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After moving to New Zealand, electronics engineer James Yun soon realised it would be almost impossible to carry on working in the same profession. “It was too difficult to get a job because there were no electronics factories here,” he says, recalling what it was like after arriving from Korea. “So I decided to be

CrestClean’s Robert Glenie couldn’t be happier after council bosses and contractors approved his innovative idea to solve Ashburton’s “muddy feet” problem. Long-suffering business owners and retailers have been at their wits’ end after putting up with dirt being trodden into their premises from ongoing work to upgrade the town centre. The two-year project to turn

After arriving in New Zealand from Fiji he had a clear vision of the career he wanted to pursue. Having worked for Fiji’s Ministry of Agriculture, it seemed a logical step for Anmol Prasad to explore a role here working in biosecurity. To get a head start, Anmol signed up for a postgraduate diploma in

When CrestClean’s Karthik Naidu decided to treat a school to ice cream he was following a family tradition of making a birthday a time to focus on others. He got a big thumbs up from children and staff at Moturoa School when he arrived with large box of ice cream to celebrate turning 28. The

It was a proud moment for CrestClean’s Waikato Regional Manager when he presented certificates to business owners who have successfully completed their training. Nivitesh Kumar says handing out the awards to those achieving the Certificate in Commercial Cleaning was one of the big highlights of his role. “They’ve all worked really hard to achieve this

Angelo Dayrit had an eye on the future when he opted for a spacious van in readiness to joining CrestClean. He took to heart the wise words from his Regional Manager Robert Glenie, who suggested taking a “big is best” approach to choosing a vehicle would future-proof his business. And Angelo’s not been disappointed. His

CrestClean personnel who have been working at Invercargill’s COVID-19 testing centre have been thanked for doing a “fantastic job”. A cleaning team has been going in at the end of each day to ensure the building is thoroughly cleansed, says CrestClean’s Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. “CrestClean was called upon to provide a daily sanitisation

The photo says it all. Their radiant smiles reflect the pride of officially becoming New Zealand Citizens. But minutes after posing for a keepsake snap of their happy moment, it was off with the glad rags and a quick change back into their CrestClean uniforms for Barbora Opavova and Dominik Drahoninsky. In an act of

CrestClean personnel were feeling the heat during a hard day’s work at the Christchurch base of the United States Antarctic Program. The team of six who assembled to do a total sanitising clean of the organisation’s buildings at the city’s airport were kitted out in full personal protective equipment (PPE). Yasa Panagoda, CrestClean’s Christchurch North

Just a few months ago anyone wearing a mask in public would have likely drawn stares in countries unused to this behaviour. Now they have become a stark visual reminder of the unusual times we live in, says Liezl Foxcroft, who oversees the training of CrestClean teams around New Zealand. However uncommon it may seem,

It might be uncomplicated and more than a bit repetitive but those carrying out the work just couldn’t be happier. In fact for the Altus Enterprises employees who bottle and label CrestClean’s Anti-Viral Sanitiser, it’s a task that also creates a strong feel-good factor that extends far beyond the satisfaction of a job well done.

New Zealand Blood Service staff have taken a real shine to CrestClean business owner Zaldy Verallo. They’ve been impressed by his attitude and the high standard of his work as he ensures everything is clean and hygenic at the numerous venues used by organisation’s mobile collection clinics. Sandra Horwell, Administration Team Leader, Christchurch New Zealand