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.

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

1 natural hazard is flagged in district GIS layers (Flood Hazard - 100yr). Always review the LIM report and consider a geotech assessment.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold.

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Waipu · Whangarei

S0UTH ROAD, Waipu

Land Price

$315,000

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$614,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$714,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$814,999

Land area

—

Zone

Rural Production Zone

Natural Hazards

Flood Hazard - 100yr

Water

Not available

Wastewater

Not available

Stormwater

Not available

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 4 Deposited Plan 426765

Title Area

24.20 ha

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

4 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2026-02-13

Discharge of Mortgage2026-02-13

Discharge of Mortgage2011-08-16

Mortgage2011-08-16

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at S0UTH 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

$3,975/mo

Devpro

$3,805/mo

Saving

$171/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$73,350	$73,350
▸ 5yr	$23,493	$93,615	$140,256
▸ 10yr	$50,650	$119,479	$220,809
▸ 20yr	$150,468	$194,619	$464,505
▸ 30yr	$247,382	$317,014	$765,724

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): $61,390
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $247,382

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About this section

Welcome to Waionehu Estate, a subdivision perfectly positioned just a stone's throw from all essential amenities and only a short, easy stroll to the vibrant heart of Waipu village. Enjoy the charm of local cafes and boutique shops, all within a strong, welcoming community. Offering an affordable opportunity, sections are priced from just $315,000, making Waionehu Estate an attractive option for first-home buyers, downsizers, and those looking to secure a slice of Waipu's sought-after lifestyle. Located just 35 minutes from Whangarei and approximately 90 minutes from Auckland, Waipu offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle. Stunning destinations such as Waipu Cove surf beach, Waipu Golf Club, and Uretiti Beach are all within close reach. Looking ahead, the proposed Warkworth-Wellsford motorway extension promises even greater convenience, adding long-term appeal for both lifestyle buyers and those thinking future value. This isn't just land - it's a fresh start. A slower pace. A reset button. (Titles Pending) Contact Judy or Paula for more information.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

1312 m

MCLEAN ROAD, RHU ARDEN ROAD, SOUTH ROAD, STATE HIGHWAY 1

Nearest stream

184 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

2.4 km

Nearest lake

1.5 km

Nearest wetland

2.3 km

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

14.8 km

Powerline proximity

2.1 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 426765

Deposited 2009-11-26

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

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