• n3 MEMBERS 16,000
  • MONEY SAVED $72,000,000*
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Welcome Forest Industry Contractors Association Member

Start reducing your business costs today

Forest Industry Contractors Association and n3 have teamed up to give your business great discounts at New Zealand’s leading Suppliers. 

n3 is a business buying network with over 16,000 Members, dedicated to making it simple for Kiwi businesses to save money across all areas of day-to-day business.

Last year, the average FICA Member saved $7,021* utilising n3 Suppliers, primarily in Safety Equipment, Fuel, Tyres, Gas and Building Supplies.

Plus, your n3 Membership fee is fully covered by FICA; it is free to you as a Member.

To get started, follow these 3 easy steps

  1. Complete the 'Get started now!' form to activate your n3 Membership.
  2. Tick ‘Yes, send me a Trade Card’ box to gain access to business discounts on the go.
  3. Tick ‘Yes, I want to set up Supplier Accounts’ box to gain access to On-Account discounts.

 

 

Suppliers who've got just what you need

Our Supplier network covers almost everything you might need for your business and at n3 rates that save you money. If you already have an account with an n3 Supplier, we’ll link your current account; you may be able to get sharper pricing.


Get started now!

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Two ways to save

With n3, you can save on your monthly orders and get everyday discounts too.

On Account

Trade directly with Suppliers
Receive a monthly invoice.

  • 50+ Suppliers
  • Pay via monthly invoice
  • Free monthly reporting
  • Link existing accounts

Find out more

Trade Card

Pay cash\EFTPOS for goods.
Get discounts on the go.

  • Selected Suppliers
  • Pay cash\card at checkout
  • App for iOS
  • App for Android

Find out more

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Video: How n3 works

When you join n3, you’re joining a buying group with over 16,000 other Kiwi businesses. That's a lot of negotiating strength.

We call it business buying power – you can call it getting more for less.

Watch the video

 

 

Text Group

"Using n3 is a simple way for us to save money on materials we need for our landscape construction projects. One the best things we find is all the work and negotiating with suppliers is done for us - saving us time and money."

Texture Group
$18,330 saved with n3
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QRS

"n3 has enabled us to get really good rates within a very competitive market. We've had a longstanding history of 20 years with n3 - right back to the days of the Government Stores Board."

Quality Roading and Services Limited
$241,826 saved with n3
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FAQs

The cost of Membership is based on the size of your business and is paid on an annual basis. It is a small portion of the level of savings you will receive as an n3 Member. If you’re part of an Association, your Membership fee may already be covered.

As an n3 Member you will have access to 50+ Suppliers. We have Suppliers in a wide range of categories that can provide you with goods and services including but not limited to stationery, gas, worksafe training, chemicals, hygiene, building supplies and materials, accountancy, safety equipment, tyres, glass, technology, furniture, maintenance supplies, fuel and more.

Your Membership includes access to the following:

  • Discounts for business purchases through On Account trading and Trade Card for cash purchases
  • Monthly reporting of your spend and save figures
  • Dedicated n3 Account Manager
  • Website access to manage your Membership

The Trade Card is only to be used for business purchases.

Let us know who your current Suppliers are – we might already have contracts with them. If we do, we can compare n3 pricing to your current pricing, and we will only link your account if it is beneficial and you will get a better deal. If we don’t have a contract with your current Supplier we may be able to provide an alternative n3 Supplier that you can trade with.

Once you open or link an account with an n3 Supplier you deal with them directly. Your n3 discounts will be automatically applied by the Supplier and you will receive a monthly invoice directly from each Supplier for the goods and services you have purchased. It couldn’t be easier!

Absolutely – we’re always here to help. Email ask@n3.co.nz with your questions and we'll get back to you as soon as we can, or phone 0508 20 30 40 to speak to the n3 team.

*The savings shown represent 2023 calendar year. Sample based on Members who use 3 or more n3 Suppliers on-account. Savings are indicative only, and based on typical n3 Member savings and/or Supplier tender responses from a combination of list price, trade price or RRP depending on category. Individual Member savings will vary depending on basket of goods purchased.