Donna Brookbanks

Robbie looks at the “special token” system that was introduced—replacing the traditional Māori trade system—what the rules are and how the New Zealand government is involved. Video, Audio

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

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

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

Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with some of the week's funny stories. Audio

Rhys Mathewson with Donna Brookbanks, Jamaine Ross and James Malcolm live at The Classic in Auckland Audio