What zoning applies to this Maunu section?

This section is zoned General Residential Zone 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 12,170 m² (about 1.22 hectares).

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Land Instability). Always review the LIM report and consider a geotech assessment.

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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Maunu · Whangarei

40 Purakau Road, Maunu

Listed by Justin Sims at Ray White Whangarei

Listed 20 Apr 2026 · 58 days on market · About the current Whangarei Residential average days on market

Land Price

$400,000

With 2-bed Devpro 65m²

$699,999

With 3-bed Devpro 95m²

$799,999

With 4-bed Devpro 122m²

$899,999

Land area

1.22 ha

title area

Zone

General Residential Zone

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 1 Deposited Plan 526628

Title Area

1.22 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

4 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2025-01-28

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2021-05-31

Easement Instrument2021-04-20

Consent Notice2021-04-20

Aerial imagery

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Can you build here?

Zoned General Residential Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

General Residential Zone

Max site coverage

35%

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 13 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

Land Instability

Reticulated services · 1/3 available

Water

Available in road

18.3m from boundary

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.

Your home, complete

Land $400,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999=

Your home from $699,999

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Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

Build on this section

Build with Devlin Property

A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.

Building with your own builder?

Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.

From the listing agent

In the words of Justin Sims, Ray White Whangarei

Tucked privately down a right of way in desirable Maunu, this sunny north-facing 1.2170 ha (approx 3 acres) parcel offers the perfect setting to create your dream country lifestyle - just minutes from town. Gently contoured and easy to build on, the land features an elevated prime building platform with sweeping rural valley views, framed by mature trees and expansive open outlooks. It's a peaceful, picturesque environment where you can truly unwind. Much of the groundwork has already been done for you: • Power to the gate • Boundary fencing forming two paddocks • Formed driveway in place • Freehold title • Geotechnical report available • Shipping container (negotiable) Thoughtful covenants are in place to protect the natural amenity of the surrounding area, while still allowing flexibility to design and build your vision. Enjoy the best of both worlds - privacy and tranquility, yet only 7 km (approx) to town. Zoned for Maunu School and conveniently close to local shops, Barge Park, and the ever popular Jolt Cafe. Opportunities in this tightly held location are rare - secure your slice of Maunu paradise today. www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC38774

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White Whangarei. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.

Site context

What shapes the build here.

Road frontage

164 m

OTAIKA VALLEY ROAD, POMPALLIER ESTATE DRIVE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest stream

56 m

Setback unlikely to bite — verify in the district plan

Nearest coast

3.3 km

Amenity at this distance, not a constraint

Nearest lake

166 m

Site aspect

Falls ≈ north-west

A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation

Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 431 m · nearest rail 4.4 km.

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

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