Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Q Hewi’s in, a late appearance from Cameron, and somehow, we start with a Northland kiwi sanctuary… before the chat takes a few classic Locker Room turns. Rural- ish, wildlife-ish — mainly just a good yarn with the lads.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a night out in Tapanui, we catch up with the team bringing Jesus Christ Superstar back to life 26 years on. Musical director Jeff Rae, Craig Wadsworth (Pilate), and Darren Kelly (Jesus) give us a look behind the scenes — big roles, big vocals, and a production that’s more than just a trip down memory lane. Plus, how they’ve given it a fresh feel and turned it into a full ni...

Our favourite English pocket rocket Annie Nelson is back and stirring the pot with this week’s Great Debate — what should actually be said face-to-face… and what’s fair game for a text, call, or email. As you’d expect, it goes slightly off the rails with plenty of laughs along the way.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissie Liv—aka the Mojo Hunter—is bringing the laughs (and a little life reset) to Gore ahead of the Parents Centre Winter Fete. We chat real-life stories, beating the winter blahs, and what to expect from a night that’s more fun than fluff. Grab your crew, your bubbles, and get amongst it—all for a great local cause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Weatherburn’s back with another simple, clever life hack from grandma—and this one’s a beauty. Think frozen grapes and instant genius.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balclutha’s own Mathew Korteweg jumps on for a yarn—dairy farmer, footy battler and top bloke! We stir the pot on why the All Black selectors might’ve missed a trick, chat footy season, and what it really looks like to take a sideways move on the farm.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45–28 on the board but far from a cruise — Edendale’s Luke Muir joins us fresh off a big comeback win (and a massive personal milestone as the club’s most capped player!). We chat a second-half switch flick, tough Southland conditions, standout performances, and all eyes on a blockbuster Club Day clash with top-of-the-table Wyndham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Joy Cleland joins us to talk all things Waikaka Hay Day — the heart, the community spirit, and why this iconic local event means so much to the region. Plus, how you can get involved and be part of something pretty special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: genius ideas incoming 😄 Ada, Jude and Felicity join us for the Kid Invention Convention — pitching their totally original ideas to make the world a better (and way more fun) place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim, Tyla & Taryn are in the Locker Room unpacking the “eras” they’re currently living in — from work-life mode to full-on suitcase era and everything in between. Then Tyla throws out the big question: what actually counts as acceptable breakfast food? (Spoiler: opinions are strong.) We wrap things up with a round of Vibe or Unsubscribe… which, as always, goes sl...

Local export Michaela Jameson is back with another round of Yay or Nay — and this time it’s all about that feeling of coming home after a weekend or holiday away & unpacking… is it a yay or a hard nay?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crunch time in Division One with just four rounds to play and five teams chasing four semi spots. Karl Laurence from Edendale joins us to chat nerves in camp, ladder watching, and a massive milestone for Luke Muir as he lines up for game 229. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell joins us to break down the Government’s ‘Head Start’ pathway — what it is, why it’s happening, and what it could mean for our community. It’s early days with no decisions locked in, but we unpack why Gore may need to work alongside other councils, what terms like “unitary authority” actually mean, and how this process fit...

Our favourite English pocket rocket and ray of sunshine, Annie Nelson, is back stirring the pot with Annie’s Great Debate! This week we’re calling out the everyday things that feel illegal…but somehow aren’t — before flipping the script on the things that definitely should be outlawed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Wyndham’s Sophie White, fresh back on home soil after representing New Zealand in China with the 2026 Pony Club Exchange Team. She fills us in on the whole experience — from the highs of competing and connecting overseas, to what it meant to wear the fern on the world stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q & Nathan step in for The Locker Room lads and we get stuck into the bull sale that just smashed a national record — and what those eye-watering prices actually mean for rural communities on the ground. From there, the chat turns real, with the lads sharing what they reckon needs a shake-up across local councils right through to central government.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg joins us for a yarn about life on and off the farm. From the reality of the dairy season to the strong crossover between footy culture and farm culture, it’s a grounded, relatable chat you won’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Weatherburn is back with another clever life hack — and this one’s straight out of Grandma’s playbook. We’re talking fridge hacks to save money, reduce waste, and keep things fresher for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicky Coats from the Mataura Bunker joins us fresh off their win at the ILT Southland Sports Awards, taking out the Community Trust South Community Impact Award. We chat about the incredible work they’re doing for young people and whānau, what the award means, and what’s next for this powerhouse community hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by the ILT Southland Sports Awards, the crew handed out their own very creative gongs—from “Best Eye Roll” to “Most Dramatic Over Nothing”  Plus, who do they reckon deserves an award… and what would they win themselves?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big result on the weekend for Tokanui, taking down Albion 20–10 and reclaiming the Horace Borlace Cup. Captain Lachie Wood joins me to chat about that winning feeling, what clicked on the field, and where this side is heading next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local bull rider Tyson Tweedie joins us after being named in the New Zealand Youth Rodeo Team, heading to Townsville for a Tri Nations clash against Australia and the USA. Add in three PBR invites later this year and it’s a massive season ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis “Dribbles” Parker is back with this week’s HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard preview — breaking down a team default, who’s on fire right now, and the key talking points heading into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the weekly catch-up with West Otago stock agent and Baba Rugby coach AJ Aitken — covering all the bases from this weekend’s clash with Woodlands to Southland Country ramping up. Plus, what’s happening at the farm gate, the sales market and the current state of the kill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q and Hewi jump into The Locker Room to chat school rivalries and First XV footy after Q went and watched Otago Boys v Southland Boys, before Hewi gives the rundown on Ajax’s nearly completed Kāinga Ora development in East Gore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.