Beehive & Parliament Buildings, Wellington Region

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The Executive Wing of the Parliamentary complex is commonly referred to as the 'Beehive' due to its external shape.

Directions: Parliament is within easy walking distance (5 minutes) from Wellington Railway Station. Metered parking is available on Molesworth Street and side streets; the nearest public carparks are in Waring Ta

Other Contact: Tours of Parliament: Weekday hou

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By Gypsy_Saskia

on September 8, 2002

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The Parliament buildings are worth a visit. Especially the Beehive, the executive wing of the parliamentery complex, is quite special.

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By Aragina

on August 26, 2002

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So called because of its structure I am sure you can see why. It houses the Ministerial Offieces of the New Zealand Paliament.

Address: Just off Lampton Quay

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	Beehive & Parliament Buildings: The Government Buildings. Tip Rating:

By Koleno

on August 24, 2002

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The Government Buildings.
This building is actually called 'The Government Buildings'. This building was orginally designed by William H. Clayton in 1870's. Many different government departments have conducted business here, even the Parliament Cabinet met here after the fire in 1907. THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST WOODEN BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD.

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By Koleno

on August 24, 2002

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The Parliament House
This building was begun in 1912, but was delayed because of World War I. The building was designed by John Campbell and Claude Paton. Finally, in 1918 the building was opened.
The Parliament House replaced the original Gothic Wooden Parliament that was destroyed by fire in 1907.

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By Koleno

on August 24, 2002

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The Beehive
The Beehive houses the ministerial offices (executive wing) of the Parliament. Were it gets it's name is obvious. The Beehive was designed by Sir Basil Spence, a British Architect and completed in 1982. The building is ten stories high and houses the office of the Prime Minister on the 9th floor.

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	Beehive & Parliament Buildings: Wellington has some beautiful...

By Gypsy_Saskia

on September 8, 2002

Wellington has some beautiful architecture, especially in the area around the city hall.

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	Beehive & Parliament Buildings: Go have a look at the Beehive.

By mikerippon

on September 8, 2002

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	Beehive & Parliament Buildings: Parliament Buildings: Beehive

Updated By sunnywong

on December 11, 2002

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Free tours of Parliament Buildings operate every day, on the hour. Tour duration is 1hr. Weekdays commencing 10am, last tour 4pm; Saturdays and most public holidays commencing 10am, last tour 3pm; Sundays 12noon, last tour 3pm. Contact the tour desk, ground floor, Parliament House.