# Comedian Courtney Dawson: Raising a Teenager, Being Arrested, and How She Copes When No One Laughs

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Podcast: [Kiwi Yarns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kiwi-yarns-789217)
Published: 2026-04-19T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3648

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This week meet the fabulously hilarious comedian, Courtney Dawson. We discuss her experience as a young mum, her Te Reo Māori journey and the highs and lows of performing stand-up comedy. When her jokes bomb, she leans into it! Courtney talks Celebrity Treasure Island, I test out her work as an Agony Aunt, and how to make the most of a trip to Australia for a court hearing (hint: it involves Dreamworld). Courtney Dawson will perform at the NZ International Comedy Festival from May 1st to 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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