Beehive papers say there must be room for a view

Beehive papers say there must be room for a view
The Beehive is both loved and despised, but officials say views of it should be preserved. (Image: Depositphotos)
Ian Llewellyn
Despised by many, the old press gallery annex of the Beehive is considered by some officials to be of such architectural importance that they foiled attempts to give it a fast-track consent process to allow its demolition and replacement with a new ministerial office suite.Former speaker Trevor Mallard and the parliamentary service made a bid to get in the fast-track queue, but this was rejected last year. The government has recently released the detailed papers behind the rejection.The project involves demolishing the two-storey rear part (kno...

More Politics

MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions
Policy

MoT to gauge market interest in toll road concessions

Investment bank Citi will assist the ministry. Transurban has already signalled interest.

Oliver Lewis 03 Jul 2025
Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders
Policy

Govt announces first three 'regional deal' contenders

Ministers want regions to consider 'asset recycling', among other funding tools.

Oliver Lewis 02 Jul 2025
Left and right question ministry mega-merger
Politics

Left and right question ministry mega-merger

Voices on both sides of politics question the wisdom of merging three ministries.

Dileepa Fonseka 02 Jul 2025
Mega departmental merger on the cards
Politics

Mega departmental merger on the cards

Three into one for departments merger but would it pit growth against environment?

Dileepa Fonseka 01 Jul 2025