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The spokesperson said while it was “disappointing” some animals remained when they took over, they were pleased they could work with the right experts to find “good outcomes”.

They thanked the “young staff members” that were there cleaning up the building and looking after the animals when they took it over in December.

A liquidator was also there for the handover, the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said as the purpose-built aquarium was in a “state of disrepair”, it was too costly to repair or repurpose, and would be removed in the coming weeks. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air.