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Klaut is the publishing, production, and communications company of Grant McLachlan – a New Zealand-based writer. Grant is a prolific research-based writer of fiction and non-fiction for newspapers, books, and screen.

A qualified lawyer and hearings commissioner, Grant has worked in the public and private sectors, ranging from a Parliamentary researcher and campaign director to a planner and infrastructure specialist. His columns in New Zealand newspapers and his pro-bono work has assisted many people involved in disputes with central and local government authorities.

On this site you will find links to his current and past work. There are several projects in development so please watch this space.

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Fix Hill Street Now

Media Coverage

Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road

PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column

a day ago
3 min

Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road

Once again, the Herald ignores a topic important to many of their subscribers.

Dopey economic theory causing social decline

PERSONA NON GRATA: Grant McLachlan - Column

Oct 14
4 min

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.

Jackson exposes property industry cynicism

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Jun 1, 2019
4 min

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 ...

Nuisance bylaws on dogs are the real nuisance

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Nov 27, 2018
3 min

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...

Lower rural speed limits often worsen congestion

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Oct 12, 2018
3 min

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 roads...

Council officials make mockery of Unitary Plan

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Mar 5, 2018
3 min

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. Th...

Phil Goff painting himself into corner over North Rodney

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Oct 25, 2017
3 min

Phil Goff painting himself into corner over North Rodney

To view the original article, please click here. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's position against a North Rodney referendum to break away from...

Seven Sharp

Oct 5, 2017
1 min

Seven Sharp – Could this be New Zealand's worst intersection?

Grant is involved with the Fix Hill Street Now action group to fix New Zealand's worst intersection. He features in this item from TVNZ's...

Protected trees are falling to council incompetence

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Oct 4, 2017
3 min

Protected trees are falling to council incompetence

To view the original article, please click here. The Auckland Council is causing serious environmental damage due to decisions based on d...

FACT CHECK: Was the Boathouse Bay decision predetermined?

Grant McLachlan

Sep 30, 2017
5 min

FACT CHECK: Was the Boathouse Bay decision predetermined?

The decision by Auckland Council to grant resource consent for a 33-dwelling intensive development called Boathouse Bay has shocked many...

Snell's Beach historic pine exposes law's weak protection

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Sep 4, 2017
3 min

Snell's Beach historic pine exposes law's weak protection

To view the original article, please click here. The Lawrie's Norfolk is now on the New Zealand Tree Register. The recent decision by the...

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

Sep 4, 2016
3 min

Worst highway junction just got worse

To view the original article, please click here. The Transport Agency hasn't factored into calculations how dangerous the Warkworth conge...

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column

May 4, 2016
3 min

Planners blinded by big picture

Warkworth’s Hill St intersection is the poster child for bureaucratic incompetence. Please click here to visit the published column. If t...

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 compl...

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Seven Sharp – Could this be New Zealand's worst intersection?

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Recent Pro-bono

Media Coverage

Warkworth can’t handle the truth about proposed toll road

Dopey economic theory causing social decline

Jackson exposes property industry cynicism

Nuisance bylaws on dogs are the real nuisance

Lower rural speed limits often worsen congestion

Council officials make mockery of Unitary Plan

Phil Goff painting himself into corner over North Rodney

Seven Sharp – Could this be New Zealand's worst intersection?

Protected trees are falling to council incompetence

FACT CHECK: Was the Boathouse Bay decision predetermined?

Snell's Beach historic pine exposes law's weak protection

Worst highway junction just got worse

Planners blinded by big picture

For and against: Waterfront stadium

Featured Posts

Astroturfs: Act Three of 'Dirty Politics'

Our social security system isn't working

State agencies should know the limits of their power to spy

Council officials make mockery of Unitary Plan

Rail a saga of missed opportunities

Phil Goff painting himself into corner over North Rodney

Seven Sharp – Could this be New Zealand's worst intersection?

Helping form new govt untried strategy for Peters

Little town wants a big roundabout

Gutsful – Episode 4 – NZ's Worst Intersection

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