What zoning applies to this Whananaki section?

This section is zoned General Residential Zone 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 1,144 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,806 m².

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold. There is currently a registered mortgage on the title which will be discharged on settlement. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Whananaki · Whangarei

Lot 1 Tern Lane, Whananaki

Land Price

$895,000

$782/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$1,194,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,294,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,394,999

Land area

1,144 m²

Zone

General Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

Coastal Flood Hazard - 100yr

Coastal Flood Hazard - 100yr Rapid SLR

Flood Hazard - 100yr

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Mortgage

Yes — 2 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

Yes

13 registered instruments on title

Land Covenant2021-04-23

Discharge of Mortgage2021-04-23

Mortgage2021-01-18

Discharge of Bond2015-02-03

Discharge of Mortgage2014-01-21

Mortgage2011-02-25

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2011-02-25

Bond2009-11-03

Easement Instrument2009-11-03

Mortgage2009-11-03

Market position

Priced 196% above the Whangarei average.

This section$782/m²

Whangarei · General Residential Zone average$264/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 Tern Lane, Whananaki?

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

$6,985/mo

Devpro

$6,513/mo

Saving

$472/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$125,550	$125,550
▸ 5yr	$41,596	$160,237	$230,148
▸ 10yr	$86,856	$204,508	$352,163
▸ 20yr	$222,880	$333,121	$690,836
▸ 30yr	$356,000	$542,619	$1,099,948

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): $170,008
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $356,000

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About this section

Picture yourself waking up to stunning water views every day, with the harbour entrance and white sand beaches just a glance away. Endless adventures await right outside your door! We're thrilled to offer an exclusive opportunity to secure this premium 1144sqm (more or less) coastal section in one of Whananaki North’s most coveted locations. This is an investment in your family's future on a coastline that National Geographic has recognized as one of the world's best. Imagine yourself checking the surf at the Whananaki Bar, finding the best fishing spots, or simply unwinding while watching the tides change. This section offers a lifestyle that others only dream of. Nestled in an exclusive subdivision of modern beach houses, you have the chance to create your ultimate coastal retreat. The large, flat site, bordering reserve land, provides plenty of space for your dream home, camping, and all your summer fun. Create lasting memories in this tightly held location. Make your family's coastal dreams a reality, just a short 2 hours and 30 minutes from Auckland. Phone for further information.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

0 m

ROCKELL ROAD, TERN LANE, WHANANAKI NORTH ROAD

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

17.0 km

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 386974

Deposited 2007-08-27

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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