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  • Deepesh is college’s shining star

    It’s not just his cleaning that’s made him popular with staff and students at Wellington’s Scots College. His friendly approach and accommodating attitude is also where Deepesh Prasad shines, says Tania Steadman, the college’s Boarding House Matron. She says Deepesh has his work cut out ensuring bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms,

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  • Shining success in soccer tournament after CrestClean provides...

    A CrestClean sponsored soccer team has not only won a prestigious tournament, its players picked up the award for being the best turned out team. The Western Flyers reigned supreme at the inter district championships, staged by the Christchurch Fiji Football and Social Association. The team’s manager, Kumaran Nair, says

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  • Skills course starts from the floor up for...

    CrestClean’s new business owners rose to the challenge when their floor cleaning skills were put to the test. They were attending an intensive training programme that leads to the Certificate in Commercial Cleaning. Floor care is one of the core units on the Module 1 course. The two day training

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  • Dunedin’s business owners shine bright

    CrestClean’s Dunedin business owners celebrated Christmas with a buffet lunch at the Otago Golf Club. As well as a get together, the occasion included the presentation of annual awards. Top honours went to Amol Prakash and Leslie Anthony, who picked up the Franchise of the Year award. The couple, who

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  • North Harbour teams receive awards from MP Mark...

      MP Mark Mitchell has paid tribute to CrestClean’s North Harbour teams, telling them that cleaners were often the unsung heroes of New Zealand workplaces. Mr Mitchell, the Member of Parliament for Rodney, was invited to attend a special afternoon tea to recognise the hard work and dedication of the

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  • Quality of cleaning delights penthouse apartment owner

    It’s not only the quality of his work that CrestClean business owner John Corboy is known for. His upbeat personality and friendly approach has also led to many positive comments from his customers. John is a familiar face at Dunedin-based shared business space company Petridish. Owners Jason and Kate Lindsey

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  • Kids get a real taste of Fiji thanks...

    When CrestClean’s Praneel Prasad heard that teachers and students at the school he looks after were planning to visit his homeland, he jumped at the chance to get involved. Although he couldn’t be there himself, Praneel arranged for the party from Hamilton Christian School to be met at the airport

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  • ‘Happiest cleaner’ thrilled at official thank you from...

    It might have been several months since he appeared on TV screens across New Zealand but people are still recognising Cicero Calzada’s cheery face. The CrestClean business owner, from Ashburton, was dubbed the nation’s happiest cleaner when he was filmed for TV Three’s The Project in the show’s weekly roundup

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  • They’re on a roll as business builds following...

    Getting wrapped up in their work is all part of the job for Alsco personnel who have been busier than ever since a partnership with CrestClean was rolled out. An alliance between the two companies has enabled CrestClean to provide all its customers with an extensive range of Alsco products

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  • Eats and treats for CrestClean’s Invercargill teams and...

    Christmas came early for CrestClean’s Invercargill teams when their Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft laid on a party at his home. Santa arrived in spectacular style in an old traffic patrol car. With its blue lights flashing and siren blaring, it caused a flurry of excitement among younger guests at the

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  • Roger brings a sparkle to windows at iconic...

    Keeping the windows sparkling clean at one of Wellington’s most popular tourist attractions is a real labour of love for CrestClean’s Roger Walker. Roger says seeing the glass sparkle after he and his team have finished their work at Wellington Cable Car brings immense job satisfaction. “To walk away knowing

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  • Owners praised as vehicle audit goes ahead despite...

    The heavens may have opened on the day but the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of business owners at CrestClean’s biggest vehicle audit. Sam Lewis, CrestClean’s General Manager Franchise Services, says the venue provided by Alsco’s Fresh & Clean central Auckland site meant the essential checks could be carried

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