The Beehive
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The Beehive is the common name for the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington. It is so-called because its shap
Bowen House (left), the Beehive (centre) and Parliament (right). A very similar view of the latter two buildings features on New Zealand's $20 banknote.
Queen Elizabeth II opening the Beehive, 28 February 1977
A view of the Beehive from above, showing the much larger structure at its base
The upper floors of the Beehive house the Cabinet and the Prime Minister's office
The New Zealand Parliament Buildings house the New Zealand Parliament and are on a 45,000 square metre site at the northern end of Lambton Quay, Wellington. From north to south, they are the Parliamen
The Beehive
…The Beehive (Māori: Te Whare Mīere) is the common name for the Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington. It is so-called because its shape is reminiscent of that of a traditional…
Left to right: Bowen House, the Beehive (Executive Wing), Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library
The former building (the left wing) in 1906
Parliament House, completed 1922
The Beehive, officially opened in 1977