Economic Development
Business Navigator
Council operates a Business Navigator Service to help potential investors through Council systems and processes. To access this service ring 0800 920 029 and ask for the Community and Economic Development Team.
Live/Work/Invest
Council has a dedicated website providing information on the Far North as a great place to live, work and do business.
www.farnorthnz.com
Economic Development
The Far North is the most northern district in New Zealand. The district is blessed with a sub tropical climate guaranteeing long summers and mild winters making it a great place to relocate to and live out your dreams.
The Far North District:
· » Unspoilt
· » Adventure Playground
· » Many iconic unique areas of outstanding natural beauty
· » Affordable
· » Desirable coastal and rural living
· » Varied choice of lifestyles within reach of modern services
· » Vibrant
· » World class tourism destination
The combinations of climate, history, shared culture and areas of outstanding natural beauty leads to an enviable lifestyle and make the Far North a great place to live, work and invest.
Find out more about the Far North of New Zealand as a place to live, work and invest by visiting Council’s economic development website: www.farnorthnz.com and its companion site www.buyfarnorthnz.com.
Economic Assessment of the Far North District
To assist with preparing plans and strategies for the social and economic development of the Far North the Far North District Council commissioned an Economic Assessment of the Far North District.
This report represents a medium term forecast of the economic prospects for the Far North.
You can download the full report by clicking the link below,
Economic Assessment of the Far North District
Resources for new or potential residents / investors / businesses
The Council will actively facilitate businesses that are interested in expanding to, or establishing in, the Far North.
We can help by naming a contact person for all their needs and help where we can with the provision of information - on both Council regulations and procedures and with statistics and trend information on the district.
For more information:
- Live, Work, Invest website - www.farnorthnz.com
This website, an initiative arising from the Far North Local Economic Development Strategy, focuses on the advantages of living and working in a district which offers real commercial and lifestyle choices. - Buy Far North – www.buyfarnorthnz.com
- Enterprise Northland - www.enterprisenorthland.co.nz
For further information on Enterprise Northland or business support in the Far North please contact Gary Gabbitas (Economic Development Officer: Far North), using the Council's normal contact details - BIZ – The Business Information Zone New Zealand - www.biz.org.nz
Or for further information or advise, please contact the Community Development Manager - James Bews-Hair, using our normal contact details.
Statistics quoted from 2001 Census and March 05 Quarterly Statistics Review courtesy of Statistics New
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