What zoning applies to this Opononi 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 120,100 m² (about 12.01 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 120,661 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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Opononi · Far North

542 Duddy Road, Opononi

Land Price

$375,000

$3/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$674,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$774,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$874,999

Land area

12.01 ha

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 1 Deposited Plan 588405

Title Area

12.04 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

3 registered instruments on title

Consent Notice2023-08-15

Land Covenant2023-08-15

Easement Instrument2023-08-15

Market position

Priced 99% below the Far North average.

This section$3/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 542 Duddy Road, Opononi?

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

$4,287/mo

Devpro

$4,085/mo

Saving

$202/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$78,750	$78,750
▸ 5yr	$25,366	$100,507	$149,555
▸ 10yr	$54,396	$128,275	$234,398
▸ 20yr	$157,959	$208,947	$487,919
▸ 30yr	$258,619	$340,353	$800,299

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): $72,627
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $258,619

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About this section

Welcome to this 12.01ha (29.6acre) lifestyle block in rural Hokianga, that offers a unique opportunity for someone looking for a self-sufficient lifestyle in a secluded and picturesque location. Situated on Duddy Road, providing privacy & tranquillity. Featuring pockets of established native bush, grassed flat areas, as well as beautiful rural valley views. Equipped with water in the form of a dam on site and there are multiple potential house sites, allowing you to choose the perfect location for your dream home. A great option for going off-grid and embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. An ideal opportunity for those who are looking to keep cows or horses, with space available in the form of fully fenced grassed paddocks, which are well-maintained and suitable for grazing. Easy access from the road leading to the potential house sites, in the form of a Right of Way. Located approx. 5.4kms off SH12 on Duddy Road, you are only 22 minutes from Rawene township where you will find all your local amenities in the form of cafes, galleries, shops, service station, hospital with free health care to local residents and a vibrant community. LOT 1 – 12.01ha Asking price $375,000 Bring your offer today, don't miss out on this unique opportunity. For further information and a copy of the full property pack or if you would like to view, contact me: Csilla Ford 021 173 9641 or email: csillaford@oneagency.net.nz

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

1654 m

DUDDY 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 588405

Deposited 2023-02-22

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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