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Welcome to Klaut.

Klaut is the publishing, production, and communications company of Grant McLachlan – a New Zealand-based writer. Grant is a prolific investigative writer of fiction and non-fiction for newspapers, books, and screen.

A former hearings commissioner, barrister, and solicitor, Grant has worked in the public and private sectors, ranging from a Parliamentary researcher and campaign director to a planner and infrastructure specialist. His columns in New Zealand newspapers and his pro-bono work has assisted many people involved in disputes with central and local government authorities.

On this site you will find links to his current and past work. There are several projects in development so please watch this space.

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The 'unknowns' that will decide this election

Grant McLachlan

Sep 23
3 min

Column

The 'unknowns' that will decide this election

Many politicians have said, “The only poll that matters is election day.” What polls don’t consider could decide this election.

Grant McLachlan

Sep 20
4 min

Otago Daily Times

How much of our culture is contrived?

Is our changing culture making us any the wiser Grant McLachlan asks.

Lakes Weekly Bulletin

Sep 12
3 min

Lakes Weekly Bulletin

Short film to be shot in Queenstown

Internationally published researcher and writer Grant McLachlan has adopted Queenstown as the location to produce several film projects.

Grant McLachlan

Feb 19
3 min

Column

Signs that voters want change

One sign that voters want change is when they don’t take the government seriously. A sure sign is when authorities won’t enforce those laws.

Grant McLachlan

Sep 27, 2022
2 min

Feature

The importance of heritage

The Auckland Heritage Festival 2022 between 1-16 October, theme is ‘Topography, Taonga and Trailblazers.’

Grant McLachlan

Aug 31, 2022
1 min

PRO BONO

Warkworth Golf Club aerial graphics

I was asked by the Warkworth Golf Club to aerial map their course. I discovered that my drone could do a lot more than that.

Flotilla of mini-boats berths in Matakana

Sallly Marden - Mahurangi Matters

Jun 19, 2022
2 min

PRO BONO

Flotilla of mini-boats berths in Matakana

Scores of miniature marine masterpieces sailed into Matakana School on Queen’s Birthday weekend for a spectacular two-day model boat show.

Matakana War Memorial Heritage Application

Grant McLachlan

Sep 23, 2021
2 min

PRO BONO

Matakana War Memorial Heritage Application

Researching and preparing the heritage application for the Matakana War Memorial unsurfaced some disturbing agendas.

Grant McLachlan

Sep 17, 2021
22 min

Feature

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, 2021
1 min

PRO BONO

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....

Grant McLachlan - Column

May 4, 2021
8 min

PERSONA NON GRATA

Small minds in small communities

I smelt a rat at the Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association AGM. So I set a trap.

Napier to Taupō road a sign of the country going backwards

Grant McLachlan - Hawke's Bay Today - Column

May 2, 2021
4 min

Hawke's Bay Today

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.

Ex-ACT staffer Grant McLachlan says party created fake grassroots groups

Ruth Hill - Radio New Zealand

Apr 6, 2021
6 min

TVNZ

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, 2021
1 min

PRO BONO

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

PRO BONO

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

Column

Ban of fireworks misdirected

For all the reasons to justify banning the public sale of fireworks, it seems that many have missed the point.

Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road

Grant McLachlan - Column

Oct 20, 2020
3 min

PERSONA NON GRATA

Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road

Once again, the Herald ignores a topic important to many of their subscribers.

Beware of List MPs hiding behind leaders

Grant McLachlan - Column

Oct 16, 2020
4 min

PERSONA NON GRATA

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...

Dopey economic theory causing social decline

Grant McLachlan - Column

Oct 14, 2020
4 min

PERSONA NON GRATA

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.

Kiwis are more corrupted than they think

Grant McLachlan

Oct 2, 2020
5 min

Column

Kiwis are more corrupted than they think

New Zealanders place more trust in their politicians and journalists than they should.

Why we should have zero tolerance for Act

Grant McLachlan - Column

Sep 29, 2020
4 min

PERSONA NON GRATA

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.

Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'

Grant McLachlan

Sep 28, 2020
13 min

Feature

Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'

The history of astroturfs in New Zealand is closely associated to the history of the Act Party.

War memorial gets official listing as historic place

Sallly Marden - Mahurangi Matters

Sep 13, 2020
2 min

Mahurangi Matters

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

Mar 27, 2020
3 min

Junction Magazine

Matakana Landmark First to Turn 100

Matakana’s first public art installation – the Matakana War Memorial – will be celebrating its centenary in 2020.

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Eco-terrorism Snells Beach style

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Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'

Our social security system isn't working

State agencies should know the limits of their power to spy

Council officials make mockery of Unitary Plan

Rail a saga of missed opportunities

Phil Goff painting himself into corner over North Rodney

Seven Sharp – Could this be New Zealand's worst intersection?

Helping form new govt untried strategy for Peters

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