What zoning applies to this Kerikeri section?

This section is zoned Residential 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 5,610 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 23,278 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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Kerikeri · Far North

Lot 4, Cottle Hill Drive, Kerikeri

Land Price

$470,000

$84/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$769,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$869,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$969,999

Land area

5,610 m²

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

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

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

None

3 registered instruments on title

DD2021-06-30

Consent Notice2021-06-11

Easement Instrument2021-06-11

Market position

Priced 64% below the Far North average.

This section$84/m²

Far North · Residential average$231/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 4, Cottle Hill Drive, Kerikeri?

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

$4,780/mo

Devpro

$4,529/mo

Saving

$251/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$87,300	$87,300
▸ 5yr	$28,331	$111,419	$164,279
▸ 10yr	$60,326	$142,202	$255,912
▸ 20yr	$169,820	$231,633	$524,990
▸ 30yr	$276,410	$377,305	$855,043

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): $90,417
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $276,410

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About this section

Discover this stunning 5,610m² lifestyle section with an elevated, north-facing building platform, offering privacy and shelter among beautiful, established trees. Flanked by two picturesque lakes, this property enjoys a peaceful, natural setting while being conveniently accessible via a concrete driveway. Essential services, including power, telecommunications, and computer media, are already at the boundary, ensuring an easy start to your build. With no covenants, you have the flexibility to design and build at your own pace. Plus, the surrounding area features architecturally designed homes, providing a sense of quality and community. Whether you're ready to build now or looking to land bank for the future, this is an opportunity too good to miss. Get in touch today to arrange a viewing

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

321 m

COTTLE HILL DRIVE, STATE HIGHWAY 10

Nearest stream

401 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

5.4 km

Nearest lake

409 m

Nearest wetland

2.1 km

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 556235

Deposited 2020-11-10

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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