What zoning applies to this Waipu section?

This section is zoned Rural Production Zone with a maximum site coverage of 5%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 35,688 m² (about 3.57 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 20,702 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. There is currently a registered mortgage on the title which will be discharged on settlement.

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Waipu · Whangarei

Lot 12 Waipu Caves Estate Drive, Waipu

Land Price

$590,000

$17/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$889,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$989,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,089,999

Land area

3.57 ha

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Natural Hazards

None identified

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 385534

Title Area

2.08 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

14 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2024-03-26

Discharge of Mortgage2015-11-26

Mortgage2015-11-26

Mortgage2014-07-16

Discharge of Mortgage2014-07-16

Withdrawal of Caveat2014-06-13

X2011-08-01

Mortgage2011-05-31

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2010-12-20

Mortgage2010-10-20

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2009-10-08

Variation of Mortgage2008-06-24

Easement Instrument2007-11-28

Market position

Priced 66% below the Whangarei average.

This section$17/m²

Whangarei · Rural Production Zone average$49/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 12 Waipu Caves Estate 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

$5,402/mo

Devpro

$5,089/mo

Saving

$314/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$98,100	$98,100
▸ 5yr	$32,077	$125,203	$182,877
▸ 10yr	$67,817	$159,794	$283,089
▸ 20yr	$184,801	$260,288	$571,818
▸ 30yr	$298,882	$423,982	$924,192

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): $112,890
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $298,882

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About this section

Tucked into a friendly community setting, this unique property offers simple, flexible living with multiple buildings, good water storage, and elevated west facing views capturing beautiful sunsets. The main building, approximately 28m2 cabin, features an open-plan lounge and kitchen, shower and toilet, Cali font for hot water, and good insulation. Bifold doors open onto an approximate 35m2 deck, the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy evening sunsets. Water is supplied via a 21,000-litre rainwater tank and a high-pressure pump. A powered cabin 19m2 with a pergola provides extra accommodation or a creative retreat and is supplied by a 10,000 litre water tank. An insulated 20-foot container is used as the main sleeping quarters and is connected to power and water, with a toilet and basin in place and room to add a shower if desired. A second 20-foot container provides secure storage for tools and equipment. Security includes an alarm system, smoke alarms, and CCTV with remote viewing, and an internet required. Water and wastewater systems are neither consented nor compliant, giving buyers the option to enjoy the property as is or upgrade over time. An ideal option for those seeking a weekend escape, lifestyle base with future potential.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

446 m

ORMISTON ROAD, WAIPU CAVES ESTATE DRIVE, WAIPU CAVES 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 385534

Deposited 2005-02-01

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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