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Whangarei

Whakapara

Puhipuhi Road, Whakapara

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Whakapara · Whangarei

Puhipuhi Road, Whakapara

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

6.77 ha

Zone

General Residential Zone

Natural Hazards

Land Instability

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

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Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Puhipuhi Road, Whakapara?

Section price pre-filled from this listing. Tweak the build, mortgage, and running-cost inputs to see the 30-year picture.

The build

Mortgage

Running costs

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$4,157/mo

Devpro

$3,968/mo

Saving

$189/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

YearIf held (savings)If sold — resale premiumIf sold — total Devpro advantage
0yr$0$76,500$76,500
5yr$24,586$97,635$145,680
10yr$52,835$124,610$228,736
20yr$154,838$202,977$478,163
30yr$253,937$330,628$785,893

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)
$67,945
Energy (70% lower, inflating)
$139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time)
$19,932
HVAC replacements avoided
$26,539
Total 30-year savings
$253,937

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About this section

<p>Rarely do we find a property that offers such a mix of natural resources and creative freedom. Set on 6.76 hectares of rich volcanic soil, this land is more than just a lifestyle block - it's an opportunity to carve out your vision!<br /><br />The Highlights:<br /></p> <ul><li>Natural spring water on-site and fertile volcanic earth.</li><li>No building covenants, your imagination is the only limit. Design your dream home to capture the stunning views or bring your cabin!</li><li>The Landscape: Currently in cut-over pine, offering a unique opportunity to either regenerate into native forest or develop into pasture or plant in fruit trees, create your own permaculture forest.</li><li>Infrastructure: Fully fenced with a well-maintained central race for easy access across the property.</li><li>Strategic Location: With direct access to State Highway 1 providing a perfect location for a home-based business or commercial venture.</li><li>The property is large enough that at the top of the hill SH1 road noise is limited and the views are exceptional. </li></ul><br /> <p>Located in the popular Whakapara district. The Hikurangi Village is just down the road to provide amenities, Whangarei CBD is an easy commute and the east coast is only 20 kms away!<br /><br />This is your chance to secure a significant slice of land where the rules don't apply and the views never end.<br /><br />www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/WHC39022</p>

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

3322 m

OLD NORTH ROAD, PUHIPUHI ROAD, WAIOTU BLOCK ROAD

Nearest stream

212 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

Nearest coast

15.1 km

Nearest lake

615 m

Nearest wetland

365 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

331 m

Powerline proximity

1.6 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

Survey class

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

6

Best condition: mark found

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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