South Canterbury Featured

South Canterbury Regional Manager Rob Glenie has been named a finalist for Excellence in Customer Service at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards for the Ashburton District. The ANZ Business of the Year Awards give local businesses a well-deserved pat on the back for their creativity, passion, and positive impact. Rob’s nomination recognises the

In today’s business environment, procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver cost savings while also meeting expectations around social responsibility, risk management and environmental sustainability. Cleaning contracts often sit at the intersection of all three. Economic pressures, combined with a limited understanding of the true cost of professional cleaning have contributed to prices being driven

Until recently, floors haven’t received much attention in healthcare cleaning. They aren’t typically considered “high touch surfaces,” so their role in infection prevention has often been underestimated. That perception is changing. New research highlighted at the recent ISSA panel discussion Reducing Pathogen Risks from the Ground Up revealed just how critical proper floorcare is in

When Fazeel Ali looks back on the past seven years, it’s hard to believe how far he’s come. The South Canterbury franchise owner is celebrating seven years with CrestClean. It’s a milestone that represents not just time in business, but perseverance and a genuine passion for looking after people. Fazeel’s journey began in Wellington, where

“Above and beyond.” “The extra mile.” These are the words we hear time and time again from our customers when they talk about their CrestClean teams. Across New Zealand, CrestClean franchisees are quietly doing more than what’s written in their schedule of duties. From schools and healthcare sites to offices and manufacturing environments, CrestClean teams

CrestClean’s Cleanest Classroom programme finished the 2025 school year on a feel-good note in South Canterbury, with students across the region doing a fantastic job of keeping their classrooms tidy throughout Term 4. It was a great way to round off the school year, with plenty of smiles and treats for deserving students. At St

Keeping our nationwide franchise network safe and compliant is a top priority – and vehicle audits play a key role in making that happen. These six-monthly checks are a mandatory part of the franchise agreement, helping ensure teams are safe and vehicles meet all regulations. Franchise Compliance Executive Olivia McArthur recently stepped up to manage

We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards!    We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards! Being recognised among our franchise industry peers is a proud moment for everyone at CrestClean. This triple win is a

CrestClean was proud to take part in the Facilities Management Summit 2025 in Wellington. Auckland’s Dries Mangnus and Chris Wedding joined Wellington locals Adrian and Kylie Cashmore to engage with delegates and demonstrate how CrestClean helps facilities across New Zealand stay clean and perform at their best. This year’s summit theme, “Performance | Art, Whakairo

Have you checked out the brand-new RecycleKiwi® Education Hub? It’s now live and ready for primary and intermediate teachers who want to make learning about sustainability both fun and easy to bring into the classroom. Explore the Education Hub here. The hub is packed with free, flexible resources that teachers can pick up and use

We have taken a significant step in strengthening CrestClean Healthcare – our specialist healthcare cleaning division – by welcoming Francie Morgan, an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse Consultant. Francie will play a key role in enhancing and overseeing training for healthcare cleaning teams. An IPC Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who has undertaken

We’re proud to share that CrestClean has been named as a finalist in five categories at the 2025 Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. This is the 30th anniversary of the Franchising Awards, making it even more significant to be recognised as a finalist. These awards celebrate the very best in New Zealand franchising and acknowledge