Grant McLachlan
- Sep 23
- 2 min
Matakana War Memorial Heritage Application
Researching and preparing the heritage application for the Matakana War Memorial unsurfaced some disturbing agendas.
Grant McLachlan
- Sep 17
- 22 min
Eco-terrorism Snells Beach style
It started as a group who appeared to be well-meaning bird photographers. When they failed to get recognition and legitimacy from...
Grant McLachlan
- Jul 11
- 1 min
NAG’s new sign on SH16
When Mauri Purdy of the Northern Action Group approached me a year ago for help with ideas for a billboard campaign, I was happy to help....
PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column
- May 4
- 8 min
Small minds in small communities
I smelt a rat at the Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association AGM. So I set a trap.
Grant McLachlan - Hawke's Bay Today - Column
- May 2
- 4 min
Napier to Taupō road a sign of the country going backwards
The Napier to Taupo Road road represented strides in New Zealand's progress. Now, it demonstrates that the country is moving backwards.
Ruth Hill - Radio New Zealand
- Apr 6
- 6 min
Ex-ACT staffer Grant McLachlan says party created fake grassroots groups
Political pundits and media experts are warning that artificial grassroots organisations are being used to manipulate public opinion.
Grant McLachlan
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Support for shellfish petition
I was approached to help with the design and production of billboards for Omaha Beach's 'Protect Rock Pool Sea Life' campaign. I was...
Grant McLachlan
- Nov 29, 2020
- 1 min
NAG exposes naked truth on Rodney roads
I was introduced to Maurie Purdy whilst having a beer with mates at our local. He discovered my background and asked for some input for a...
Grant McLachlan
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Ban of fireworks misdirected
For all the reasons to justify banning the public sale of fireworks, it seems that many have missed the point.
PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road
Once again, the Herald ignores a topic important to many of their subscribers.
PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
Beware of List MPs hiding behind leaders
The Act Party list was announced on Sunday 28 June 2020. The most notable change to the list was the demotion of Deputy Leader Beth...
PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column
- Oct 14, 2020
- 4 min
Dopey economic theory causing social decline
The Herald headline read "Auckland Council golf courses a $2b-plus development bonanza." Here is the column challenging it.
Grant McLachlan
- Oct 2, 2020
- 5 min
Kiwis are more corrupted than they think
New Zealanders place more trust in their politicians and journalists than they should.
PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Why we should have zero tolerance for Act
Sex, drugs, fraud and bullying. What the Act Party doesn't want you to know this election.
Grant McLachlan
- Sep 28, 2020
- 13 min
Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'
The history of astroturfs in New Zealand is closely associated to the history of the Act Party.
Sallly Marden - Mahurangi Matters
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min
War memorial gets official listing as historic place
Adrienne Miller with military historian Grant McLachlan, who wrote the 400-page submission for the Matakana War Memorial to Heritage New...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Jun 1, 2019
- 4 min
Jackson exposes property industry cynicism
To view online published article, please click here. The stoush between the Wellington mayor and a movie industrialist encapsulates what...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Nov 27, 2018
- 3 min
Nuisance bylaws on dogs are the real nuisance
(Click here to view the published article.) Auckland Council officials are yet to exceed my lowering expectations of them. Their proposed...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Oct 12, 2018
- 3 min
Lower rural speed limits often worsen congestion
To view the original article, please click here. Be careful what you wish for when suggesting the lowering of speed limits on rural...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Aug 22, 2018
- 3 min
Our social security system isn't working
(Please click on image to enlarge) To view the original article, please click here. The biggest problem with our health and welfare...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Jun 21, 2018
- 3 min
State agencies should know the limits of their power to spy
Click here to visit the link to the original article. Click on the image below to enlarge. The government spy agency, Security...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Mar 5, 2018
- 3 min
Council officials make mockery of Unitary Plan
To visit the original article, please click here. There is little point having an Auckland Unitary Plan if council planners ignore it....
Newstalk ZB
- Feb 7, 2018
- 1 min
How possible is a North-South Island tunnel?
To listen to the interview, please click on the image above. The idea of a tunnel linking the North and South Island has got people...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Jan 2, 2018
- 3 min
Rail a saga of missed opportunities
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