Based on the 1991 New Zealand census, an electoral redistribution was carried out.
[1][2] Polling booths where more than 1,000 votes were cast were located in Kaikohe, Kaitaia, and Kerikeri.
[2] John Carter of the National Party was the electorate's representative during its existence from 1993 to 1996.
Carter had previously represented the Bay of Islands electorate since the 1987 election.
After the Far North electorate was abolished in 1996, Carter transferred to the new Northland electorate, which he represented until his retirement from parliament in July 2011.