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
4 days ago6 min read
Trump actions repeat mistakes that led to World War II
There is a foreboding similarity between Trump's actions and those that led to World War II.
Grant McLachlan
Feb 273 min read
The Politics of Stupid
Oscar Wilde said: "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life." In Snells Beach, life imitates the films Zoolander and Hot Fuzz.
Grant McLachlan - Column
Jan 287 min read
The 'unknowns' that will decide this election
Many politicians have said, “The only poll that matters is election day.” What polls don’t consider could decide this election.
Grant McLachlan
Sep 23, 20233 min read
How much of our culture is contrived?
Is our changing culture making us any the wiser Grant McLachlan asks.
Grant McLachlan
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Short film to be shot in Queenstown
Internationally published researcher and writer Grant McLachlan has adopted Queenstown as the location to produce several film projects.
Lakes Weekly Bulletin
Sep 12, 20233 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
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
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
Condoning does the most damage
The late Frank Haden wrote a piece about my experience with bullying. It was the only national coverage of my trial. As more allegations...
Grant McLachlan - Column
Dec 7, 20173 min read
FACT CHECK: Did Didsbury bury his complicity in Boathouse Bay?
If you view this year’s 1 March issue of Mahurangi Matters, one thing stands out. Can you spot it?
Grant McLachlan
Sep 27, 201710 min read
Journalists put watchdogs to shame
Original article can be found here. The media has regularly found itself at the front line of debate. My concern is that for too many...
Grant McLachlan
Jan 26, 20133 min read
