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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 Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies

Do you have a passion to create exceptional venue experiences for the region?
Or a passion for the visual arts and creative sector?
Or a passion for the coastal Bay of Plenty and growing the region’s visitor economy in a sustainable and regenerative way?

If so, board member roles at Bay Venues Limited, Tauranga Art Gallery Trust or Tourism Bay of Plenty may be your perfect opportunity.

More info about these roles can be found below:

Applications close 5pm, Friday, 23 May 2025, with interviews being held on 9, 11 and 12 June 2025.

All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence. An information pack is available on request.

Tauranga City Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy.

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Winners of the 2025 Tauranga Museum LEGO competition have been crowned

Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular was on hand to award top honours to the most imaginative little (and not so little) LEGO masters in town.

In March, Tauranga Museum ran a special LEGO competition to celebrate the unique stories and landscapes of Tauranga Moana.

The theme, “Tauranga Moana in LEGO”, invited participants to build a model representing a significant aspect of Tauranga - from iconic landmarks and historical sites to features of our natural environment and native wildlife.

Lego comp
12 and under winning entry The ‘Rena… the final Moments’ by Jonty McEntyre

Seven year old Jonty McEntyre, who won the Under 12 category with a model depicting the wreckage of the Rena, says “I just love LEGO and boats, and history so thought this would be the perfect option”.

Launched as part of Children’s Day 2025, the competition was open to three age groups: 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18+ (big kids too!).

Deputy May Jen Scoular with competition winners
Deputy May Jen Scoular with competition winners

There were three competition winners, one for each age category, four Highly Commended awards for the U12’s and two Highly Commended awards for the 18+ category.

  • 12 and Under Winner:
    Jonty McEntyre – Final moments of the Rena
  • 12 and Under Highly Commended:
    Stasi Hook – Tauranga Art Gallery
    Amos and Judah - Maungatapu Marae
    Elsie Clark – Mount Beach with Mauao and shops
    Joseph Quinn – Mount Maunganui Library
  • 13 to 17 Winner:
    Amber Beasly – a tui bird
  • 18+ (Big Kids) Winner:
    Jesse Ingham – three panels depicting local tukutuku designs
  • 18+ (Big Kids) Highly Commended:
    Chris Greer – Tauranga Historic Village Church
    Ami Karni Hecht – walking on water foil surfers

After and receiving their awards, competition winners were treated to a behind the scenes tour of the Tauranga Museum collection.

All winners and highly commended participants received a LEGO set as a prize.

Joseph Quinn's creation
12 and Under Highly Commended - Joseph Quinn, Mount Maunganui Library
Posted: May 2, 2025,

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