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  • CrestClean supports ‘Have A Go Day’ – making...

    CrestClean is proud to support the Disabled Surfers Association of New Zealand (DSANZ) as they bring Have A Go Day to the Bay of Plenty for the very first time. This special day is all about giving people with disabilities the chance to hit the ocean and experience the pure

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  • Service with a smile - Kamal celebrates 20-year...

    Twenty years is a long time to do anything well, but CrestClean franchisee Kamal Jeet Singh has done just that. He’s kept the Perpetual Guardian offices in Auckland spotless for two decade – always with a big smile. As one of CrestClean’s longest-serving franchisees, Kamal has forged relationships that have

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  • CrestClean’s Rob Glenie named finalist at ANZ Business...

    South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie has been named a finalist for Excellence in Customer Service at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards for the Ashburton District. The ANZ Business of the Year Awards give local businesses a well-deserved pat on the back for their creativity, passion, and positive

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  • Procurement with purpose – ensuring ethical and sustainable...

    In today’s business environment, procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver cost savings while also meeting expectations around social responsibility, risk management and environmental sustainability. Cleaning contracts often sit at the intersection of all three. Economic pressures, combined with a limited understanding of the true cost of professional cleaning have

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  • A ‘ground up’ approach to infection control –...

    Until recently, floors haven’t received much attention in healthcare cleaning. They aren’t typically considered “high touch surfaces,” so their role in infection prevention has often been underestimated. That perception is changing. New research highlighted at the recent ISSA panel discussion Reducing Pathogen Risks from the Ground Up revealed just how

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  • From small beginnings to big success – Fazeel’s...

    When Fazeel Ali looks back on the past seven years, it’s hard to believe how far he’s come. The South Canterbury franchise owner is celebrating seven years with CrestClean. It’s a milestone that represents not just time in business, but perseverance and a genuine passion for looking after people. Fazeel’s

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  • Beyond cleaning – how CrestClean teams go the...

    “Above and beyond.” “The extra mile.” These are the words we hear time and time again from our customers when they talk about their CrestClean teams. Across New Zealand, CrestClean franchisees are quietly doing more than what’s written in their schedule of duties. From schools and healthcare sites to offices

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  • Meet Melany and Ashley - the ‘magic elves’...

    Melany Baltar and Ashley Boorer have only been cleaning Johnathan Rhodes Kindy for six months, but you’d be forgiven for thinking the Dunedin pair have been part of the team for years, because they’re already treated like part of the family. Always doing a little bit extra comes naturally to

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  • South Canterbury schools clean up in Term 4...

    CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom programme finished the 2025 school year on a feel-good note in South Canterbury, with students across the region doing a fantastic job of keeping their classrooms tidy throughout Term 4. It was a great way to round off the school year, with plenty of smiles and treats

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  • Maraenui Bilingual School thrives with trusted cleaning team...

    Hawke’s Bay franchise owners Bidur and Barsha Karki have been CrestClean franchisees for three years, but their connection with Maraenui Bilingual School began well before they ever owned a business. Before taking the step into franchise ownership, the couple spent four years working at the school as part of another

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  • Chris Wedding strengthens leadership skills through Pathways to...

    Pathways to the Future is a partnership with the Rosebank Business Association (RBA) focused on supporting and growing emerging leaders. The programme offers scholarships that allow individuals to complete a course of their choice at the University of Auckland, removing cost barriers and making it easier to upskill and invest

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  • CrestClean teams help make Christmas brighter for Children...

    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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