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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.

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

Applications open for the Aspiring Directors Programme

Applications for the fourth intake of Tauranga City Council’s Aspiring Directors Programme for its Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs) is now open.

The programme aims to expand the number of people with governance experience while enhancing the diversity and depth of the governance talent pool available to organisations in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region.

This is a valuable opportunity for aspiring directors to gain hands-on governance experience by interning with one of the following CCOs:

Bay Venues Limited – Guardian of over 20 community facilities in Tauranga Moana, including Mercury Baypark and the University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance.
Tourism Bay of Plenty – Jointly owned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council, this organisation leads the sustainable growth of the visitor economy across the coastal Bay of Plenty.

For further information about the Aspiring Directors Programme, please download the full job ad.

Aspiring Directors Programme job advert (184kb pdf)

Non-disclosure and conflict of interest declaration form (55kb pdf) Please sign and email to Council - instructions in the job ad.

Applications close at 10am on 24 October 2025.

Interviews will be held in Tauranga on 11 and 13 November 2025.

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Gone barking mad? Nope, it's just Bark in the Park

Tauranga City Council’s Animal Services team are back at it again, kicking off 2025 with their annual doggy day out, Bark in the Park.

2025 is the third running of the event, and the team is still just as excited to put this event on for local dog lovers and pet owners alike.

“This is an event that brings the Tauranga dog community together to enjoy a day out and the opportunity to check out a range of local businesses selling doggie-related items,” says Animal Services Team Leader Brent Lincoln.

The sound of dogs barking will fill Memorial Park on Saturday, 15 February 2025. Whether you’re two-legged or four-legged, you are more than welcome to come and enjoy the festivities.

“We want to continue putting on these events to bring our local dog community together. This year, we have a range of businesses eager to share their products and knowledge with our dog community, from information about how you can get involved with fostering through our local rescues to pet photography, pet accessories, agility and more, we are sure there will be something for everyone,” says Brent.

Bark in the Park is a free event featuring food vendors offering delicious treats for everyone, along with the other doggie market vendors. Local Tauranga musician Damo Innes will provide entertainment for the morning.

So, grab your furry friend and join us at Memorial Park (Jordan Field) on Saturday, 15 February 2025, from 9am-12pm.

For more information about the free community event, head to Bark in the Park - Tauranga City Council or visit the Tauranga Animal Services team on Facebook.

Posted: Feb 10, 2025,