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
Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road
Once again, the Herald ignores a topic important to many of their subscribers.
Grant McLachlan - Column
Oct 20, 20203 min read
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...
Grant McLachlan - Column
Oct 16, 20204 min read
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 - Column
Oct 14, 20204 min read
Kiwis are more corrupted than they think
New Zealanders place more trust in their politicians and journalists than they should.
Grant McLachlan
Oct 2, 20205 min read
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 - Column
Sep 29, 20204 min read
Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'
The history of astroturfs in New Zealand is closely associated to the history of the Act Party.
Grant McLachlan
Sep 28, 202013 min read
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...
Sallly Marden - Mahurangi Matters
Sep 13, 20202 min read
Taxpayer Union just a right-wing puppet
When pushing for more transparency and less waste in government, the NZ Taxpayers’ Union should be more up front who they're advocating for.
Grant McLachlan - Column
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Matakana Landmark First to Turn 100
Matakana’s first public art installation – the Matakana War Memorial – will be celebrating its centenary in 2020.
Grant McLachlan
Mar 27, 20203 min read
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
Jun 1, 20194 min read
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
Nov 27, 20183 min read
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
Oct 12, 20183 min read
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
Aug 22, 20183 min read
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
Jun 21, 20183 min read
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....
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Mar 5, 20183 min read
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...
Newstalk ZB
Feb 7, 20181 min read
