What zoning applies to this Arapohue 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 5,735 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 511,283 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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Arapohue · Kaipara

173 Arapohue Road, Arapohue

Land Price

$340,000

$59/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$639,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$739,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$839,999

Land area

5,735 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

4 registered instruments on title

Easement Instrument2023-12-22

Consent Notice2023-12-22

Easement Instrument2023-12-22

Covenant2023-12-22

Market position

Priced 99% below the Kaipara average.

This section$59/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 173 Arapohue Road, Arapohue?

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

$4,105/mo

Devpro

$3,922/mo

Saving

$184/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$75,600	$75,600
▸ 5yr	$24,274	$96,487	$144,131
▸ 10yr	$52,211	$123,144	$226,471
▸ 20yr	$153,589	$200,589	$474,261
▸ 30yr	$252,064	$326,738	$780,131

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): $66,072
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $252,064

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About this section

With one block already snapped up, now's your chance to secure one of the remaining lifestyle sections just minutes from Dargaville. These elevated lots offer the perfect platform to build your dream home, set amongst quality properties in one of the area's most sought-after rural spots. The work's been done - post and rail fencing, concrete entrances, and tidy presentation throughout. Each block offers something a little different, from expansive views over the Northern Wairoa River and Tutamoe, to a front-row seat to the rich kumara land of Turiwiri. Surrounded by established lifestyle properties, these lots are a rare offering in a location that continues to hold strong value. •Lot One - 6,750sqm (more or less) - Asking price $340,000 •Lot Two - 5,735sqm (more or less) - Asking price $340,000 These are prime sections ready for your vision.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

732 m

ARAPOHUE ROAD, ROWLAND ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 12

Nearest stream

108 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

12.7 km

Nearest lake

108 m

Nearest wetland

1.3 km

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

3.9 km

Powerline proximity

—

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 589059

Deposited 2023-03-13

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Best condition: reliably placed

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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