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.
CCOs are often set up to manage Council initiatives and facilities independently and can provide business and community expertise that Council may not have in-house. Another benefit of CCOs is that in some cases they can attract some of their funding from sources other than rates. Our CCOs deliver a range of great offerings for Tauranga’s residents and visitors, including leisure, aquatic, arts, events and cultural activities.