Working for communities and businesses in the Far North

Far North Holdings Limited (FNHL) is the commercial trading and asset management arm of Far North District Council (FNDC). We manage a diverse range of property, maritime and transport assets right across the district on behalf of Far North ratepayers.

But we also play another important role. We use our assets and expertise to boost investment and employment in the Far North for the benefit of our communities and our local businesses.

Managing Far North assets on behalf of ratepayers

For more than a decade 100% of FNHL’s trading surplus has been distributed to the Far North District Council or reinvested in property and infrastructure. Without this income, general rates would have been about four percent higher each year. Find out more…

Disruption at Bay of Islands Airport

Far North Holdings apologises for disruption at Bay of Islands Airport while the new terminal is being built.

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Promoting investment and employment in the Far North

We work with local businesses and communities to help identify potential and make the most of opportunities that come their way. Our focus is on maximising the economic potential of the Far North, for the benefit of all ratepayers. Find out more…

Latest News

29May, 19

Bay of Islands Marina clinches top Asia-Pacific accolade

The Bay of Islands has the best international marina in the Asia-Pacific region according to the Marina Industries Association (MIA), the organisation representing the marina and related service industries in this [...]

18April, 19

Far North Holdings acquires Opua Industrial Estate

Far North Holdings has acquired the Opua Industrial Estate on State Highway 11, just south of the town. Ownership transferred at the end of February. The move gives the company additional [...]