

Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Mar 25, 20164 min read
Flag Referendum Post Mortum
Now that the referendum result is final, we wish to provide some thoughts. The second flag referendum result has some interesting...


Grant McLachlan
Sep 23, 20153 min read
Summer break may cure us of flag fatigue
Original article can be found here. The flag referendum should be delayed until after the summer, writes Grant McLachlan. I empathise...


Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Sep 17, 20154 min read
The flag process is not New Zealand Idol
Original article can be found here. New Zealand Idol should never have been used as a template for the Flag Consideration Panel....


Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Sep 9, 20154 min read
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 - New Zealand Herald - Column
Aug 13, 20154 min read
Taking a leaf from Canada's flag debate
Original article here Will we get a political doodle for a flag, a celebrity-driven choice, or a timeless icon, asks Grant McLachlan. New...


Grant McLachlan - New Zealand Herald - Column
Jul 7, 20154 min read
NZ's national colour is black
Original article can be found here. The discussion over whether New Zealand should change its flag should be a time to discuss whether we...