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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. 

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

2026

• 28 April 2026 City Delivery Committee – CCOs Half-Year Reports FY26, Item 10.6
• 28 April 2026 City Delivery Committee – LGFA’s draft Statement of Intent FY27-29, Item 10.7
• 21 April 2026 Council – CCOs Shareholder feedback on draft Statements of Intent 2026/27-2028/29, item 11.4
• 21 April 2026 Council – CCOs Bay Venues Limited and Tourism Bay of Plenty funding requests, 11.5

2025

• 18 November 2025 Council – Council-Controlled Organisations Letters of Expectations 2026/27, Item 11.6
• 4 November 2025 City Delivery Committee – Local Government Funding Agency Annual Report 2024/25 and AGM Shareholder Voting, Item 9.4
• 4 November 2025 City Delivery Committee – Council-Controlled Organisations Annual Reports 2024/25, item 9.5
• 5 August 2025 Council - CCOs Final Statements of Intent 2025/28. Item 11.6
• 22 July 2025 City Delivery Committee – Local Government Funding Agency Final Statement of Intent 2025/28, Item 9.5
• 4 June 2025 City Delivery Committee - Council-Controlled Organisations Half Year Reports 2024/25, Item 9.10
• 28 April 2025 Council – CCOs Draft Statements of Intent – Shareholder Feedback, Item 11.8
• 28 April 2025 Council – Haumaru (Cameron Road Courts) Ownership and Operation, Item 11.10
• 28 April 2025 Council – Appointments to the Board of Bay Venues, Tauranga Art Gallery Trust and Tourism BOP, Item 11.11
• 28 April 2025 Council – Appointment of Elected Members to CCO Boards – Supplementary Report, Item 11.12
• 10 February 2025 Council - Letters of Expectations 2025/26 for Council-Controlled Organisation, Item 11.2
• 7 April 2025 City Delivery Committee - LGFA Half Year Report 2024/25, Item 9.2
• 7 April 2025 City Delivery Committee - LGFA Draft Statement of Intent 2025/28 and Letter of Expectations 2025/26

2024

• 15 August 2024 Council – Appointment of the Chair to the Board of the Te Manawataki o Te Papa Charitable Trust, Item 11.6
• 2 September 2024 Accountability, Performance and Finance Committee – LGFA Final Statement of Intent 2024/27, Item 8.5
• 16 September 2024 Council – BOPLASS Final Statement of Intent 2024/27, Item 11.1
• 8 October 2024 Accountability, Performance and Finance Committee – LGFA Final Audited Annual Report 2023/24, Item 9.5
• 29 October 2024 Council – CCOs Draft and Final Audited Annual Reports 2023/24, Item 11.8

Resources

• Tauranga City Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy (206kb pdf)
• Tauranga City Council and its CCOs: Overview of the key governance documents (149kb pdf)
• Overview from the Office of the Auditor-General New Zealand
• Governance and accountability of Council-Controlled Organisations (524kb pdf)
• Local Government Act 2002 (as of 1 October 2023) Section 5 – CCOs and Council organisations (180kb pdf)
• Local Government Act 2002 Section 6 – meaning of Council-Controlled Organisations

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