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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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  • CrestClean makes an impact at School Business Managers’...

    CrestClean made its debut as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2025 School Business Managers’ Association Conference in Rotorua last week, marking a new step in our growing connection with the education sector. Held over three days, the event brought together school business managers from across the country to connect and

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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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  • Amit and Romita celebrate 10 years of family...

    Five years ago, Auckland West franchise owners Amit Singh and Romita Rani Roy had just welcomed a newborn baby and purchased their first home. Today, they’re proudly celebrating 10 years as CrestClean franchise owners, with a five-year-old and a ten-year-old now keeping them busy. It’s safe to say the past

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  • From teacher to franchise owner - Renuka finds...

    Dunedin franchise owner Renuka Reddy has just marked seven years with CrestClean – and what a journey it’s been! She’s the first to admit that achieving this success has meant stepping boldly out of her comfort zone. Originally from Fiji where she worked as a secondary school teacher, Renuka was

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  • Strengthening healthcare hygiene and infection control at Te...

    Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua is a leading Māori health provider, serving communities from Devonport to Whangaparāoa and Wellsford in Greater Auckland. Established to address health inequities affecting Māori, Pacific peoples, immigrants, and refugees, it offers high-quality, accessible, and affordable care as an alternative to mainstream services. Operating

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