The Citizen's Handbook

The final episode of the series sees Robbie lying about Nuclear Free New Zealand, while James Roque discusses the Mau movement in Samoa.Watch the video version of the episode hereIn the final episode of The Citizen's Handbook, Robbie explores how New Zealand used to interact with the rest of the world, and how it does now. The United Kingdom used to run our international relations, which made no sense, so in 1943, the Department of External Affairs was introduced. Robbie looks at the special relationships New Zealand has with other countries, and what role climate change has in all of this.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

TPPA... 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. Watch the video version of the episode hereWhat do we need to know about the New Zealand economy? Robbie delves into the government's role in the economy, and how it's regulated. We look into how a recession and hyperinflation is avoided, and what this means for us.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Robbie 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.Watch the video version of the episode hereBefore money was introduced to Aotearoa, everyone worked in their hapū to grow, work, and trade for what was needed in their community. The Brits arrived and introduced "special tokens" that were used at markets for trading goods and services - this is what we call money. In this episode, Robbie looks at this "special token" system, what the rules are, and how the government of New Zealand is involved.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Not 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.Watch the video version of the episode hereWe start this episode at a time before the Brits arrived, and see what conflict resolution looked like and how the community was involved. When the Brits arrived, they refused to follow local iwi law, so instead brought their own dispute-resolution system from home. Robbie looks at New Zealand's court systems, the purpose for each one, what happens if you need to go to court, and the options New Zealand citizens have.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Robbie 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.Watch the video version of the episode hereWe begin in the 1800s, when British settlers thought their colonising army was too expensive, so they replaced them with the armed constabulary, which was cheaper. That was then replaced by the armed police force which eventually became a big organisation called the New Zealand Police Force. Robbie goes deep into how your skin colour can affect your odds of being suspected by the police.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details