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of a stone structure. It is the second largest wooden building building is located on
in the world (a temple in Japan is reported to be the largest), top of a knoll, which
and largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Today the building is enclosed by fenced
houses Victoria University of Wellington’s Law School. grounds with numerous
The parliament complex grew from the original capital large trees on the site.
building, which was completed in 1922. In fact, the Construction started in
building was approximately 60 percent of the original 1865 and from 1866 to
planned size when the first phase was completed. The 1964 it was the parish
main entrance was on the left side, which was to be the church and cathedral for
center of the two wings; however, when it became time for the Anglican diocese of
the next phase, not enough space was available for what Wellington.
would have made a symmetric building, and the addition On May 10, 1964,
had to be changed. Today the parliament building is a 98 ye ars aft e r it s
rather strange concoction of architecture, with the long, consecration, Old St.
low original section, and a 12-story building with a copper Paul’s ecclesiastical The New Zealand Parliament complex, including the unique “beehive building.”
roof in the shape of a natural beehive, which became the function was moved to
addition. It’s unique, to say the least. the nearby New St. Paul’s. Several years later it was The soldiers were warmly welcomed by the families
About 200 yards up Molesworth Street from the old purchased by the government, partially restored and after services, and the men were eventually invited back
government buildings is the world-renowned Backbencher converted into a building for interdenominational and to the families’ homes for Sunday lunch. Needless to say,
Pub. The bar’s name is a reference to parliament; it is secular purposes. when the word got out, the Sunday church attendees grew
billed as “the house with no peers.” The pub attracts local Today, flags hang from the rafters of Old St. Paul’s. In to several truckloads. The people of Wellington appreciated
politicians due to its convenient location across from the addition to the various religious and state flags is a 48-star the protections that our forces were providing to the island,
“beehive building,” and features colorful caricatures of version of “Old Glory.” It was presented to the church by and they showed it through geniality and generosity. Many
political figures made famous from a popular satirical American servicemen who were stationed just north of the romances and marriages are said to have sprung up from the
television program. city during WWII. Story has it that during the war, several Sunday church and luncheon activities.
No trip to Wellington would be complete without servicemen convinced their superior officer to allow them
a visit to Old St. Paul’s church. This wood-frame to attend church at St. Paul’s. Travel on page 14

Wellington cable car is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist attractions.
Pet Matters

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