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flag New Zealand’s $1.6B cleaning industry faces scrutiny over low wages, exploitation, and unfair practices, prompting calls for stronger regulations and standards.

flag New Zealand’s $1.6 billion cleaning industry, expanding rapidly with 7,782 businesses since 2014, faces growing concerns over worker exploitation, low pay, and unfair franchise practices, according to a report by the Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council. flag Many casual and owner-operator cleaners earn below minimum wage amid intense price competition, undermining ethical businesses and public trust. flag The report urges stronger government action to crack down on rogue operators, adopt Australia-style franchise regulations, improve industry standards through qualifications and data, and support sustainable growth amid evolving demands like technology integration and post-pandemic cleaning needs.

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