There’s a fine line between running a profitable ECE centre and barely keeping your head above water. But with n3's group buying power, you’ll have a much better chance of turning a good profit and feeling great about your business.

New Zealand’s biggest buying group, n3 started out as GSB (Government Stores Board) and now we have a membership of more than 15,000 New Zealand businesses, organisations, schools and early childhood education centres.

Here's a quick list of the benefits you can expect to enjoy straight away:

• Save at Bunnings: It’s amazing how many ECE supplies can be bought at Bunnings – everything from tools and building materials, to gardening supplies. The typical saving for n3 members is 17%.
• Save on power: Mercury NZ customers save on average, 12% through their n3 membership. That’s a powerful lot of savings over the course of a year.
• Save on toilet paper and paper towels: Get your essential paper products from OfficeMax and save as much as 22% off the recommended retail price.
• Save on centre improvements. Get discounted paint from Resene (typically 24%), discounted flooring from Carpet Court (typically 15%) and discounted curtains from CurtainStudio (typically 20%).
• Save at Noel Leeming: Whiteware, electronics and other essential appliances are cheaper at Noel Leeming through an n3 membership. Typically our members save 20%.
• Save on catering: Do you offer meals at your centre? Through n3, you can score substantial savings - up to 38% - from Fonterra for all your milk needs. You also get savings on bread and baked goodies from Goodman Fielder, as well as discounts of up to 22% from Southern Hospitality for your kitchen and catering needs. 
• Save on stationery: When it comes to your Centre's Arts and Crafts needs, you can save up to 22% at OfficeMax with your n3 membership. they also have all your stationery needs covered.  
• Save on school furniture: Need new furniture for your Centre? Save up to 15% with Scholar Furniture on everything from tables and chairs, to storage options and other essential furniture for your Centre.
• Save on hygiene and cleaning supplies: Get your cleaning products from Ecolab and you'll save as much as 40%. To get your hygiene, first aid and consumable needs sorted, use Alsco and save up to 15%. 
• Save on fuel and car maintenance: n3 members get fuel savings when they fill up at Mobil, BP or Z Energy. We also have suppliers for discounted batteries, tyres, servicing and vehicle repairs.