Nelson 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Karl prepares Nelson teams...

    When the final school bell rings and students head off for the holidays, classrooms may fall quiet, but for CrestClean teams, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. The school holidays provide an important window to complete detailed term cleans, giving classrooms and shared spaces the extra attention

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  • Family support helps Osea...

    Only a few months into their franchise journey, Osea Rokubu and Teila Baleisuva are already building strong foundations for their new CrestClean business in Blenheim. With Teila’s parents, Viliame and Losana, already owning a CrestClean franchise in Rotorua, the couple have had plenty of support and encouragement as they take

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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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  • Myanmar sisters off to...

    When sisters Jeny, Biak and Alice left Myanmar and moved to New Zealand in 2023, they were looking forward to a fresh start in Nelson and the opportunity to build a future together. Just three years on, they’ve taken a big step forward, becoming CrestClean franchise owners and are already

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  • Seven years of giving...

    For the past seven years, Nelson franchise owner Karl Parker has gone from strength to strength. Alongside recently celebrating his long service milestone, Karl has also taken on the challenge of becoming the lead communications contact at Nelson Girls’ High School. Karl is no stranger to stepping up to help

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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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