One of many legendary flats in the student-populated area of North Dunedin . Located opposite Arana College at 115 Clyde Street.
The Kelpfish is so-called in homage to the Kelpfish, a small varyingly coloured fish that sticks close to the kelp forest in the Pacific Ocean and has gained infamy among fishermen for its spectacular ugliness . This status as the "arsehole of the ocean" was seen as analogous to the flat being one of the ugliest buildings in North Dunedin. It is often mistaken for a public toilet and annually struggles for tenants due to its 9 sq/m bedrooms.
Notable Past Residents
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt - New Zealand physician, statesman and athlete.
Michael Cullen - current Minister of Finance
John Timu - former All Black and Kiwi
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