27 Years
Whangarei News
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CrestClean achieves 25 years!
FULL STORYDecember 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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From conservation to cleaning...
FULL STORYAfter a 20-year career wrangling wild animals — from California to the Galapagos Islands — Kelvin Walker was looking forward to returning to his hometown of Whangarei to enjoy a quiet retirement. But there’s quiet, and then there’s too quiet. “There’s only so many times you can catch a fish
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Brotherly success sees CrestClean...
FULL STORYA chance meeting by a lake in Rotorua lead to an unexpected change in career for Mohit Sharda. Unhappy in his job as the head chef of a busy restaurant, Mohit was out walking by the lake when he struck up a conversation with a CrestClean franchisee. “I saw his
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New Regional Managers fishing...
FULL STORYAs far as fishing goes, trout never held that much of an appeal for Kent Wilkinson. But, now that he’s swapped the pebbly shores of Lake Taupo for the sandy beaches of Northland, he is looking forward to getting his fishing rod out again. And saltwater fish are not the
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Couple’s standout year wins...
FULL STORYThey are his shining stars who well deserve the title of Whangarei Franchisees of the Year. CrestClean’s Regional Manager Edward Irving says Kamal and Pramila Naidu have had a stellar year, excelling in all aspects of the job. Outstanding customer communications is just one of their many strong points, he
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Church pastor achieves perfect...
FULL STORYWorking for a CrestClean franchise owner in Auckland gave Mountain and Pua Mauga a taste of what it would be like to also be their own boss. They loved the work so much they mapped out a future that included also becoming CrestClean business owners. But rather than remain in
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CrestClean team quick to...
FULL STORYCrestClean’s Edward Irving didn’t have to think twice when a Whangarei school called for help after vandals broke in and wrecked two classrooms. Along with franchisee Kelvin Walker, who looks after the cleaning at Morningside Primary School, Edward rushed to the school to see what could be done. Teachers, who
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CrestClean’s Pure Water Window...
FULL STORYA growing demand for commercial window cleaning in Northland has seen CrestClean run an upskilling course for its Whangarei-based personnel. The company’s Regional Manager Edward Irving is not surprised by the increase in enquires about the company’s Pure Water Window system. Using a high-tech water filtration unit, which removes all
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Praise for cleanliness of...
FULL STORYWhen it comes to maintaining high standards of hygiene, Catherine McCormick readily admits she’s more than a bit particular that everything is kept spotlessly clean. And rightly so. As manager of Whangarei’s Elim Christian Early Learning Centre, Catherine expects the environment around the youngsters to be clean and healthy. She’s
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Students’ delight as cleaner...
FULL STORYGoing the extra mile is something Salendra Chetty does without a second thought. The CrestClean business owner loves working at Maunu Primary School, where he’s treated like a member of staff. But as well as receiving regular feedback about the high quality of his cleaning, Salendra loves to get involved
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Customers impressed after visit...
FULL STORYReliability, robustness and a superior quality are the hallmarks of Italian manufacturing. So when it came to selecting the best carpet cleaning machine for his business, CrestClean’s Kelvin Walker knew that Italian-made was the only way to go. Since investing in the top of the range cleaner, Kelvin’s had some
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Carpet care course rolls...
FULL STORYA pilot programme delivered by one of New Zealand’s top carpet care experts has proved so popular that it’s now being rolled out to CrestClean regions throughout the country. Adam Hodge, CEO of Master Cleaners Training Institute, says he’s had nothing but great feedback from the franchisees who attended the