Waikato News

  • In their late 70s...

    He might be three years shy of his 80th birthday but Lawrence Reihana won’t entertain any talk of retirement. Even his son, former All Black legend Bruce Reihana can’t persuade his dad to think about giving up his CrestClean cleaning business. “He said to me: ‘Dad you should be retired

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  • CrestClean’s training has a...

    Top tips picked up during his CrestClean training have given Deepak Selvaraj a whole new approach to how he applies himself to his university studies. The 19-year-old student’s dad, John Selvaraj, has a CrestClean business in Hamilton and Deepak lends a hand with the cleaning when he can. It was

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  • Mum-and-son team get fantastic...

    A mum and son team who relocated from Auckland have hit the ground running in Hamilton. Purnima and Aaron Sing have been impressing customers, receiving glowing feedback from a high-profile food producer for their high standards and commitment to providing a top-notch service. And the enthusiastic pair have been buoyed

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  • Samy’s NV200 is the...

    It’s turning heads in Hamilton with its sleek lines and good looks proving an instant talking point for passers-by. And its new owner Dorsamy (Samy) Goudar is rightly chuffed with his Nissan NV200 – the latest addition to CrestClean’s Hamilton fleet. The vehicle is the first NV200 for CrestClean’s Hamilton

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  • Crest personnel get to...

    It was very much “hands on” when CrestClean’s Hamilton personnel got to grips with learning what to do in an emergency situation. A special course put on by the Master Cleaners Training Institute involved written material and practical demonstrations of techniques that could potentially help save lives. The First Aid

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  • Rat infestation: It’s the...

    It began like many other routine calls for Mike Wills when a Hamilton resident got in touch over a suspected rat problem. Cold weather often triggers an increase in rat activity around properties in midwinter as rodents seek some home comforts when temperatures fall. But the sight that faced him

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  • Upskilling in Hard Floor...

    These CrestClean newbies polished off all their specialist tasks with ease – their efforts paving the way to generating more income. For being qualified as a Hard Floor Care specialist broadens the type of work they can now take on. The Hamilton franchisees attended a two-day course, which was run

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  • Franchisees honoured with business...

    Hard-working franchisees Niza and Fredie Dela Cruz have received top honours for the success of their business. The Hamilton couple were presented with a Small Business Achievers’ Award at a special event to recognise the outstanding achievements of New Zealand’s Filipino community. They joined other award winners in Auckland at

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  • Sallies caretaker learns cleaning...

    Attending a course run by the Master Cleaners Training Institute has given Clinton Storer a whole new outlook to the way he approaches his job. Clinton, who works at the Salvation Army complex in Hamilton, joined CrestClean personnel on the Module 1 programme. As the charity’s caretaker, Clinton is responsible

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  • Franchise ownership brings family...

    When Billy Tagod was working at a Hamilton fuel station he had no idea a chance conversation with the guy who came in to clean the windows would be the start of a journey that would change his life. The young dad had been thinking about looking for a job

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  • Mice season triggers urgent...

    PestCo’s Mike Wills has a tiny destructive house invader firmly in his sights. With winter around the corner, Mike is warning people to take action now to avoid having a family of unwelcome guests invading a home or business property. When cold weather arrives it’s a strong signal for mice

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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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