Community

Every Monday morning at 9 a.m., Karl Parker walks through the gates of Appleby School in Nelson, but he doesn’t have a mop or vacuum in hand. Instead, he’s equipped with a listening ear, ready to help a group of boys ease into the new school week. Since 2019, Karl’s been running his own CrestClean

Mahi Metuamate and Daisy Ross have only been cleaning Fordell School in Palmerston North for one term, but they’ve already become familiar faces to the staff and students. From day one, Mahi and Daisy launched the Cleanest Classroom Competition as a fun and motivating way to get students involved in keeping their learning spaces neat

After two years of working together, Indica Karaitiana and Jeewan Kumar recently said goodbye to one of their earliest and most valued customers, Ross King, Building Administrator at Hastings District Council. With Ross set to retire soon and their professional paths parting ways, the Hawke’s Bay couple met up with him for a coffee and chat to reflect on their working relationship and wish him well.

Students at Beaconsfield School in Timaru got a fun boost to their recycling knowledge recently, thanks to South Canterbury franchisee Marie Marave. Known for her cheerful attitude and dedication to the school, Marie ran a hands-on lesson that was part game, part competition… and a whole lot of fun.

When you love the work that someone does, it’s always nice to say thank you - and that’s exactly what Glendowie School in Auckland did for their cleaning team recently. To show their appreciation for the team’s hard work and high standards, the school hosted a special morning tea. The gesture meant a lot to Sri Gunasingam and his hardworking team.

CrestClean has proudly sponsored new uniforms for the NZ Levuka Football Club - a team made up of talented young players aged 18 to 21, including the son of CrestClean franchise owner Praneel Prasad. Seeing a need for local representation in Waikato, Praneel took the initiative to form the team himself.

Mother-son team Caro and Chris Wedding from CrestClean Auckland West have been proud members of the Rosebank Business Association (RBA) for over 12 years. The RBA is a non-profit organisation that represents businesses in the Rosebank Business Precinct in Avondale. Since it was established in 2002, the association has worked to build a safer, cleaner,

Schools all around New Zealand love CrestClean, and it’s easy to see why! Our high-quality cleaning services create a healthier space for students and staff, with tailored solutions to meet each school’s unique needs. Whether it’s regular classroom cleaning, deep cleans, or maintaining high-traffic areas, we ensure every corner is spotless. What truly sets us

The annual New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) Gold Business Partners Meeting was recently held in the boardroom of CrestClean’s Auckland offices, marking another year of strong collaboration and shared goals. NZPF is a professional organisation that represents and supports educational leadership, influencing education policy at a national level. The meeting kicked off with a welcome

It’s a big month for Sumesh Sasi – and not just because he’s launching his very own CrestClean business. April 2025 marks two major milestones for the Hamilton-based entrepreneur. He’s expecting his second child and starting his journey as a franchise owner. “I am going to have two happy moments in April 2025. I am

Tauranga franchisee Kit Sison has been looking after Mount Maunganui College for almost four years, and in that time, he’s built a great relationship with the school. Wanting to give back to his valued customers, Kit came up with a simple yet thoughtful way to make a difference. He had noticed that the school’s bins

For nearly two years, Dunedin franchise owner Madhu Mala was responsible for ensuring the facilities at NZ Blood were safe and sanitary for donors. Little did she know that her time there would lead to the life-changing decision to become a regular blood donor herself. At first, Madhu was a little nervous about donating blood