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Tutukaka · Whangarei

144 Lawson Drive, Tutukaka

Listed by Murray Coop at Ray White Whangarei

Listed 13 Jun 2026 · 3 days on market · 97% below the current Whangarei Rural average days on market

Land Price

$750,000

$127/m²

With 2-bed Devpro 65

$1,049,999

With 3-bed Devpro 95

$1,149,999

With 4-bed Devpro 122

$1,249,999

Land area

5,883 m²

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 10 Deposited Plan 204194

Title Area

4,919 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 2 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

10 registered instruments on title
Partial Discharge of Mortgage2004-02-04
Mortgage2004-02-04
Discharge of Mortgage2002-10-24
Discharge of Mortgage2002-10-24
Mortgage2002-10-24
Covenant2001-03-14
Consent Notice2001-03-14
EC2001-03-14
Mortgage1999-12-24
Mortgage1999-12-24

Aerial imagery

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Can you build here?

Zoned Rural Production Zone — up to 5% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

Rural Production Zone

Max site coverage

5%

Max building footprint

294 m² of 4,931 m²

Of the total parcel area.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 22 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

Land Instability

Reticulated services · 0/3 available

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.

Your home, complete

Land $750,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $1,049,999

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Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

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Price in context

Listed 146% above the Whangarei median.

This section$127/m²
Whangarei · Rural Production Zone median$52/m²

Median asking price per m² across 35 active sections in Whangarei · Rural Production Zone, as at 16 Jun 2026. Asking prices, not sales.

From the listing agent

In the words of Murray Coop, Ray White Whangarei

Extreme ocean views - Tutukaka Coast A 5,883 sqm plot offering a spectacular opportunity to build your permanent residence or a great holiday home on the sought after Tutukaka Coast. This is more than just land; it's a chance to join a vibrant, friendly Kiwi seaside community and access some of the best coastline in the world. It's a breathtaking outlook reaching across Ngunguru Bay to the Hen & Chicks, and beyond. The white sandy beach of Whangaumu Bay is at the bottom of the lane for launching your boat. Great swimming and fishing or catch a wave on adjacent surf break. This is a supreme building platform for a truly exceptional development nestled in a gated area with a handful of other sections that enjoy this 'ridge over coloured waters'. The Ngunguru & Tutukaka Lifestyle Awaits: Ngunguru is proudly known as the gateway to the world-famous Tutukaka Coast. The area is renowned for its spectacular, clear waters and is considered one of the most desirable coastlines globally. Vibrant Community & Facilities: The local villages boast excellent facilities including doctors, a primary school, charming cafes, restaurants, a golf course, tennis courts, and bowling greens. A marina village that offers boating trips to the islands or fishing for that trophy experieince. Outdoor Wonderland: Whether you enjoy diving at the world-renowned Poor Knights Islands marine reserve, surfing the ocean-side sandspit, or just fishing and paddle boarding in the bay, this area is a paradise for sea sports enthusiasts. Convenient Location: Despite feeling like an idyllic escape, you are only a short 33 km drive to Whangarei city, ensuring all urban conveniences are within easy reach. This is a solid, rare opportunity to secure a premium piece of the coast and build the life you deserve. Contact us now to view the site and start planning your coastal dream home. Property pack available upon request. *Photos taken in 2022 www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/TUT30547

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White Whangarei. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.

Site context

What shapes the build here.

Road frontage

77 m

LAWSON DRIVE, MERE TIAHO LANE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest stream

402 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

177 m

Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan

Site aspect

Falls ≈ north-west

A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation

Too far away to matter: nearest rail 20.9 km.

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

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