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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. 

New board appointments for Council's CCOs

Congratulations! Tauranga City Council has approved the following appointments of two new directors to the Board of Bay Venues Limited:

  • Mary-Anne Macleod
  • Clare Swallow

Tauranga City Council has approved the following appointment of a new trustee to the Board of Tauranga Art Gallery Trust:

  • Dave Guruge

Tauranga City Council has approved the following appointments of two new trustees to the Board of Tourism Bay of Plenty:

  • Meghan Fleming
  • Brian Staunton

These appointments reflect our commitment to strong, visionary leadership across Tauranga's cultural, recreational, and tourism sectors. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of governance experience, passion, and dedication to their new roles.

Their three-year tenure will commence on 1 July 2025 and run through to 30 June 2028.

We warmly welcome our new board members and look forward to working together to help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving future for Tauranga.

For more information, read the media release: New board appointments signal a bright future for Tauranga's substantive CCOs.

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2025

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Latest news

Applications open for Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies

Are you passionate about creating exceptional venue experiences; the visual arts and creative sector; or sustainability growing the Bay of Plenty's visitor economy?

Posted: 16 May 2025

New aspiring directors start their CCO Board internship

Two new aspiring directors to the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust and Bay Venues boards can’t wait to start their governance journey.

Posted: 19 December 2024

Board diversity initiative welcomes new aspiring directors

Posted: 15 November 2023

Tauranga City Council is welcoming two new aspiring directors to the Bay Venues Ltd and Tourism Bay of Plenty boards as part of the council-controlled organisation (CCO) Board Intern Programme.

Key board appointments confirmed for council-controlled organisations

Posted: 04 April 2023

Tauranga City Council’s Commission has confirmed the appointment of five board members across Te Manawataki o Te Papa Limited, Tauranga Art Gallery Trust and Bay Venues Limited.

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