What zoning applies to this Waipu 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 697 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 699 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Flood Hazard - 100yr). 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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Waipu · Whangarei

6 Breton Drive, Waipu

Land Price

$419,000

$601/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$718,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$818,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$918,999

Land area

697 m²

Zone

Settlement Zone Residential Sub-Zone

Natural Hazards

Flood Hazard - 100yr

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 606123

Title Area

697 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

3 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2025-05-23

Easement Instrument2024-10-10

Consent Notice2024-10-10

Market position

Priced 14% below the Whangarei average.

This section$601/m²

Whangarei · Settlement Zone Residential Sub-Zone average$702/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 6 Breton Drive, Waipu?

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

$4,515/mo

Devpro

$4,290/mo

Saving

$225/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$82,710	$82,710
▸ 5yr	$26,739	$105,561	$156,374
▸ 10yr	$57,142	$134,726	$244,362
▸ 20yr	$163,452	$219,454	$505,089
▸ 30yr	$266,859	$357,467	$825,654

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): $80,867
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $266,859

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About this section

***Prime opportunity, grab it while you can. SECOND PRICE REDUCTION.*** Serious seller gives you an opportunity to purchase this lovely 697m2 section with a level, easy-build platform surrounded by quality homes in a well-presented neighbourhood. Established plantings enhance the site while leaving plenty of scope for your own design. Power, water and fibre are available at the boundary, making it easy to get started. A garden shed is already on site, tucked neatly along the boundary, providing practical storage or the option to remove if preferred. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of being within easy reach of Waipu village, with its boutique shops, popular cafes and everyday essentials. You're also handy to the Waipu Boat and Fishing Club, Waipu Golf Course and a selection of stunning white-sand beaches, all within a 5-10 minute drive. Highlights: 697m2 level, easy-build section Established plantings Power, water and fibre at the boundary Garden shed on site (removable), positioned along the boundary Easy walk to Waipu village shops and cafes Suitability report available ***Competitively priced - vendor negotiable***

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

77 m

BRETON DRIVE, LOCHALSH DRIVE, MARIES WAY, NOVA SCOTIA DRIVE, SETTLERS VIEW

Nearest stream

845 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

1.9 km

Nearest lake

2.4 km

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

16.0 km

Powerline proximity

2.0 km

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 606123

Deposited 2024-06-19

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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