Buy 3M, Give LEGO
Buy 3M, Give LEGO
December is busy. It's also when small gestures count
Every sign shop, print business and graphics team in NZ knows the December squeeze: jobs stacking up and customers wanting everything finished before the break.
The businesses that handle it best tend to be the ones that plan their materials early. It's also the time of year when many of us want to give something back. This Christmas, we've decided to bring the two together.
Buy 3M, Give LEGO
From 9 November until 9 December, every order over $2,000 of 3M products placed with Total Supply means we'll donate a LEGO set to Starship Children's Hospital this Christmas.
There's nothing extra to do. Place your order as you normally would, and if it qualifies, a set goes to Starship on your behalf. We'll choose the sets and deliver them to the hospital around 16 December, so they're there in time for the holidays.
Terms and conditions apply, and you'll find them at the end of this post.
Why Starship, and why LEGO
Starship cares for children and families from right across New Zealand, and a hospital stay is a long time for a child at any time of year, let alone at Christmas.
LEGO felt like the right fit. Kids of almost any age can pick it up, build something and share it with the people around them, and it's a brand many of us in the industry grew up with. We'll be donating a mix of set sizes, from small packs through to bigger builds, plus Duplo for younger children, so there's something for different ages.
It comes back to a simple idea: small gestures build brighter tomorrows. Your regular order helps keep your business moving. This time, it helps make a child's Christmas a little brighter too.
Getting ahead of the Christmas shutdown
A December order of this size is often just good planning. If you're heading into the break with a full job list, a little preparation now saves a lot of stress later.
- Look ahead to the end of January. List the jobs you already have booked and the materials they'll need, so your order covers the first weeks back as well as December.
- Check what's running low. Walk the shelves and the roll racks, and note the products you use most. These are the ones that hurt when they run out.
- Consolidate where you can. One planned order is easier to manage than several urgent ones, and it keeps your team focused on production.
- Allow for delivery before the break. Our last dispatch date before Christmas is Friday, 18th so get your order in early to be sure it arrives on time.
- Ask us if you're unsure. If you're planning new work for the new year, our team can help you choose the right 3M products for the job.
Your next step
Place your 3M order with us by 9 December and we'll take care of the rest. To talk through what you need, call the team on 0800 800 668 or visit totalsupply.co.nz.
Thank you for being part of this. Together we can make Christmas a little brighter for the kids at Starship.
Terms and conditions
Promoter. This promotion is run by Total Supply, 1 Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 ("Total Supply").
Promotion period. The promotion runs from 9 November 2026 until 9 December 2026 ("Promotion Period").
Who can take part. The promotion is open to Total Supply trade customers in New Zealand.
Qualifying order. A qualifying order is a single order for 3M products with a total value over $2,000 excluding GST, placed with Total Supply during the Promotion Period. Separate orders cannot be combined to reach the threshold.
The donation. For each qualifying order, Total Supply will donate one LEGO set to Starship Children's Hospital. The donation is made in the form of a LEGO set.
Choice of sets. Total Supply will choose the type, theme and size of each set, in consultation with Starship, so the sets suit the children in its care.
Cancelled or returned orders. An order that is cancelled, or that is returned or credited so its value falls to $2,000 or below, is not a qualifying order.
Delivery. Total Supply will deliver the sets to Starship around 16 December 2026, subject to Starship's acceptance and to stock availability.
Trademarks. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this promotion. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Total Supply is an authorised distributor of 3M products.
Changes. Total Supply may change or withdraw the promotion at any time. This will not affect qualifying orders already placed.
General. Total Supply's standard terms of trade apply.
