State Insurance Building, Wellington

Name: State Insurance Building
Address: 1 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand

#74 among attractions in Wellington

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The Aon Centre is a commercial office building at 1 Willis Street in Wellington, New Zealand, formerly named the BNZ Centre then the State Insurance Building. When completed in 1984, it was the tallest building in New Zealand, overtaking the 87m Quay Tower in Auckland. It is notable for its strong, square, black form, in late International Style modernism, and for a trade dispute which delayed the construction by a decade. It remained the tallest building in New Zealand until 1986, and is currently the second tallest building in Wellington after the Majestic Centre. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1984 (40 years ago)Architectural style: High-tech architectureHeight: 338 ftFloors: 30Coordinates: 41°17'13"S, 174°46'34"E

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1 Willis StreetLambton Ward (Wellington Central)Wellington New Zealand

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State Insurance Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lambton Quay, Cuba Street, Willis Street, Wellington Museum.

0.4 miN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Insurance Building?

Nearby attractions include Old Bank Arcade, Wellington (2 min walk), Plimmer Steps, Wellington (3 min walk), Antrim House, Wellington (3 min walk), City Gallery Wellington, Wellington (3 min walk).

How to get to State Insurance Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Insurance Building:

Train

Lambton (5 min walk)
Talavera (8 min walk)

Ferry

Wellington Harbour Ferry (8 min walk)

Bus

Wellington Station Bus Interchange (16 min walk)
Molesworth Street – Cathedral • Lines: 14, 91 (20 min walk)