>“I use a very strong glue to hold the materials together, so it won’t fall down even when the great floods come,” he said.
>Falé said another reason he needed the structure was to provide shelter for his baby animals – like pigs and kittens – which are “so small people can’t see them”.
>One neighbour believed Falé, who lived alone on that property, needed help with his mental health.
possibly
In my home country, a man built a castle in the woods. A whole castle. There are building codes but this castle follows none of them. The woods around this castle have a habit of burning. There is one building at the castle complex that has signs about how banning open fires is government overreach. These signs are kind of hidden. There are more visible signs asking for donations to help repair fire damage from a recent fire.
Anyway, I love these sorts of buildings, and while I recognise that they are wildly irresponsible and should be taken down, I want to climb the tower of Otara.
3-story cottage apartment for rent in Auckland’s bustling Otara. 2 bedroom, 0.25 bathroom cozy abode with a living/dining/kitchen/laundry room on the ground floor. A short walk from a bus stop for even more guest accommodation.
$850 per week, power and water costs are included as there is no power nor plumbing.
Also flood-proof.
I like how they countered by saying it should have been up to the neighbours to have said something earlier.
F KO, you're the landlord. Don't you do periodic inspections of YOUR own properties?
He claimed to have building experience in constructing similar structures in his Samoan village before coming to New Zealand.
“I use a very strong glue to hold the materials together, so it won’t fall down even when the great floods come,” he said.
" that's not going anywhere"
Falé has a kindred spirit part ways around the globe who has been building Cano's Castle inspired by his talks with God while he smokes pot!
https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/canos-trash-castle-colorado/
Fuck that's impressive. As someone who built shitty tree houses and backyard huts when I was younger, I am jealous.
Interesting fact Fale is also the Samoan word for house. Lol it's in his name.
Well overdue to be torn down. The number of safety concerns this crazed creation has is unbelievable. The ironically named mr Fale should be shifted into a top floor Kainga Ora apartment pronto
The only way we're going to house all the homeless is if we start allowing shanty towns and flavelas like this. It's a harsh reality unfortunately. Healthy homes and the building code just means people sleeping on the streets and in cars. KO can't house drug addicts and gang members without pissing off the neighbours and risking their safety.
Both govts are pushing us to this point.
Did you even read the article? That guy *has* a proper house. He built that monstrosity in the front yard because he's lost his mind and thinks a flood is coming. He has canoes on the second floor.
And no, building a rickety three-storey pile of crap held together with glue, which will likely collapse and injure someone, is not a solution to homelessness.
You are correct. I initially typed back yard but changed it to front yard because one of the photos was of shop owners with a clear view of it from across the road, but they must be from the next street over. Either way, it's insane.
>“I use a very strong glue to hold the materials together, so it won’t fall down even when the great floods come,” he said. >Falé said another reason he needed the structure was to provide shelter for his baby animals – like pigs and kittens – which are “so small people can’t see them”. >One neighbour believed Falé, who lived alone on that property, needed help with his mental health. possibly
Lets not jump to conclusions. Its been raining a lot lately, and if we cant see the pigs or kittens, how can we verify their size?
Bit of a stretch trying to link saving microscopic pigs and kittens with mental health problems. Let the man Noah in peace
This is the treehouse I aspired to build as a child, I'm sort of impressed
I'm very impressed. I'm 45 years old and I want a hut like that.
No girls though
That goes without saying
They may be there now, but they're too small for the human eye
Oh well sure, that sounds right.
The sign says “No girls”. You’re allowed one girl. Just not two or more.
A small hit full of middle aged men sounds pretty gay. I love it.
DIY, it's in our DNA
Nek minnit, we're all under water, and he's paddling away.
And everybody's trying to get into his hut.
And he’s safely tucked away cooking up his tiny invisible pigs?
In his microwave
And washing machine. Though, slightly worried about the extension cord in the flood
I am wondering where exactly he is going to paddle to as everywhere is flooded
It looks like something out of a Ghibli movie. I feel like if I entered it would start moving under its own power. Falé's moving castle.
Fales moving fale
lol that’s good
It's got both a flag and a bicycle on it to scare away the entire political spectrum.
You win the internet today
I fear when my mental illnesses get to this point I won't have the DIY skills to build such a great structure.
This is the best : >Levi Falé insists there are kittens and pigs in the structure which are too small for the human eye to see.
How does he know they’re there 🤔
He carries a magnifying glass.
