Auckland Council: Too big to care, too complex to control.
Auckland Council has grown so vast that watchdogs lack the resources to keep up, fostering a culture that often rewards dubious conduct.
Grant McLachlan
Oct 3, 20244 min read
New book uncovers corruption at every layer of a community.
Unleashed is investigative writer Grant McLachlan’s Kafkaesque account of a community often at the centre of many NZ corruption scandals.
Grant McLachlan
Jul 28, 20242 min read
How a right wing racket unleashed on me.
When RNZ’s Ruth Hill contacted me about my September 2020 astroturfing article, a year later I would be facing prison time.
Grant McLachlan
Jul 28, 20245 min read
Photo evidence thwarts farcical prosecution.
"If Mr McLachlan hadn't taken those four photos, would anyone even consider his version of events?"
- Tudor Clee, R v McLachlan
Grant McLachlan
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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 23, 20233 min read
How much of our culture is contrived?
Is our changing culture making us any the wiser Grant McLachlan asks.
Grant McLachlan
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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.
Lakes Weekly Bulletin
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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
Feb 19, 20233 min read
The importance of heritage
The Auckland Heritage Festival 2022 between 1-16 October, theme is ‘Topography, Taonga and Trailblazers.’
Grant McLachlan
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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.
Grant McLachlan
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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.
Sallly Marden - Mahurangi Matters
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Matakana War Memorial Heritage Application
Researching and preparing the heritage application for the Matakana War Memorial unsurfaced some disturbing agendas.
Grant McLachlan
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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
Sep 17, 202123 min read
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
Jul 11, 20211 min read
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 - Column
May 4, 20218 min read
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.
Grant McLachlan - Hawke's Bay Today - Column
May 2, 20214 min read
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.
Ruth Hill - Radio New Zealand
Apr 6, 20216 min read
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
Feb 2, 20211 min read
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 29, 20201 min read
Ban of fireworks misdirected
For all the reasons to justify banning the public sale of fireworks, it seems that many have missed the point.
Grant McLachlan
Nov 1, 20202 min read
