Main Hallway

This case clock was made in Scotland in the 18th Century.

This painting of Wellingtonian by Sir Peter Siddell was donated to Government House by Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard (1990-96).

In the eastern end of the Main Hallway, are two display cases of gifts given to the Governor-General and Government House by visiting Heads of State and Ambassadors.  One case includes Maori artefacts given to the late Sir Paul Reeves (1985-90) as well as the ceremonial mere, Te Raupatu, given by Tainui to mark the tribe's treaty settlement with the Crown.

A feature of the western end of the Main Hallway are the photographs of Governors and Governors-General who have served in New Zealand since 1840.  Pictured from left are: Sir George Bowen (1868-73); Rt Hon Sir James Fergusson (1873-74) and Marquess of Normanby (1875-70).  The chair is one of 38 tapestry chairs created by members of the then Country Women's Institutes to mark the planned visit of King George VI.