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 3,178 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 69 Waiwarawara Drive, Ruakaka

Land Price

$539,000

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$838,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$938,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,038,999

Land area

3,178 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 56-59, 62-68, 71 Deposited Plan 419681

Title Area

4.71 ha

Easements

None identified

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 69 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

$5,138/mo

Devpro

$4,851/mo

Saving

$287/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$93,510	$93,510
▸ 5yr	$30,485	$119,345	$174,973
▸ 10yr	$64,633	$152,318	$271,539
▸ 20yr	$178,434	$248,110	$551,916
▸ 30yr	$289,331	$404,144	$894,804

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): $103,339
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $289,331

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About this section

Prime Residential Opportunity: Expansive 3178m² Section in Ruakaka Nestled in the vibrant coastal community of Ruakaka, this exceptional 3178m² (more or less) freehold section at Lot 69 Waiwarawara Drive offers a rare canvas for your dream lifestyle. Flat and ready to build, this prime parcel boasts excellent frontage and convenient access off One Tree Point Road, positioned less than a kilometre from the Port Marsden Highway for seamless connectivity to Whangarei, Auckland, and beyond. Imagine crafting your ideal home amid the serene Northland landscape, with ample space for gardens, outdoor living, or even subdivision potential under local zoning guidelines (RV - Residential Village, Zone 9A). Just minutes from Ruakaka's stunning beaches, local schools, shops, and recreational spots like the Bream Bay coastline, this site combines rural tranquility with everyday convenience. Whether you're envisioning a spacious family retreat, a modern eco-home, or an investment with growth upside in this rapidly developing area, this blank slate promises endless possibilities. Don't miss out-secure your slice of paradise today! Visit us here ... https://rwbreambay.co.nz/BEM30704

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

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

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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