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As the centre of political activity in New Zealand, Molesworth Street has been the site of many important events in New Zealand's history, including a large number of political protests. Prominent among these protests were those against the
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Many of New Zealand's main governmental and archival institutions are located on Molesworth Street, most notably
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is also located at the southern end of the building, directly opposite Parliament Buildings.
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is a major landmark close to the street's junction with Lambton Quay and Bowen Street. The
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Other prominent buildings on or near Molesworth Street include the
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Demolition of building on Molesworth Street, after the
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