Tōputanga a kaunihera

Council-controlled organisations

A Council-controlled organisation (CCO) is an organisation in which the council controls 50% or more of the votes or has the right to appoint 50% or more of the directors or trustees.

Council and its CCOs work in partnership to successfully deliver quality outcomes for our community and contribute to Tauranga Moana becoming a vibrant city that attracts businesses, people and visitors, is well planned, connected and inclusive.

Our CCOs deliver a range of great offerings for Tauranga’s residents and visitors, including leisure, aquatic, arts, events and cultural activities.

The benefits of CCOs include:

Independently managing Council initiatives and facilities.
Providing business and community expertise that Council may not have in-house.
Being able to focus on achieving the best outcome for their particular organisation, rather than focusing on the many activities of a council.
Attracting some of their funding from sources other than rates.

Applications open for tangata whenua board vacancies at Council‑Controlled Organisations

Applications are now open for:

one tangata whenua representative to join the Bay Venues Limited (Bay Venues) Board, and
one tangata whenua representative to join the Tourism Bay of Plenty (TBoP) Board.

All new board members will commence their tenure from 1 July 2026.

Applications close Sunday 19 April 2026, with interviews scheduled for mid May.

For more information and to apply for the Bay Venues vacancy

Apply for Bay Venues vacancy
For more information and to apply for the TBoP vacancy

Apply for TBoP vacancy

Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy (kb pdf)

Council confirms Council-Controlled Organisations reappointments

Tauranga City Council has confirmed several important governance reappointments across our council controlled organisations (CCOs), each of which plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, vibrancy, and future growth of our city.

Bay Venues, Tauranga Art Gallery Trust (TAGT), Tourism Bay of Plenty (TBoP) and Te Manawataki o Te Papa Limited (TMoTPL) create significant value for Tauranga ratepayers by supporting community wellbeing, enhancing economic opportunities, supporting our cultural identity, creating opportunities for tourism future, recreation, sport and events, and ensuring our facilities, buildings, and public spaces meet the needs of a growing city.

These reappointments reflect a continued commitment to strong governance, continuity, and the delivery of outcomes that support Tauranga’s vision for a thriving, inclusive, future focused city:

Simon Clarke — Chair, Bay Venues, reappointed for 1 year to 30 June 2027.
Dr Wayne Beilby – Director, Bay Venues, reappointed for 3 years to 30 June 2029.
Rosemary Protheroe — Chair, TAGT, reappointed for 2 years to 30 June 2028.
Rachel Scott — Deputy Chair, TAGT, reappointed for 3 years to 30 June 2029.
Russ Browne — Chair, TBoP, reappointed for 1 year to 30 June 2027.
Janine Tulloch — Deputy Chair, TBoP, reappointed for 3 years to 30 June 2029.
Kim Wallace — Chair, TMoTPL, reappointed for 3 years to 30 June 2029.
Barry Bragg — Director, TMoTPL, reappointed for 3 years to 30 June 2029.
Peter Neven — Director, TMoTPL, reappointed for 2 years to 30 June 2028.

Two aspiring directors ready to make their mark

We’re excited to welcome Carey Manuel and Michelle Redward as the newest participants in Tauranga City Council’s Aspiring Directors Programme.

Carey joins Bay Venues as a board intern, while Michelle steps into the same role with Tourism Bay of Plenty.

Both were selected from a highly competitive pool of 26 applicants for this 12-month programme, which aims to:

upskill emerging governance talent
increase diversity on CCO boards
build a strong pipeline of future directors for Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region.

This programme isn’t just about observation, it’s about immersion. Carey and Michelle will actively contribute, learn, and grow through mentorship and hands-on experience.

Congratulations Carey and Michelle! We can’t wait to see the fresh perspectives you bring to the table.

Carey Manuel

Michelle Redward

Council cover reports

2025

2024

Resources

Bay Venues Limited

Tourism Bay of Plenty

Tauranga Art Gallery Trust

Te Manawataki o Te Papa
Limited

Te Manawataki o Te Papa Charitable Trust

Bay Of Plenty Local Authority Shared Services Limited

Local Government Funding Agency

CCO Aspiring Directors - Board Intern Programme

Latest news

New improvements whack it out of the park

The Greerton Cricket Club (GCC) is a stalwart of the Tauranga South community – 51 years, and not out!

The improvements that are taking place at Pemberton Park, their home ground, means the club can enjoy many more years of their code, and continue to nurture upcoming junior players – numbers of which are increasing by the year.

GCC President Ben Lind says they’re looking forward to better conditions for both cricket and football when the improvements are complete.

“The ground should be hard wearing, and the long-term outcomes are really good for both the GCC and the Blue Rovers Football Club, who we share a clubroom with.”

While the cricket club has to relocate to Fergusson Park for the upcoming season so the improvements can be made, Ben says it’ll be worth it in the long run.

His thoughts are echoed by GCC Treasurer and Junior Cricket Co-ordinator Dave Kawan, who is pleased that the addition of an artificial wicket at the lower end of Pemberton Park means junior teams can continue to train at Pemberton Park this season.

“We have around 200 members and relocating for the season has made us think more holistically about our game. We’re going from strength to strength and the new field drainage system and sports turf, along with a more resilient turf cover, will certainly benefit us in the long run."

Tauranga City Council Spaces and Places Manager Alison Law says new sports field lighting will also be installed at Pemberton Park, to provide GCC and the Blue Rovers with extended hours of play.

“We understand that being without a home ground for a season has its challenges. Thankfully, both GCC and the Blue Rovers have been very understanding and share our vision to improve the park so everyone can enjoy better facilities and more hours of use,” says Alison.

“As one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, there is increasing pressure on the available sports spaces we have in Tauranga. These upgrades to Pemberton Park are one of the ways we’re optimising our existing sites as we’re limited by how much more land can be opened up to meet the increasing community demand for sport, events and green space in our city.”

Part of Pemberton Park is now closed until April 2025. The rear of the park can still be accessed from Yatton Street and Pemberton Crescent.

For more information, please visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/pembertonpark

Image caption

Greerton Cricket Club members (from left) Khushwaran Joshi, Dave Kawan, Ben Lind, Josh Espitalier and Matt Butcher are looking forward to the completion of the Pemberton Park improvements.

Posted: Oct 30, 2024,