Tauranga Featured

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

The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand’s largest port, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cleaning a port of this size is not just about keeping surfaces shiny; it’s a meticulous balance of co-ordination, safety and consistency. CrestClean franchisees, Cesar Rogacion and Malcolm Brown, are some of the unsung heroes behind the

Primary and intermediate schools from across the Western Bay of Plenty recently gathered at Ōmokoroa No.1 School to compete in the annual Top School competition. Inspired by the ’80s Top Town TV series, Top School is a fun two-day event for kids, featuring eight challenging teamwork and problem-solving activities. The ultimate goal is to claim

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

Cesar Rogacion and his basketball team are back on the court sporting CrestClean colours at this year’s tournament. As the coach and a player on the team, Cesar is actively involved in managing the team both on and off the court. The tournament is an annual gathering of the Filipino community. This year, all games

Pinakin Patel and his wife, Falguniben Patel, celebrated 20 years’ long service with CrestClean last October. In his time with CrestClean, Pinakin has worn many hats, including Franchisee, Floor Trainer, Regional Trainer and now, Tauranga Operations Manager. Pinakin came to New Zealand with an accounting degree under his belt. After trying out various jobs here,

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

CrestClean was honoured to be presented with a special certificate at the annual New Zealand Principals’ Federation Conference, to acknowledge a successful 15-year partnership. CrestClean has supported NZPF since 2008, first as a Bronze Business Partner, progressing to Gold Business Partner six years later. The certificate was presented by NZPF President Leanne Otene, who described