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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 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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Join Tauranga City's Mayor and Councillors for a community update

The people of Tauranga are invited to join Tauranga City’s Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive for an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the city.

This community event is being held at The Historic Village from 5.30pm-7pm on Thursday, 30 October and is an opportunity for people to hear directly from the city’s leaders about the key developments shaping Tauranga.

Topics to be covered include: 

  • Council’s priorities and commitment to delivering value-for-money 
  • the Western Bay’s Regional Deal with central Government  
  • the latest on Local Water Done Well 
  • a Q&A session with the Mayor and Councillors.

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the event is about connection with the people of Tauranga and providing an update on where the city is heading.

“This is a chance for the Mayor and Councillors to update the community on key projects underway and share our priorities for the coming years, including a focus on making sure every ratepayer dollar is spent wisely,” says Mahé.

He also emphasises the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking.

“Our Council is committed to being proactive and having these conversations on an ongoing basis. Our city’s future success depends on bold, balanced decision-making. It’s important that our community joins us on the journey, and that we hear directly from our people.”

Event details: 
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025 
Time: 5.30pm–7pm
Location: Balcony Room, The Historic Village, 159 17th Avenue West

This is a free public event, and all are welcome.

For more information, please head to Tauranga City Council’s website.

Image captionJoin Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors for an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the city.
Posted: Oct 15, 2025,

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