Eco-Friendly Commercial Cleaning That Pays Living Wages – Auckland & Wellington

Certified social enterprise using 100% Eco Choice products – make a positive impact on your workplace and the planet.

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A real difference

For you, for our employees, and for our planet.

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Ākina-certified Social Enterprise

A genuine social enterprise, building a better New Zealand.

We support customers to deliver on their environmental and social goals.

Customers engage us because of our verifiable data: 87% staff wellbeing and 97% quality audit results.

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Sustainability

100% of our cleaning products meet or exceed the Eco Choice Aotearoa standard.

We care about kaitiakitanga.

We’re reducing our carbon footprint, recycling, diverting waste from landfill, and supporting renewable energy projects.

Living Wage Employer

What’s more transformative than starting to earn enough income to live with dignity? From just surviving to starting to thrive, participate and enjoy life.

All Fresh Desk cleaners earn the living wage or above. We live better, so we clean better, making your environment a pleasure to work in.

Return on Investment

Environmental

100% Eco Choice Aotearoa cleaning products used - over 534 litres that is not harmful to our waterways and the whenua, and made locally, free from palm oil.

Social

Evidence of social return on investment:

Our team consistently report a high level of wellbeing 87%

Fresh Desk grows Jobseekers like Caroline, Nicole, Lynette and Pradeep to secure (self-) employment.

From WINZ to grins :)

Growth

Yes we grow people and planet but what about business growth?

According to an AI chatbot, our 24.3% CAGR (Compound Average Growth Rate) over the last six years is “exceptionally strong growth for most businesses and demonstrates Fresh Desk's ability to scale significantly over time” lol. Thanks AI!

Are We a Good Fit?

Why Choose Us

We're a values-driven team serving Auckland, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, and partners in Ōtautahi. Ideal for offices 5,000-12,000 sqm needing daily cleans, deep 'Fresh Desk' workstation services, or waste audits (up to 48% diversion success!).

Our Services

Day Custodians (sanitise touchpoints, refresh kitchens); Evening Cleaning (kitchens, bathrooms, floors with eco-products); Periodical Deep Cleans (carpets, upholstery); Sustainable Waste Audits.

Our Certifications

Certifications: Living Wage Employer, Ākina Social Enterprise, Eco Choice Aotearoa. We align sustainability reporting with your team – lol, even for top-10 global sustainable companies!

From WINZ to grins - our cleaners thrive so your space shines!

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"Delighted with the level of service provided, and the consistent high standard to which the cleaning services are delivered."

Darren Press, Property and Facilities Manager
Toitū Te Whenua LINZ

“Our whānau members appreciate the work of the Fresh Desk team in keeping our workspaces a healthy and pleasant working environment."

- Peter Keegan, People and Culture Manager
Taumata Arowai

"The stations look fabulous! Thoroughly cleaned - the mints are a lovely touch :) I have heard several people comment on how clean everything looks - well done!"

- Kate Potter, Senior Procurement Manager
New Zealand Post

"Determined to benefit customers and, equally important, their community as well."

- Cyndi Christensen, City Centre Lead, Urban Development
Hutt City Council

"Living Wage Employers since 2015. Fresh Desk takes an active role in partnership by supporting community events and networking with supporters and employers."

- Lyndy McIntyre
Living Wage Aotearoa

“Delighted to find Fresh Desk - NZ’s only Living Wage cleaning company and so much more.”

- Rachael Le Mesurier, Oxfam Aotearoa

Thanks to our amazing impact partners

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