United Nations Handbook 2012/13

The United Nations Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the United Nations system and how it works. The handbook summarises all United Nations organisations and provides essential information about their aims, structures, and membership.

This year is the 50th edition of the United Nations Handbook. New Zealand is proud to have produced the handbook since 1961 as a symbol of our longstanding and practical commitment to the United Nations.

United Nations Handbook 2012/13 e-publication

Features include:

• fully searchable text
• an active contents page and index
• the ability to leave bookmarks and notes.

Download PDF

• PDF version (2MB) - Recommended for smartphones, ipads and tablets, slow internet connections, and limited data allowance - can be viewed through an e-reader such as iBooks.

Download for Windows

• (EXE|20MB) - Recommended for all PCs using Windows operating systems

Download for Mac

• (Zip |16 MB) - Recommended for Mac desktops

Access online version

• On-line version - Recommended for all Mac and Windows PCs (Desktops require Adobe Flash).
  Please note that with initial high demand there may be delays in loading.

Coming soon – a version optimised for portable devices

Order a print copy

Price (includes postage):
NZ$30.00, US$25.00, EURO €17

Orders within New Zealand

Send a cheque and a note stating how many copies you require and a New Zealand delivery address to:
Communications Division,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Private Bag 18-901,
Wellington, New Zealand
If you are not able to pay by cheque and require other payment options, please email:
publications@mfat.govt.nz

Orders in the rest of the world

Contact your nearest NZ Embassy or High Commission. They will advise you of payment methods.