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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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  • Nivi’s team throws surprise celebration to mark his...

    Nivitesh Kumar is usually the one presenting Long Service Awards, but he recently found himself on the receiving end of recognition as he celebrated his 15-year anniversary as Waikato Regional Master Franchisee. Administration Assistant Karena Townsend and Quality Assurance Co-ordinator Ginny Lucas organised a surprise morning tea to recognise his

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  • Why healthcare cleaning impacts patient safety

    As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie

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  • CrestClean attends the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo...

    Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of Training at CrestClean, was recently invited to participate in a panel discussion at the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, held on September 11-12, 2024, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Liezl was accompanied by Pinakin Patel, CrestClean’s Operations Manager for Bay of Plenty &

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  • CrestClean shines at Trans-Tasman Principals’ Conference

    The Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch was abuzz with school leaders from Australia and New Zealand at the recent Trans-Tasman Principals’ Conference. As a Gold Business Partner of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), CrestClean was proud to support the event. There to represent CrestClean were Sam Lewis, Yasa

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  • Family-oriented businesses celebrate strong 10-year partnership

    Allproof Industries is a family-owned manufacturing and distribution company, specialising in plumbing, drainage, and fire protection products. Established in 1987, the company has been a leader in the construction industry for over 35 years. For the past decade, CrestClean franchise owner Nitesh Kumar has been responsible for managing the cleaning

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  • CrestClean builds connections in facilities management sector at...

    CrestClean was proud to support the Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ) FM Summit, held on September 25-26 in Auckland. The event took place at the Viaduct Event Centre – a stunning waterfront setting. FMANZ represents facilities managers across New Zealand, offering a platform for industry leaders to connect

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  • Cesar joins everyday heroes to help meet growing...

    As an ex-volunteer firefighter, Cesar Rogacion understands the importance of donating blood and plasma. He recently joined the CrestClean Tauranga team in their three-monthly blood drive, proudly contributing to this life-saving cause. This was Cesar’s second time donating blood in New Zealand, but back home in the Philippines, he would

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  • Canterbury couple’s franchise flourishes in three years

    South Canterbury franchise owners, Karen and Dan Taojo, recently celebrated their three-year milestone as CrestClean franchise owners. Although becoming business owners was new territory for Karen and Dan, support from family and friends helped them successfully navigate challenges and build a thriving franchise. South Canterbury Regional Master Franchisee, Rob Glenie,

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  • Knights Stream School finds perfect cleaning team to...

    Knights Stream School is a new school in the growing suburb of Halswell in Christchurch. Since opening its doors in 2019, the school has grown to 570 students, increasing by 100 students each year. Christchurch franchise team, Glenn and Gem Cooper, have been cleaning the school for the past two

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  • Junior students make big impact on cleanliness at...

    Students in Room 3 at Te Awa School recently enjoyed a pizza lunch for being the cleanest classroom in term two. Hawkes’ Bay franchise owners Ankush and Mandeep were impressed that such young students were so committed to looking after their learning environment. Their consistent efforts made them the obvious

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  • Finding Light in the Shadows

    Jamie Ford, Director of Resilient Minds and author of The Short Road to Mental Strength, is dedicated to helping individuals build mental toughness and resilience. As a skilled keynote speaker, Jamie’s insightful presentations have empowered many at CrestClean to overcome negative thinking and thrive in challenging situations. We value our

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