Why isn't Auckland the capital of New Zealand?

I think it's valuable to have a capital where the business of government is a major focus. read more

Auckland was the capital of New Zealand once. So to was Russell which is even further north again, Russell was New Zealand was our first capital from 1840 to 1841 when it was decided to move the capital to Auckland. Auckland then was our capital until 1865. read more

Wellington has been the capital of New Zealand since 1865. New Zealand's first capital city was Old Russell in 1840–41. Auckland was the second capital from 1841 until 1865, when Parliament was permanently moved to Wellington after an argument that persisted for a decade. read more