SEWERAGE

The subdivision has its own stand-alone sewage treatment plant. This is a tried and true low-tech option, designed and operated by Innoflow Technologies. The treatment plant, which is tucked away against a nearby hill, is owned and managed by a private company. All section owners in the subdivision become shareholders in the company.

Each property owner is required to install an approved underground sewerage treatment tank. Effluent from these tanks is piped to a small treatment plant nearby on the Ringers’ property. The treated effluent from this plant is irrigated onto covenanted forest land some distance from the subdivision. At the point of discharge, the effluent is very nearly completely pure water.

All properties are required to complete the connection to the collective Innoflow sewerage system within three months of commencement of any building activity on the site. Some Council requirements may apply. More information on sewage treatment is available. See Innoflow Technologies website here www.innoflow.co.nz

WATER SUPPLY

There is no public water supply at Matapouri. Each section owner will need to install a water tank to collect rainwater from their roof. It is possible that bores could also be an option. Individual section owners wishing to put down a bore will need to contact the Northland Regional Council.

ELECTRICITY, PHONE LINES AND PROVISION FOR BROADBAND

Electricity and telephone lines are supplied to the boundary of each section. Ducting is in place for future broadband cabling. The future provision of broadband service to Matapouri is dependent on service providers.

There is excellent mobile phone coverage in Matapouri now.

ROADING

The road through the subdivision has been built to Whangarei District Council standards. It is tar sealed with grass verges.

RIGHTS OF WAY

Permanently surfaced rights of way provide vehicle access to the rear 3 sections and the exclusive ROW for the front section is grassed.

COVENANT CONDITIONS

Covenant conditions have been kept to a minimum. A few simple rules apply, to ensure that all land owners in the subdivision can enjoy clean, tidy and aesthetically pleasing surroundings. The covenant conditions cover buildings and building materials, temporary accommodation, landscaping and upkeep, and the sewerage treatment system. A detailed document is available (see the Covenants section of this web site)