Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager to ask about the state of our State Highways, in particular the stretch between Ashburton and Hinds. PLEASE NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Reed was back with her take on the Santa Parade, and the line-up for the next Selwyn Sounds concert  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Santa Parade faces an uncertain future. Luke caught up with head elf Carol Johns to address some of the concerns she has raised via a community Facebook page. PLEASE NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hinds and District Lions have given the fountain at Lake Hood a makeover. Listen back to Neil Brownridge sharing with Luke about the project. PLEASE NOTE: Apologies for the audio quality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friendly local optometrist Michael Croft from Specsavers was back in. This time to tell us about dry eye.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Michael Lane from the MetService to ask about the freezing cold we've had over the weekend, and if it's set to warm up into the second week of the school holidays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bumper weekend up at Mt Hutt. Although big crowds did cause some issues. Boss JMac responds to a few of the concerns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton College Principal Simon Coleman to ask about their early morning Matariki celebrations tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks Centre Manager Richard Wood stopped by to share the school holiday excitement they have going on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out there's lots of sport keeping local youngsters busy these school holidays. Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury shares the deets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Fed Farmers President Kerry Harmer to talk weather, reflect on the Ballance Farm Environment Awards gala dinner last week, and her take on the OCR rise  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks if Granny Shirl has considered going solar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Labour's latest announcement, we now have both major political parties in NZ going into the election with a solar focus. Luke caught up with Robbie Ross to ask about their latest installation atop of Community House.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents have started moving into the new Ashburton Rivers, off Trevors Road. This is the latest Freedom Lifestyle Village. Luke caught up with CEO Steve Penny to learn more about the build.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again State of Origin has come down to a decider. It's all on the line for NSW and Queensland in Brisbane tonight. Nathan Limm helps preview the action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hubert Klassens from Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum was in to share the boredom busters they have on to entertain these school holidays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade is hosting a new 10-week cadet course for students in Years 9 to 13. It’s a hands-on programme to develop real life skills, teamwork and leadership, and learn firefighting skills alongside experienced local firefighters. It starts August 17. To find out more and sign up, email craig.wakelin@fireandemergency.nz   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby shares the wonderful showing of support from our local community after a freak accident at Hampstead Rugby Grounds on Saturday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby shares his take on the Wellington ref situation, and previews some of the rugby action this coming weekend as we get to the business end of the club rugby season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've likely heard by now how Hampstead Senior B player Sonasi Langi was caught in a freak accident on the weekend that's landed him in hospital with a serious spinal injury. Roasty and Tarryn from Robilliards have responded to locals looking for a way to share some support.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with James Imlach - National Manager for Property and Policy at New Zealand Motor Caravan Association - for his thoughts on the idea of allowing campers to stay overnight in Ashburton's CBD  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Riach was back to share how we can have our say on a couple of pet-related by-laws  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Mt Hutt manager JMac to ask how much snow they've had from this winter blast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New regular guest, local hairdresser Kim Reed, parked up with her thoughts on allowing overnight stays for campervans in the West Street carpark  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cr Russell Ellis to ask about his idea to allow campervans the ability to stay overnight in Ashburton's CBD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.