What zoning applies to this Waipu section?

This section is zoned Rural Production Zone with a maximum site coverage of 5%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 34,930 m² (about 3.49 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 3,423 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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Waipu · Whangarei

Massey Road, Waipu

Land Price

$550,000

$16/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$849,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$949,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,049,999

Land area

3.49 ha

Zone

Rural Production 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 192717

Title Area

4,000 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

Yes — 1 active

Encumbrances

Yes

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2000-07-03

Encumbrance1999-08-02

Market position

Priced 68% below the Whangarei average.

This section$16/m²

Whangarei · Rural Production Zone average$49/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 Massey Road, 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

$5,195/mo

Devpro

$4,902/mo

Saving

$293/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$94,500	$94,500
▸ 5yr	$30,828	$120,608	$176,678
▸ 10yr	$65,320	$153,930	$274,030
▸ 20yr	$179,807	$250,736	$556,208
▸ 30yr	$291,391	$408,423	$901,143

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): $105,399
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $291,391

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About this section

Discover and build your own private retreat on this lifestyle section, perfectly positioned on Massey Road, an easy drive to Waipu township and the coast. Pockets of beautiful native bush and the calming sounds of birdsong, this property offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. A gentle stream winds its way through the Native tree stand, adding to the charm and creating a tranquil setting you'll love coming home to. There's a designated building site ready for you to bring your vision to life, whether that's a modern country home, a family haven, or a weekend getaway. Enjoy the best of both worlds here, a quiet, rural atmosphere with easy access to Waipu's vibrant village life, schools, cafes, and stunning coastline. A special spot that captures the essence of relaxed Northland living. **Please note Caravan has now been removed**

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

120 m

MASSEY ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 1, WAIRIMU WAY

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

12.7 km

Powerline proximity

4.2 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 192717

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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