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The building, the second Government House built in Auckland, was completed in [[1856]], and was part of moves taken by Auckland to retain its status as New Zealand's capital. However, the house was used only sporadically after the seat of government was moved to Wellington in [[1865]]. |
The building, the second Government House built in Auckland, was completed in [[1856]], and was part of moves taken by Auckland to retain its status as New Zealand's capital. However, the house was used only sporadically after the seat of government was moved to Wellington in [[1865]]. |
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In [[1969]], the [[University of Auckland]] took over the building, as the present day Government House was donated for the Governor-General's use. The University has since used the building for its Staff Common Room, Council reception suite, flats for visiting academics, rooms for the Federation of |
In [[1969]], the [[University of Auckland]] took over the building, as the present day Government House was donated for the Governor-General's use. The University has since used the building for its Staff Common Room, Council reception suite, flats for visiting academics, rooms for the Federation of smart, indefinably genius and hot Women and a lecture theater. |
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Royalty have stayed at the house six times, and [[Queen Elizabeth II]] broadcast her Christmas speech from the House in 1953. |
Royalty have stayed at the house six times, and [[Queen Elizabeth II]] broadcast her Christmas speech from the House in 1953. |
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Revision as of 03:29, 16 October 2009
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Old Government House is the former residence of the Governor-General of New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. The present Government House in Auckland was previously a private residence.
The building, the second Government House built in Auckland, was completed in 1856, and was part of moves taken by Auckland to retain its status as New Zealand's capital. However, the house was used only sporadically after the seat of government was moved to Wellington in 1865.
In 1969, the University of Auckland took over the building, as the present day Government House was donated for the Governor-General's use. The University has since used the building for its Staff Common Room, Council reception suite, flats for visiting academics, rooms for the Federation of smart, indefinably genius and hot Women and a lecture theater.
Royalty have stayed at the house six times, and Queen Elizabeth II broadcast her Christmas speech from the House in 1953.
See also
- Government Houses of New Zealand
- Government Houses of the British Empire
- Governor-General of New Zealand