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White text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook".

11m

Become a better New Zealand citizen! A comedy video and podcast civics series that tackles NZ history and issues.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

10 episodes

Tangata Whenua

The first episode tackles the settlement of Aotearoa. From Polynesian travelers, right through to British and European settlers.
Season 1/Episode 1
11m

The New Settlers

In this episode, Robbie explores the colonisation of New Zealand.
Season 1/Episode 2
11m

The Settler Government

Robbie talks us through how the New Zealand government come to be.
Season 1/Episode 3
11m

The Constitution

Robbie delves into the basic rules and conventions of how a government works and explains the 3 branches of government.
Season 1/Episode 4
9m

A Bill Becomes a Law

How do you get parliament to do what you want it to? How does a bill become law?
Season 1/Episode 5
10m

Law Enforcement

obbie informs on how we got from the Armed Constabulary ofthe 1800s to the New Zealand Police Force of today.
Season 1/Episode 6
9m

The Court System

Robbie takes a close look at New Zealand's court systems and your legal options.
Season 1/Episode 7
10m

The Market

Robbie looks at how money replaced the Māori trade system, and how these "special tokens" now work.
Season 1/Episode 8
10m

Managing the Economy

Robbie delves into the government's role in the economy, how it's regulated, and what this means for us.
Season 1/Episode 9
10m

Foreign Affairs

In the final episode, Robbie explores how New Zealand used to interact with the rest of the world, and how it does now.
Season 1/Episode 10
11m

Trailers & bonus video

Election Special Sketch: Voting

If you forget to vote, Orange Guy may come and find you!
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2m

Election Special Sketch: Your Boss

Your boss is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special Sketch: Cannabis

We visit the home for retired cannabis protestors.
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1m

Election Special: Euthanasia

This is a binding referendum. So what does the Act propose? There is, undeniably, a fine line between suicide and euthanasia.
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9m

Election Special Sketch: Your Mum's Friend

Your mum's friend is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Ex-Boyfriend

Your ex-boyfriend is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special: Cannabis

Robbie asks the questions that need asking.
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10m

Election Special Sketch: Your Annoying Flatmate

Your annoying flatmate is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Landlord

Your landlord is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special: Voting

We want you to vote. But we’re not going to resort to any of the tactics you might see others trying to use around the election.
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9m

Election Special Sketch: Your Local MP

Your local MP is voting, and so should you!
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1m

Election Special Sketch: Tom Sainsbury

Tom Sainsbury is voting, and so should you!
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1m

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