Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·17 Jun, 2026 05:48 AM3 mins to read‌The Beehive in Wellington is home to the Prime Minister's office. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Beehive in Wellington is home to the Prime Minister's office. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Speaker says a decision may need to be made next term about vacating the Beehive for upgrades.

Gerry Brownlee said it’s “an option that might be considered” rather than “something that’s on the cards at the moment”. A decision may be made in the next parliamentary term, he