The Beehive (Māori: Te Whare Mīere[2][3]) is the common name for the Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings, located at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington.

Prime Minister Keith Holyoake had wanted to complete the original plan, but the government architect persuaded him to approve a modern building which would house parliamentary offices.

[6] In 1964, English architect Basil Spence provided the original conceptual design of a round building rising in steps.

[7] W. M. Angus constructed the first stage, beginning in 1969 — the podium, underground car park and basement for a national civil defence centre.

[8] Bellamy's catering facilities moved into the building in the summer of 1975–1976 and Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, unveiled a plaque in the reception hall in February 1977.

[9] Renovations were carried out and the interior was modernised between 1998 and 2006 to plans by Christchurch architecture firm Warren and Mahoney.

[7] The original application for the heritage designation was made by Lockwood Smith, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives.

[8] The Beehive's brown roof is made from 20 tonnes (44,000 lb) of hand-welted and seamed copper.

[7] The Beehive's circular footprint (see rotunda) is generally considered an elegant and distinctive design feature.

[14] The Beehive is extensively decorated with New Zealand art and was designed to showcase the country's creative artists.

[16] The foyer contains a textile wall hanging Forest in the Sun by Joan Calvert and Guy Ngan which was commissioned for the building.