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 15,040 m² (about 1.50 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 18,369 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. There is currently a registered mortgage on the title which will be discharged on settlement.

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Mangawhai · Kaipara

1996b Cove Road, Mangawhai

Land Price

$795,000

$53/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$1,094,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,194,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,294,999

Land area

1.50 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 13 Deposited Plan 313877

Title Area

1.83 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2015-05-14

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2005-04-06

Market position

Priced 99% below the Kaipara average.

This section$53/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 1996b Cove 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

$6,466/mo

Devpro

$6,046/mo

Saving

$420/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$116,550	$116,550
▸ 5yr	$38,475	$148,751	$214,649
▸ 10yr	$80,614	$189,848	$329,516
▸ 20yr	$210,395	$309,242	$651,814
▸ 30yr	$337,273	$503,722	$1,042,323

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): $151,281
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $337,273

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About this section

Set on 1.5 hectares (more or less) of contoured land, this exceptional lifestyle property offers a rare opportunity to secure space, privacy and lovely coastal views whilst being close to all that Mangawhai has to offer. Positioned on an elevated site, the outlook stretches across rolling countryside to the shimmering ocean beyond, providing an ever changing backdrop that's nothing short of inspiring. Established plantings have been thoughtfully designed to create natural wind shelter and attract native birdlife, enhancing the peaceful, park-like setting. Whether you're seeking tranquility or planning your future dream home, this property provides the best of both worlds. The prime building platform is perfectly positioned to maximise sun and scenery, whilst a large barn offers excellent storage or workshop options. The bonus? A 36sqm (more or less) utility shed, ideal for storing the ride on, or beach toys with power to the shed. Located just minutes from Mangawhai surf beach, boutique shopping and cafes, Managwhai Golf Club, local school, and the iconic Bennetts Chocolate Factory, this is a location that combines lifestyle, convenience and community. Whether you envision a weekend retreat or a full-time residence, the potential here is as vast as the views. Properties of this calibre in such a great location are few and far between. Don't miss the chance to make this stunning coastal sanctuary your own.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

55 m

COVE ROAD

Nearest stream

342 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

535 m

Nearest lake

311 m

Nearest wetland

364 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

15.0 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 313877

Deposited 2002-06-01

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

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