villages and aged care providers with specialised healthcare-accredited cleaning services. CEO Grant McLauchlan was joined by Liezl Foxcroft and Kyle Cooke, CrestClean’s new GM of Sales & Growth, at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)

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  • Ten years in business – Anjani and Rakeshwar...

    For Anjani and Rakeshwar Gounder, becoming CrestClean franchise owners was a decision that changed their lives. This year, the South Auckland couple are celebrating 10 years in business – a milestone many business owners don’t reach. When Anjani arrived in New Zealand in 2009 on a work permit, she started

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  • Karl prepares Nelson teams for school holiday term...

    When the final school bell rings and students head off for the holidays, classrooms may fall quiet, but for CrestClean teams, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. The school holidays provide an important window to complete detailed term cleans, giving classrooms and shared spaces the extra attention

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