What zoning applies to this Ruakaka 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 11,180 m² (about 1.12 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 11,203 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Flood Susceptible Area (DP)). Always review the LIM report and consider a geotech assessment.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold.

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Ruakaka · Whangarei

43 Takahiwai Road, Ruakaka

Land Price

$650,000

$58/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$949,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,049,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,149,999

Land area

1.12 ha

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Natural Hazards

Flood Susceptible Area (DP)

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 321182

Title Area

1.12 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

TSM2018-05-10

Easement Instrument2006-04-11

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 43 Takahiwai Road, Ruakaka?

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

$5,714/mo

Devpro

$5,369/mo

Saving

$345/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$103,500	$103,500
▸ 5yr	$33,949	$132,095	$192,176
▸ 10yr	$71,562	$168,590	$296,677
▸ 20yr	$192,292	$274,616	$595,231
▸ 30yr	$310,119	$447,321	$958,767

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): $124,127
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $310,119

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About this section

Set on approximately 1 hectare of flat, fertile land, this well-positioned section at 43 Takahiwai Road offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy relaxed rural living. Situated one section back from the road, it provides a peaceful setting with a pleasant rural outlook, while still being part of a small, established area. The rich, high-quality soil makes this land ideal for gardening, growing, or creating your own lifestyle retreat. With no covenants in place, you have the flexibility to design and develop the property to suit your vision. Connection to council water services is available from the main road, adding convenience to your plans. Located just a 5-minute drive from Marsden Point Marina, Ruakaka Village, and a selection of stunning beaches known for surfing, swimming, and excellent fishing, this property delivers a great balance between country living and coastal lifestyle. Whangārei is approximately 25 minutes away, with Auckland around a 1 hour 45 minute drive-making it an accessible escape from the city.

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