Auckland West Featured

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 System (HSEMS) and commitment to

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 positive outlook for the future.

In just five years, Auckland West’s Arishma Chand has built an impressive career, growing from franchise owner to specialist Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) trainer for Auckland West. With almost 19 years’ experience as a medical administrator, Arishma brings a strong understanding of healthcare environments and the requirements for preventing healthcare-acquired infections. She supports Auckland

West Auckland Hospice provides specialist palliative care in a warm, homely environment for patients and their families. With four inpatient beds, the hospice is designed to feel like a true home away from home, where comfort, dignity, and compassion are at the centre of every interaction.

Waitematā Endoscopy West provides comprehensive endoscopy services to patients across Auckland in the heart of West Auckland on Lincoln Road. Its multidisciplinary team supports patients with a wide range of gastroenterology conditions, including irritable bowel disease (IBD), coeliac disease, colorectal cancer, and reflux.

One of the biggest reasons CrestClean delivers such consistently high standards comes down to the fact that our franchisees are owner-operators. They’re not just turning up to do a job, they’re running their own business, and every result has their name on it. That ownership shapes how they approach their work. Because it’s their own

PlaceMakers Pakuranga is part of the wider PlaceMakers network, one of New Zealand’s largest suppliers of building materials. The 2,870m2 store provides professional-grade products and services to the construction industry while also supporting local DIY customers.

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 just about ticking boxes they’re

Cleanliness is often taken for granted, but its impact on our economy, our health, and our everyday lives is anything but invisible. Every day, the cleaning industry quietly supports essential sectors such as healthcare, education, tourism, hospitality, and retail, keeping workplaces and public spaces safe and clean. In 2023, New Zealand’s cleaning industry contributed around

Ali Irshad and Sheema Ali have been part of the CrestClean Auckland West family from the very beginning. Becoming the region’s first-ever franchise owners in 2012 is a milestone they’re still incredibly proud of today – and now they’ve got the number plate to prove it. Ali had always wanted something personal that showed his

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