North Harbour

It’s been three years since North Harbour franchise owners Kritesh Rao and Sangeeta Varma put on their CrestClean uniforms for the first time ­­— and their daughter Krisha has been part of the journey from day one. When her parents first started the business, Krisha would wave them off to work each day. She was

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

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

Since 2021, North Harbour franchise owners Eloy Capati, Jean Capati, Tushar Patel, and Nikita Patel have been the team behind Browns Bay School’s spotless classrooms. Looking after 34 classrooms every day is no small task, but they handle it with ease and professionalism. To celebrate another successful year, the team recently hosted a morning tea

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

For the past 10 years, Sunita and Praveen Dutt have proudly run their CrestClean franchise — and one of their very first customers, Waimauku Primary School, remains one of their most valued. Since day one, Deputy Principal Anita Newland has been their main point of contact, growing a lasting relationship with the cleaning team. Over

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

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