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Public Trust Building
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The Public Trust Office Building is an office building in central Wellington, New Zealand, completed in 1908. It is the only building "made of a true New Zealand granite – from Tonga Bay in north-west Nelson." It is also believed to be New Zealand's first steel-framed office building.
Nearby attractions
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Midland Park
157 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Te Awe Library
29B Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Shed 11/60 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
East by West Ferries
55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Beehive
Ground Floor/1 Molesworth Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Old Government Buildings, Wellington
55 Lambton Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Cenotaph
1 Bowen Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus
33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby restaurants
Overcooked Cafe & Eatery
103 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Bethel Woods
73 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Old Bailey
101 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Higher Taste Hare Krishna
138A Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
One Bowl and Plate
125 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Dillingers Brasserie & Bar
155 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Where's Charlie? Lambton Quay Store
126 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Seize
121 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Bohemein Wellington
Legal House Ground Floor/101 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Aroy Thai Eatery - The Terrace
69 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby local services
Lambton Square
180 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The French Barber Lambton Quay
115 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Farmers Lambton Quay
218/206 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Seamarket
146 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Public Trust Hall
131-135 Lambton Quay, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Asiana Day Spa
108 Level/2 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Avana Wellington - Cosmetic and Laser Clinic
44 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Escape Mate
12 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Long Bar On Brandon
22 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tuty's Balinese Massage and Beauty
Petherick Tower Level 1/38 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
Wellesley Boutique Hotel
2/8 Maginnity Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Park Hotel, Wellington
101 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Quest on Lambton
120 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
Sofitel Wellington
11 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Bolton Hotel
12 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Quest on Johnston
35 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
Novotel Wellington
133 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
1 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
28 Grey Street, Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Public Trust Building

131-135 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
4.5(12)
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The Public Trust Office Building is an office building in central Wellington, New Zealand, completed in 1908. It is the only building "made of a true New Zealand granite – from Tonga Bay in north-west Nelson." It is also believed to be New Zealand's first steel-framed office building.

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attractions: Wellington Cable Car, Midland Park, Te Awe Library, The New Zealand Portrait Gallery, East by West Ferries, Beehive, Old Government Buildings, Wellington, Wellington Cenotaph, Wellington Museum, Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus, restaurants: Overcooked Cafe & Eatery, Bethel Woods, The Old Bailey, Higher Taste Hare Krishna, One Bowl and Plate, Dillingers Brasserie & Bar, Where's Charlie? Lambton Quay Store, Seize, Bohemein Wellington, Aroy Thai Eatery - The Terrace, local businesses: Lambton Square, The French Barber Lambton Quay, Farmers Lambton Quay, Wellington Seamarket, Public Trust Hall, Asiana Day Spa, Avana Wellington - Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Escape Mate, The Long Bar On Brandon, Tuty's Balinese Massage and Beauty
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Wellington Cable Car

Midland Park

Te Awe Library

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery

East by West Ferries

Beehive

Old Government Buildings, Wellington

Wellington Cenotaph

Wellington Museum

Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus

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Midland Park

Midland Park

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Te Awe Library

Te Awe Library

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Open until 8:00 PM
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The New Zealand Portrait Gallery

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery

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Open until 4:30 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Public Trust Building

Overcooked Cafe & Eatery

Bethel Woods

The Old Bailey

Higher Taste Hare Krishna

One Bowl and Plate

Dillingers Brasserie & Bar

Where's Charlie? Lambton Quay Store

Seize

Bohemein Wellington

Aroy Thai Eatery - The Terrace

Overcooked Cafe & Eatery

Overcooked Cafe & Eatery

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Higher Taste Hare Krishna

Higher Taste Hare Krishna

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Lambton Square

The French Barber Lambton Quay

Farmers Lambton Quay

Wellington Seamarket

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Asiana Day Spa

Avana Wellington - Cosmetic and Laser Clinic

Escape Mate

The Long Bar On Brandon

Tuty's Balinese Massage and Beauty

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The French Barber Lambton Quay

The French Barber Lambton Quay

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(255)

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Farmers Lambton Quay

Farmers Lambton Quay

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Wellington Seamarket

Wellington Seamarket

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(74)

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The PTB is a very distinctive, heritage building of the Edwardian period to be found in Lambton Quay. It was first used by the Public Trust Office from 1909 to 1982. The PTO when established in 1872 was one of the first of its kind n the world. The continued use of the name shows this important historical link even though the PTO moved out a long time ago.

The PTB is the only building left that was made from "true NZ granite", quarried from north-west Nelson, and is also believed to be the 1st steel-framed office building in NZ. John Campbell was the chief architect who designed what has been termed "the most architecturally elaborate facade in the capital...and nation" and "our nation's crowning glory"" by the Wellington Architecture Centre. After earthquake strengthening was completed in 2015 the PBT has been mostly occupied by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage except for the large downstairs hall. In Oct 2019 this PT Hall was designated as an events venue and can cater...

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Stunning with super helpful...

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