What zoning applies to this Waimate North section?

This section is zoned Residential 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 151,700 m² (about 15.17 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 422,131 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.

← All sections

Waimate North · Far North

Okokako Road, Waimate North

Land Price

$499,000

$3/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$798,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$898,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$998,999

Land area

15.17 ha

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Far North. Check the LIM report or contact Far North District Council directly.

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

4 registered instruments on title

Partial Discharge of Mortgage2025-04-11

Consent Notice2024-11-27

Covenant Against Transfer of Allotments2024-11-27

Easement Instrument2024-11-27

Market position

Priced 99% below the Far North average.

This section$3/m²

Far North · Residential average$231/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 Okokako Road, Waimate North?

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

$4,930/mo

Devpro

$4,664/mo

Saving

$266/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$89,910	$89,910
▸ 5yr	$29,236	$114,750	$168,773
▸ 10yr	$62,136	$146,454	$262,480
▸ 20yr	$173,440	$238,558	$536,307
▸ 30yr	$281,840	$388,585	$871,754

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): $95,848
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $281,840

Talk to us

Talk to us about building on this section

About this section

Approximately 15 hectares of bare land offering a fantastic opportunity to create your ideal lifestyle block. Conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Kerikeri and Waipapa combining rural tranquility with easy access to town amenities. The property features established wetland areas, a dam water supply and the added bonus of a small quarry, all on a rolling contour. Currently divided into approximately four paddocks with two wire electric fencing, the block provides a practical starting point for grazing or further development. A true blank canvas well suited to those looking to build, farm lightly or simply enjoy space in privacy on a bare block in the middle of the Bay of Islands.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

—

Nearest stream

—

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

—

Nearest lake

—

Nearest wetland

—

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

—

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 589682

Deposited 2024-11-07

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.

Before you commit to a builder, learn what separates a home that performs from one that just looks the part.