What zoning applies to this Mangawhai 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 5,548 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 19,511 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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Mangawhai · Kaipara

169B Garbolino Road, Mangawhai

Land Price

$595,000

$107/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$894,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$994,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,094,999

Land area

5,548 m²

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.

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

5 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2025-08-29

Consent Notice2024-07-08

Land Covenant2024-07-08

Easement Instrument2024-07-08

Market position

Priced 97% below the Kaipara average.

This section$107/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 169B Garbolino Road, Mangawhai?

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

$5,428/mo

Devpro

$5,112/mo

Saving

$316/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$98,550	$98,550
▸ 5yr	$32,233	$125,777	$183,652
▸ 10yr	$68,129	$160,527	$284,221
▸ 20yr	$185,426	$261,482	$573,769
▸ 30yr	$299,819	$425,927	$927,074

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): $113,827
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $299,819

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About this section

Nestled in a peaceful subdivision created with families in mind, this beautifully established section offers more than just a place to build—it offers a chance to be part of a heartfelt vision. Designed with care and intention, the property features thriving fruit trees and lush plantings, lovingly established as part of a dream that has now come to life. Positioned to capture all-day sun, the north-facing section provides a gently contoured platform, making the building process effortless. With space to create your ideal home, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of community and tranquility—close enough to the village for convenience, world class golf courses, amazing fishing and surfing. The beauty is it is close to all of the best that Mangawhai has to offer, yet it is far enough away to embrace peace and privacy. The work and effort that has been put into this subdivision shows in the hand placed gabian, the concrete sections of driveway, not to mention all the plantings that are now established. This is more than just a section; it’s an opportunity to continue a story and be part of something truly meaningful. If you’re looking for a place where nature, family, and community come together, this could be the perfect setting for your next chapter.

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