What zoning applies to this Kauri 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 7,878 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 2,589 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Land Instability). Always review the LIM report and consider a geotech assessment.

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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Kauri · Whangarei

Lot 2, 12 Apotu Park Lane, Kauri

Land Price

$399,000

$51/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$698,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$798,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$898,999

Land area

7,878 m²

Zone

Rural Lifestyle Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 585408

Title Area

2,724 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

DD2024-07-17

Mortgage2024-07-17

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2023-05-09

Easement Instrument2023-04-05

Market position

Priced 23% below the Whangarei average.

This section$51/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 Lot 2, 12 Apotu Park Lane, Kauri?

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

$4,411/mo

Devpro

$4,197/mo

Saving

$214/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$80,910	$80,910
▸ 5yr	$26,115	$103,264	$153,275
▸ 10yr	$55,894	$131,794	$239,833
▸ 20yr	$160,955	$214,678	$497,284
▸ 30yr	$263,113	$349,688	$814,129

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): $77,121
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $263,113

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About this section

Set against a breathtaking rural backdrop, this 7878 sqm (more or less) lifestyle section is a rare opportunity not to be missed. With the vendors committed to selling, now's your chance to secure your slice of paradise. A newly laid concrete driveway leads you to the existing house site - ready and waiting for your dream build. Elevated to capture expansive countryside views, the sunsets here are truly something special - imagine ending each day with that golden glow across the valley. Located in a highly desirable area, this property is zoned for the sought-after Kaurihohore School and surrounded by quality homes, offering the perfect balance of rural peace and family-friendly convenience. Whether you're looking to build now or land bank for the future, this property delivers on potential, position, and lifestyle. Our sellers are serious - don’t miss out. Enquire today and take the first step toward your country lifestyle dream! (Geo tech reports are available.)

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

0 m

APOTU PARK LANE, APOTU ROAD

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

2.7 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 585408

Deposited 2022-11-22

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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