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Beehive, Hawke's Bay | Post Code, Weather, Map & nearby locations

Explore Beehive, Hawke's Bay, in the Nelson City, Nelson. This includes the postal code, map coordinates (latitude and longitude), travel guide, weather, police station, college, schools, airport, railway station, business, cinema, nearby street addresses and nearby locations of interest.

Overview

The Beehive is a distinctive building located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. It houses the executive branch of the New Zealand government, including the offices of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The building is known for its unique architecture, which has made it an iconic symbol of the city and the country as a whole.

Beehive Details
LocationBeehive
RegionHawke's Bay
District CouncilNapier City
Sub-DistrictNapier City
Postal Code:-
Current Time:07:13 AM
Date:Monday, May 19, 2025(NZST)
Time zone:NZST (UTC+12:00)
Elevation / Altitude51.06 meters. Above Seal level
Latitude-45.4800
Longitude167.5200
DMS Lat-46° 31' 12''
DMS Long167° 31' 12''

History

The Beehive was built in the 1960s as part of a project to modernize and expand the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. It was designed by British architect Sir Basil Spence, who won an international competition to design the building. The Beehive was officially opened in 1977 and has since become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Wellington.

Geography

The Beehive is located in the central business district of Wellington, on the northern end of Lambton Quay. It is situated next to the Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library, which together form the core of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings. The building is surrounded by several other government offices and commercial buildings.

Beehive is located at latitude -45.48 and longitude 167.52 (decimal degrees), and approximately at latitude -46° 31' 12'' and longitude 167° 31' 12'' (DMS).
Below is map of Beehive

Demographics

The Beehive is a government building and does not have a permanent population. However, it is the workplace of the Prime Minister, Cabinet members and various government officials. The New Zealand Parliament is composed of 120 members, including the Prime Minister and other government officials who work in the Beehive.

Climate

Wellington has a temperate marine climate, with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall throughout the year. The weather can be unpredictable, with strong winds and heavy rain common during the winter months. The Beehive is designed to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters, which are relatively common in the region.

Beehive Live Weather & 5-day Forecast: Stay informed on current and upcoming weather.

Beehive Live Weather

Temperature: 12.87 °C
Broken clouds
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 4.67 mt/sec towards SW
observed on 18 May 2025 21:00

Beehive Weather Forecast for Next 5 days

18-05-2025
12.87°C to 13.27°C
Broken clouds
19-05-2025
14.16°C to 14.9°C
Scattered clouds
20-05-2025
12.63°C to 12.63°C
Clear sky
21-05-2025
14.21°C to 14.21°C
Clear sky
22-05-2025
14.74°C to 14.74°C
Clear sky
23-05-2025
15.26°C to 15.26°C
Light rain

Landmarks and Tourist Attractions

The Beehive is a popular tourist attraction due to its unique architecture and its significance as the seat of government in New Zealand. Visitors can take guided tours of the building to learn more about its history and the role it plays in New Zealand's political system. Other nearby attractions include the Wellington Cable Car, the Wellington Botanic Garden and the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.

Economy

The Beehive is part of the New Zealand government and is not involved in any economic activities. However, it is located in the central business district of Wellington, which is the economic hub of the city and the country as a whole. The area is home to numerous businesses and government offices, as well as several shopping centers and restaurants.