The Western Bay district in the Bay of Plenty is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. With a current population of just over 45,400, it’s expected to reach over 60,000 by 2026. For a council, that equals a lot of change, growth, and diversity. Managing IT within a tight fiscal environment can have its challenges, and everything the Council does has to show a return to its customers – the ratepayers.

We spoke with WBOP Council IT Team Leader, Richard Gilligan, about working with BTG…

“When I met with BTG I was very surprised to see a company sitting here in the Mount that offered level 3 and 4 expertise to such a high level”