What zoning applies to this Whangarei Heads 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 9,600 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 54,621 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.

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Whangarei Heads · Whangarei

Lot 3, Blue Horizon Road , Whangarei Heads

Land Price

$599,000

$62/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$898,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$998,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,098,999

Land area

9,600 m²

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

Market position

Priced 28% above the Whangarei average.

This section$62/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 3, Blue Horizon Road , Whangarei Heads?

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

$5,449/mo

Devpro

$5,131/mo

Saving

$318/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$98,910	$98,910
▸ 5yr	$32,357	$126,237	$184,272
▸ 10yr	$68,379	$161,114	$285,127
▸ 20yr	$185,925	$262,437	$575,330
▸ 30yr	$300,568	$427,483	$929,379

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): $114,576
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $300,568

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About this section

The life you have dreamed of awaits in Whangarei Heads, this exceptional coastal section offers you the perfect opportunity to create your dream home in a stunning location. With world class white sand beaches just moments away, you can enjoy the best of New Zealand’s outdoor lifestyle, including great surfing, swimming, and sun worshipping. The picturesque ocean views are simply breathtaking, featuring iconic offshore islands that enhance the beauty of your surroundings. Set against the majestic Mount Manaia, this property is also conveniently located near amazing walking tracks, including the Te Araroa New Zealand walking track in view from your future home. Imagine waking up to rolling green pastures that provide a harmonious blend of rural and sea views, all while being part of a caring Whangarei Heads community. Located on a quiet no-exit road, this private and peaceful section is just five minutes away from the local cafe and the Mount Manaia Club, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. The nearby Whangarei Harbour offers excellent fishing and water activities, along with great boat access for your adventures on the water. This is more than just a piece of land; it's an invitation to embrace a coastal lifestyle filled with natural beauty and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to secure this prime location and start living the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

148 m

BLUE HORIZON ROAD, WHANGAREI HEADS ROAD

Nearest stream

33 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

1.8 km

Nearest lake

472 m

Nearest wetland

893 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

18.0 km

Powerline proximity

81 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

—

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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