South Canterbury News

  • CrestClean supports leadership and...

    On the 4th and 5th of June, more than 250 principals and school leaders came together for the Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association (CPPA) Leadership Conference at Addington Event Centre, and CrestClean was proud to be part of it. South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie and Christchurch Regional Manager Yasa Panagoda

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  • CrestClean’s Regional Team Meetings...

    We’ve wrapped up another successful round of Regional Team Meetings, bringing together franchisees and support staff from all over the country. At each meeting, CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan gave an insightful update on where the company is now and where we’re headed. While economic conditions over the past few

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  • Marie’s customer check-ins spark...

    With life moving at a hundred miles an hour, it’s easy to forget the simple things like checking in with customers to see how they’re doing. But for Timaru franchisee Marie Marave, taking that little bit of extra time recently proved worth it. Marie decided to touch base with her

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  • Marie makes recycling fun...

    Students at Beaconsfield School in Timaru got a fun boost to their recycling knowledge recently, thanks to South Canterbury franchisee Marie Marave. Known for her cheerful attitude and dedication to the school, Marie ran a hands-on lesson that was part game, part competition… and a whole lot of fun. The

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  • South Canterbury schools clean...

    South Canterbury students were hard at work keeping their classrooms sparkling clean throughout term one, all hoping to earn the coveted title of Cleanest Classroom. Students from Dunsandel School, Beaconsfield School, St Joseph’s School, and Longbeach School were surprised with special treats from their cleaning teams as a way of

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  • Rissa brings treats to...

    Room 3 at Chertsey School in Ashburton got a delightful surprise at the end of last term when their cleaner Floresa ‘Rissa’ Aquino rewarded them with ice blocks and chocolates for being the cleanest classroom for Term One. Rissa has been cleaning the small South Canterbury school for two years

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  • Top marks for CrestClean...

    Schools all around New Zealand love CrestClean, and it’s easy to see why! Our high-quality cleaning services create a healthier space for students and staff, with tailored solutions to meet each school’s unique needs. Whether it’s regular classroom cleaning, deep cleans, or maintaining high-traffic areas, we ensure every corner is

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  • Annual conference unites QAs...

    CrestClean’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinators recently gathered for their annual conference and for the first time, Trainers were part of the event. The combined conference was a huge success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the chance to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Hawke’s Bay QA Charlize Pederson says it was a rare

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  • Rob shares insights with...

    South Canterbury Regional Master Franchisee Rob Glenie recently participated in a panel discussion for an event hosted by Keep Learning Mid Canterbury, an initiative of the Connecting Mid Canterbury Charitable Trust. Keep Learning Mid Canterbury organises workshops and talks that are open to all, encouraging people to ‘keep learning’. The

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  • Unwavering support helps Fazeel...

    Fazeel Ali is living proof that with focus and determination, anything is possible. Five years ago, he purchased his CrestClean franchise, experiencing slow but steady growth, though not quite at the level he had hoped for. But six months ago, everything changed. Fazeel decided to take his ambitions to the

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  • Meet the cleanest classrooms...

    Four South Canterbury schools earned some well-deserved treats at the end of term 3 for their commitment to keeping their classrooms clean. Students at Ashburton Intermediate, St Joseph School, Tinwald School, and Beaconsfield School enjoyed pizza and ice creams as part of the Cleanest Classroom Awards. These students took responsibility

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  • Mastering infection control in...

    Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended the “Mastering Infection Control in Cleaning” webinar, presented by Cleanlink. The session highlighted critical aspects of infection control that align with CrestClean’s commitment to hygienic cleaning in healthcare facilities. Tragically the speaker, Darrel Hicks, was sharing from personal

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