Wellington Citizens’ War Memorial is adjacent to the Parliament Buildings. Also called the Wellington Cenotaph, the memorial initially honored the fallen soldiers from World Wars I when it was finished in 1931 and dedicated the following year on Anzac Day. The Carrara marble tribute was later extended to the soldiers of World War II. The winged equestrian sculpture on top was the work of Richard Oliver Gross. The tall structure in the background is the Bowen House. The 22 story government building is part of the parliamentary complex and offices the New Zealand Prime Minister and other Members of Parliament.
