Auckland Regional News News

  • CrestClean poised for success...

    On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of

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  • Watercare’s Mangere Plant considers...

    Ilaisaane ‘Saane’ Tohi recently has achieved her Certificate in Commercial Cleaning Level Two. This certification has equipped Saane with critical skills in health and safety and practical cleaning tasks. Saane has been cleaning for Watercare’s Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant for over two years. Office Administrator, Claudia, considers Saane to be

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  • CrestClean Strengthens School Partnerships...

    CrestClean’s Auckland West Master Franchisee, Caro Wedding, and North Harbour Master Franchisee, Neil Kumar, recently attended conferences for the Waitākere Area Principals’ Association (WAPA) and North Shore Principals’ Association (NSPA). As proud sponsors of WAPA and NSPA for many years, Caro and Neil used this opportunity to connect with leadership

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  • How RecycleKiwi sparked a...

    The recent tree planting at Rutherford Primary School shows how even small actions can have a big impact. It all started when CrestClean’s Thang Hlawnceu who cleans the school noticed there was a significant amount of waste in each classroom. Each classroom had three different rubbish bins, with no waste

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  • Revolutionising waste management with...

    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

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  • CrestClean’s commitment to infection...

    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

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  • Annual MCTI Conference shapes...

    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

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  • North Harbour franchisee’s weekend...

    Buying a boat was always a goal for Bura Takinoa. Originally from Kiribati, Bura spent a lot of time fishing on the island and eventually wanted to do the same here. In July 2023, Bura fulfilled his dream by purchasing his boat, Island Blue. Now, he spends almost every weekend

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  • Ram and Prem show...

    Ram and Prem Kumar recently celebrated their 10-Year Long Service with CrestClean. It’s been a successful decade for the couple who now enjoy the financial freedom they’d always dreamed of, but the journey to get here was full of challenges and triumphs. Hailing from Fiji, Ram and his family moved

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  • CrestClean takes proactive approach...

    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

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  • CrestClean franchisees achieve new...

    A record-breaking 2149 people completed CrestClean’s various training programmes in 2023. This impressive number represents a significant increase compared to previous years, highlighting franchisees’ commitment to upskilling and providing exceptional service to their customers. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says that making training programmes as accessible as possible was

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  • Rachel bakes 850 cupcakes...

    It was sweet treats all-round for Whangaparāoa Primary School as they celebrated their 121st birthday. To make the day extra special for her customers, North Harbour Business Development Manager, Rachel Kumar, baked a red velvet cake for the school’s staff and a whopping 850 chocolate cupcakes for the students. “As

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