Waikato News

  • CrestClean reconnects with educators...

    It was great to be back amongst it at the Waikato Principals’ Association Conference! It’s been a while since we’ve been able to catch up with principals in the region, with this being the first get-together since last year’s Covid lockdowns. The conference is usually held every term, and CrestClean

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  • Fonterra recognises CrestClean franchisee's...

    Cleaner is presented with framed certificate.

    When CrestClean franchisee Samy Goundar casually mentioned he had been cleaning Fonterra’s Hamilton site for 15 years, he never expected the fanfare that followed. Next thing he knew, he was presented with a specially designed certificate and gift cards totalling $300. Fonterra Team Leader Pokai Morunga says Samy is a

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  • CrestClean vehicles shine at...

    CrestClean’s twice-yearly vehicle audits kicked off in the Central North Island last week, and it’s shaping up to be the best year yet, says Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leader Ian Noon. “It’s been really successful so far. The general standard of presentation is very high and the franchisees all seem

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  • Regional team meetings round...

    CrestClean’s regional team meetings are always cause for celebration, as individual, regional and national achievements are recognised. Despite the challenges of 2021, most of the regional team meetings were able to go ahead, even if it did involve some re-scheduling and mask-wearing! Overall, hundreds of franchisees from around New Zealand

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  • CrestClean achieves 25 years!

    December 16th, 2021, marked an important milestone in the history of CrestClean — our Silver Jubilee! It has been 25 years since CrestClean was launched, in which time we have grown to become the largest NZ owned cleaning company, involving more than 2,000 people, serving over 5,200 customers. From humble

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  • Waikato franchise teams complete...

    Waikato’s newest franchise teams were pleased to be able to meet up and complete their Module 1 training last week. A total of 17 franchisees and their employees undertook the training, in two intakes, which had been delayed due to Level 2 Covid restrictions. “It was nice to get everyone

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  • CrestClean teams happy to...

    New brooms don’t always sweep clean, as Cambridge Middle School found when they recently changed cleaners. After just three days of unsatisfactory service, they were quick to reinstate CrestClean — and they couldn’t be happier! CrestClean had been cleaning the school for several years, in conjunction with the school’s own

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  • RecycleKiwi popular with Waikato...

    Man at conference stand.

    CrestClean’s free RecycleKiwi resources were a big hit at the latest Waikato Principals Association’s quarterly conference. “RecycleKiwi is quite a hot cake at the moment. All the resource packs we took to the conference were snapped up!” says Waikato Regional Manager Nivitesh Kumar. The packs, which contain waste separation bin

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  • Celebrating seven years of...

    Cleaner standing outside his home with a long service certificate.

    Permal Naidu is sleeping easy since becoming a CrestClean business owner. After working nightshifts for more than 15 years, the Hamilton franchisee says CrestClean has given him back his quality of life. “Now I come home earlier at night and I sleep in — I’ve done so many night shifts,

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  • New franchisees make clean...

    Cleaners training

    Meet Waikato’s newest franchisees — Arlene and Rimmar Singgo. The couple recently completed their induction training with Dorsamy (Samy) Goundar and are excited to be embarking on their new venture. Arlene was working at Ingham’s chicken processing plant when her friend suggested that she buy the franchise. “I worked at

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  • Congratulations to Ajendra, Eldho...

    Cleaning franchisees awarded for long service

    Fifteen years of hard work and commitment have been celebrated by CrestClean Waikato, with three franchisees receiving their five-year Long Service Awards. Ajendra Prasad, Eldho Aias and Santa Mani were presented with their awards by CrestClean’s Managing Director Grant McLauchlan at the latest regional team meeting. “All three are good,

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  • Samy wins top regional...

    CrestClean franchisee receives award

    Long-standing franchisee Dorsamy (Samy) Goundar is building his own wall of fame, having been awarded Waikato Franchisee of the Year for the third time. Samy, who has been with CrestClean for 17 years, says he is extremely proud of the achievement. “I am so proud that my hard work is

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