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 12, 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 3, 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 7, 20216 min read
"My Happy Place": Tongue Farm Yacht Club
During my time living in Rodney, I designed and built facilities for a remote control model sailing boat club near Matakana. It was my happy place.
Grant McLachlan
Mar 15, 20212 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 3, 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 30, 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 2, 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 3, 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 30, 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 29, 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 14, 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 15, 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 28, 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
