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  • Cooking for the community – Jan supports Kura...

    Kura Kai is a charity that provides high schools with freezers stocked with nutritious, freezable meals made by local community volunteers. Guided by the kaupapa “whānau cooking for whānau”, Kura Kai thrives on the dedication of volunteers who generously contribute their time, money, and resources to cook for others in

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  • Humble cleaning hero recognised for outstanding achievement

    North Harbour franchise owners recently gathered to celebrate and recognise the exceptional efforts of their peers. Among those honoured was Sammy Cabacungan, who received the Outstanding Achievement Award for his unwavering dedication and exemplary service. North Harbour Regional Master Franchisee Rachel Kumar was proud to present Sammy with the award,

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  • Unwavering support helps Fazeel unlock his potential

    Fazeel Ali is living proof that with focus and determination, anything is possible. Five years ago, he purchased his CrestClean franchise, experiencing slow but steady growth, though not quite at the level he had hoped for. But six months ago, everything changed. Fazeel decided to take his ambitions to the

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  • Farina and Farsheed’s commitment to customers fuels 10...

    For Farina and Farsheed Shah, strong customer relationships have been the cornerstone of their success over the past 10 years. The Balclutha franchise owner recently celebrated a decade with CrestClean, during which she has established a solid reputation as a reliable and trusted cleaning professional. When Farina first purchased her

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  • Hard work, training and planning – Ranjodh’s formula...

    Ranjodh Singh Bains has wasted no time building a successful business these last two years. Through hard work, continuous upskilling and smart planning, he’s consistently hitting targets and poised for future success. Now managing 20 sites, Ranjodh has also expanded his services to include floor care and carpet cleaning. “It’s

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  • Home sweet home – Dilip gets onto the...

    Homeownership is no longer just a dream for North Harbour franchise owner Dilip Prajapati. He and his family have recently moved into a brand-new four-bedroom home in the peaceful suburb of Milldale. Buying a home for his family has always been a dream for Dilip, and last year, he made

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  • Introducing Kirsten Hopkins, CrestClean’s new Nelson & Marlborough...

    We’re pleased to welcome Kirsten Hopkins as the new Regional Manager for Nelson & Marlborough. With an incredibly diverse background, Kirsten brings a wealth of experience to the role. Born and raised in Nelson, Kirsten set out on an adventurous path at just 19, moving to Australia where she met

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  • RecycleKiwi helps Gore’s recycling heroes combat contamination

    In the heart of Gore, the Pakeke Lions Club have taken on the role of managing the town’s recycling. Driven by their love for keeping Gore beautiful, up to 20 Pakeke Lions members arrive every morning to prepare recyclables for their next phase at Fullcircle, where they’re repurposed as part

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  • Meet the cleanest classrooms in South Canterbury for...

    Four South Canterbury schools earned some well-deserved treats at the end of term 3 for their commitment to keeping their classrooms clean. Students at Ashburton Intermediate, St Joseph School, Tinwald School, and Beaconsfield School enjoyed pizza and ice creams as part of the Cleanest Classroom Awards. These students took responsibility

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  • Mastering infection control in healthcare cleaning

    Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended the “Mastering Infection Control in Cleaning” webinar, presented by Cleanlink. The session highlighted critical aspects of infection control that align with CrestClean’s commitment to hygienic cleaning in healthcare facilities. Tragically the speaker, Darrel Hicks, was sharing from personal

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  • CrestClean and Matangi School’s loyal partnership shines on...

    Twenty years is a significant milestone for any relationship, and for CrestClean and Matangi School, it has created a strong bond that continues to thrive today. To celebrate two great decades, Waikato Regional Master Franchisee Nivitesh Kumar and Administration Assistant Karena Townsend surprised the Matangi School staff with a special

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  • Grace Choi celebrates 15-year milestone as CrestClean franchise...

    Grace and Michael Choi emigrated from South Korea to New Zealand in 2008. With three small children in tow, they were looking for opportunities to build a successful life here. Inspired by the success of her brother-in-law, Grace decided to pursue a CrestClean franchise. This decision paid off as Grace

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