North Harbour News

  • Baukie and Teri build...

    Baukie Eneta and Teriribwe Taukoriri have come a long way since starting their CrestClean franchise in 2022. What began as a part-time business has grown into a successful operation, earning them North Harbour’s Franchise of the Year award. Life looks very different for Baukie these days. Instead of spending long

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  • CrestClean Healthcare proudly sponsors...

    CrestClean Healthcare is proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor of the Business Achievement Award at the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora, taking place on 17 October 2026 at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. The award recognises a primary care business, owner or manager who

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  • CrestClean achieves highest IMPAC...

    We’re proud to share that CrestClean has achieved a 5-star rating in the IMPAC PREQUAL health and safety prequalification assessment – the highest rating available. The assessment was worked on by General Manager of Training, Safety and Wellbeing Liezl Foxcroft and Training and Health and Safety Co-ordinator Jacqui Buchanan, who

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  • CrestClean named finalist in...

    CrestClean is proud to once again be named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 New Zealand Franchise Awards. The annual awards recognise the people making a difference across the New Zealand franchising sector. This year, CrestClean is in the running for Marketing Campaign of the Year for CrestClean

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  • CrestClean makes an impact...

    It was a busy and memorable few days in Auckland as school leaders from around the world came together for the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026 (ICP 2026). We were proud to be part of the event, with Christchurch Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda, General Manager Sam Lewis, GM of

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  • CrestClean to join school...

    We’re looking forward to connecting with school leaders from New Zealand and around the world at the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026 (ICP 2026), running from 16–18 September in Auckland. Representing CrestClean at the three-day event will be General Manager – Sam Lewis, GM of Sales & Growth –

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  • Neil connects with Minister...

    North Harbour Regional Manager Neil Kumar recently had the opportunity to meet Minister for Education and Immigration Erica Stanford at an event organised by the West Auckland Principals Association, where she was the guest speaker. The event gave local principals the chance to talk openly about some of the challenges

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  • Hard work pays off...

    When Dhinesh Kumar and Sandhaya Narayan left Fiji, they were looking for a better future and a chance to get ahead. Today, they’re the proud owners of a brand-new three-bedroom home in Ōrewa – a milestone that once seemed a long way off. The couple initially settled in Dargaville, where

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  • CrestClean brings healthcare-accredited cleaning...

    As New Zealand’s aged care sector continues to evolve, CrestClean is strengthening its support for retirement villages and aged care providers with specialised healthcare-accredited cleaning services. CEO Grant McLauchlan was joined by Liezl Foxcroft and Kyle Cooke, CrestClean’s new GM of Sales & Growth, at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)

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  • Whangaparāoa College and CrestClean...

    When a school partnership lasts 17 years, it’s a sign that something is working well. For Whangaparāoa College, CrestClean has been part of the school’s story since 2008, helping maintain a healthy and clean environment for its 1,800 students and staff. The relationship began shortly after the college opened in

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  • From modest beginnings to...

    Twenty years ago, Neil Kumar had no plans to own a cleaning business. He was working as a CNC operator while his wife, Rachel, worked at Tasti Products. But when Rachel discovered CrestClean and saw the opportunity it offered, she convinced Neil to take a chance. Rachel began researching the

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  • Adip and Neelam celebrate...

    Five years ago, Adip and Neelam Chand took a chance on business ownership. Today, the North Harbour franchise owners are celebrating five years with CrestClean, having built a loyal customer base, purchased their first home, and created a lifestyle that allows more time with their family. North Harbour Regional Manager

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