Robbie Nicol
The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special | Euthanasia
This is a binding referendum. So what does the Act propose? There is, undeniably, a fine line between suicide and euthanasia. Video
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 10: Foreign Affairs
In the final episode, Robbie explores how New Zealand used to interact with the rest of the world, and how it does now with special relationships with other countries. Video, Audio
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 9: Managing the Economy
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 8: The Market
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 7: The Court System
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 6: Law Enforcement
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 5: A Bill Becomes a Law
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 4: The Constitution
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 3: The Settler Government
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
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 2: The New Settlers
In this episode, Robbie explores the colonisation of New Zealand. Video, Audio
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 1: Tangata Whenua
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
The Citizen's Handbook - A New Comedy Podcast.
The Citizen's Handbook is a ten-part Video and Podcast comedy series and civics class for all New Zealanders created by the award-winning team behind the popular satirical web show White Man Behind A… Audio
Event: Live Lockdown Launch Event
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.
The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Trailer
Partake in the Citizen's Handbook trailer and go on, subscribe/follow, and share via your favourite podcatcher. Video, Audio
Money for media mockery
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
Money for media mockery
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, AudioAn open letter to John Oliver
Opinion - New Zealand comedian Robbie Nicol, aka White Man Behind A Desk, responds to the Last Week Tonight host's lampooning of Prime Minister Bill English.
White Man Behind A Desk - Robbie Nicol
Our guest may be New Zealand's very own John Oliver or Jon Stewart. He's Robbie Nicol, also known as 'White Man Behind A Desk'. The Wellingtonian's online show is gathering quite a bit of attention… Audio