Preferred Supplier Programme
ECC's Preferred Supplier Programme gives our members access to exclusive discounts, favourable rates, and special offers on a wide range of goods and services from our trusted partners.
From office essentials, classroom resources and professional services, our suppliers help you achieve significant time and financial savings.
Our Preferred Suppliers
We carefully select our preferred suppliers based on their quality of service/product, reputation and relevance to early learning services. We ensure our suppliers align with our organisational philosophy and goals to create long-term partnerships that support our members to successfully run their centres.
Whether you are looking to purchase or expand an existing childcare business, establish a new centre, or review your current banking, ANZ can assist with flexible financing solutions, specialist expertise and invaluable connections.
Black Door Law is a boutique employment law firm which puts people at the centre. They work together with their clients to get the best possible tailored solution for them because every situation is different.
Member offer
Members receive exclusive access to the ECC Employment Law helpline, offering 20 minutes of free advice when you need it most.
Contact
Access the helpline by calling 0800 742 742, selecting option 4 and inputting the PIN (on the portal here).
Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand's leading commercial law firms, with a global reach of contacts and expertise. They provide comprehensive, expert advice on a range of legal matters across various sectors.
Member offer
ECC members receive a generous 25% discount on legal work performed by Buddle Findlay (membership needs to be confirmed prior to the discount being applied).
Contact
As the ECC’s preferred recruitment partner, Candidex provides innovative and fit for purpose recruitment solutions for the local and international ECE teacher markets, and relief teacher placements in selected regions.
Member offer
Access to expert recruitment support and favourable rates on recruitment solutions and ECE relievers.
Contact
ECE Learning Unlimited provide 'all you can eat' access to a broad range of professional development learning content and tools on one easy to use online platform. ECC PD content is accessible on the ECC Learning Centre.
Member offer
ECELU hosts all ECC professional development content on their user-friendly online platform and via their app. Members can sign up to an ECELU Unlimited membership and receive 10% off the annua subscription.
Contact
Visit the ECC Learning Centre here.
Contact hello@ecelearningunlimited.com for support.
Gallagher Insurance offers flexible insurance options to cover the diverse risks associated with managing early childcare services and businesses and have been working with the New Zealand ECE sector for over 20 years.
Whether you are after electricity, gas, broadband or mobile for your home our business, Mercury have got you covered and can offer special pricing on electricity solutions for your centre.
Member offer
ECC members receive 6% off their monthly recurring electricity invoice with Mercury.
Contact
Contact the Mercury Account Team on 0800 10 18 10 or partnerships@mercury.co.nz.
New Zealand Childcare Finance allows you to access your next bulk payments early for when you need it most. This facility is unique to the childcare sector and is popular among ECC members.
Member offer
Exclusive to ECC members, NZ Childcare Finance can bring forward up to 50% of your next bulk funding payment. Funds when you need it most, with over 95% of applications approved.
Contact
Apply here or contact lena.thomson@chidcarefinance.co.nz.
Founded in 2012, Now is big on local, personalised service. Focused on solving your telco headaches, Now has a range of solutions to fit ECC member organisations of any size and scale.
Member offer
ECC members get 8% off the standard recurring monthly charges for business broadband and fixed phone solutions.
Contact
Visit the Now website here or call the team directly on 0800 NOW BIZ.
OfficeMax provides a wide range of workplace and educational supplies to create safe, flexible working and learning environments. Make fantastic savings via the scheme available to ECC Members only.
Member offer
ECC m embers receive reduced pricing on the full OfficeMax range, as well as additional discounts on commonly purchased products.
Contact
Email ecc@officemax.co.nz to check you are linked to ECC pricing or to set up a new account.
Rubiix Accountants provide accounting and taxation advice to help ensure your ECE business thrives. Rubiix have been working with education providers in the sector for many years.
Member offer
Members receive 10% off their monthly fee for annual accounting requirements, as well as free access to the exclusive Financial Advice helpline.
Contact
Call 0800 742 742 and select option 6, or email admin@rubiix.co.nz.
Sharp are leaders in the technology space, providing technology and software solutions that empower workforces and drive efficiency, with deep-rooted experience in the ECE sector.
Member offer
ECC members gain access to exclusive offers and favourable pricing on Sharp products, from vibrant colour photocopiers to efficient printers and scanners.
Contact
Find your regional Sharp contact here.
In a strict and frequently changing regulatory environment, William Buck can audit your special purpose financial report and file it with the Ministry of Education, a service that your accountant cannot perform.
Member offer
ECC members who own privately-owned centres can have a special purpose financial audit completed for a base fee of $920 (+gst), a saving of 8%.
Contact
Email the team at audit@williambuck.co.nz.
More Information
For ECC Members:
The ECC Preferred Supplier Programme is not in competition with other suppliers of goods and services you may wish to access, nor does the programme necessarily offer a superior level of service. Only financial members have access to special pricing and offers under the ECC Preferred Supplier Programme and this is regularly monitored.
If you have any questions about our Preferred Supplier Programme or need support accessing the discounts and offers available, please contact information@ecc.org.nz. We’re here to help you make the most of your membership benefits.
For Suppliers:
ECC regularly receive interest from businesses wanting to become Preferred Suppliers. At present, we are not entering into any new partnerships, however we are always open to exploring other ways of working together. If you would like to express interest or discuss your options, contact information@ecc.org.nz.
Become a member
Membership with the Early Childhood Council unlocks a range of benefits for your service and its staff. Join more than 1,300 member centres in New Zealand and become a member today.
Phone: 0800 742 742
Email: admin@ecc.org.nz
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