Orchard block sells up

A kiwifruit orchard in the process of being re-zoned that has been considered for the Tauranga housing accord is up for sale.

The 20.95ha block at 47 Adler Drive could be subdivided into a small number of lifestyle blocks, but the land's higher value lies in its subdivision into smaller residential sections, says Jeremy Pryor of Bayleys Tauranga.


The 20 hectares includes the house in the meadow and three adjoining kiwifruit orchard blocks.

Jeremy, who is marketing the property for sale with colleague Craig Orr, says: 'This has been earmarked for the housing accord, it can be high density.

'They were looking to sell it for the last year or so but its good timing to try and sell it now.”

While the property could be bought by people wishing to live in the country, close to the city with grazing and orchard income, Jeremy admits the obvious future for the property lies in its development, 'because this is where Tauranga city is heading.

'Tauranga is a growth area in need of additional housing and there is little doubt this property will be inside or beside the city boundary within a decade,” he says.

The land is in two parcels referred to as Area A and Area B and has been designated to accommodate between 130-180 dwellings on average section sizes ranging upwards from 500sq m depending on the final density.

Area A is within the Ohauiti Urban Growth Area and is zoned for residential development - meaning it could be subdivided without Special Housing Area status.

Area B is a 3ha kiwifruit orchard and grazing property currently zoned for rural use which has been identified as a Future Growth Area in the council's Regional Housing Policy.

A council report on a subdivision application for the inclusion of Area B within the Tauranga Housing Accord has already indicated a positive outcome for the rezoning proposal, says Jeremy.

Tauranga City Council called for public feedback on the Ohauiti land inclusion application last year. The filing of responses closed in November and Tauranga City Council is scheduled to announce its rezoning decision for the land at a meeting on March 17.

Features that will be appreciated by planners include its sunny and sheltered position from prevailing winds, several small streams running through gullies and a pristine waterfall concealed by trees, suggesting a rural walkway could be incorporated within a residential subdivision.

The property also shares a long boundary with the Kaitemako Stream, which enhances its recreational possibilities, adds Jeremy.

'An established greenbelt and some pine trees add further interest and options for the land's sensitive development,” he adds.

The auction for the Ohauiti land is set to take place at Bayleys' Tauranga offices on March 25 - a week after the council is expected to announce its zoning decision.


Much of the block lies beside the Kaitemako stream.

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