Grant McLachlan
- Sep 23
- 3 min
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 20
- 4 min
How much of our culture is contrived?
Is our changing culture making us any the wiser Grant McLachlan asks.
Grant McLachlan
- Feb 19
- 3 min
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.
Ruth Hill - Radio New Zealand
- Apr 6, 2021
- 6 min
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.
Grant McLachlan - Column
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
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 14, 2020
- 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.
Grant McLachlan
- Oct 2, 2020
- 5 min
Kiwis are more corrupted than they think
New Zealanders place more trust in their politicians and journalists than they should.
Grant McLachlan - Column
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
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
- Sep 28, 2020
- 13 min
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 - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Jun 21, 2018
- 3 min
State agencies should know the limits of their power to spy
Click here to visit the link to the original article. Click on the image below to enlarge. The government spy agency, Security...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
Injured paying too much tax on ACC
To view the original column, please click here. If the new Government is so concerned about the most vulnerable members of our society it...
Grant McLachlan - Gisborne Herald - Column
- Oct 27, 2017
- 3 min
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 - 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...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Sep 27, 2017
- 3 min
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
- Sep 27, 2017
- 10 min
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?
Checkpoint - Radio New Zealand
- Jul 26, 2017
- 1 min
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...
TVNZ, Greenstone TV
- Jun 8, 2017
- 1 min
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...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Mar 8, 2017
- 4 min
NZ should raise the bar on corruption
Click here to view the original article. Nicky Hager's exposure of the underside of politics led to his privacy being violated by police....
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...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Nov 3, 2015
- 3 min
Contrived problems are the problem
You can’t please everyone. When the Rodney Local Board tried to please a vocal minority they annoyed the apathetic majority by making...
Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
- Sep 9, 2015
- 4 min
Flag debate now a political turf war
The Flag Consideration Panel asked for the 'expert' advice of a Nike sportshoe designer who previously designed washing machines.
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Feb 12, 2014
- 2 min
Endangered species need war
Original article can be found here. If world leaders are serious about eliminating poaching of endangered species then they need to...
Grant McLachlan - Stuff - Column
- Jun 10, 2013
- 3 min
Politicians 'abuse flaws' of MMP
Original article can be found here. Any suggestion that we have a proportional representation system is a myth. The Mixed Member...
Grant McLachlan
- Jan 26, 2013
- 3 min
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...
