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
Vijay Nand is a familiar face at TVH, and for good reason. For the past 15 years, he’s been more than just their cleaning provider – he’s become part of the TVH family. TVH is one of Vijay’s first customers as a CrestClean franchisee and he’s developed a special bond with the people there. TVH
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
The South Canterbury team’s Christmas celebrations may have arrived fashionably late, but they finally managed to get together recently for a BBQ and games at Geraldine Domain near Ashburton. Despite the delay, the team embraced the opportunity to come together. Although the region always plans their Christmas function for December, they’ve had to postpone three
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
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 cruising the waters of the
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
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 a key factor in the
Kiwis, it’s time to take more care in our recycling efforts. Now that February 1 has come and gone, recycling rules are now standardised across the country. This means every New Zealander has the same set of rules for what can and cannot be thrown in their kerbside recycling bin. The Government initiative is set
Woo-Sung Lee, a master of the golf course and the Taekwondo mat, recently showcased his golfing prowess with a hole in one at Tauranga Golf Course. This marks the second time Woo-Sung has aced a hole, but the first to be officially recorded. He achieved his first hole in one during a friendly game at
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