room in the parliamentary complex. The parliamentary catering facilities of Bellamy’s include a bar known as Pickwicks or 3.2 (due to its position in the building on the third floor and second corridor), Copperfield's café, and the Member's and Member's and Guests restaurants. The building also houses, in its basement, the country's National Crisis Management Centre. The Beehive contains a theatrette, commonly used for government press conferences. Other facilities include a gym and a swimming pool. The building is also used by members of Parliament who hold meetings or are discussing bills or new laws. Public access The New Zealand Parliament has a visitor centre located on the ground floor of the Beehive. Tours were suspended in 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The public gallery and select committee meetings remained open to the public, subject to review. Photo gallery References Further reading 1970s architecture in New Zealand Basil Spence buildings Brutalist architecture in New Zealand Beehive Government buildings completed in 1981 Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic places in the Wellington Region Beehive Beehive Tourist attractions in Wellington City