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Karanga at opening of Parliament, 1984
Governor Lord Plunket opening Parliament
Bellamy's cartoon, 1912
Edward Jerningham Wakefield
Charles Clifford
Original Parliament Buildings in Auckland
Early Auckland painting
Old Government House, 1955
Working in the House of Representatives
The Speaker's chair
Auckland Parliament, 1859
Auckland, 1853
Parliament postcards, 1900s
The Queen speaking in Parliament, 1954
Film: Queen's arrival at Parliament, 1954
Film: the Queen speaking in Parliament, 1954
Film clip: Vietnam War protest at Parliament
Film: first Parliamentary session after 1984 snap election
Film: division bells in the House of Representatives
Film clip: unveiling parliamentary centenary plaque, 1956
Sound: Parliament's opening prayer
Sound: the Opposition whip
Sound: the end of the Legislative Council
The ladies' gallery at Parliament
Sound: the lobby at Parliament
Sound: working in the House of Representatives
Sound: New Zealand's first Parliament
Sound: the Queen opens Parliament, 1954
Panorama: Parliament grounds from the front
Panorama: Debating Chamber
Panorama: Ayes lobby at Parliament
Panorama: Speakers office at Parliament
Panorama: Legislative Council Chamber
Panorama: Beehive reception hall
