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Scoop Photo Essay: Parliament's Best Side

By: Alastair Thompson
Published: Tue 8 Feb 2000 01:06 PM
The following pictures show New Zealand's Parliamentary building complex, and the statue of former Prime Minister Richard Seddon whose populist spirit appears to live on inside. Parliament reopens for the new year today.
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The Beehive - Home Of The Executive
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Parliament Buildings - With the Debating Chamber Within
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The Top of Bowen House - Additional Parliamentary Accommodation
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Statue Of Former PM Richard Seddon - In Front Of Parliament
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Another View of Richard Seddon
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