What zoning applies to this Waipapa section?

This section is zoned Residential with a maximum site coverage of 35%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 96,400 m² (about 9.64 hectares).

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.

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Waipapa · Far North

32a Rockspring Lane, Kerikeri Surrounds

Land Price

$580,000

$6/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$879,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$979,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,079,999

Land area

9.64 ha

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Far North. Check the LIM report or contact Far North District Council directly.

Market position

Priced 97% below the Far North average.

This section$6/m²

Far North · Residential average$231/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 32a Rockspring Lane, Kerikeri Surrounds?

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

$5,350/mo

Devpro

$5,042/mo

Saving

$308/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$97,200	$97,200
▸ 5yr	$31,764	$124,054	$181,327
▸ 10yr	$67,193	$158,328	$280,824
▸ 20yr	$183,553	$257,900	$567,915
▸ 30yr	$297,010	$420,092	$918,430

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): $111,017
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $297,010

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About this section

Distant Bay of Island Views and Excellent Location Enjoy the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and coastal convenience with this 9.6 hectare block ideally situated just five minutes from Waipapa and 15 minutes from Kerikeri. Boasting distant views of the Bay of Islands. This property offers a superb building site to create your dream home. It’s nestled within the Kerikeri High School zone with bus pick up conveniently located at the end of the lane. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being within 30 minutes of three to four top tier fishing and diving spots, making weekend adventures effortless. Plus you will have irrigation water access just across the lane to support gardens, orchards or future development. A rare opportunity to secure a versatile block in a sought after location.

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