What zoning applies to this Ruakaka section?

This section is zoned General Residential Zone 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 3,178 m². Under the General Residential Zone site-coverage limit of 35%, the maximum building footprint is about 1,112 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

Listed by Hayden Jones at Ray White Bream Bay

Listed 9 Jun 2026 · 7 days on market · 88% below the current Whangarei Residential average days on market

Land Price

$539,000

$170/m²

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

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 11 Deposited Plan 419681

Title Area

3,014 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

Yes

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

14 registered instruments on title

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2019-05-24

V2212018-02-20

Discharge of Mortgage2014-12-23

V2212014-04-22

Discharge of Mortgage2011-06-22

Mortgage2011-06-22

Mortgage2011-02-17

DCC2009-10-15

Easement Instrument2009-09-10

Encumbrance2009-09-10

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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Can you build here?

Zoned General Residential Zone — up to 35% site coverage.

What you can build

District Plan zone

General Residential Zone

Max site coverage

35%

Max building footprint

1,112 m² of 3,020 m²

Of the total parcel area.

Which DEVPRO plans fit here?

DEVPRO 2-bed (65 m² footprint) fits — ≈1,047 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $299,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 3-bed (95 m² footprint) fits — ≈1,017 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $399,999 turnkey →DEVPRO 4-bed (122 m² footprint) fits — ≈990 m² of buildable footprint to sparefrom $499,999 turnkey →

Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.

The ground

Fall across site

≈ 1 m

From 1m LiDAR — see contours on the aerial above.

Natural hazards

None identified

Reticulated services · 3/3 available

Water

At boundary

1.2m from boundary

Wastewater

Connected

Stormwater

Connected

Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.

Your home, complete

Land $539,000+DEVPRO 2-bed build from $299,999 (fits this section)=

Your home from $838,999

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Indicative turnkey total — land asking price plus the entry DEVPRO build. Excludes site works (earthworks, services connections, driveway), consents and finance. Confirm a fixed price with us.

Build on this section

Build with Devlin Property

A fixed DEVPRO™ price for this section — design, consent and a turnkey high-performance build.

Building with your own builder?

Spec DEVPRO™ into your own builder's plans for this site — we'll send the infopack as a leave-behind.

Price in context

About the Whangarei median asking price.

This section$170/m²

Whangarei · General Residential Zone median$170/m²

Median asking price per m² across 55 active sections in Whangarei · General Residential Zone, as at 16 Jun 2026. Asking prices, not sales.

From the listing agent

In the words of Hayden Jones, Ray White Bream Bay

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

The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White Bream Bay. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.

Site context

What shapes the build here.

Road frontage

150 m

ONE TREE POINT ROAD, PORT MARSDEN HIGHWAY, WAIWARAWARA DRIVE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval

Nearest stream

379 m

Unlikely to constrain the build

Nearest coast

1.9 km

Amenity at this distance, not a constraint

Nearest lake

1.1 km

Site aspect

Falls ≈ north

A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation

Too far away to matter: nearest powerline 1.1 km · nearest rail 12.2 km.

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Lot 69 Waiwarawara Drive, Ruakaka?

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