FAQ

Not much "frequently asked questions" as "questions that we asked" when we bought the block several years ago, we hope you find the following helpful:

Are titles issued yet?

No. We are waiting on Vector to upgrade the transformer (for which we have paid). The two blocks must then be surveyed and finally all info submitted to LINZ (Land Information New Zealand) for title to be issued. We expect titles to be issued within the next couple of months.

Is electricity available?

Yes. By law we must provide supply of power to the boundary before title can be issued.

Are telecommunication services available?

Yes. By law we must prove that telecommunication services are available on the sections before title can be issued. We have had certification testing done for both mobile cellular reception and wireless internet services. Both are more than adaquate for standard, home telecommincations. To clarify, there are no "hard-wired" telecommunication services to our part of the road at this time. The Chorus copper network currently only extends as far as 42 Hungry Creek Road (about 0.5km from our sections) and the fibreoptic network runs past the bottom of Hungry Creek Road along SH1.

Has geotechnical testing been done on the house sites?

Yes. By law we must provide proof that a "safe and stable" building platform and access can be created before title can be issued. Please contact us for a copy of the geotechnical reports.

Why is the price for Lot 1 (1ha, $695k) greater than the price for Lot 2 (2ha, $645k)?

Lot 1 is a hilltop section with stunning 360° views of the surrounding Puhoi countryside. Easy access and a flat, 1750m² building platform with south-western wind-bank already exists. It is literally ready for your to start building.

Lot 2, while larger, is a "raw, blank canvas". It has a legal road entrance and geotechnically-approved building area, but no formed building platform. Not for the faint-hearted, it has immense potential but will require a substantial amount of work to "tame".

Are the titles subject to any convenants or easements?

Lot 1 will be subject to an easement for underground power supply along the southern boundary. This is on the other side of the wind-bank and well away from any building and/or gardens that would be created. Lot 2 will have no easements. Both titles will be subject to covenant restrictions regarding the use of motorcross bikes and specific dog breeds that are known to cause problems with stock. Our neighbours on Hungry Creek Road run stock and like their peace and quiet, and so do we.

What about the new Puhoi-Warkworth SH1 extension? How will this affect properties on Hungry Creek Road?

The SH1 extension began construction this summer and is scheduled for completion in 2022. The new motorway will run to the west (further away from Hungry Creek Road) of the existing SH1, which will become a secondary highway. This map depicts the new motorway's exact location as well as the north-bound offramp and south-bound on-ramp which will be constructed close to the existing Puhoi turnoff.

Are there plans to upgrade Hungry Creek Road?

Yes, but there is no schedule at this stage. The entrance to Te Muri Regional Park is at the end Hungry Creek Road. The park is not yet open to the public and access will be by way of walking track only, either from Mahurangi Regional Park to the north or across a walking bridge which is to be contructed from Wenderholm Regional Park to the south. There are no plans to allow vehicular access via Hungry Creek Road at this stage, but doing so would require upgrading the road. Our understanding is that a median strip and turning bay at the intersection of Hungry Creek Road and SH1 will also be created at some point in the future.