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
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
Staff at Devon Intermediate School in New Plymouth are floored by how clean and shiny the food technology classroom is looking! The room is gleaming after a group of CrestClean franchisees completed their Hard Floor Care training at the school. “My students and I were impressed with how glossy and easy to clean the floor
CrestClean enjoyed networking with the local business community at the recent Taranaki Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Showcase. More than 250 people attended the event, which was held at the Plymouth International, and attracted 60 exhibitors. The CrestClean stand was popular, with Taranaki Regional Master Franchisees Naresh and Radhna Mani on hand to provide information
CrestClean’s commercial cleaning services are nothing to be sneezed at, says Halliburton New Zealand Operations Manager Dean Rodgers. In fact, he was so pleased with the level of service provided that he recommended CrestClean to transport company Symons Group, who have been equally impressed. As a small gesture of appreciation towards both valued customers, CrestClean
At Vogeltown School, lunchtime means rugby time! So, when CrestClean gifted the school a couple of its rugby balls, they were received with open arms. “We’ve always had a good relationship with CrestClean and when we were offered the rugby balls, I said ‘yes, that’d be awesome!’ And they’re good quality rugby balls too. They’ve
Partners in life and partners in business, Taranaki Regional Managers Naresh and Radhna Mani have always made a great team! And now Radhna, who previously worked a lot behind the scenes, is taking more of a customer-facing role in their CrestClean business. Going forward, Radhna will be conducting quality assurance audits, working closely with customers