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 726 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,958 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

38 William Gilbert Drive, Mangawhai

Land Price

$550,000

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$849,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$949,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,049,999

Land area

726 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

None

Covenants

None

4 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Encumbrance2010-02-17

Easement Instrument2006-11-17

Encumbrance2006-11-17

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 38 William Gilbert Drive, 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

$5,195/mo

Devpro

$4,902/mo

Saving

$293/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$94,500	$94,500
▸ 5yr	$30,828	$120,608	$176,678
▸ 10yr	$65,320	$153,930	$274,030
▸ 20yr	$179,807	$250,736	$556,208
▸ 30yr	$291,391	$408,423	$901,143

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): $105,399
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $291,391

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About this section

Secure your slice of paradise in magical Mangawhai. Located at the quiet end of a premium cul-de-sac within the highly desirable Whai Awa subdivision, this flat, north-facing 726m² section presents an exceptional opportunity to build your dream residence or exclusive coastal getaway. Enjoy the convenience of village life, with its charming cafés, boutique shops, and vibrant local markets, all within easy reach. Indulge in leisurely moments at the renowned waterfront Mangawhai Tavern, or escape to the nearby surf beach (just 7km). This is more than just land; it's an investment in a sought-after lifestyle. The level site ensures straightforward building, and with power already connected at the boundary, your project is ready to begin. Whether you're seeking a prestigious permanent home or a valuable weekend retreat, don't miss this rare chance to be part of this thriving, connected community. Your Mangawhai lifestyle starts here.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

102 m

DUNE VIEW DRIVE, MOIR STREET, MOLESWORTH DRIVE, PEARSON STREET, WILLIAM GILBERT DRIVE

Nearest stream

327 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

312 m

Nearest lake

468 m

Nearest wetland

662 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

13.1 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 362172

Deposited 2005-08-01

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

See the land from above.

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