As a former colony of Great Britain, Aotearoa New Zealand participates in the Royal Honours system — think knights, dames and Order of NZ recipients who are decorated every New Year's Day and King's Birthday. In this 45-minute special made for TV3's Inside New Zealand slot, the intricacies — and controversies — of the system are explained. Presented by journalist Brian Edwards, he addresses the complaints and contradictions of the Honours lists with well-known Kiwis, including former Prime Minister David Lange, actor Barbara Ewing, Māori advocate Ranginui Walker and businessman Sir Bob Jones.