Frequently Asked Questions

  • As of June 2022 Vermont Street Partners has been granted Resource Consent by the Kaipara District Council for this development. The application was supported by both the Kaipara District Council and the Ministry for the Environment. The consent decision is currently subject to an Environment Court appeal. We anticipate relaunching the project in early to mid 2025.

  • Lake View Estate is an easy 80-minute drive from Auckland.

  • We initiate site visits in 2025 once the project is relaunched.

  • All sites have roadside access to mains power and fibre optic broadband to the boundary (fibre is subject to Northpower confirming delivery). Every Lot owner is responsible for installing their own rainwater tanks and sewerage treatment system.

  • No, like most of Mangawhai and many parts of New Zealand there is no reticulated water. Each lot owner is required to install underground concrete tanks and collect rainwater for household water supply.

  • Lake View Estate sites are easily accessible with a quality, sealed road and security gate upon arrival.

  • Yes, a New World supermarket has opened Mangawhai Central. Bunnings has now opened also. There is also a Four Square, Fresh Choice and butcher in Mangawhai Village.

  • An easy drive of approx. 10-minutes.

  • An easy drive of approx. 12-minutes and on the school bus route.

  • Lot sizes range from 4000sqm to 3.5 hectares.

  • Yes when we relaunch the project in 2025 we will supply more details here.

  • Yes, Lake View Estate is accessed via a private gate with secure pin code.

  • Aside from cats, pets are allowed. Part of the ecological restoration aims to protect native bird life from predators.

  • Yes, sensitive Design Covenants have been developed to ensure quality of housing protects every owner’s long-term values. Check back in February 2022 for Design Guidelines.

  • Yes, there is a Residents Association that follow the rules and regulations set out in the Lake View Estate Constitution. Enquire now for more information on this.

  • The annual residents levy to maintain the reserve areas and roading is currently NZD$2,000 plus GST. Enquire now for more information on this.

  • Titles are expected to be issued in late 2026.

  • Vermont Street Partners are required to form all roads and crossings as part of consent.

  • No, the information on this site is for the purposes of new owners purchasing in Stage Two.