# Old Government Buildings

Wellington, New Zealand

Old Government Buildings, completed in 1876 to William Clayton's Italianate design, is among the largest wooden buildings in the world. Carved kauri timber mimics stone, and the grand interior once housed New Zealand's entire civil service.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Old Government Buildings, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -41.279484, 174.777975

[City page](/cities/wellington)

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