The Citizen's Handbook
RNZWant to become a better New Zealand citizen? Just pick up this hilarious guide to New Zealand's civics and history.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Category | Comedy | ||||
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The final episode of the series sees Robbie lying about Nuclear Free New Zealand, while James Roque discusses the Mau movement in Samoa.
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In the final episode of The Citizens Handbook, Robbie explores how ... more
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.
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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 ... more
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 B... more
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.
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How 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 t... more
How 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.
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How 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 ta... more
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I hadn’t bothered to dig much into New Zealand history prior to listening to this, it made the whole topic a lot more fun! Thanks for getting me excited to learn more about our country!
Apple Podcasts5Non-fiction Loving Commuter
New Zealand5 years ago - The NZ history lessons you never had
Why was this not around when I was learning history at school? Actually explains a lot of really useful stuff in really accessible ways. Should get plenty of people handwringing about the confronting nature of colonisation and it’s enduring impacts and that’s good. Got to the end of it and wanted more. When’s the next series?
Apple Podcasts5ThomasNashNew Zealand6 years ago - Loved it
Definitely check out the web series as well! It’s different content (same topics), but is also educational (and very funny)
Apple Podcasts5Ash117aNew Zealand6 years ago - Great addition to the YouTube series
Informative and funny, well worth your time
Apple Podcasts5CaptFrankUncoNew Zealand6 years ago - The Citizen’s Handbook
The Citizen’s Handbook is a wonderfully funny and challenging way to learn about the makings of our very own history and civics. Not only did I learn much, I guffawed many, many times. Which helped me to ameliorate the shame I feel at not knowing more about NZ’s chequered past.
I have been recommending this series to everyone I can think of. It is being used at my school as part of a student inquiry about “Who we are” and I couldn’t be happier.
Apple Podcasts5#readmoreNew Zealand6 years ago - Loved it
This excellent podcast succinctly explains the long term effects of colonisation in NZ, and shines a light upon a lot of uncomfortable truths. It inspired me to research my own whakapapa to see what part my ancestors played in the development of NZ! Really great podcast and web series 😍
Apple Podcasts5floisawilsonNew Zealand6 years ago - M
I love Robbie's work. NZ is a great country with wonderful people but there is a history and current atmosphere of unfairness. I remember drug laws being a huge mechanism of oppression for youth, the poor or any group that questioned the powerful. Most people I know are wealthy because of the land their parents sold off but they are convinced it's because they are very clever - which perhaps they are. The media is completely bought out by Australian concerns and no MSM can any longer be trusted.... more
Apple Podcasts5Fiona2ty2
Netherlands6 years ago - Fantastic
Highly informative and funny all in one. So good.
Apple Podcasts5payrobbiemoreNew Zealand6 years ago - So good!
Exactly what I needed to get through lockdown and a super awesome education tool!
Apple Podcasts5Kate AschoffNew Zealand6 years ago - Funny, smart and well researched
This is a great combination of brains and fun. Very recommended.
Apple Podcasts5whats-that?New Zealand6 years ago - This is cool
Stfu scrapMusic101
Apple Podcasts5TamthebestNew Zealand6 years ago - Hilarious! (and informative)
It's rather odd to be a citizen of New Zealand: we don't teach our history well, we don't have civics, and we expect adults to just osmotically pick up what they need to know to make sense of politics, elections, laws, and the economy.
"The Citizen's Handbook" is a romp through the most important things you're expected to know to do your duty as a citizen: what's New Zealand's history? How are laws passed? What's NZ's Constitution? This podcast informs on all those worthy topics, including Econ... more
Apple Podcasts5nzgnat
United States6 years ago - Better than high school history lessons
Witty and insightful look into not only our past (& not ignoring all the bad “colonising bits”) but also how our country is governed today. The guest comedy talents are great, but it’s Robbie’s blend of storytelling and satirical bent that makes the show.
Apple Podcasts5Phill behind a deskNew Zealand6 years ago - Fire the idiots who green lighted this rubbish
Presumably those who govern Radio NZ were so embarrassed by declining ‘Flight of the Concords’ that they just approved whatever nonsense was dumped in front of them. The only other explanations for this pathetic drivel polluting the airwaves are:
1- Nepotism, someone on this show have relatives in Radio NZ management.
2: Radio NZ National has become a retirement scheme for failed comedians, especially those without the self honesty to realise how bad and unfunny they are. Other examples are Cru... more
Apple Podcasts1ScrapMusic101New Zealand6 years ago - Review
Super talented content creator delivers factual information in a fun easy to listen to format.
Apple Podcasts594kezNew Zealand6 years ago
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