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Together the three districts make up the Northland Region. With 7,324 square kilometres, the Far North District is the largest of the three districts, contributing 54% of the land area and 38% of the population of the region. The district is ranked in the top ten largest land areas covered by district and city councils. The district's labour force totals 24,000 and includes a labour pool with a varied skill base. The people throughout the district are diverse in heritage, culture and knowledge. This diversity gives the district's people the opportunity to make lifestyle choices. We value people in our district who offer a wealth of skill and knowledge. Click here for more Demographic Statistics Go to top
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The 2001 census estimated the usually-resident population of the Far North district is 57,900. At the 1996 Census, 41.4% of the district's population indicated that they belonged to the New Zealand Maori ethnic group. This compares with the national figure of 15.1%. In addition to the growth in resident population, the Far North receives a large influx of holiday makers and tourists, particularly in the summer season. The populations of some coastal settlements more than triple during the summer holiday period. Major revenue earning industries for the Far North are agriculture, horticulture, forestry and tourism. It is expected that forestry, in particular, will prove to be a growth industry, especially with wood prices rising and total estimated production increasing sharply over the next 10-15 years.
