Tauranga News

  • Home overrun by roach...

    PestCo’s Mike Wills thought he’s seen it all. Dealing with cockroaches is all part of his job as PestCo’s Service Technician – but what happened during a visit to a Tauranga home stunned the experienced bug expert. He was carrying out a treatment for spiders and cockroaches at the rural

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  • Act now to prevent...

    PestCo Service Technician Mike Wills is waging war on rodents as cooler conditions see a surge in rats seeking indoor shelter. Mike is warning business owners to take action now to avoid the pain of costly repairs caused by rats destroying property as they build inside nests with the approach

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  • Globetrotting planned to celebrate...

    Rakesh Bhan credits his strong Christian faith and some divine intervention for paving the way when he fled Fiji with his wife and young daughter as civil unrest gripped the Pacific island nation. The family came to New Zealand 2001 and now 16 years on life has never been better, says Rakesh

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  • Business owners have every...

    Malcolm Brown and Alex Lopaz are not only Crest’s rising stars in Tauranga they are polished performers in every way. Jan Lichtwark says the hardworking franchisees rightly deserve top honours and have excelled by having a great attitude to work and going the extra mile for their customers. For Jan,

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  • CrestClean’s vision to double...

    CrestClean’s phenomenal growth is set to accelerate with Managing Director Grant McLauchlan announcing the company is well on track to double in size. The company’s 20th anniversary coincides with major investment in IT upgrades and new management systems as CrestClean strengthens its position as the dominant performer in New Zealand’s

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  • He’s a polished performer...

    Jan Lichtwark’s a picture of concentration on his test drive.

    Jan Lichtwark’s more at home behind the wheel of his beloved Holden Colorado with the powerful grunt of a 2.8 turbo motor under the bonnet and its sleek lines oozing style and sophistication. But Crest’s Tauranga Regional Manager was happy to drop down a gear and swap seats to take the

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  • Training bar set high...

    Adam Hodge shows franchisees how to safely pour cleaning solutions to obtain the correct dilution.

    The bar was set high for Tauranga franchisees when they came under the eagle eye of Adam Hodge. They were given practical tasks to test their competency in order to obtain a Certificate in Commercial Cleaning awarded by the Master Cleaners Training Institute. Adam, the institute’s CEO, was overseeing the

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  • Banker-turned-franchisee enjoys his new...

    Richard Kemm has his vehicle and cleaning equipment checked by Jason Cheng, Crest’s Waikato/Bay of Plenty Quality Assurance Co-ordinator.

    When Richard Kemm decided to quit his senior job with a major bank he had done his homework and was confident joining Crest was the right move. Richard was a Business Banking Manager for an ANZ branch in Hamilton and a number of his clients were CrestClean franchisees. And the

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  • Eye-catching van the latest...

    It’s a CrestClean first and has been turning heads in Tauranga. Carpet care specialist Victor Haupt has taken delivery of this spacious Ford Transit as his business ramps up in the coastal city. With its stunning graphics, the van is the first CrestClean vehicle uniquely dedicated to a carpet care

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  • Avoid a stinging summer...

    You don’t have to pay through the nose to get rid of wasps - just call in PestCo’s Mike Wills.

    Residents are being urged to be on their guard to avoid a stinging start to summer. After a very mild winter, bugs and insects are already on the move with wasps emerging in ever increasing numbers, sparking a major warning from concerned officials. Waikato Regional Council is urging people to

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  • Upskilling’s a key part...

    These Tauranga franchisees are all clued up on the latest in hard floor care after attending the upskilling course. With their machines are Neville Hall, Malcolm Brown, Rohit Chawla and Devidas Unni.

    CrestClean’s franchisees know the value of keeping their skills up to date. To stay at the top of their game it’s important to upskill and be aware of the latest techniques to ensure the best job possible is carried out for customers. Tauranga franchisees have been mastering new skills to

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  • Skills Development keeps us...

    Chris Chapman had plenty of advice and tips for franchisees in Tauranga.

    Being tuned in to the changing needs of our customers and working with new health and safety regulations were among key points driven home at a Skills Development Course held recently in Tauranga. CrestClean’s National Quality/Training Manager Chris Chapman stressed the importance of keeping upskilled. “Once you put on your

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