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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

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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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The page-turning titles most sought after by Tauranga readers

More than one million books were borrowed from Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries in 2024, but one title reigned supreme as the most popular.

Lee and Andrew Child’s ‘The Secret’ was issued more than 500 times this year.

The story is part of a series of crime thriller books centred around the well-known character Jack Reacher. While the books can be read in any order, ‘The Secret’ is the 28th story.

Team Leader: Content, Sarah Huizer, says it’s not just adults getting stuck into good reads though.

“The ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Hunger Games’ series remained popular among young adults in 2024. The characters are well-loved, live in well-developed fantasy worlds and have themes so many of us can connect to around friendship and bravery,” Sarah says.

“Andy Griffith and Terry Denton’s ‘Treehouse’ series was a hit for children as well. Their first book, ‘The 13-Storey Treehouse’ was issued nearly 300 times by young readers keen to explore what’s up the tree.”

Non-fiction books were also in hot demand, including study guides for Science, English and Mathematics. ‘The New Zealand Road Code’ is a perennial over-achiever, helping countless budding drivers prepare to sit their tests every year.

“Minecraft enthusiasts were also hitting the books throughout 2024, keeping the ‘Minecraft Survival Guide’ in constant circulation” Sarah explains.

“Meanwhile, over in biographies it was heartening to see New Zealanders dominate, with the likes of Sam Neill, Dame Susan Devoy, Dai Henwood, Judy Bailey, and the Topp Twins outmuscling Prince Harry.”

There are four fixed libraries: Tauranga City, Greerton, Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui. A mobile library also travels around the city with more than 3,500 items to choose from.

To borrow from any Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries location, you need a membership. It is free to sign up for all residents of Tauranga and surrounding areas.

Heading away over the holiday period and unable to visit your local library? Digital memberships are available via the library website and allow new browsers to begin borrowing e-resources right away. The ‘Digital Library’ is well-stocked with a dedicated movie and TV streaming service and platforms offering e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, e-comicbooks, e-newspapers, and even music streaming.

“With thousands of titles available, I’m confident that everyone, no matter what they were interested in, would find something to enjoy in our libraries during their summer break,” Sarah says.

Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries will be closed from 12 noon on Tuesday 24 December, and will reopen on Friday 3 January 2025.

“We hope everyone enjoys a great and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to our libraries in 2025,” Sarah adds.

Top three childrens’ titles