Far North Investment
The Far North has a robust, varied and growing economy which is beginning to diversify from its primary production and tourism base making it an attractive place to invest. The Far North District Council works in partnership with Enterprise Northland (Regional Economic Development Agency) with regard to sustainable inward investment.
Investment Facts
- Fast growing east coast from the Bay of Islands to Doubtless Bay
- Growing destination for domestic and international tourism markets
- Buoyant primary production sector
- A 'Can Do' District Plan
- Competitive New Zealand labour costs
- Broadband available in townships
- 35 minutes by air to Auckland
- Competitively priced land for development
- Customer focused council
- Businesses with attractive lifestyles
- District links with research, science and technology
- There is a daily direct bulk rail freight from Otiria, Bay of Islands to Whāngārei and Auckland
- The nearest commercial port that handles bulk freight is the Port of Whāngārei 50kms south of the Far North district.
Investment Fact Sheets for the far North
For more information please contact:
Good Move
Far North District Council
C/o Private Bag 752
Kaikohe
Northland 0440
New Zealand
T 0800 GOOD MOVE
F 00 64 9 401 5266
E goodmove@farnorthnz.com
Related Websites
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Investment New Zealand
(Investment New Zealand is the investment promotion agency for New Zealand and can provide assistance to international investors and support to New Zealand businesses.)
Immigration New Zealand : Te Ratonga Manene
(Immigration NZ investor migrant category.)
Far North District Council's District Plan
Commercial Opportunities
(For commercial properties for sale in the Far North.)
Business Opportunities
(For businesses for sale within the Far North.)
Farms & Agricultural Land Opportunities
(For farms and agricultural land for sale within the Far North.)
Business Assistance in the Far North.
Below are a number of links to help source your business assistance and information from.
Enterprise Northland
(Northland's Regional Economic Development Agency.)
Northland Chamber of Commerce
(The Northland Chamber of Commerce is the contracted 'BizCentre' for Northland. hence the Far North. The BizCentre provides information, referrals, and assistance for both government and private sector services.)
BizNorth
(BizNorth provides training to Far North businesses across a wide range of business subject matters. Generally, training is free. BizNorth is the Far North's and the region as a whole approved Enterprise Training Provider funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.)
NZ Business Portal
(Information and tools designed to help you start, manage or grow your business.)
Business Mentors New Zealand
(Business Mentors New Zealand is a mentoring service for small business of 25 or less employees and has been operating for 12 months or more. This service is facilitated in the Far North by Enterprise Northland and there is a small registration fee to pay to enrol on this service.)
Biz
(A New Zealand government website with information and tools to help you start, manage, and grow your business.)
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
(NZTE is the New Zealand government's national economic development agency. The site contains lots of useful information for your business. For instance business advice and information, business start up training, finding an investor and e businesses.)
Ministry Of Economic Development Matatū Ōhanga
(The Ministry works to ensure New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to do business, and to make a real difference to the country's economic performance.)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Matatū Aorere: Business Gateway
(The Business Gateway is designed to take you straight to the relevant trade-related information for importers and exporters.)
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara
(ACC administers New Zealand's accident compensation scheme which provides personal injury and accident cover for all New Zealanders, residents and visitors.
Such a national scheme means that individuals do not have the right to sue other individuals for personal injury other than exemplary damages.
For employer responsibilities to providing a safe workplace to your employees then please visit the site.)
Inland Revenue Department
Te Tari Taake
(The Inland Revenue Department site will give you useful information about your business's tax obligations and Goods and Service Tax (GST) obligations. Additionally, it is useful site to find out about provisional tax and e commerce implications.)
Department of Labour
Te Tari Mahi
(The Department of Labour provides information, services and support to employers and employees on almost all aspects of work. For example skills needs, productivity and online tools to support your business.)
