Wellington Essentials

Parliament House, Wellington is a government office in Wellington, housing members of parliament, staff, the debating chamber, and committee rooms. The complex includes the iconic Beehive and the principal parliamentary building from the 1930s. Our team offers free guided tours for those interested in New Zealand's political system. We allow photos indoors to capture the experience of the grand debating chamber and earthquake-proof base isolators. The complex features diverse architectural styles, from the modern Beehive to the classical Parliament House and the Gothic-style Library building.

Beehive is a civic building in Wellington. Our distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building houses Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices.