Government Buildings, decorated for the coronation of King George V in 1911
In its heyday New Zealand’s largest and grandest wooden building housed our entire public service. Come and see the building that looks like a stone palace, but is in fact made entirely from timber.
Government Buildings is located in the heart of Wellington's CBD, just a moment's walk from the Beehive and the railway station.
Discover what makes this nationally significant building special.
Find out about the huge restoration project undertaken by DOC.
Get a list of useful resources including publications and website links.
View pictures of the restoration work carried out at Government Buildings.
The Government Buildings Historic Reserve is a historic landmark of Wellington. It is the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere and you can view it in its fully restored state.
Icon sites tell a range of great stories about kiwi identity and are located in beautiful natural settings.
Free talks and tours are on offer at open days at Wellington's old Government Buildings each Saturday until April 2010.
The value of conservation
New Zealand Historic Places Trust www.historic.org.nz
International Council on Monuments and Sites www.icomos.org
Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz
New Zealand Archaeological Association www.nzarchaeology.org
