

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
Sep 1, 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 20, 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 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 14, 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 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 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


























