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Reduce costs with n3

FICA is committed to supporting its Members' success, including helping businesses keep their operating costs down. That’s why FICA has partnered with n3 to give Members access to great discounts at 45+ leading New Zealand Suppliers.

As part of your FICA Membership, your n3 Membership fee is covered in full. That means it’s completely free for your business and your employees to join and start saving.

As part of the member satisfaction survey late last year, we asked questions regarding N3 awareness and by default the usage of N3. Ony 81% of members were aware of N3 membership and only 20% of members believed their employees were getting benefit from N3 membership.
 
For 2025 members spent $3,133,143 with N3 total savings $656,975.

Who is n3?

n3 is a business buying network with more than 16,000 Members, dedicated to making it simple for Kiwi businesses to save money across everyday business expenses. Whether you're purchasing safety gear, fuel, office supplies, or building materials, n3 helps reduce your costs through pre-negotiated discounts with trusted Suppliers.

How Much Are FICA Members Saving?

Last year, FICA Members saw significant savings simply by using n3’s Supplier network. On average, members saved:

*The savings shown represent 2025 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.

Recommended Suppliers for FICA Members

Whether you’re sourcing PPE, tools, technology, fuel, tyres, or office essentials, n3 has you covered with top suppliers such as:

Important Changes Coming Soon

To improve your experience, n3 is making two key updates. 
From the 1st of April 2026:

  • The physical n3 Trade Card will be phased out and replaced with the mobile Trade Card app, offering faster access, easier management, and greater efficiency.

  • n3 Trade Card discounts at Bunnings will move to Bunnings PowerPass, providing a smoother, more consistent in-store experience.  

n3 Members will receive communications to guide them through these changes. If you have questions, contact your n3 Account Manager or call 0508 20 30 40.

Ready to Activate Your n3 Membership?

Activate today at n3.co.nz/fica and an n3 Account Manager will be in touch to get you started.