Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Mar 25, 2016
- 4 min
Flag Referendum Post Mortum
Now that the referendum result is final, we wish to provide some thoughts. The second flag referendum result has some interesting...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Mar 17, 2016
- 3 min
For and against: Waterfront stadium
Original article can be found here. A waterfront stadium could synergise Central Auckland, creating an entertainment hub that would...
Grant McLachlan
- Dec 7, 2015
- 2 min
NZ in 800 Words
If self-deprecating is a noble trait, then the new TV series 800 Words is subliminal genius. The team at South Pacific Pictures have...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Nov 3, 2015
- 3 min
Contrived problems are the problem
You can’t please everyone. When the Rodney Local Board tried to please a vocal minority they annoyed the apathetic majority by making...
Grant McLachlan
- Sep 23, 2015
- 3 min
Summer break may cure us of flag fatigue
Original article can be found here. The flag referendum should be delayed until after the summer, writes Grant McLachlan. I empathise...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Sep 17, 2015
- 4 min
The flag process is not New Zealand Idol
Original article can be found here. New Zealand Idol should never have been used as a template for the Flag Consideration Panel....
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Sep 9, 2015
- 4 min
Flag debate now a political turf war
The Flag Consideration Panel asked for the 'expert' advice of a Nike sportshoe designer who previously designed washing machines.
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Aug 13, 2015
- 4 min
Taking a leaf from Canada's flag debate
Original article here Will we get a political doodle for a flag, a celebrity-driven choice, or a timeless icon, asks Grant McLachlan. New...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Jul 7, 2015
- 4 min
NZ's national colour is black
Original article can be found here. The discussion over whether New Zealand should change its flag should be a time to discuss whether we...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Jul 23, 2014
- 3 min
Is it time to tunnel across the Cook Strait?
Original article can be found here. Considering the state of our inter-island fleet, the cancellations of air and sea travel due to...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Feb 12, 2014
- 2 min
Endangered species need war
Original article can be found here. If world leaders are serious about eliminating poaching of endangered species then they need to...
Brad Manera - The Mercury - Review
- Dec 21, 2013
- 4 min
Listen to the birdsong of war
Original review can be found here. Finally, a no punches pulled behind the scenes account of one of military history’s greatest and most...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Aug 20, 2013
- 1 min
New Zealand fans need to grow up
Original article can be found here. I felt embarrassed to be a New Zealander watching the Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday night. The...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Aug 9, 2013
- 2 min
Time to put 100% into making NZ pure
TIDY UP NEEDED: If we spent as much money on cleaning up our environment then our 100 Per Cent Pure brand would hold water, rather than...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Jun 10, 2013
- 3 min
Politicians 'abuse flaws' of MMP
Original article can be found here. Any suggestion that we have a proportional representation system is a myth. The Mixed Member...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- May 26, 2013
- 3 min
NZ electricity market a 'failed experiment'
Original article can be found here. Since Rogernomics, the proponents of 'free-market' economic theories led New Zealand down the path of...
Gisborne Herald
- Mar 22, 2013
- 2 min
New Homes for new lives
HAWKE’S Bay writer Grant McLachlan saved a dog while on holiday here but it might be shot if a new home is not found. Mr McLachlan was...
Grant McLachlan
- Jan 29, 2013
- 3 min
We should use our rail network as roads
Original article can be found here. If New Zealand wants to optimise its transport network it needs to change its mindset. I lived near...
Grant McLachlan
- Jan 26, 2013
- 3 min
Journalists put watchdogs to shame
Original article can be found here. The media has regularly found itself at the front line of debate. My concern is that for too many...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Jan 23, 2013
- 4 min
Let's rethink our electricity industry
Original article can be found here. If farming is New Zealand's backbone, then the energy sector is our lifeblood. And New Zealanders...
HUMAN NATURE: Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Nov 5, 2010
- 3 min
Wowsers unite communities (against them)
"Wowser: an ineffably pious person who mistakes this world for a penitentiary and himself for a warder." - C.J. Dennis
HUMAN NATURE: Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Jun 1, 2010
- 1 min
We need to eliminate the bad driving habits
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HUMAN NATURE: Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- May 25, 2010
- 1 min
Cycle trail could wield wide economic benefits
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HUMAN NATURE: Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- May 18, 2010
- 1 min
Energywise? Yeah right
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