New houses

House building to get underway for displaced Ambaeans

About 10,000 people were evacuated from Ambae three months ago to escape the impact of an erupting volcano.

Many have been temporarily housed on Maewo and the Vanuatu Government, with help from New Zealand, is starting a programme to provide proper housing.

New Zealand is giving $US77,262 for building materials for 22 houses, six shared toilets, and a community rainwater harvesting system.