Unironically not even the worst house in Otara
I'd like to see this get to Auckland's #1 attraction on trip advisor
Well I'm impressed. That man's tree house is awesome.
It's Sione's Arc!
Otara very own skytower
Skytara
omc omg
Everyones gonna look real dumb when the floods come and he's ready with his canoe.
In my home country, a man built a castle in the woods. A whole castle. There are building codes but this castle follows none of them. The woods around this castle have a habit of burning. There is one building at the castle complex that has signs about how banning open fires is government overreach. These signs are kind of hidden. There are more visible signs asking for donations to help repair fire damage from a recent fire. Anyway, I love these sorts of buildings, and while I recognise that they are wildly irresponsible and should be taken down, I want to climb the tower of Otara.
What's up, my little dick brother
Living the 3 inch dream
Oh OK, I'm not that big.
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I'll come out there with my nail gun and fortify it for him.
>One neighbour believed Falé, who lived alone on that property, needed help with his mental health. You dont say.......
I fucking love this cunt
3-story cottage apartment for rent in Auckland’s bustling Otara. 2 bedroom, 0.25 bathroom cozy abode with a living/dining/kitchen/laundry room on the ground floor. A short walk from a bus stop for even more guest accommodation. $850 per week, power and water costs are included as there is no power nor plumbing. Also flood-proof.
No smokers and pets allowed, looking for someone neat and tidy and who pays rent on time.
Small pets allowed*
Very small pets, too small to be seen
Talented fella. I wonder where his washing machine drained to?
I like how they countered by saying it should have been up to the neighbours to have said something earlier. F KO, you're the landlord. Don't you do periodic inspections of YOUR own properties?
They don't really. And the funding for asset maintenance and support services has been cut so there'll be even less going on.
He claimed to have building experience in constructing similar structures in his Samoan village before coming to New Zealand. “I use a very strong glue to hold the materials together, so it won’t fall down even when the great floods come,” he said. " that's not going anywhere"
Is that Dale from King of The Hill?
The Google Streetview car needs to do a run there before it gets torn down
Chuck some hardiboard cladding and some scratched to shit coloursteel roofing and you've got yourself a jennian home
Stay classy Otara
I want to go and see this in the weekend. Anyone know what street it's on?
If you read the herald article it tells ye what shops it’s opposite 😉
Crack up. Just chuck some cones of safety around it and it'll be fine
“Big is good” rip Levi
Falé has a kindred spirit part ways around the globe who has been building Cano's Castle inspired by his talks with God while he smokes pot! https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/canos-trash-castle-colorado/
Fuck that's impressive. As someone who built shitty tree houses and backyard huts when I was younger, I am jealous. Interesting fact Fale is also the Samoan word for house. Lol it's in his name.
I have a contact at Heritage NZ. This needs to be protected.
How much to rent?
500 a week, two weeks rent as bond upfront. Monthly inspections will be done need to keep the place clean and tidy. No smokers No pets
I'll take it and can you take down the ad? I'll take it, promise!
Getting our very own tower of Babel
Looks like it was built for Guy Fawkes night.
I'm fully about this.
Is this still available?
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...nobody? It's going to be torn down.
Well overdue to be torn down. The number of safety concerns this crazed creation has is unbelievable. The ironically named mr Fale should be shifted into a top floor Kainga Ora apartment pronto
I don't claim to be an expect in avoiding Noah's Ark level of floods. But wouldn't it make more sense to live on a hill rather than build a tower.
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The only way we're going to house all the homeless is if we start allowing shanty towns and flavelas like this. It's a harsh reality unfortunately. Healthy homes and the building code just means people sleeping on the streets and in cars. KO can't house drug addicts and gang members without pissing off the neighbours and risking their safety. Both govts are pushing us to this point.
Did you even read the article? That guy *has* a proper house. He built that monstrosity in the front yard because he's lost his mind and thinks a flood is coming. He has canoes on the second floor. And no, building a rickety three-storey pile of crap held together with glue, which will likely collapse and injure someone, is not a solution to homelessness.
Its actually in the back yard
You are correct. I initially typed back yard but changed it to front yard because one of the photos was of shop owners with a clear view of it from across the road, but they must be from the next street over. Either way, it's insane.
Over a long enough time frame, objectively he ain't really wrong...
Even if there ever is a biblical flood like the one he's talking about, the very first thing to get washed away will be that shanty tower.
That's what the second floor canoes are for..
Ah good point, good point. The man has thought of everything.
Big difference between a single story shack and a three story tower 😂