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.
Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy (kb pdf)