The design of the fale connects the roof directly to the posts that are concreted into the ground, creating less points of weakness. It is a proven construction technique in Samoa Anne Godinet-Milbank ...

The Samoan Government has requested Habitat NZ to oversee the rebuilding of approximately 325 Fale. Caritas Samoa has also requested Habitat NZ to build approximately 25 Fale for them.

The 70c stamp features the original Samoa Fale Fono, or Parliament House, alongside the Beehive. The 110 year-old Maota Fa’amasino, or Court House building, which is one of the oldest buildings ...

Mr Caldow will work with the Samoan community to design the fale but said it was still early days. "It's a totally worthwhile cause and I've got staff available who I've said I'll donate.

The fale has become an attraction among locals and visitors alike. "Tourists, they have their photos taken inside the fale," Sapolu's sister Mae said, adding the structure symbolizes sustainability.

RECONSTUCTION: Samoan tourism operators, including Sinalei Resort owner Joe Annandale, are seeking to rebuild fale on beaches. In Samoa 143 people died, most from Aleipata.

“The design of the fale connects the roof directly to the posts that are concreted into the ground, creating less points of weakness. It is a proven construction technique in Samoa,” she said.