What zoning applies to this Pukenui Forest section?

This section is zoned Rural Production Zone with a maximum site coverage of 5%. 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). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 10,023 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

2 natural hazards are flagged in district GIS layers (Flood Hazard - 100yr, 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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Pukenui Forest · Whangarei

40 Purakau Road, Maunu

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

1.22 ha

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Natural Hazards

Flood Hazard - 100yr

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 1 Deposited Plan 422450

Title Area

1.04 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

6 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2026-01-30

Discharge of Mortgage2017-01-20

Change of Name of Mortgagee2011-11-01

Mortgage2010-09-17

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2010-05-19

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 40 Purakau Road, Maunu?

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

$4,157/mo

Devpro

$3,968/mo

Saving

$189/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$76,500	$76,500
▸ 5yr	$24,586	$97,635	$145,680
▸ 10yr	$52,835	$124,610	$228,736
▸ 20yr	$154,838	$202,977	$478,163
▸ 30yr	$253,937	$330,628	$785,893

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): $67,945
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $253,937

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About this section

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: <ul><li>Power to the gate</li><li>Boundary fencing forming two paddocks</li><li>Formed driveway in place</li><li>Freehold title</li><li>Geotechnical report available</li><li>Shipping container (negotiable)</li></ul> 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

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

77 m

OTAIKA VALLEY ROAD, POMPALLIER ESTATE DRIVE

Nearest stream

12 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

3.4 km

Nearest lake

88 m

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

4.4 km

Powerline proximity

350 m

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 422450

Deposited 2009-07-28

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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