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As New Zealand’s aged care sector continues to evolve, CrestClean is strengthening its support for retirement villages and aged care providers with specialised healthcare-accredited cleaning services. CEO Grant McLauchlan was joined by Liezl Foxcroft and Kyle Cooke, CrestClean’s new GM of Sales & Growth, at the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) Conference this week. Over three

A little friendly competition brought plenty of pride to Otonga Road Primary School in Rotorua last term. The Cleanest Classroom Competition was embraced by Year 2 teacher Amanda Jeffery, who wanted to encourage students to take pride in their learning spaces. There to support Amanda were Rotorua franchise owners Baljeet Singh and Sharanpreet Kaur, along

Bernadeth Grutas has earned a reputation for going above and beyond – something her customers and regional team have recognised with two Certificates of Excellence. Taupō Regional Manager Kelsey Gibson presented Bernadeth with a Certificate of Excellence alongside Ballance Reporoa Site Manager Greg Dick after he gave her a perfect 10/10 in their customer satisfaction

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.

The General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME) was back in Rotorua last week, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from across New Zealand’s primary healthcare sector. Tauranga Regional Manager Jan Lichtwark and Rotorua/Taupō Regional Manager Kelsey Gibson were there to connect with the 1,200 delegates made up of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, practice managers,

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,

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

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