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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

3 episodes

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.
Season 3/Episode 1
9m

Election Special: Cannabis

Robbie asks the questions that need asking.
Season 3/Episode 2
10m

Election Special: Euthanasia

This is a binding referendum. So what does the Act propose? There is, undeniably, a fine line between suicide and euthanasia.
Season 3/Episode 3
9m

Trailers & bonus video

Election Special Sketch: Voting

If you forget to vote, Orange Guy may come and find you!
Season 3/
2m

Election Special Sketch: Your Boss

Your boss is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Cannabis

We visit the home for retired cannabis protestors.
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Mum's Friend

Your mum's friend is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Ex-Boyfriend

Your ex-boyfriend is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Annoying Flatmate

Your annoying flatmate is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Landlord

Your landlord is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Your Local MP

Your local MP is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

Election Special Sketch: Tom Sainsbury

Tom Sainsbury is voting, and so should you!
Season 3/
1m

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The back of someone looking up at a big red firework exploding in the night sky. Text reads, "Giants Giants Giants". The last "Giants" fades into the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a tartan hat is looking out to the left. Text reads, "Our Other Islands".
An archival picture of a group of Pacific Islanders posing for a group picture. The text reads "Untold Pacific History"
People standing in a forest clearing, backlit by the sun. They are all wearing traditional Māori dress. Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui".
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