
Tauranga/Whakatane Regional Manager Jan Lichtwark and Rotorua/Taupō Regional Manager Kelsey Gibson are in Rotorua for the next few days attending the General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME), one of New Zealand’s largest and most influential gatherings for primary healthcare professionals. Held at the Energy Events Centre from 12–14 June 2026, GPCME brings together doctors,
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
Midland MRI is a specialist medical imaging provider based in Hamilton, delivering high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services for both private and public patients. Part of the wider I-MED Radiology Network, Midland MRI is among a large network of radiology providers across Australia and New Zealand.
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
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
“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
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
At Kākāriki Hospital in Auckland, cleanliness goes far beyond appearances — it’s about patient safety, clinical support, and stopping Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) in their tracks. That’s why CrestClean’s specially trained cleaning teams play such a vital role in maintaining the hospital’s high standards. Kākāriki Hospital is a modern elective surgical facility offering a wide