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Owning the largest CrestClean business in Nelson keeps Alan Erickson on his toes – but he gets plenty of help from daughter Kyla.  Kyla, who is one of Alan’s employees, enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of the franchise and says working with her dad is actually fun. “It’s pretty easy as we have

A strong sense of a job well done is just one of the many rewards of owning a CrestClean business, says Karl Parker. “I enjoy the cleaning because you might be doing the same job five nights a week, but you feel like you’ve accomplished something every time you walk out,” he adds. He gets

When he decided to become a cleaner for the day school principal Justin Neal got well and truly swept along by the role. He really looked the part in a CrestClean top as he joined children and fellow staff members for a Superheroes Day at Nelson’s Appleby School. But after taking part in a procession

When they first came to Blenheim nearly two decades ago it wasn’t just the glorious weather that captivated English couple Colin and Helen Wilson. “The lifestyle and the people, just everything really and it was a lot more laid back,” says Helen, reflecting on their decision to up sticks and move to the other side

No one was more surprised than Julie Ashton when a letter of appreciation arrived from St John managers. Working throughout the covid crisis, Julie has been busy carrying out her usual cleaning duties at the Richmond Ambulance Station, ensuring everything is clean and hygienic for the frontline personnel who work from the base. Her dedication

Imagine getting the chance to snap a unique selfie with New Zealand’s Prime Minister. That’s just what happened to CrestClean’s Lakyn Taite-Allen and Mel Fearn, who grabbed the opportunity to get in the frame with Jacinda Ardern during her official visit to Nelson Airport. Lakyn and Mel were on duty at the airport when the

Ask Tracey Andersen if she thinks Nelson is a great place to live and work and she’ll rattle off a list of compelling reasons why the region “ticks all the boxes”. She says apart from being known as the sunniest region in New Zealand, the Nelson area has a lot to offer. More people are

They say in life that lucky breaks often come from something you could not have imagined. Matt Brown’s change of fortune came after he broke his leg in a workplace accident. It was while recuperating at his Nelson home that he chanced upon an advert for CrestClean franchises – and it set him on a

His customers are quick to pass on their praises after experiencing the high level of service he prides himself on delivering. CrestClean’s Nelson Regional Manager Barbara de Vries says she frequently receives great feedback about the work carried out by Alan Erickson and his team. “Alan’s customers really like him as he’s very proactive and

Living in Nelson has ticked all boxes for CrestClean business owner Thomas Wanke who says the city offers the perfect lifestyle and the locals are friendly and welcoming. Thomas and his wife Christine are originally from Germany and have been living in New Zealand for the past seven years. When the couple emigrated it ended

Claudia Allen and her partner have found that age is no barrier to working for yourself. The 22-year-old has not only followed in her aunt’s footsteps by joining CrestClean, she and Troy Nicholas, 24, are among the company’s youngest franchisees. The couple recently relocated to Nelson from Auckland and are loving the change in pace

They are two professional women in occupations that are poles apart. But architecture and commercial cleaning have one big thing in common – attention to detail is everything. It’s a value shared by architect Simone Wenk and CrestClean business owner Tracey Andersen. Simone has set the bar high for the standard of cleaning she expects