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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

Students across Mid and South Canterbury have kicked off the year on a high note, with classrooms going the extra mile to keep their learning spaces clean and tidy. As part of CrestClean’s popular Cleanest Classroom programme, schools throughout the region took part in a friendly competition during Term One, encouraging students to take responsibility

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

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.

When Moses and Maca Ramanaitanga started their CrestClean franchise in September 2024, Huanui College was their very first customer. In the short time since, the Whangārei couple have built a strong reputation as a reliable and friendly cleaning team. For Moses and Maca, keeping busy is simply part of life. The couple moved to New

It’s been three years since North Harbour franchise owners Kritesh Rao and Sangeeta Varma put on their CrestClean uniforms for the first time ­­— and their daughter Krisha has been part of the journey from day one. When her parents first started the business, Krisha would wave them off to work each day. She was

CrestClean is more than a cleaning company – it’s a community of over 2,300 people from 59 different nationalities. That diversity brings great strength… and big responsibility. The cleaning industry has unfortunately seen its share of rogue operators who exploit people striving for a better life. At CrestClean, ethics aren’t just about ticking boxes they’re

Sheik and Farzana Saheb have been CrestClean franchise owners for almost 19 years, and for the past ten, they’ve cared for Panama Road School in Auckland. Since then, the school has almost doubled in size, growing from 180 students to 340. Through all that change, Sheik and Farzana have been a steady, friendly presence at

Hawke’s Bay Quality Assurance Co‑ordinator Charlize Pederson will be running in the Hawke’s Bay Marathon this May. After completing her very first half marathon only last June and then tackling the Queenstown Marathon in November, she’s setting her sights on a race close to home. This time, Charlize is running for Heart Kids NZ, a

CrestClean is proud to support the Disabled Surfers Association of New Zealand (DSANZ) as they bring Have A Go Day to the Bay of Plenty for the very first time. This special day is all about giving people with disabilities the chance to hit the ocean and experience the pure joy of surfing – no