NZ Creative Genius videos - NZ Police

In March 2020, the New Zealand Police launched the NZ Creative Genius promotion aimed at creating fun online content, to spread key safety messages in Aotearoa's fight against Covid-19. These shorts were among the 60+ winners. The first, from Robyn Paterson, will be familiar to those working from home during lockdown: a Zoom meeting fail with baby juggling and a mute button victim. The second, from Adrian Hooke, parodies Police Ten 7, with sock puppet cops busting up an illegal house party. The last is a musical compilation of uplifting messages and creativity from household bubbles across Aotearoa.

Can't hear Jen.

– A familiar Zoom fail

Key Cast & Crew

Tameka Sowman Vahatau

As: Officer Ruth - Sock Puppet Police

Emma Wollum

Singer and harpist

Robyn Paterson

Writer/Director - Zoom meeting, As: worker trapped on mute

Peter Tait

As: Police boss - Zoom meeting

Serena Cotton

As: Zoom meeting worker

Adrian Hooke

Writer/Director/Narrator - Sock Puppet Police, As: Officer John