Southland News

  • 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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  • Over 70 Attend Crest’s...

    Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft invited all of the Invercargill CrestClean franchisees and their families – 70 people in total – to his home for a special Christmas party and feast. Even Santa Claus was there and he didn’t arrive empty handed. He had 22 gifts – one for every child

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  • Invercargill Planning Ahead –...

    Invercargill Regional Manager Glenn Cockroft appears to be future proofing his region’s business. In the past two months, two franchisees from the team have given birth. Jackie Batoy has a new baby boy named Anthony Junior and Julie Cacdac has a daughter named Lovi. To celebrate the births, Glenn presented

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  • Fun and Games at...

    Holding the annual conference for the New Zealand Principals’ Federation at ILT Stadium Southland, home to New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome, was an inspiration for Glenn Cockroft, CrestClean’s Invercargill Regional Manager. “I used to have a bike shop years ago in Invercargill and I had some bicycles that I thought

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  • CrestClean Goes Big for...

    CrestClean made sure to put on a good show for their seventh year attending the New Zealand Principals’ Federation annual conference with a prominent exhibitor’s booth and giveaways including an LCD TV and 27 rugby balls. Crest’s stand was a hit with delegates. The three-day event, which draws principals and

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