
CrestClean was proud to sponsor the Business Achievement category at the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards He Tohu Mauri Ora. These awards shine a light on the amazing innovation, collaboration, and excellence happening across New Zealand’s primary healthcare sector – something we feel closely connected to through the work we do helping healthcare providers
We’re pleased to welcome Andrew Ward as CrestClean’s new Regional Manager for Manawatū-Whanganui. Andrew brings a strong background in leadership, including rural sales management for a large veterinary business in the Manawatū that cared for companion animals, and as Business Manager for AssureQuality, where he oversaw New Zealand’s seed certification unit. These roles gave him
CrestClean Healthcare is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Business Achievement Award at the upcoming New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora, taking place on 6 September 2025 at the Cordis, Auckland. This award celebrates the innovators and leaders shaping the future of primary healthcare in New Zealand. “CrestClean Healthcare
When people think of hygiene hazards, office desks don’t usually come to mind. Yet in reality, desks, phones, keyboards, and other shared surfaces are often the biggest offenders when it comes to spreading germs throughout the workplace. University of Arizona microbiologist Dr Charles Gerba has led numerous studies showing that office equipment can carry 10
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 years have posed real challenges
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 opportunity for QAs and Trainers
As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie Dancer. The webinar explored the
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Radley as our new Regional Manager for the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Originally from Palmerston North, Peter has an extensive background in the healthcare industry. His career in healthcare spans over 40 years in nursing and nine years as a paramedic for Wellington Free Ambulance and the Queensland Ambulance
On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of Regional Team Meetings was the
CrestClean takes health and safety seriously, and that commitment extends to ensuring all franchisee vehicles meet specific criteria. Health Safety and Wellbeing Leader, Ian Noon, has been diligently conducting audits to ensure all 740 vehicles meet the company’s high standards – and he’s doing it twice a year! Ian’s commitment has taken him across the
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.
Rachelle and her team started cleaning Kapiti Day Hospital in late 2023. In just a few short months, Rachelle was recognised by the hospital’s CEO, Kate Wang, for her willingness to go above and beyond. Describing Rachelle as friendly, flexible and helpful, Kate expressed that she would be happy to see Rachelle stay on permanently.