Government Houses of New Zealand
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This is a list of Government Houses of New Zealand. The two maintained Government Houses serve as residences for the governor-general, serving as the official place of business for the administration, as well as venues for many receptions and state functions.[1] Sometimes, Government House is used to refer metonymically to the office of governor-general.
Current
- Government House, Auckland, the secondary residence
- Government House, Wellington, the primary residence.
Former
- Old Government House, Auckland. The first Governor's residence burned down in 1848 and was replaced by this building, constructed 1855–56 and at the time the largest residence in New Zealand.[2] It is now occupied by the University of Auckland.
See also
References
- ↑ "Government House". The Governor-General of New Zealand. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ Schrader, Ben (29 May 2012). "Central-government buildings". Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 1 August 2026.