Mapa Faletau, styled Lord 'Akau'ola (born June 27, 1967), is a Tongan noble, diplomat, and civil servant.
He was educated in the United Kingdom and graduated from high school in Massey, New Zealand.
[2] After the death of his father in late 2005,[3] Faletau's official name was changed to 'Akau'ola and he inherited estates in Vava'u which included Taunga and Ngau.
[4] On 2 March 2007, 28 acres (110,000 m2) on Taunga and Ngau were leased by 'Akau'ola to the Warwick International Group of Hotels & Resorts for the construction of a 4 to 5 star hotel resort and spa, which was celebrated as a major achievement for the tourist industry in Tonga.
[6] In June 2018 Bank South Pacific Tonga obtained a court judgement to begin enforcement against him over nearly $1 million of unpaid debts.