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 17,297 m² (about 1.73 hectares). The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 7,234 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.

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Waimate North · Far North

Whakataha Road, Waimate North

Land Price

$340,000

$20/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$639,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$739,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$839,999

Land area

1.73 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.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Tapapanui B4A2B Block

Title Area

7,219 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

2 registered instruments on title

SO2012-03-19

MFNT2010-02-11

Market position

Priced 91% below the Far North average.

This section$20/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 Whakataha 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

$4,105/mo

Devpro

$3,922/mo

Saving

$184/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$75,600	$75,600
▸ 5yr	$24,274	$96,487	$144,131
▸ 10yr	$52,211	$123,144	$226,471
▸ 20yr	$153,589	$200,589	$474,261
▸ 30yr	$252,064	$326,738	$780,131

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): $66,072
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $252,064

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About this section

Discover this beautiful bare land plot in the historic Waimate North, known for its fertile basalt volcanic soils—perfect for market gardens and orchards. This 1.7297 hectare (more or less) property offers a prime north-facing building site, ideal for sun-soaked living and growing potential. Whether you’re looking to bring your tiny home or build your dream property, the options are endless. With a serene stream along the boundary, it’s the perfect setting for peaceful, sustainable living. Located just a short drive from the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, and Okaihau, this land offers the best of both worlds: tranquility and convenience. Enjoy the local history, the natural beauty, and the incredible growing potential of this premium land.

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