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In just five years, Auckland West’s Arishma Chand has built an impressive career, growing from franchise owner to specialist Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) trainer for Auckland West. With almost 19 years’ experience as a medical administrator, Arishma brings a strong understanding of healthcare environments and the requirements for preventing healthcare-acquired infections. She supports Auckland

South Auckland franchise owners Afhzal and Rihana Ali are celebrating a big milestone this year, five years as CrestClean franchise owners. Regional Manager Viky Narayan says the couple have consistently shown real commitment to delivering quality service, along with a strong work ethic and a genuine focus on building a successful business. “Customers regularly comment

As part of its growing focus on sustainability, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has introduced RecycleKiwi recycling station on campus, making it easier for staff and students to reduce waste and recycle correctly. With support from Southland Regional Manager Steve Willis and Quality Assurance Co-ordinator Josh Bekhuis, the new initiative is currently being trialled with

Whenever Tauranga Regional Manager Jan Lichtwark welcomes two or more new franchisees into the region, he brings them together for a ‘Best Practice’ meeting. These sessions give new teams a valuable insight into how CrestClean operates as part of a larger franchise system and help them feel supported as they begin their business journey. Alongside

For the past seven years, Nelson franchise owner Karl Parker has gone from strength to strength. Alongside recently celebrating his long service milestone, Karl has also taken on the challenge of becoming the lead communications contact at Nelson Girls’ High School. Karl is no stranger to stepping up to help others. As an induction trainer,

Vehicle audits are well underway across the country, with Franchise Compliance Executive Olivia McArthur and Training and Health and Safety Co-ordinator Jacqui Buchanan travelling nationwide to support franchisees and ensure compliance standards are being met. The six-monthly audits cover key compliance areas including employee contracts, staff IDs, vehicle insurance, chemicals, and testing and tagging, helping

Principals from across the Western Bay of Plenty came together last month for their termly connection day. Connection days give school leaders a valuable chance to come together for open, honest conversations about what’s happening in schools right now. They also provide time for professional learning, Ministry of Education updates, and important discussions that help

Neverland Studios is one of Auckland’s most iconic dance schools, offering high-quality training across six dance genres. Since opening in 1992, it has supported thousands of dancers across the region and built a strong community around its programmes. Today, Neverland Studios operates from two branches, one on Auckland’s North Shore and another in Pakuranga, East

South Auckland Regional Manager Viky Narayan recently attended the Counties Principals Leadership Symposium, hosted by the Franklin Principals’ Association at Castaways Resort. The event brought together principals from Papakura, Waiuku, Hunua and surrounding areas for relaxed but honest conversation about leadership in the region’s schools. “It was inspiring to be in a space where educational

A big congratulations to our Christchurch franchise owners who recently came together to celebrate their amazing long service milestones! Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda welcomed all the franchise owners to the Christchurch office to present their Long Service Awards. With some teams celebrating ten years and others seven, the group collectively brings 61 years of service.

Toilet paper – we all need it. And with the help of Mid and South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie, you can get some and support a great cause at the same time! Rob recently received a call from Ashburton’s local radio station, Hokonui. Breakfast Ashburton show host Luke Howden had a fun and unusual

Reaching 10 years as a CrestClean franchise owner is a milestone Kelvin Walker is proud of, but it’s just one chapter in a life filled with adventure and unexpected twists. Before joining CrestClean, Kelvin’s career looked very different. He worked for the New Zealand Forest Service (now the Department of Conservation) as a professional hunter.