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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

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Famous folks inspiring pet names in Tauranga

Jack Reacher, Jack Frost, and Jack Black are all living in Tauranga. Winnie the Pooh and Cindy Lou Who are here too. But they’re not the ones you might be thinking of… They’re actually dogs.

Tauranga’s dog-owning community love to choose unique monikers for their furry friends and take inspiration from all walks of life when selecting one.

Council’s Team Leader: Animal Services, Brent Lincoln, says seeing the individuality that comes through in the names is always a highlight.

“Every dog has a different personality, so it’s fun to see so many of them getting personal names from their people.

“At this time of year, when people are thinking about adding a new family member to the home, a lot of names are being considered.”

Angus McFluffy, Little Miss Scrufflebums, and Sir Pippin Wigglebutt do not share their name with any of the other 15,500 known dogs in the city.

Neither do Indiana Bones, Paint, or Oddball.

“In contrast, we know Charlie and Bella are always very popular here in the Bay of Plenty, but we do always wonder what characteristics our dogs with out-of-the-box names might have,” Brent adds.

In 2024, Charlie has dethroned Max as the most popular name for a dog in Tauranga. 190 Charlies call Tauranga home.

“Other names that are well-loved and well-used include Molly (148), Poppy (138), Ruby (119), and Rosie (114),” Brent adds.

Tauranga’s love affair with Labrador Retrievers also continues, as the breed remains the most popular with more than 1,800 registered.

“Staffordshire bull terriers, or staffies, are also well loved with nearly 900 living here. There are lots of border collies (796), Shih Tzus (724) and King Charles Cavalier Spaniels (717).

“We’re excited to see what 2025 holds for unique names, as well as which names and breeds remain popular.

“Who knows where you might look for inspiration for the name of your next pet?” Brent asks.