“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you 
want to go far, go with others.”

~ African proverb

What is CoBoP?

CoBoP (Collaboration Bay of Plenty) is a network of managers from local and central government agencies serving the Bay of Plenty region. CoBoP was previously known as Community Outcomes Bay of Plenty.

The network was initiated in 2005 as a regional response to provisions of the Local Government Act 2002, with the purpose of generating more efficient and effective ‘joined up’ focus on achieving identified community outcomes. 

The purpose of the CoBoP network is:

To promote the achievement of local and regional community wellbeing
through effective co-operation and collaboration, and efficient use of resources.

About CoBoP

About CoBoP Information Sheet (pdf 175kb)

CoBoP Terms of Reference 

The Terms of Reference outline how the network will operate into the future, who is currently involved and in what capacity. 

CoBoP Terms of Reference - August 2012  

CoBoP Signatory Agencies - Brief Profiles

CoBoP Signatory Agencies - Brief Profiles as at July 2012