Education

Wellington Regional Manager Adrian Cashmore recently had the opportunity to share his rugby knowledge with Masterton Intermediate’s Sevens team, helping the students prepare for an upcoming tournament. After Masterton Intermediate became a CrestClean customer at the start of the year, Principal Russell Thompson invited Adrian to run a one-off training session with the team. Drawing

A little friendly competition brought plenty of pride to Otonga Road Primary School in Rotorua last term. The Cleanest Classroom Competition was embraced by Year 2 teacher Amanda Jeffery, who wanted to encourage students to take pride in their learning spaces. There to support Amanda were Rotorua franchise owners Baljeet Singh and Sharanpreet Kaur, along

When Viky and Nileshna ‘Nilly’ Narayan moved to New Zealand from Fiji in 2000, they were starting a new chapter for their family. Viky was working as an accountant for large organisations, while Nilly was gaining experience through various contract roles and completing her Business Studies qualification. They both had successful careers, but they wanted

When the final school bell rings and students head off for the holidays, classrooms may fall quiet, but for CrestClean teams, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. The school holidays provide an important window to complete detailed term cleans, giving classrooms and shared spaces the extra attention they need before students return

When a school partnership lasts 17 years, it’s a sign that something is working well. For Whangaparāoa College, CrestClean has been part of the school’s story since 2008, helping maintain a healthy and clean environment for its 1,800 students and staff. The relationship began shortly after the college opened in 2005. After initially working with

Pinakbhai ‘Pinak’ Jasoliya has taken on a new role as trainer for North Shore, helping new franchise owners develop the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality cleaning in schools and early childhood centres.

Tauranga Business Development Manager Shelley Coley recently attended the New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals’ Association (NZCPPA) conference, held at Saint Thomas More School just up the road from her Mount Maunganui office. It was the first time the Tauranga team had attended the event, and it proved to be a great opportunity to connect with

When Palmerston North franchise owner Maleyakkal Joseph arrived at BestStart Kelvin Grove recently, he was met with handmade cards, smiling faces, and a heartfelt performance of He Waka Eke Noa from the children and staff who wanted to thank him for everything he does. The special celebration marked an important milestone for Joseph, who has

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

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

Ashmita Singh and Sumeet Kishore have been cleaning Arowhenua Māori School since February, and in that short time they’ve become much more than just the school cleaning team. Friendly, hardworking and always willing to help, Ashmita and Sumeet have built strong relationships with staff and become a valued part of the school community. As the