Southland News

  • Crest sweeps up school...

    Schools are close to the heart of Crest’s Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. He’s proud that Crest now holds the majority of cleaning contracts for all the schools in the area. And it’s a major achievement for Glenn and a further endorsement for Crest’s reputation as a cleaning company that

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  • Triplets a key part...

    When Marta Manicia needs three extra pairs of hands to help her with the family cleaning business she doesn’t have to look far. For the Southland CrestClean team is unique as three of its members are triplets, and the young women enjoy nothing better than rolling up their sleeves and

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  • Annual get together sees...

    Orlando and Desiree Cudal receive their Franchisee of The Year award from Glenn Cockroft, Crest’s Invercargill Regional Manager.

    Christmas came early when the hard work and dedication of Crest personnel was rewarded at a special Invercargill party. Southland’s Franchisee of The Year was recognised at the end of year celebrations for all the teams in the city. Attended by almost 100 people, including family and partners, this year’s

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  • Migrants flourish as business...

    When Glenn Cockroft started with Crest in Invercargill six years ago there were just six franchises. Today that number has grown to 32 franchises, involving more than 70 personnel. Many franchises are husband and wife businesses, often involving other family members. Glenn, CrestClean’s Regional Manager, says the area is booming

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  • Murihiku Marae elated with...

    Invercargill’s Murihiku Marae is all set for 2016. Franchisees Richard Chand, Marlene Madrid, Ping Sarical and Roberto Calanaun completed a one-off spring clean of the premises that attracts 8000 visitors per year. “Murihiku Marae are now ready for a busy year,” Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft says. “Richard, Marlene, Ping and

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  • CrestClean Invercargill’s got talent

    CrestClean Invercargill’s talent was put under the spotlight at the Christmas party. Held on Saturday, December 12, about 90 franchisees and their families helped celebrate another successful year – with a twist. “This year was different. We held a special event CrestClean has got Talent,” Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn says.

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  • CrestClean Steps Up its...

    CrestClean is committed to moving people to the regions. The Move to the Regions Programme, that pays relocation costs to help families settle outside of Auckland, is a win-win. Families can exchange the fast-paced lifestyle and expensive house prices for a comfortable one with cheaper living and more opportunities; and

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  • Franchisees recognised at Invercargill...

    Recognition for the continued efforts of franchisees formed part of the agenda at Invercargill’s annual team meeting. The team meeting was held at the Invercargill Museum Theatre on August 19 and 37 franchisees attended. As recognition for going the extra mile, Managing Director Grant McLauchlan presented certificates of Appreciation and

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  • Crest teams help out

    When Orland and Desiree Cudal needed help, three Invercargill franchisees and Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft came to their rescue. Orland, who works on a dairy farm during the day and helps wife, Desiree, clean clients premises at night, was run over by a tractor and trailer in June. As a

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  • Annual Upskilling Keeps Invercargill...

    Invercargill CrestClean team.

    CrestClean has a strong commitment to training as a way of raising the standards of the commercial cleaning industry in New Zealand. All franchisees undergo three weeks of induction training when they purchase a franchise and free annual upskilling is also part of the Crest business. Annual upskilling that CrestClean

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  • Invercargill’s Rookies of the...

    It was April 2014, Marlene and Jamie Madrid had completed all of their training and were ready for the first contract in their new CrestClean franchise. It wasn’t an easy one, according to Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft. “They quickly took on a school that was not in the best

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  • Longest Serving Invercargill Crest...

    When you’ve been at your job for several years, the temptation might be to sit back and relax, but not for Harry and Genevra Ficks. Not only have they completed five years of service with CrestClean – and are, in fact, the most veteran team in the area – but

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