What zoning applies to this Paihia 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 39,000 m² (about 3.90 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 79,692 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.

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Paihia · Far North

Puketona Road, Paihia

Land Price

$749,000

$19/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$1,048,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$1,148,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$1,248,999

Land area

3.90 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.

Market position

Priced 92% below the Far North average.

This section$19/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 Puketona Road, Paihia?

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

$6,227/mo

Devpro

$5,831/mo

Saving

$396/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$112,410	$112,410
▸ 5yr	$37,039	$143,467	$207,520
▸ 10yr	$77,742	$183,104	$319,098
▸ 20yr	$204,652	$298,257	$633,863
▸ 30yr	$328,659	$485,829	$1,015,816

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): $142,667
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $328,659

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About this section

Puketona Road, PaihiaDiscover a unique and character-filled 3.9-hectare haven (9.8 acres more or less) that promises a lifestyle of tranquillity and adventure. Nestled among established trees, fenced paddocks, serene, fenced ponds, and a meandering stream, this picturesque property offers endless possibilities. With its flat to gently sloping contours and multiple elevated house site options, it’s the perfect canvas for your dream retreat. Accessed via a private road, this idyllic land is thoughtfully divided into eight paddocks, providing both practicality and charm. Just a short drive from Paihia Village, pristine beaches, the Waitangi Golf Course, Opua Marina, and the boat ramp, it places you at the heart of the Bay of Islands' vibrant lifestyle. Kerikeri, with its shops, cafes, and amenities, is only minutes away, and the property sits within the sought-after Kerikeri High School Zone. Whether you're seeking a peaceful rural escape or an opportunity to create something truly special, this 3.9-hectare treasure has it all. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

2696 m

ASH GROVE CIRCLE, CAUSEWAY ROAD, GOFFE DRIVE, JOHNSON LANE, KAIPATIKI RISE, KAIPATIKI ROADWAY, MARSDEN ROAD, NGATIRAHIRI ROAD, PUKETONA ROAD, TAHUNA ROAD, TE KEMARA AVENUE, WATERVIEW PLACE, WILSON ROAD, YORKE ROAD

Nearest stream

637 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

116 m

Nearest lake

2.2 km

Nearest wetland

430 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

795 m

Adjacent DOC / protected estate

Within 0 m of protected land — Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Adjacency to DOC or other protected areas can trigger RMA assessment matters, including effects on ecological values and public access.

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

Best condition: destroyed

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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