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  • Enthusiasm shines bright as Krishn celebrates seven years...

    He’s been with CrestClean for seven years and he’s just as enthusiastic as the day he began. “It’s the best job I’ve had and I really enjoy it,” says Krishn Adhar, who has doubled the size of his Hamilton business over the past few years. Krishn and his wife Sangeeta

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  • Alan goes out of his way to ensure...

    His customers are quick to pass on their praises after experiencing the high level of service he prides himself on delivering. CrestClean’s Nelson Regional Manager Barbara de Vries says she frequently receives great feedback about the work carried out by Alan Erickson and his team. “Alan’s customers really like him

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  • Pizza treat rewards kids for keeping their classroom...

    These kids look so pleased with themselves after scoring a pizza lunch for being so tidy. The Hastings Christian School youngsters were rewarded with the tasty treat for winning CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom Award. The competition is run at many of the 474 schools that are cleaned by CrestClean franchisees. The

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  • CrestClean business owners help out for school’s gala...

    When Cornerstone School announced plans for a fundraiser CrestClean’s Aznayne Ali and Angeline Sahayam didn’t have to think twice about offering to help out. Angeline says they like nothing better than being involved in the school community – but their commitment often goes far beyond just looking after the cleaning.

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  • Company’s financial controller marks 15 years at CrestClean

    CrestClean’s managing director had high praise for his financial controller Sharon Churchill when he presented her with an award to mark 15 years’ service with the company. “She gives the directors a whole lot of confidence in the financial well-being of the organisation,” said Grant McLauchlan. Sharon’s long association with

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  • Battery-powered vacuum cleaner brings savings in time and...

    Tauranga franchisees were swept up by innovation when they got a chance to try the latest products designed to make their work a whole lot easier. Among the new gear being demonstrated at a skills workshop was the upgraded battery-powered PacVac unit, which brings the freedom of vacuuming without the

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  • Sharing franchisees’ achievements brings personal reward for manager

    Giving out long service awards is one of the pleasures that makes her role as Auckland West Regional Manager so rewarding. Seeing her team members growing their CrestClean businesses and chalking up personal milestones along the way is a great feeling, says Caroline Wedding. And there were plenty of smiles

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  • Top marks from school principal

    Sunny Singh with Belinda Johnston, Principal at Anchorage Park Primary School.

    Nothing is ever too much trouble for Sunny Singh at Auckland’s Anchorage Park Primary School, says delighted principal Belinda Johnston. Belinda has been singing the praises of the hardworking CrestClean business owner. “Sunny is always positive and caring, his presentation is smart and his team are polite. They are just

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  • New bride to join him as Maulik plans...

    Maulik Patel says being a CrestClean business owner has given him a lot more freedom. He loves the flexibility of choosing the hours he works, which fits in well with his main job as manager of a family convenience store in Auckland. “It’s a great feeling of being your own

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  • Rarotonga holiday a double celebration for marketing...

    After 10 years with CrestClean she’s adept at wearing a multitude of different hats as the company’s marketing and events co-ordinator. Nikki Wallis says the fact that no two days are ever quite the same makes the job interesting and rewarding. Whether it’s proof-reading promotional brochures, or overseeing the day-to-day

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  • Bird-rescue pair officially honoured

    CrestClean couple Dominik Drahoninsky and Barbora Opavova, who saved the life of a baby bird that was stuck in a drain, have been officially thanked by company boss Grant McLauchlan. A heart-warming video of the rescue at Hobsonville Point Secondary School captivated viewers throughout the country when it was featured

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  • Carpet care course rolls out to CrestClean personnel...

    A pilot programme delivered by one of New Zealand’s top carpet care experts has proved so popular that it’s now being rolled out to CrestClean regions throughout the country. Adam Hodge, CEO of Master Cleaners Training Institute, says he’s had nothing but great feedback from the franchisees who attended the

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