The roads that never were: Ten New Zealand infrastructure dreams that died on the drawing board
New Zealand’s transport network tells a story not just of what was built, but of what could have been.
Grant McLachlan
6 hours ago19 min read
The Immigration Tap: How National turned a housing crisis into a growth strategy
For nearly a decade, National governments have run the same cynical playbook: when the economy falters, turn on the immigration tap. It’s economic fraud masquerading as policy.
Grant McLachlan
1 day ago10 min read
Investigative journalism master class eviscerating corrupt council
In an era when media organisations frantically downsize, replacing substance with clickbait and advertorial content, a remarkable counter-narrative is unfolding in Queenstown.
Grant McLachlan
Apr 166 min read
Has Queenstown exceeded capacity?
Queenstown risks destroying the very reason people visit the destination. With the sewerage plant overflowing, can it grow any further?
Grant McLachlan
Feb 74 min read
Is Queenstown's "Road to Nowhere" a waste of money?
The Queenstown upgrade of Melbourne & Henry Streets has been heralded as a bypass of Queenstown's CBD. Was the $128m price tag worth it?
Grant McLachlan
Feb 51 min read
Groundhog Day at New Zealand's worst intersection
New Zealand's worst intersection symbolises decades of vested interests and dirty politics dividing an increasingly irrelevant community.
Grant McLachlan
Dec 12, 202411 min read
Signs that voters want change
One sign that voters want change is when they don’t take the government seriously. A sure sign is when authorities won’t enforce those laws.
Grant McLachlan
Feb 20, 20233 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
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
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
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
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
Rail a saga of missed opportunities
To view the original article, please click here. To view a zoomed version of this image, please right click on it and download it as a...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Jan 2, 20183 min read
Gisborne needn't be end of the line
To view the published column, please visit this link. The original column is shown below. The section of the Gisborne-Wairoa railway...
Grant McLachlan - Gisborne Herald - Column
Oct 28, 20173 min read
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...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Oct 26, 20173 min read
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...
Seven Sharp
Oct 5, 20171 min read
Helping form new govt untried strategy for Peters
To view the original article, please click here. For all the reasons Winston Peters should support a National or Labour-led government he...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Sep 28, 20173 min read
Little town wants a big roundabout
Grant is involved with the Fix Hill Street Now action group to fix New Zealand's worst intersection. He features in this episode of Radio...
Checkpoint - Radio New Zealand
Jul 26, 20171 min read
Gutsful – Episode 4 – NZ'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 episode of...
TVNZ, Greenstone TV
Jun 8, 20171 min read
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...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Sep 5, 20163 min read
