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Physical address 14th Floor 600 3rd Ave NY 10016 New York United States
- Tel +1 212 826 1960
- Fax +1 212 758 0827
- Email nzpmun@gmail.com
- Head of Mission Craig Hawke
Postal address Permanent Mission to the United Nations 14th Floor 600 3rd Ave NY 10016 New York United States
United Nations Handbook
New Zealand produces an annual UN handbook at the start of each General Assembly, designed for UN delegates from all nations, media and the public.
The Handbook symbolises New Zealand’s long-standing and practical commitment to the United Nations.

What information does it provide?
Up-to-date information on the structure, aims, membership and contact details of the following United Nations bodies:
- General Assembly
- Security Council
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council
- International Court of Justice
- Secretariat
- Subsidiary and associated bodies of the United Nations
Who uses it?
- Diplomats
- Foreign Ministry Officials
- Non-governmental Organisations
- Media
- Businesses
- Libraries
- Academics
- Schools
- Interest Groups
- Members of the Public
How can I order a copy?
In New York:
The United Nations Handbook can be purchased from any of the following sources:
United Nations Bookshop (Bulk orders)
United Nations GA-32 New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 963-7680
Fax: (212) 963-4910
To order please fax your order to the United Nations Bookshop
(There will be a delivery charge)
New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations (Maximum two books)
600 Third Avenue, 14th floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 826 1960
Fax: (212) 758 0827
E Mail: nzpmun@gmail.com
To order please send a cheque (US account only) or bank draft payable to ‘New Zealand Mission’ (payment in advance only) or call at the Mission any weekday between 9am and 5.30pm. The book costs US$25.00.
(Sorry no credit card sales)
In New Zealand:
To request a hard copy version of the Handbook, please contact:
Communications Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Private Bag 18-901
Wellington, New Zealand
Mobile app
We are committed to making the content more useable and accessible and the UN Handbook is also available as a mobile app.
Information about the 2019-20 United Nations handbook including information on the mobile app.