What zoning applies to this Karikari Peninsula section?

This section is zoned Residential 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 505 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 791 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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Karikari Peninsula · Far North

50 Matai Bay Road, Karikari Peninsula

Land Price

$279,000

$552/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$578,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$678,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$778,999

Land area

505 m²

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Far North. Check the LIM report or contact Far North District Council directly.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 29 Deposited Plan 69243

Title Area

789 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2021-04-01

Mortgage2018-12-13

Discharge of Mortgage2004-06-08

Mortgage2003-10-01

EC1973-06-06

Market position

Priced 139% above the Far North average.

This section$552/m²

Far North · Residential average$231/m²

District average computed from the active sections listed. Updated daily.

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at 50 Matai Bay Road, Karikari Peninsula?

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

$3,789/mo

Devpro

$3,637/mo

Saving

$152/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$70,110	$70,110
▸ 5yr	$22,370	$89,480	$134,676
▸ 10yr	$48,403	$114,202	$212,656
▸ 20yr	$145,973	$186,022	$450,457
▸ 30yr	$240,640	$303,011	$744,980

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): $54,648
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $240,640

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About this section

Perched on the Karikari Peninsula, this 505m2 (more or less) elevated section offers a rare combination of readiness and freedom. Boasting a north-west aspect with expansive views out toward Karikari Beach, this is the ultimate blank canvas for your coastal dream. The Highlights: <ul><li>Freedom to Build: This site is covenant-free, giving you the flexibility to design and build without some of the restrictions often found in modern subdivisions.</li><li>Infrastructure Ready: Benefit from a prepared building platform, connected power, and an onsite water tank already in place.</li><li>Bonus Chattels: The inclusion of a caravan and container, providing flexibility while you plan your build. </li><li>Prime Location: Situated in an established residential area near the Karikari service centre. </li></ul> Lifestyle and Recreation: Enjoy proximity to the white sands of Matai Bay, Tokerau Beach, and Rangiputa. Whether you are here for the renowned fishing, diving, and boating, or prefer a round of golf and a glass of wine at the nearby Carrington Estate and Karikari Estate Winery, this location delivers some of the best of the Far North.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

0 m

DOUBTLESS BAY DRIVE, MATAI BAY ROAD

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

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 69243

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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