Tutukaka · Whangarei
144 Lawson Drive, Tutukaka
Listed by Murray Coop at Ray White - Tutukaka Coast
Listed 19 Dec 2025 · 325 days on market · 124% above the current Whangarei Rural average days on market
Land Price
POA
Land area
5,883 m²
Zone
Rural Production Zone
Title Type
Freehold · Fee Simple
Legal Description
Lot 10 Deposited Plan 204194
Title Area
4,919 m²
Easements
None identified
Mortgage
Yes — 2 active
Encumbrances
None
Consent Notices
Yes
Covenants
Yes
10 registered instruments on title
Can you build here? The 30-second read
- ZonedRural Production ZoneDistrict Plan: up to 5% site coverage, ≈294 m² footprint.
- YesAll three DEVPRO plans fitAgainst the coverage limit — setbacks, shape and driveway still matter.
- Check0 of 3 servicesNo council water or wastewater or stormwater found nearby — plan for a tank, and on-site wastewater.
- Check≈22 m fall across the siteFrom 1 m LiDAR — expect retaining or a split-level design.
- Check1 hazard flaggedLand Instability — read the LIM before you offer.
- ReadTitle has 2 instruments to readRegistered: a covenant, a consent notice. Read them before you offer.
Aerial imagery
See the land from above.
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Location
What's nearby.
Nearest town
Tutukākā
≈ 2.5 km straight-line
Nearest school
Ngunguru School
≈ 2.3 km straight-line
Distances are straight-line from the parcel, not drive time. Nearest town and school come from a curated dataset; supermarkets from OpenStreetMap. Switch the aerial above to Map to see the surrounding roads and town names.
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Can you build here?
Zoned Rural Production Zone — up to 5% site coverage.
What you can build
District Plan zone
Rural Production Zone
Max site coverage
5%
Max building footprint
294 m² of 4,931 m²
Of the total parcel area.
Which DEVPRO plans fit here?
Footprint against the coverage-limited maximum only — setbacks, shape and driveways matter too. We confirm what actually fits in a feasibility chat.
The ground
Natural hazards
Land Instability
Reticulated services · 0/3 available
Water
Not available
Wastewater
Not available
Stormwater
Not available
Computed from LINZ parcel + 1m LiDAR and Whangārei District Council GIS. A guide, not a guarantee — confirm zoning rules in the operative District Plan and review the LIM before you commit.
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From the listing agent
In the words of Murray Coop, Ray White - Tutukaka Coast
Extreme ocean views - Tutukaka Coast
A 5,883 sqm plot offering a spectacular opportunity to build your permanent residence or a great holiday home on the sought after Tutukaka Coast. This is more than just land; it's a chance to join a vibrant, friendly Kiwi seaside community and access some of the best coastline in the world.
It's a breathtaking outlook reaching across Ngunguru Bay to the Hen & Chicks, and beyond. The white sandy beach of Whangaumu Bay is at the bottom of the lane for launching your boat. Great swimming and fishing or catch a wave on adjacent surf break. This is a supreme building platform for a truly exceptional development nestled in a gated area with a handful of other sections that enjoy this 'ridge over coloured waters'.
The Ngunguru & Tutukaka Lifestyle Awaits:
Ngunguru is proudly known as the gateway to the world-famous Tutukaka Coast. The area is renowned for its spectacular, clear waters and is considered one of the most desirable coastlines globally.
Vibrant Community & Facilities: The local villages boast excellent facilities including doctors, a primary school, charming cafes, restaurants, a golf course, tennis courts, and bowling greens. A marina village that offers boating trips to the islands or fishing for that trophy experieince.
Outdoor Wonderland: Whether you enjoy diving at the world-renowned Poor Knights Islands marine reserve, surfing the ocean-side sandspit, or just fishing and paddle boarding in the bay, this area is a paradise for sea sports enthusiasts.
Convenient Location: Despite feeling like an idyllic escape, you are only a short 33 km drive to Whangarei city, ensuring all urban conveniences are within easy reach.
This is a solid, rare opportunity to secure a premium piece of the coast and build the life you deserve.
Contact us now to view the site and start planning your coastal dream home.
Property pack available upon request.
*Photos taken in 2022
www.rwwhangarei.co.nz/TUT30547
The description above is the listing agent's own wording, via Ray White - Tutukaka Coast. Devlin Property's independent read — buildability, services, hazards and total cost — is in the panels above.
Site context
What shapes the build here.
Road frontage
77 m
LAWSON DRIVE, MERE TIAHO LANE — vehicle crossing still needs council approval
Nearest stream
402 m
Unlikely to constrain the build
Nearest coast
177 m
Coastal-environment overlay rules may apply — check the district plan
Site aspect
Falls ≈ north-west
A north-facing fall suits passive-solar orientation
Too far away to matter: nearest rail 20.9 km.
Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ); site aspect is approximate, from the 1m LiDAR contours. Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.
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