New Zealand Parliament Buildings (Māori: Ngā whare Paremata [1]) house the New Zealand Parliament and are on a 45,000 square metre site at the northern end of Lambton Quay, …

The Beehive (Māori: Te Whare Mīere[ 2 ][ 3 ]) is the common name for the Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, …

There are four buildings in Wellington that house New Zealand's Parliament. They are Parliament House, the Parliamentary Library, the Beehive (also known as the Executive Wing), and …

Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865. New Zealand 's first capital city was Old Russell ( Okiato ) in 1840–41. Auckland was the second capital from 1841 until 1865, …

New Zealand’s Parliament follows centuries-old traditions from Westminster in Britain — the ‘mother’ of parliaments in the Commonwealth. Explore the intriguing history behind the rituals …

Jan 28, 2016 · When Parliament first met in 1854 it was in Auckland, which was at that time the seat of government in New Zealand. Members gathered in a building situated on what was …

Aug 5, 2014 · Along with the harbour, Te Papa and the hills, Parliament Buildings are one of Wellington's best-known landmarks. Standing at the north-west corner of the central business …

The Beehive, officially known as the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, is renowned for its distinctive beehive-shaped structure. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, the …

The capital of New Zealand moved from Auckland to the more centrally located Wellington in 1865. This plaque marks the first Parliamentary session in the new capital on 26 July 1865. …

May 2, 2017 · Wellington became New Zealand’s capital in 1865, with Parliament officially sitting in the city for the first time on 26 July 1865. The Colony’s capital was originally established by …