Want to become a better New Zealand citizen? Just pick up this hilarious guide to New Zealand's civics and history.... more
FAQs about The Citizen's Handbook:How many episodes does The Citizen's Handbook have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
April 15, 2020Foreign AffairsThe final episode of the series sees Robbie lying about Nuclear Free New Zealand, while James Roque discusses the Mau movement in Samoa....more25minPlay
April 15, 2020Managing the EconomyTPPA... CPTP... What does it all mean? Tom Sainsbury explains while Robbie lies about the GDP. We look into how a recession and hyperinflation is avoided, and what this means for us....more25minPlay
April 15, 2020The MarketRobbie looks at the "special token" system that was introduced - replacing the traditional Māori trade system - and what the rules are and how the government of New Zealand is involved. He goes head-to-head with comedian Eli Mathewson, talking about Sir Roger Douglas and Dame Marilyn Waring....more25minPlay
April 15, 2020The Court SystemNot only is Alice Snedden a comedian, but she also has a law degree! This episode finds Alice showcasing her skills while Robbie tries to lie about capital punishment in New Zealand. Alice talks about New Zealand's first woman lawyer, Ethel Rebecca Benjamin....more24minPlay
April 15, 2020Law EnforcementRobbie informs us of the generations of New Zealand police. From the Armed Constabulary in the 1800s to the New Zealand Police Force of today. Comedian Brynley Stent lies about the police and protests, while Robbie explains your rights....more26minPlay
April 15, 2020A Bill Becomes a LawHow do you get parliament to do what you want it to? Before a law is a law, it's a bill; and before a bill is passed, it goes through a select committee. Comedian Chris Parker tries to sneak a few past Robbie Nicol, while Robbie lies to Chris about the governors-general....more24minPlay
April 15, 2020The ConstitutionHow do you get five million people in New Zealand to cooperate? Robbie delves into the basic rules and conventions of how a government works, and explains the three branches of government with comedian Donna Brookbanks....more26minPlay
April 15, 2020The Settler GovernmentHow did the New Zealand Government come to be? Robbie talks us through how the 1852 New Zealand constitution gave settlers the right to create laws to do... well, pretty much whatever they wanted. Comedian Laura Daniel flexes all her skills as she talks about Māori Parliament, while Robbie lies about New Zealand provinces....more23minPlay
April 15, 2020The New SettlersTrue or false? The man who colonised New Zealand kidnapped a 15-year-old girl, and plotted colonisation while in prison. Find out when Pax Assadi and Robbie Nicol examine Edward Gibbon Wakefield and the battle at Wairau Valley....more24minPlay
April 15, 2020Tangata WhenuaIt's The Citizen's Handbook! A game show where comedians try to separate fact from fiction. Episode one kicks off with Robbie Nicol trying to trick comedian Jamaine Ross about He Whakaputanga, and sees Jamaine lying to Robbie about the legendary trickster Māui....more27minPlay
FAQs about The Citizen's Handbook:How many episodes does The Citizen's Handbook have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.