What zoning applies to this Tutukaka section?

This section is zoned Settlement Zone Residential Sub-Zone with a maximum site coverage of 40% and a height limit of 8m. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 3,072 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,636 m².

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.

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Tutukaka · Whangarei

45A Dolphin Place, Tutukaka

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

3,072 m²

Zone

Settlement Zone Residential Sub-Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 1 Deposited Plan 500923

Title Area

1,772 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

3 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2023-06-30

Mortgage2019-12-12

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2019-12-12

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 45A Dolphin Place, Tutukaka?

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

Offering magnificent sweeping coastline views out over Dolphin Bay, towards the Poor Knights Islands and the Tutukaka harbour entrance, this location just takes your breath away. The coastal panorama is phenomenal and as is the opportunity to purchase your own large and very private bare block of land with solar powered electronic gates and formed driveway. Set on approximately 3072 square metres of land this property has a north facing aspect and a walkway a few minutes away giving you direct access to the beach below. Bush, birds and sea views can all be enjoyed from every part of this wonderful waterfront bush block. You will be absolutely amazed at what is on offer here. Select your architect and start planning your waterfront home today! Property pack available upon request. www.rwtutukaka.co.nz/TUT30383

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

25 m

DOLPHIN PLACE

Nearest stream

305 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

136 m

Nearest lake

2.1 km

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

21.3 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 500923

Deposited 2016-07-08

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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