30 July 2007

Government announces a Royal Commission of Inquiry on Auckland Governance

30 October 2007

Terms of reference are announced for the Commission

24 January 2008

Mayor Andrew Williams and Councillors meet with the Royal Commission.

31 January 2008

Council working group starts meeting regularly to give direction for the submission process

5 February 2008

Public Consultation starts, including a feedback form made available on the council website

18 February 2008

Council Workshop for Council and Community Boards

26 February 2008

Two Council workshops for representational sector groups from across the North Shore

3 March 2008

Royal Commission open for written submissions

3 March 2008

Public meeting – Glenfield Community Board

4 March 2008

Public meeting – Takapuna Community Board

5 March 2008

Royal Commission issues discussion document

5 March 2008

Public meeting – Albany Community Board

10 March 2008

Public meeting – Devonport Community Board

11 March 2008

Public meeting – East Coast Bays Community Board

12 March 2008

Public meeting – Birkenhead-Northcote Community Board

18 March 2008

Council briefing for councillors and community board members to review information received to date from public feedback and community board workshops

26 March 2008

Council Hui

31 March 2008

Meeting with Youth Council

2 April 2008

Council Hui

17 April 2008

Council meeting to approve council's submission

22 April 2008

Councils submission is sent to the Royal Commission

May/June 2008

Public hearings for the Royal Commission held across Auckland, North Shore residents will be advised of the North Shore location

1 December 2008

Royal Commission submits report to Government