Southland News

  • CrestClean achieves highest IMPAC...

    We’re proud to share that CrestClean has achieved a 5-star rating in the IMPAC PREQUAL health and safety prequalification assessment – the highest rating available. The assessment was worked on by General Manager of Training, Safety and Wellbeing Liezl Foxcroft and Training and Health and Safety Co-ordinator Jacqui Buchanan, who

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  • CrestClean named finalist in...

    CrestClean is proud to once again be named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 New Zealand Franchise Awards. The annual awards recognise the people making a difference across the New Zealand franchising sector. This year, CrestClean is in the running for Marketing Campaign of the Year for CrestClean

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  • RecycleKiwi helps bring South...

    South Alive is a community-led organisation in South Invercargill bringing local people together to make their neighbourhood a better place to live. At the heart of its work is a simple idea – local people can work together to create positive change in their own community. Established in 2012, South

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  • CrestClean makes an impact...

    It was a busy and memorable few days in Auckland as school leaders from around the world came together for the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026 (ICP 2026). We were proud to be part of the event, with Christchurch Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda, General Manager Sam Lewis, GM of

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  • CrestClean to join school...

    We’re looking forward to connecting with school leaders from New Zealand and around the world at the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026 (ICP 2026), running from 16–18 September in Auckland. Representing CrestClean at the three-day event will be General Manager – Sam Lewis, GM of Sales & Growth –

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  • Myross Bush School students...

    When the students leave Myross Bush School at the end of the day, most of them don’t think too much about what happens next. But once the classrooms are empty, Gilbert’s work begins. Working quietly behind the scenes, he moves through the school cleaning classrooms, bathrooms and office areas, making

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  • CrestClean brings healthcare-accredited cleaning...

    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 joined by Liezl Foxcroft and Kyle Cooke, CrestClean’s new GM of Sales & Growth, at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA)

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  • CrestClean passes Toitū Enviromark...

    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 especially pleasing, with zero corrective actions raised during the audit. The results highlight CrestClean’s robust Health, Safety and Environmental Management

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  • CrestClean’s Regional Team Meetings...

    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 support staff in every region. At each meeting, Grant and Sam discussed the opportunities and challenges ahead and shared a

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  • SIT launches RecycleKiwi station...

    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

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  • CrestClean franchisees – the...

    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, they’re running their own business, and every result has their name on it. That ownership shapes how they approach their

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  • The CrestClean difference –...

    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 has unfortunately seen its share of rogue operators who exploit people striving for a better life. At CrestClean, ethics aren’t

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