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 777 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 825 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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Mangawhai · Kaipara

3 William Gilbert Drive, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland

Land Price

$1,200,000

$1,544/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$1,499,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,599,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,699,999

Land area

777 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.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 7 Deposited Plan 529029

Title Area

823 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2024-07-23

Mortgage2020-11-26

Market position

Priced 63% below the Kaipara average.

This section$1,544/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 3 William Gilbert Drive, Mangawhai, Kaipara, Northland?

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

$8,567/mo

Devpro

$7,937/mo

Saving

$631/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$153,000	$153,000
▸ 5yr	$51,116	$195,271	$277,418
▸ 10yr	$105,896	$249,221	$421,237
▸ 20yr	$260,959	$405,954	$809,855
▸ 30yr	$413,119	$661,257	$1,275,703

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): $227,126
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $413,119

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About this section

Step into a dream lifestyle with this exceptional flat section nestled along the tranquil shores of the Mangawhai Estuary and the good news is the owners have reduced the asking price by $75,000. In one of New Zealand's fastest growing coastal communities, this 777sqm (more or less) slice of paradise offers direct access to calm, swimmable waters, perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply unwinding by the sea. Enjoy the ease of a flat stroll along the waterfront to some of Mangawhai's most beloved destinations - the vibrant weekend markets, iconic Mangawhai Tavern, boutique village shops, and the ever-changing amenities of Mangawhai Central. This is more than a section, it's a rare chance to build your coastal sanctuary where the soothing sounds of the water greet you daily, and life

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

103 m

KAINUI STREET, MOLESWORTH DRIVE, PEARSON STREET, WILLIAM GILBERT DRIVE

Nearest stream

417 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

57 m

Nearest lake

792 m

Nearest wetland

702 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

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 529029

Deposited 2018-09-14

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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