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 2,000 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 4,142 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 55 Waiwarawara Drive, Ruakaka

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

2,000 m²

Zone

General Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

None identified

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

5 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2022-10-03

Discharge of Encumbrance2022-09-30

Mortgage2022-09-30

Discharge of Mortgage2022-06-22

Bond2022-06-01

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Lot 55 Waiwarawara Drive, 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

I'm excited to share an exceptional opportunity to secure a 2000sqm ready-to-build corner site in Ruakaka. This fully serviced property offers water, wastewater, and fibre connections, with its corner position enhancing street appeal and providing excellent flexibility for your dream build, investment, or development. Ruakaka is a fast-growing and desirable area with excellent amenities, including Ruakaka and One Tree Point Primary School, Bream Bay College, and Marsden Childcare Centre. It's also a short drive to SH1 and Waipu Golf Club, making it ideal for a wide range of activities and lifestyle needs. While the property is zoned residential, there may also be potential for business and commercial opportunities with council resource consent. Ruakaka is truly a beachside haven, perfect for those seeking a relaxed seaside lifestyle. Don't hesitate to call now to secure this Opportunity of a lifestyle dream with business

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

99 m

KITEPAI STREET, ONE TREE POINT ROAD, POKAPU ROAD, PORT MARSDEN HIGHWAY, 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

12.1 km

Powerline proximity

1.3 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

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