What zoning applies to this Paparoa section?

This section is zoned Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) with a maximum site coverage of 30%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 120,980 m² (about 12.10 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 120,762 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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Paparoa · Kaipara

Lot/1 Arcadia Road, Paparoa

Land Price

$349,000

$3/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$648,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$748,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$848,999

Land area

12.10 ha

Zone

Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai)

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

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

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 611146

Title Area

12.04 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

1 registered instrument on title

Consent Notice2024-12-13

Market position

Priced 100% below the Kaipara average.

This section$3/m²

Kaipara · Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai) average$4,157/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 Lot/1 Arcadia Road, Paparoa?

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

$4,152/mo

Devpro

$3,964/mo

Saving

$188/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$76,410	$76,410
▸ 5yr	$24,554	$97,521	$145,525
▸ 10yr	$52,773	$124,464	$228,509
▸ 20yr	$154,713	$202,738	$477,773
▸ 30yr	$253,750	$330,239	$785,317

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): $67,757
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $253,750

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About this section

Wow! Look no further than this affordable lifestyle block of 12.0980HA (approx. 30 acres) of elevated grazing land and conservation covenanted bush, with expansive rural views. With gently sloping contours, and 9.7520HA (approx. 24 acres) of Matai, Rimu, Totara, and Nikau bush, this property is beautifully idyllic, creating an ideal habitat for an abundance of wildlife and birds, whilst being super easy to maintain. Paparoa village is a vibrant and friendly community, hosting an array of independent rural stores, dairy, gas station, cafes, and a community hall where there are many organized activities. A Saturday weekly farmers market is also held in the heart of the village attracting a regular buzz of activity. If it's water sports you're after, Pahi all tide boat ramp, beach, and wharf is just 10 minutes drive away, where you can swim, fish, or launch your boat for a day out on the spectacular Kaipara Harbour. Located just off the tar-sealed Paparoa Oakleigh Road, this property is a few minutes drive from Paparoa, with excellent access to Whangarei (approx. 50 mins), and approx. 90 minutes to Auckland. Priced at $349,000 - contact Gary on 021 902 087 or Debbie on 021 2333 796 to arrange a viewing. If you would like to be added to the TEAM MORRIS exclusive news and new listings newsletter, please email Gary Morris with: "Yes, e-newsletter" in the subject line. gary@fnkaipara.co.nz

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

804 m

ARCADIA ROAD, PAPAROA-OAKLEIGH ROAD

Nearest stream

9 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

5.4 km

Nearest lake

2.1 km

Nearest wetland

1.9 km

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

4.1 km

Powerline proximity

6.5 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 611146

Deposited 2024-10-29

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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