Education Featured

Room 3 at Chertsey School in Ashburton got a delightful surprise at the end of last term when their cleaner Floresa ‘Rissa’ Aquino rewarded them with ice blocks and chocolates for being the cleanest classroom for Term One. Rissa has been cleaning the small South Canterbury school for two years and decided to introduce the

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

CrestClean’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinators recently gathered for their annual conference and for the first time, Trainers were part of the event. The combined conference was a huge success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the chance to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Hawke’s Bay QA Charlize Pederson says it was a rare opportunity for QAs and Trainers

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

Mother-and-son team Arlene and Eldon Olsen have recently taken over the cleaning duties at Avondale Intermediate. Their commitment to excellence and relationship-building has already earned them high praise from staff and students. Principal Jo Hardwidge has been particularly impressed with Arlene and Eldon’s efforts to become familiar faces around the school. “They’ve given us the

As the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving and supporting our community becomes even more important. Food Help Dunedin is a volunteer-run organisation with over 5,000 members, dedicated to ensuring families in the region receive support when they need it most. Operating through a Facebook page, Food Help connects those in need with

CrestClean’s relationship with Birdwood School has stood the test of time, growing stronger with each passing year. Now, 15 years on, Birdwood School is one of Auckland West’s longest-standing customers, making CrestClean a trusted and familiar presence in the school community. Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee Caro Wedding is proud of her region’s lasting connection

North Harbour franchise owner Daniel Park has been dedicated to keeping the region’s largest customer, Whangaparāoa College, pristine for over a decade. In that time, he’s built a strong reputation for excellence. It’s no surprise that Daniel recently received an award for Excellence in Service for his outstanding commitment to the college. North Harbour Regional

Kura Kai is a charity that provides high schools with freezers stocked with nutritious, freezable meals made by local community volunteers. Guided by the kaupapa “whānau cooking for whānau”, Kura Kai thrives on the dedication of volunteers who generously contribute their time, money, and resources to cook for others in their community. Founded four years

Fazeel Ali is living proof that with focus and determination, anything is possible. Five years ago, he purchased his CrestClean franchise, experiencing slow but steady growth, though not quite at the level he had hoped for. But six months ago, everything changed. Fazeel decided to take his ambitions to the next level, setting bold goals

Four South Canterbury schools earned some well-deserved treats at the end of term 3 for their commitment to keeping their classrooms clean. Students at Ashburton Intermediate, St Joseph School, Tinwald School, and Beaconsfield School enjoyed pizza and ice creams as part of the Cleanest Classroom Awards. These students took responsibility for keeping their learning environments