What zoning applies to this Ruakaka section?

This section is zoned General Residential Zone with a maximum site coverage of 40% and a height limit of 8m. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 2,001 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,628 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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Ruakaka · Whangarei

Lot 54/DP419681 Pokapu Road, Ruakaka

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

2,001 m²

Zone

General Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

None identified

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 35 Deposited Plan 419681

Title Area

2,000 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 2 active

Encumbrances

Yes

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

19 registered instruments on title

Discharge of Mortgage2021-07-22

Mortgage2021-01-20

Discharge of Mortgage2021-01-20

Mortgage2019-05-17

Discharge of Mortgage2018-05-21

V2212018-02-20

V2212014-04-22

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2012-05-25

Mortgage2012-05-25

Discharge of Mortgage2011-06-22

Mortgage2011-06-22

Mortgage2011-02-17

Easement Instrument2009-09-10

Encumbrance2009-09-10

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Lot 54/DP419681 Pokapu Road, Ruakaka?

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

$4,157/mo

Devpro

$3,968/mo

Saving

$189/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$76,500	$76,500
▸ 5yr	$24,586	$97,635	$145,680
▸ 10yr	$52,835	$124,610	$228,736
▸ 20yr	$154,838	$202,977	$478,163
▸ 30yr	$253,937	$330,628	$785,893

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): $67,945
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $253,937

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About this section

An exciting opportunity awaits! Secure a premium 2,000sqm or 4,000sqm ready-to-build site in the heart of Ruakaka. This fully serviced property comes complete with water, wastewater, and fibre connections. Its prime corner position not only enhances street appeal but also provides exceptional flexibility for your future home, investment, or development project. Ruakaka is one of Northland's fastest-growing and most desirable coastal communities. Local amenities include Ruakaka and One Tree Point Primary Schools, Bream Bay College, Marsden Childcare Centre, and Bream Bay Retirement Village. Add to that easy access to SH1, beautiful beaches, and the Waipu Golf Club-all supporting a convenient and vibrant lifestyle. Zoned Residential, the property also holds potential for business or commercial use (subject to council resource consent), giving you added scope and value. Ruakaka is a true beachside haven, perfect for relaxed coastal living with exciting growth prospects. Don't hesitate-call now to secure this rare opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle you want, with the added potential for business too.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

35 m

KITEPAI STREET, ONE TREE POINT ROAD, POKAPU ROAD, PORT MARSDEN HIGHWAY, THEODORE DRIVE, WAIWARAWARA DRIVE

Nearest stream

369 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

2.0 km

Nearest lake

1.1 km

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

12.0 km

Powerline proximity

1.4 km

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 419681

Deposited 2009-06-14

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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