Robbie Nicol

What do we need to know about the economy? Robbie delves into the government's role and how it's regulated. We look into how a recession and hyperinflation is avoided, and what this means for us. Video, Audio

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. Video, Audio

When the Brits arrived, they refused to follow local iwi law, so instead brought their own dispute-resolution system from home. Robbie looks closer at New Zealand's court systems and your options… Video, Audio

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. Video, Audio

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. This is where you come in. Video, Audio

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. Video, Audio

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. Video, Audio

In this episode, Robbie explores the colonisation of New Zealand. Video, Audio

We begin where all good series start: the beginning! This episode tackles the settlement of Aotearoa, starting with travelers from all over Polynesia and then British and European settlers. Video, Audio

In this special live online event, Robbie talks about how they created the project, plays the first episode, then follows with a live online Q&A.

Partake in the Citizen's Handbook trailer and go on, subscribe/follow, and share via your favourite podcatcher. Video, Audio

Say kia ora to Finnius and Robbie.

In a potentially career-stalling move, satirist Robbie Nicol - aka White Man Behind a Desk - is biting the hand that feeds. He’s crowdfunded for a video to mock major media companies and how public… Video, Audio