Auckland Central News

  • Procurement with purpose –...

    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

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  • A ‘ground up’ approach...

    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

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  • Beyond cleaning – how...

    “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

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  • CrestClean teams help make...

    Foster Hope is a nationwide charity that collects new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for children in care across New Zealand, helping vulnerable children feel supported during the festive season. Sadly, Christmas is a particularly busy time for child protection services, with many children entering emergency care due to abuse, neglect, or

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  • Sri goes from strength...

    For the past 15 years, franchise owner Sri Gunasingam has been a key part of the Auckland Central team. With a wealth of experience and a passion for great service, he’s built a business known for high standards and strong relationships with customers. Today, he leads Auckland’s largest team of

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  • Nitesh and Poonam celebrate...

    Nitesh and Poonam Naicker have just celebrated 10 years as CrestClean franchisees! What began as a way to earn a little extra income has turned into a thriving business and a lifestyle they love. The couple first heard about CrestClean from North Harbour Regional Manager Neil Kumar, a family friend

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  • Behind the scenes of...

    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

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  • CrestClean franchisees honoured at...

    As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, long-serving franchisees from across the country were recognised for their exceptional commitment and longevity within their franchise systems. Among those honoured at the gala dinner were five of CrestClean’s longest-serving franchise teams whose loyalty, and hard

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  • Freemans Bay Kindergarten celebrate...

    Resham and Gurjit Singh started cleaning Freemans Bay Kindergarten a year ago. Today, staff describe the kindy as being “the cleanest they have ever had”. The husband-and-wife duo are so appreciated that kindy staff recently gifted them a bag of goodies along with a kind note, thanking them for creating

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  • Kākāriki Hospital’s high standards...

    At Kākāriki Hospital in Auckland, cleanliness goes far beyond appearances — it’s about patient safety, clinical support, and stopping Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) in their tracks. That’s why CrestClean’s specially trained cleaning teams play such a vital role in maintaining the hospital’s high standards. Kākāriki Hospital is a modern elective

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  • CrestClean’s training pathways ensure...

    CrestClean is redefining industry excellence through its commitment to professional training, empowering franchisees with advanced skills that surpass traditional cleaning qualifications. A standout example is its comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme, specifically developed to bridge the gap between standard NZQA cleaning certifications and the rigorous clinical IPC training

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  • CrestClean celebrates triple win...

    We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards! Being recognised among New Zealand’s leading franchise systems is a proud moment for everyone across the CrestClean network. This triple win celebrates the hard work and professionalism that each of you brings to

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