What zoning applies to this Maungatapere 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 2,018 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 1,767 m².

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. The title has a registered covenant — check the conditions before purchase.

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Maungatapere · Whangarei

Thomas Elmsley Way, Maungatapere

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

2,018 m²

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 14 Deposited Plan 527154

Title Area

2,030 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

Yes

Consent Notices

Yes

Covenants

Yes

7 registered instruments on title

Mortgage2020-01-17

Discharge of Mortgage2019-12-12

DD2019-12-04

Land Covenant2019-10-25

Consent Notice2019-10-25

Encumbrance2019-10-25

Easement Instrument2019-10-25

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Thomas Elmsley Way, Maungatapere?

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

$4,157/mo

Devpro

$3,968/mo

Saving

$189/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If 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

Secure your place in the highly sought-after Te Mara Estate with this exceptional 2018sqm (more or less) section on Thomas Elmsley Way - the final opportunity to become part of this tightly held subdivision. Perfectly positioned alongside Maungatapere Primary School and just moments from the heart of Maungatapere Village, this generous parcel offers the ideal balance of community, convenience, and lifestyle. Surrounded by quality homes and proud ownership, you’ll enjoy a welcoming neighbourhood where presentation and care are clearly valued. Previously an organically run avocado orchard, the fertile grounds provide an outstanding foundation for lush gardens and landscaping, while fencing on three sides and power available at the boundary make building your dream home that much easier. With covenants in place to protect the integrity of the subdivision and your future investment, and an easy commute to Whangārei CBD - particularly appealing for hospital workers - this is a rare offering that ticks all the boxes. The owners are committed to a sale and invite all interest in this premium lifestyle opportunity.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

53 m

CORSAIR DRIVE, STATE HIGHWAY 14, THOMAS ELMSLEY WAY

Nearest stream

527 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

10.0 km

Nearest lake

424 m

Nearest wetland

2.1 km

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

11.0 km

Powerline proximity

606 m

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 527154

Deposited 2018-05-28

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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