Introducing: Kiwi Clean Laundrette

Jennifer Doolan


After establishing Kiwi Clean Laundrette in Browns Bay three years ago, Kiwi Clean Laundrette has expanded to Warkworth.

Jennifer Doolan started managing a new branch in the former Department of Conservation building at the end of Baxter Street last month.

She says the service is perfect for holiday-makers and busy locals, and the large commercial machines easily cater for larger items like duvets.

Laundrettes are also becoming more popular as people’s lifestyles change, she says.

“It’s a big time saver. People can drop off their laundry in the morning and it’s all washed and folded, ready to pick up in the afternoon.”

The laundrette is open for self-service washing between 5am and 10pm and is staffed from 8am to 5pm, seven days a week.

While traditionally the winter has been the busiest period for the business in Browns Bay, when drying clothes becomes a challenge, they are anticipating strong demand in Mahurangi in summer, with more people holidaying in the area and reliant on tank water.

Jennifer has worked in sales and was formerly the sole operator of a Jean Jones store in the North Shore.

Looking ahead, she plans to open collection points in Wellsford, Matakana and Snells Beach to service the wider area.

Kiwi Clean also has contract rates for bed and breakfast establishments, sporting clubs and commercial clientele.