What zoning applies to this Waipu 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 450 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 451 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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Waipu · Whangarei

Lots 2 & 6 Three Rivers Lane, Waipu

Land Price

$399,000

$887/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$698,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$798,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$898,999

Land area

450 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 1 Deposited Plan 568892

Title Area

449 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

Yes

6 registered instruments on title

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2024-07-29

Easement Instrument2024-07-05

Land Covenant2024-07-05

Easement Instrument2024-07-05

Land Covenant2024-07-05

Market position

Priced 236% above the Whangarei average.

This section$887/m²

Whangarei · General Residential Zone average$264/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 Lots 2 & 6 Three Rivers Lane, Waipu?

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

$4,411/mo

Devpro

$4,197/mo

Saving

$214/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$80,910	$80,910
▸ 5yr	$26,115	$103,264	$153,275
▸ 10yr	$55,894	$131,794	$239,833
▸ 20yr	$160,955	$214,678	$497,284
▸ 30yr	$263,113	$349,688	$814,129

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): $77,121
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $263,113

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About this section

Secure your slice of paradise in Waipu village with this 450 m2 level section, perfectly positioned for easy living. Just a leisurely 1 km stroll brings you to the vibrant township, where you can enjoy cafes, restaurants and everyday amenities. The town is also known for its local markets and community events such as the Highland Games, Wearable Arts, and Car and Bike show to name a few. The local Pizza Barn is always a drawcard, as is the Razza where many a bingo night and bands entertain on a Saturday night. There are various clubs to join if you are into croquet, bowling, tennis, pickleball or even fishing. Spend your downtime exploring nearby river walks or kayaking along the picturesque waterways. The surrounding subdivision is enhanced by beautifully established gardens, creating an inviting neighbourhood feel. The stunning white sandy beaches of Uretiti and Waipu Cove are only a short drive away with Whangarei approximately 30 minutes north. With the vendor's plans changed, this well-priced section at $399,000 presents an excellent opportunity for you to change your lifestyle and build that new home you've always wanted. Give Roger a call anytime to view. "More photos to come"

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

34 m

FERRY ROAD, GLEN WALLACE ROAD, RIVERGLEN ROAD

Nearest stream

489 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

2.5 km

Nearest lake

2.1 km

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

15.5 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 568892

Deposited 2023-12-13

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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