Auckland West Featured

Balancing work and family can be tough, but Irene Abalajen found a way to prioritise both by taking a leap into entrepreneurship. After four years working at a Catholic Parish, Irene sought a career change that would allow her more flexibility. In December 2018, she found the ideal fit with a CrestClean franchise. Five years

The recent tree planting at Rutherford Primary School shows how even small actions can have a big impact. It all started when CrestClean’s Thang Hlawnceu who cleans the school noticed there was a significant amount of waste in each classroom. Each classroom had three different rubbish bins, with no waste separation or recycling system in

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organisation in Tauranga that offers safe, nurturing homes for children who have experienced trauma and other services such as Child Centred Play Therapy, whānau support, parenting support and supervised access. The therapeutic foster care model means siblings can stay together in a stable home for as long as needed.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has outlined strict expectations regarding acceptable cleaning chemicals in Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres. While Public Health recommends bleach-based disinfectants to combat pathogens in ECE environments, the MoE recognises the drawbacks of using bleach. It doesn’t effectively kill certain germs like giardia and cryptosporidium and can produce strong fumes that

Centralised rubbish bins replace individual desk bins with a designated waste station. This simple yet impactful approach to waste management in businesses and schools encourages proper waste separation and streamlines recycling initiatives. CrestClean’s Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee, Caroline Wedding, has been leading the charge in highlighting the benefits of implementing centralised rubbish bin systems

Healthcare facilities are in a constant battle against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. At CrestClean, we understand the critical role that meticulous cleaning plays in creating safe environments for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities treat a wide range of patients with many different medical conditions. CrestClean helps prevent

The recent Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI) Conference at Auckland’s Jet Park Hotel brought together senior trainers from across the country. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says the conference is a crucial annual event to boost motivation and plan for the year ahead. “We always have this conference at the beginning of the year,

Falling from height was the second most common cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand in 2023, which makes working at height a relevant talking point for the year ahead. One fall is too many. At CrestClean, we recognise the severe consequences of compromising safety, especially when it comes to working at height. Our commitment

As a company that specialises in glass, it’s important that Thermosash Commercial’s Head Office in Auckland is gleaming to perfection. So, when the commercial window and curtainwall company moved into a newly refurbished building, they needed a cleaner who was up to the job. With the move across town, they saw it as a good

CrestClean is celebrating the completion of the Aspire2 Workplace Communication Programme by all its Regional Master Franchisees. The programme is aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and covers a variety of topics, including verbal and non-verbal communication, delegation, conflict resolution and active listening. In recognition of the achievement, a graduation ceremony was held at CrestClean’s Auckland

CrestClean recently showcased its specialist healthcare cleaning services at the annual Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand (PMAANZ) Conference, which was held over three days at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. The conference, which was attended by close to 900 people, was a unique opportunity for CrestClean to connect with people

More than 75 years of CrestClean business success was celebrated at a special ‘Pasifika’ event, where the guest speaker was rugby sevens legend DJ Forbes. The former rugby union player and captain of the All Blacks Sevens team presented Long Service Awards to 10 Auckland West franchise teams, congratulating them on their achievements. Caro Wedding,