ChristChurch South Featured

Christchurch franchisee, Grant Holland, is retiring after 24 years in business. His long career in the cleaning industry has equipped him with a wealth of experience and countless memorable moments. Purchasing a CrestClean franchise came after two decades working in retail. Grant dreamed of self-employment and the freedom it offered. While reading the morning paper,

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.

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

CrestClean recently attended the South General Practice Conference and Medical Exhibition (GPCME) in Christchurch, showcasing why they are the ‘healthiest’ choice for cleaning services. Held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, the event was attended by close to 900 medical professionals, including general practitioners, practice nurses, and practice managers. This marked CrestClean’s second appearance at

CrestClean was proud to be a key sponsor at the Canterbury Primary Principals’ Association’s annual ‘Leadership Conference’. The conference spanned two days and took place at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, providing a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing and networking. With close to 150 delegates in attendance, it was an excellent opportunity for CrestClean to connect with

CrestClean is proud to provide cleaning services to six schools which are overseen by Programmed Facilities Management, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. One of those schools is Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch, where the cleaning services are provided by CrestClean franchisee Smita Vaghela and her team. After receiving glowing feedback from Programmed, CrestClean’s

It has been 14 years since CrestClean first provided sponsorship to the New Zealand Principals’ Federation — and this year we got to go back to where it all started. The NZPF’s annual conference was held in Christchurch for the first time since 2008, the same year in which we became an official Business Partner.

CrestClean has launched a new Healthcare Training Module, dedicated to training its teams in the specialist cleaning of medical centres, private hospitals and healthcare facilities. Its franchisees already receive training to service these high-risk sites, but the new formalised qualification brings an added layer of professionalism and assurance to healthcare providers. The training module is