What zoning applies to this Ruakaka section?

This section is zoned Rural Lifestyle Zone with a maximum site coverage of 10%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 47,900 m² (about 4.79 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 48,036 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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Ruakaka · Whangarei

88 Heatherlea Drive, Ruakaka

Land Price

$795,000

$17/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$1,094,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,194,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,294,999

Land area

4.79 ha

Zone

Rural Lifestyle Zone

Natural Hazards

None identified

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 21 Deposited Plan 315760

Title Area

4.79 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2009-08-05

Discharge of Mortgage2009-03-16

Mortgage2007-01-25

Discharge of Mortgage2004-09-07

Easement Instrument2004-08-03

Market position

Priced 75% below the Whangarei average.

This section$17/m²

Whangarei · Rural Lifestyle Zone average$66/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 88 Heatherlea Drive, 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

$6,466/mo

Devpro

$6,046/mo

Saving

$420/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$116,550	$116,550
▸ 5yr	$38,475	$148,751	$214,649
▸ 10yr	$80,614	$189,848	$329,516
▸ 20yr	$210,395	$309,242	$651,814
▸ 30yr	$337,273	$503,722	$1,042,323

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): $151,281
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $337,273

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About this section

Embrace the serene lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of on this stunning 4.794-hectare lifestyle block! <ul><li>Breathtaking Views: Enjoy wide, north-facing rural vistas—an ideal setting for your dream home.</li></ul> <ul><li>Prime Location: Located just three minutes from SH1, this property offers easy access for travel and commuting.</li></ul> <ul><li>Subdivision Potential: The property has the potential for subdivision, presenting an excellent investment opportunity.</li></ul> Don’t miss your chance to build your ideal home in a tranquil setting with plenty of space to enjoy! Contact us today for more information or to arrange a viewing.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

231 m

HEATHERLEA DRIVE, PRESCOTT ROAD

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

12.4 km

Powerline proximity

563 m

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 315760

Deposited 2002-11-01

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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