United Nations Association of New Zealand

Name

United Nations Association of New Zealand

Legal name

United Nations Association of New Zealand

Website

https://unanz.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy and UN Education

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

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United Nations System & Specialized Agencies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

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International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

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Model United Nations (MUN)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Academic Clubs & Competitions (Debate, Model UN, Olympiads)

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Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• UN education programs
• Nonprofit advocacy services
• Sustainable development goals
• Speech awards competition
• Diplomatic seminar series

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue generated from annual membership fees paid by individual members and affiliates who join the organization to support UN engagement and education in New Zealand.
2. Donations and bequests: UNA NZ accepts donations via Givealittle platform and encourages supporters to include the organization in their wills through bequest programs.
3. We the People's Foundation support: Supported by the We the People's Foundation which assists in funding operations and growing the capital base for the organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNA NZ is a registered New Zealand charity that delivers education, advocacy, and community engagement programs centered on the United Nations. Its core offerings include the annual Speech Awards competition, Diplomatic Seminar Series, National Conference, UN Day Events, SDG-focused educational initiatives (podcasts and UN WebQuest), an annual publication, and youth engagement through the affiliated UN Youth New Zealand. The organization is supported by membership fees, donations, and the We the People's Foundation, and operates through six regional branches and a National Office in Wellington.

Product overview

UNA NZ offers a portfolio of educational programs, events, and publications centered on UN engagement. Core offerings include the Speech Awards competition, Diplomatic Seminar Series, and annual National Conference. Educational initiatives focus on the Sustainable Development Goals through the WebQuest online platform, podcasts, and youth programs. The organization operates through regional branches and affiliated youth association UN Youth NZ, producing an annual publication and hosting regular UN Day events and webinars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UN Youth New Zealand: Independent youth association affiliated with UNA NZ

Products and services

• UNA NZ Speech Awards Annual speech competition providing a platform for people across Aotearoa New Zealand to explore and discuss issues central to the work of the United Nations, with three entry categories: School, Youth (under 24), and Open.
• Diplomatic Seminar Series Recurring seminar program offering representatives of foreign missions to New Zealand an opportunity to explain their country's engagement with and perspectives on the United Nations system, open to members and the public.
• National Conference Annual national conference bringing together UNA NZ members across branches for lectures and discussions on topics such as international rules-based order, disarmament, climate change, and non-aggression.
• Sustainable Development Goals Projects Educational initiatives focused on the Sustainable Development Goals, including Access Radio Podcasts with subject-matter experts, the UN WebQuest online educational platform, partnerships such as 'She Can Code', and regular branch events including Model UN activities.
• UN Youth New Zealand Independent youth association affiliated with UNA NZ, running regional, national, and international events that promote education of and engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• UNA NZ News Annual Publication Flagship annual publication of UNA NZ, available online and in print, containing academic research, commentary from subject-matter experts, and a review of events and key projects for the year.
• UN WebQuest Online educational platform providing classroom-ready materials on the Sustainable Development Goals for students and teachers, delivered in partnership with The Children's University.
• UN Day Events Events celebrating United Nations Day, bringing together members, diplomats, and the public to commemorate the UN and its work.
• Webinars and Online Events Virtual events and webinars on topics such as youth activism, the SDGs, climate change, and UN-related discussions, often hosted in partnership with other organizations.
• Bequest and Planned Giving Program Program inviting supporters to include UNA NZ in their wills through bequests, alongside online donations accepted via the Givealittle platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of running secondary school speech awards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024UNA NZ hosted UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem during her visit to Wellington in March 2024, engaging in roundtable discussions on reproductive rights and gender-based violence.
• Rototuna High SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2023Waikato school that hosted the 2023 Youth Leadership Forum and Model UN Assembly organized by UNA NZ Waikato Group.
• Massey University PressminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2020Partnered with Massey University Press for the book launch of 'A Seat at the Table: New Zealand and the United Nations Security Council 2015–2016' at UN Day 2020 reception.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2020Government ministry that produces the annual UN Handbook and supports UNA NZ activities. MFAT maintains NZ's Permanent Missions to the UN in New York and Geneva.
• World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1946UNA NZ has been a member of WFUNA since 1946. WFUNA is a global nonprofit representing over 100 national UNAs. UNA NZ's Joy Dunsheath serves on the WFUNA Executive Committee. WFUNA provides global network connections and international coordination for UN engagement activities.
• United Nations Information Centre - CanberracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand's closest UN Information Centre branch, responsible for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region.
• New Zealand National Commission for UNESCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational commission for UNESCO with which UNA NZ collaborates on education and cultural matters related to UN agencies.
• UNICEF New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand national committee for UNICEF working on child welfare and development issues aligned with UN goals.
• UN Women National Committee AotearoaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational committee for UN Women focused on gender equality and women's empowerment in New Zealand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA): Direct peer: a national UN Association in another country, member of WFUNA, running Model UN, advocacy, and education programs in the same category as UNA NZ. Highly comparable mission and structure.
• United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK): Direct peer: a fellow WFUNA member national UN Association in the UK, conducting policy research, advocacy, and member engagement on UN and SDG issues. Closely aligned mission, governance, and GTM.
• United Nations Association in Canada: Direct peer: Canadian national UN Association, WFUNA member, providing education, advocacy, and Model UN programming. Same federation and category as UNA NZ.
• United Nations Association of Australia: Direct peer: another national UN Association in the Australasia region, WFUNA member, running Model UN, advocacy, and SDG programs. Highly comparable in scope and member base.

Broad incumbents

• World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA): Global umbrella federation of which UNA NZ is a member; comparable in mission (UN civil society engagement) and acts as a coordinating layer above national UNAs like UNA NZ.

Others

• UNICEF New Zealand: UN agency national committee in NZ that partners with UNA NZ; comparable as a UN-aligned advocacy and fundraising body in the same geography, with broader thematic focus on child welfare.
• UN Women National Committee Aotearoa: National committee for UN Women in NZ, listed as a UNA NZ partner. Comparable as a UN-aligned nonprofit running advocacy and education programs in the same domestic market.
• New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO: Adjacent UN-family partner in NZ, with overlapping education and SDG mandate. Useful comparator for institutional positioning and government partnership model, though not a membership organization.

Emerging players

• Citizenship Education Trust (NZ): NZ-based provider of civics and citizenship education programs in schools, partially overlapping with UNA NZ's UN/SDG school engagement (Speech Awards, Model UN, UN WebQuest).
• UN Youth New Zealand: Affiliated sub-brand of UNA NZ itself but operates as an independent youth organization; included as a relevant peer for youth-focused UN/Model UN programming and event-based engagement in NZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unanewzealand
• Facebookfacebook.com/unanewzealand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-nations-association-of-new-zealand

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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

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