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Parliament's people
\Today there are 120 MPs in New Zealand's Parliament, which is a far cry from the 37 who met for the first time in Auckland in 1854.
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Page 5 – Social life
In the early years, Parliament was a little like a superior gentlemen's club.
Parliament Buildings
Parliament buildings have been modified, destroyed by fire, half-built and restored; the parliamentary places and spaces have formed an important part of New Zealand's history.
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Page 3 – The halfway house
In 1911, a competition was held for designs for a new building to house Parliament. From the 33 proposals, John Campbell's was selected and building began, although it did not
The House of Representatives
New Zealand's Parliament dates back to 1854, just 14 years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the beginning of the European settlement of the country. For most of its history as a nation state, New Zealand has had some form of elected government.
- Page 6 - The OppositionThe Opposition uses a variety of tactics to hold the government to
Parliament's culture and traditions
Explore Parliament's rich history and its colourful culture and traditions.
- Page 4 - Westminster traditionsMany parliaments take a lead from Britain's ancient House of Commons, and New Zealand, too, followed the traditions in the home
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This view from Sydney Street, about 1880, gives a good impression of Clayton's westward extensions of the 1870s.
