National Hood and Duct Cleaning

25/08/2026

Attention Compliance Managers! Why extraction system cleaning shouldn’t be the last thing on your list

Regular professional cleaning does three important things:
• Reduces the risk of grease fuelled kitchen fires
• Ensures compliance with council BWOF requirements and standards such as SS9.
• Provides documented evidence that the system is being properly maintained

We are seeing councils and auditors placing increasing focus on extraction systems during compliance reviews. When documentation is missing or cleaning has been incomplete, the risk sits squarely with the building owner.
Extraction systems may be hidden infrastructure, but the risk they carry is very real. Keeping them properly maintained should sit high on every compliance manager’s priority list, not at the bottom of it.

If you are unsure whether a building’s extraction system is being properly maintained, contact us today for some free advice.

18/08/2026

“National Hood and Duct Cleaning were excellent to deal with. Professional, strong communication and overall great customer service. I’d definitely recommend them for your extraction cleans and 12A sign off.”

We're giving back where it matters, supporting Lake Taupō Hospice with a fully compliant kitchen. Read more: https://www.nationalhood.co.nz/articles/gh1s49lv0bq93q4jrmwwwnbqafl2cy

04/08/2026

Thank you Association of Building Compliance!

It was a privilege to speak at the Association of Building Compliance (ABC) Conference in Christchurch last week.

A huge thank you to the team at Association of Building Compliance and everyone who came along to my session and to the organisers for the opportunity to talk about something I'm incredibly passionate about: helping businesses understand the importance of keeping commercial kitchen extraction systems compliant and reducing grease fire risk.

It's easy to think of kitchen extract cleaning as just another maintenance task, but a properly cleaned and maintained system plays a critical role in fire safety, compliance, and protecting the people who work in and visit these buildings every day.

There were some fantastic conversations throughout the conference, and it was great to connect with so many building compliance professionals who are equally committed to raising standards across New Zealand.

If we can help your clients better understand their kitchen extract compliance requirements or provide thorough, nationwide extraction system cleaning and reporting, we'd love to chat.

28/07/2026

This week the National Hood & Duct Cleaning team is in Christchurch for the Association of Building Compliance (ABC) Conference 2026.

We're looking forward to connecting with New Zealand's leading building compliance professionals, sharing ideas, and talking all things kitchen extraction system compliance, grease fire risk, and best practice.

If you're attending, come and say hello. We'd love to chat about how we're helping businesses across New Zealand keep their commercial kitchens compliant, protected and operating safely.

See you in Christchurch! 👋

07/07/2026

If you're a compliance company, IQP or facilities management provider, your clients trust you to keep their buildings safe, compliant and operating without disruption. Here's what you need to know...

If you're a compliance company, IQP or facilities management provider, your clients trust you to keep their buildings safe, compliant and operating without disruption. That means working with contractors who are reliable, responsive and understand what's at stake. When it comes to commercial kitchen

27/05/2026

The 5 point fire safety checklist

✔ 1. The full system is cleaned
✔ 2. Cleaning happens often enough
✔ 3. Grease is removed, not hidden
✔ 4. Fire risk is actively reduced
✔ 5. Compliance is supported

If you need help with your plan, get in touch today for a free, no obligation quote:
www.nationalhood.co.nz

Read more:https://www.nationalhood.co.nz/articles/extraction-cleaning-the-5-point-fire-safety-checklist

25/05/2026

At National Hood, we do more than clean extraction systems.

We help reduce fire risk, support compliance, and make life easier for the people responsible for keeping commercial sites safe.

Trusted by facilities managers, hospitality operators, and national brands across New Zealand, we are proud to deliver work that is thorough, professional, and done properly.

21/05/2026

Is your greasy extraction system causing you sleepless nights?

Let us help.

With our comprehensive, full system cleans and 12a sign offs - you'll have peace of mind.

Get in touch today:
📲0800 682 225

18/05/2026

Anyone can clean what you can see. Or clean to "arms reach."

The real risk is what is sitting deeper in the system. That is where grease builds up, and that's where the fire risk grows.

Don't leave it to chance. Get in touch today! www.nationalhood.co.nz

15/05/2026

We specialise in hood and duct cleaning for your commercial kitchen. Servicing Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and nationwide.

If you manage a portfolio of properties, get in touch for your free, no obligation quote today! www.nationalhood.co.nz