What zoning applies to this Kaiwaka section?

This section is zoned Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) with a maximum site coverage of 30%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 42,390 m² (about 4.24 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 21,021 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

No natural hazards are currently flagged against this section in district GIS layers. Standard geotech checks are still recommended before purchase.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold.

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Kaiwaka · Kaipara

103 Mountain Road, Kaiwaka

Land Price

$549,000

$13/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$848,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$948,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,048,999

Land area

4.24 ha

Zone

Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai)

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Kaipara. Check the LIM report or contact Kaipara District Council directly.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 1 Deposited Plan 429270

Title Area

2.10 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

Yes

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

TSM2025-10-15

Discharge of Statutory Land Charge2017-02-07

Encumbrance2013-01-28

Easement Instrument2013-01-28

Market position

Priced 100% below the Kaipara average.

This section$13/m²

Kaipara · Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) average$4,157/m²

District average computed from the active sections listed. Updated daily.

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 103 Mountain Road, Kaiwaka?

Section price pre-filled from this listing. Tweak the build, mortgage, and running-cost inputs to see the 30-year picture.

The build

Section price

Floor area

m²

Devpro build

= $4,098/m²

Building-code build

= $3,698/m²

Mortgage

Deposit

Term

Standard rate

Green rate (Devpro)

Devpro qualifies for green home loans (typically 1% off)

Running costs

Energy (BC, yr 1)

$/yr

Energy (Devpro, yr 1)

$/yr

Devpro uses ~70% less

Energy inflation

%/yr

HVAC replacement (today)

Heat pump + ERV supply + install

HVAC inflation

%/yr

HVAC life (BC)

Leaky envelope = HVAC works ~7× harder

HVAC life (Devpro)

Appreciation

%/yr

House+land market growth

Devpro resale premium

Realised at sale on house+land

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$5,190/mo

Devpro

$4,897/mo

Saving

$292/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$94,410	$94,410
▸ 5yr	$30,797	$120,494	$176,523
▸ 10yr	$65,258	$153,784	$273,804
▸ 20yr	$179,683	$250,498	$555,818
▸ 30yr	$291,204	$408,034	$900,566

If held = cumulative operational savings (mortgage interest + energy + HVAC service + replacements avoided). If sold = full net-position delta. Click any row to see the five components that make up the total advantage.

30-year "held" savings — where the money comes from

Mortgage interest (green-loan 1% off): $105,212
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $291,204

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About this section

Discover your own slice of countryside paradise, in a superb central location around 9 minutes from Kaiwaka, just 1km off State Highway 1 and around 24 minutes to magical Mangawhai. So convenient, yet so beautifully tucked away, this approx 4.2-hectare (10.4-acre) block offers the perfect blend of peace, sunshine, and potential. A driveable track provides easy access down to a private, sun-filled, and tranquil setting, which adjoins an inlet of the Kaipara Harbour, adding to the property's sense of privacy and connection with nature. Bring your dream home or make your lifestyle vision come to life (subject to council approval) and enjoy the beauty, calm, and convenience of this special property. Kaiwaka offers a welcoming rural community with local shops, 4square, cafes, fuel stations, and more, while Mangawhai provides larger supermarkets, amenities, and coastal recreation, including its popular beaches, giving you the best of both worlds. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers plenty of spots for fishing, swimming, and enjoying the Kaipara Harbour, all within a short distance, making it perfect for relaxing weekends or a lifestyle close to nature. Whether you're seeking a country retreat, a future build site, or simply a peaceful rural lifestyle, this property offers the space and setting to make your dreams a reality. Would you like to be first to know about new listings and what's happening in the market? Send me an e-mail with "Add me to your e-mail newsletter" in the subject line to receive my free weekly property update. Thanks.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

279 m

MOUNTAIN ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 1

Nearest stream

126 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

437 m

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

2.0 km

Powerline proximity

449 m

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ). Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Survey & boundary

How well-defined are the boundaries?

Survey plan

DP 429270

Deposited 2010-02-26

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Redefinition survey

Unlikely needed

Based on plan age + survey class

Survey data from LINZ Landonline. A surveyor's boundary redefinition can cost $3–10k+ depending on site conditions — factor it in if you plan to build close to a boundary and existing marks are damaged or missing.

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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