Council controlled organisations

Council controlled organisations (CCOs) are organisations in which the Council is involved by itself or with other local authorities and controls any proportion of voting rights or rights to appoint directors. Find out more about council controlled organisations below.

Great South was established as Southland’s regional development agency in March 2019. Committed to driving economic, social and cultural growth, Great South has a clear mandate to leverage opportunities for Southland in the areas of economic and business development, tourism and events.

Focusing on encouraging the region's overall wellbeing and success, Great South incorporates the Southland Regional Tourism Organisation, central government’s Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, delivers a range of events and regional initiatives, and runs a number of government-funded contracts that pave the way for regional growth and development.

The Statement of Intent outlines the organisations overall direction and sets out the strategic objectives. See below for a link to Statements of Intent, 6 monthly and annual reports. 

The Milford Community Trust was established in 2007 by the Southland District Council and the Department of Conservation, with the assistance of Environment Southland, to provide leadership and governance for the Milford community.

See below for a link to Statement of Intent, performance and 6 monthly reports. 

The purpose of the trust board is to maintain, manage and operate a museum and art gallery. Council have deferred making an appointment to the board until a report on the future structure of the trust is known.

For more information contact the Southland Museum and Art Gallery Invercargill Director on (03) 218 9753 or email office@southlandmuseum.co.nz

Through its activities the Southland Museum and Art Gallery Trust Board (SMAGTB) will:

• deliver a vibrant, successful collaboration with the Invercargill Public Art Gallery in a temporary exhibition space that is bustling with people, activities and culture
• increase the sense of ownership by Southlanders and the attractiveness, meaningfulness, relevance and value of the temporary museum and its programmes for residents and visitors alike
• contribute to the role of attracting visitors to Invercargill as part of the Southland visitor experience
• continue to strengthen our relationships with Mana Whenua
• have an aligned board and simple governance structure in the best interests of the Southland Region
• work with the community using our museum as a connector
• develop a collaborative organisational structure, shared authority and strong community engagement
• provide support for regional museums in our province.

See below for a link to Statement of Intent, interim and annual reports.