One of the benefits of being a fairly new country is that your government buildings aren't bound by centuries-old notions of what government buildings should look like. People took a chance settling in New Zealand, and they have taken a big chance with the Executive wing of Parliament. Known affectionately, or sometimes derisively, as "The Beehive" for its rounded cylindrical shape festooned with nooks and crannies, this structure fits in well with its surroundings, even though they are of a more traditional mode. The reason is that it is not out of proportion compared to the rest of the government complex. Still, looks can be deceiving. In addition to the cabinet rooms, and meeting rooms, and the Ministers offices, Prime and otherwise, they managed to put a theater, a swimming pool, a television studio, a number of dining rooms, and even a full-service catering company inside.