Capital of New Zealand

Wellington
Auckland
Old Russell / Okiato
The past and present capitals of New Zealand

The capital of New Zealand has been Wellington since 1865. New Zealand's first capital was Old Russell (Okiato), in 1840–1841. Auckland was the second capital, from 1841 to 1865. Parliament was permanently moved to Wellington after an argument that persisted for a decade. As the members of parliament could not agree on the location of a more central capital, Wellington was decided on by three Australian commissioners.

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