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CrestClean was recently proud to sponsor a lunch meeting for the Hibiscus Coast Principals Association, a great group of local schools across the coastal area of North Harbour. At the event, North Harbour Regional Managers Rachel and Neil Kumar presented long-standing customers with celebratory certificates and a glass of bubbles to mark the occasion. The

Tauranga regional manager Jan Lichtwark loves to give back to the community, and that spirit recently reached Te Kura o Manunui. He supported the school with a $1,000 donation, helping to strengthen its incentive system that encourages students to live out the school values and work positively together. Jan’s sponsorship has made a real difference

Tauranga/Whakatane Regional Manager Jan Lichtwark and Rotorua/Taupō Regional Manager Kelsey Gibson are in Rotorua for the next few days attending the General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME), one of New Zealand’s largest and most influential gatherings for primary healthcare professionals. Held at the Energy Events Centre from 12–14 June 2026, GPCME brings together doctors,

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