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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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  • Cleaning for a cause – volunteers restore the...

    South Canterbury franchise owner Maritess ‘Tess’ Felizardo recently teamed up with her church group, Couples for Christ Timaru, to give St Joseph’s Hall a deep clean. The hall is where the church meets each week, and while it’s always been lovingly looked after by parishioners, it hadn’t had a proper

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  • Ramesh brings Matariki magic to Bear Park Early...

    North Harbour franchisee Ramesh Sharma gave Bear Park Early Learning Centre a heartwarming surprise this Matariki, treating both the staff and kids to a spread of cookies, marshmallows, pizza, and more. As Matariki is a time of reflection and community, felt like the perfect moment to do it. “I had

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  • Jay and Lyn hit their stride after 3...

    Hawke’s Bay franchise owners Jay and Lyn Bragancia have just reached their three-year milestone with CrestClean. For many, these are the hardest years in business, but Jay and Lyn are thriving. Although it took some time to learn the ropes in the beginning, Jay and Lyn say their experience has

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  • Newlyweds Aman and Karishma celebrate a year of...

    Aman Chand and Karishma Devi may be new franchise owners, but in just one year they’ve tripled their CrestClean business. Their journey has been fast-paced and full of hard work, but with a strong partnership at the heart of it all, they’re thriving. Before stepping into business ownership, Aman spent

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  • Homeownership dream comes true for Robert and Alma

    Hamilton franchise owners Robert and Alma Alinio are celebrating a major milestone – purchasing their first home. Situated in a friendly neighbourhood in Rototuna North, their new home offers plenty of space, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and enough land for a garden. It’s ideal for Robert, who

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  • Savita marks 10 years of independence in life...

    Savita Prasad recently hit a huge milestone – 10 years as a CrestClean franchisee. A whole decade of delivering top-notch cleaning and building great relationships with her customers. Her journey started thanks to a little advice from her sisters who were already with CrestClean. So, in 2015, after spending a

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  • CrestClean supports leadership and learning at CPPA Conference

    On the 4th and 5th of June, more than 250 principals and school leaders came together for the Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association (CPPA) Leadership Conference at Addington Event Centre, and CrestClean was proud to be part of it. South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie and Christchurch Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda

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  • CrestClean’s Regional Team Meetings inspire and unite franchisees...

    We’ve wrapped up another successful round of Regional Team Meetings, bringing together franchisees and support staff from all over the country. At each meeting, CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan gave an insightful update on where the company is now and where we’re headed. While economic conditions over the past few

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