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George and Michelle Montalban haven’t wasted a moment since purchasing their CrestClean franchise two years ago. Their dedication to growing the business has enabled them to leave their previous jobs and focus solely on their franchise. Financial independence fuelled the couple’s decision to become business owners. Now that they’re in control of their business growth,

In the spirit of Ramadan, Winchester School staff received a special treat from Palmerston North franchise owners, Aznayne and Angeline Sahayam. Having cleaned Winchester School since 2020, Aznayne and Angeline wanted to share the joy of their cultural celebration by hosting a surprise Ramadan celebration. Principal at Winchester School, Nic Mason, welcomed the surprise. “I

The recent tree planting at Rutherford Primary School shows how even small actions can have a big impact. It all started when CrestClean’s Thang Hlawnceu who cleans the school noticed there was a significant amount of waste in each classroom. Each classroom had three different rubbish bins, with no waste separation or recycling system in

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organisation in Tauranga that offers safe, nurturing homes for children who have experienced trauma and other services such as Child Centred Play Therapy, whānau support, parenting support and supervised access. The therapeutic foster care model means siblings can stay together in a stable home for as long as needed.

Primary and intermediate schools from across the Western Bay of Plenty recently gathered at Ōmokoroa No.1 School to compete in the annual Top School competition. Inspired by the ’80s Top Town TV series, Top School is a fun two-day event for kids, featuring eight challenging teamwork and problem-solving activities. The ultimate goal is to claim

Cesar Rogacion and his basketball team are back on the court sporting CrestClean colours at this year’s tournament. As the coach and a player on the team, Cesar is actively involved in managing the team both on and off the court. The tournament is an annual gathering of the Filipino community. This year, all games

The RecycleKiwi programme is an easy way for schools and businesses to step up their green game and show some love to the planet. As a CrestClean initiative for tackling waste, RecycleKiwi is proving to be the waste management solution everyone’s getting excited about. The programme offers educational resources to help schools, businesses, and organisations

“What a bunch of legends!” That’s how Rangitata MP James Meager described CrestClean, after meeting franchisees at Bluestone School in Timaru. CrestClean’s South Canterbury Regional Master Franchisee, Rob Glenie, and franchisees Kiran Kaur and Randeep Singh were at Bluestone to celebrate their seven-year relationship with the school, when the local politician made a guest appearance.

Instead of ‘an apple for the teacher’, CrestClean franchisee Nisha Khan gifted Kerikeri Primary School teacher Angela Sime with chocolates and a coffee cup — and the class got pizza, fruit juice and lollipops. The occasion? For being tidy Kiwis! Room 14 was the winner of the latest Cleanest Classroom Award at the school, after

CrestClean was honoured to be presented with a special certificate at the annual New Zealand Principals’ Federation Conference, to acknowledge a successful 15-year partnership. CrestClean has supported NZPF since 2008, first as a Bronze Business Partner, progressing to Gold Business Partner six years later. The certificate was presented by NZPF President Leanne Otene, who described

CrestClean enjoyed networking with the local business community at the recent Taranaki Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Showcase. More than 250 people attended the event, which was held at the Plymouth International, and attracted 60 exhibitors. The CrestClean stand was popular, with Taranaki Regional Master Franchisees Naresh and Radhna Mani on hand to provide information

CrestClean was proud to support some of the country’s up-and-coming young swimmers, as well as some of New Zealand’s top swimmers, at the recent Evolution Winter Champs swimming competition held in Tauranga. The event was held over two days and attracted more than 240 North Island athletes. This included Josh Gilbert, who was a junior