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Naresh and Radhna strengthen school ties at NPPA conference
There was a great turnout at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth on 30 July, as school leaders from across Taranaki came together for the Whiria – New Plymouth Principals’…
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CrestClean brings healthcare-accredited cleaning services to aged care sector
As New Zealand’s aged care sector continues to evolve, CrestClean is strengthening its support for retirement villages and aged care providers with specialised healthcare-accredited cleaning services. CEO Grant McLauchlan was…
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Naresh and Radhna celebrate a decade of driving growth in the Taranaki region
In 2003, Naresh and Radhna made the life-changing move from the Fiji Islands to New Zealand. Settling in Auckland’s North Harbour, they built successful careers in the signwriting industry and…
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CrestClean passes Toitū Enviromark Diamond audit for third consecutive year
CrestClean has once again passed its Toitū Enviromark Diamond audit, marking the third year in a row we’ve achieved New Zealand’s highest level of environmental certification. This year’s result is…
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CrestClean’s Regional Team Meetings leave franchisees energised for year ahead
We’ve wrapped up another round of Regional Team Meetings, with CrestClean CEO Grant McLauchlan and General Manager Sam Lewis travelling across the country to catch up with franchise owners and…
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Strong team effort delivers outstanding results at Dialog Fitzroy
A recent floor polishing project in Taranaki was a great example of teamwork in action, with Regional Manager Naresh Mani teaming up with franchisee father-and-son duo Nito and Tagau Lipine…
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CrestClean franchisees – the independent business owners behind every clean
One of the biggest reasons CrestClean delivers such consistently high standards comes down to the fact that our franchisees are owner-operators. They’re not just turning up to do a job,…
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The CrestClean difference – why our people are our greatest strength
CrestClean is more than a cleaning company – it’s a community of over 2,300 people from 59 different nationalities. That diversity brings great strength… and big responsibility. The cleaning industry…
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From Tuvalu to Taranaki – the Lipine family builds reputation for excellence in just six months
For the Lipine family, moving to New Zealand wasn’t just a fresh start – it was an opportunity to build a future together. They arrived from Tuvalu in July 2025…
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Skilled, trained and trusted – the real value of professional cleaning services
Cleanliness is often taken for granted, but its impact on our economy, our health, and our everyday lives is anything but invisible. Every day, the cleaning industry quietly supports essential…
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Procurement with purpose – ensuring ethical and sustainable cleaning services
In today’s business environment, procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver cost savings while also meeting expectations around social responsibility, risk management and environmental sustainability. Cleaning contracts often sit at…
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A ‘ground up’ approach to infection control – the critical role of floor cleaning in healthcare settings
Until recently, floors haven’t received much attention in healthcare cleaning. They aren’t typically considered “high touch surfaces,” so their role in infection prevention has often been underestimated. That perception is…