Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

For what could be the final time this side of the election, Luke chats with local MP James Meager  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyall Williams shares a bit about the Mid Canterbury Aero Club, and the importance of the upcoming fundraiser featuring ex-weatherman Jim Hickey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre cast members Solly and Sari stopped by to preview their big show this week at Ashburton Event Centre  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks Clinical Lead Helen Dodds about the wonderful Community Dental service provided across Mid Canterbury  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Council CE Hamish Riach shares an update on the rail footbridge, and a fierce cats and dogs debate at the Council meeting last week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard helps run the maths on the Hammers chances of securing a Meads Cup playoff spot, and also tackles drama in the league and final day singles at Presidents Cup golf  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eat Well for Less is back on TV1 tonight. Luke previews the new season with celebrity chef Michael van de Elzen, and asks about his key to tackling the clean up  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Blood collectors are back in town this week. Luke asks team leader Boyd Warren how we can book one of the few remaining spots.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rotary's Bookarama is also back TODAY. Luke previews the pages with convenor David Mead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Formally known as Boulevard Day, Ashburton Market Day is back around Baring Square East TODAY. Luke asks organiser Carol Johns who's coming along, and why this looks to the last in this location.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthea and Ash from Ashburton Toy Library share the school holiday excitement they have lined up with the Great Toy Escape  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student Chloe shares what she's looking forward to from the new classrooms  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir John Kirwan is bringing the Bledisloe Cup to Ashburton on Sunday. He shares the Mitey cause behind it, and his take on the future of the domestic game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard speculates on what may have happened behind closed doors at the NZR meeting yesterday, and then looks ahead to the Hammers next battle v West Coast this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netherby School has finally opened two new classrooms ready for Term 4. Principal Phil shares how they have been a long time in the making.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local rugby legend Jock Ross reacts to Collegiate Rugby Club's decision to sell their Seafield Road grounds, and the possibility of NZR scrapping Super Rugby as we know it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back for a school holiday natter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local arable farmer David Clark reacts to the long-awaited reforms to the Resource Management Act  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury shares another big sporting week for local schools, a big weekend of celebration ahead for Mid Canterbury Cricket, and school holiday basketball and netball action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison previews another weekend on the road for our Mid Canterbury Heartland Hammers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucius Hunt and Isabel Wang were in for the final Ashburton College update of Term 3, reflecting on a big day of waiata for Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, Afgani Week celebrations, non-uniform day, and a host of arts events into Term 4.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say eyes are the window to the soul. Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton explains how they can also be a window into what's going on in other areas of our body.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent shares her take on the scary new Resident Evil  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to combat loneliness and isolation, the Empty Chairs movement is quickly growing around the world. Something that could work here in Mid Canterbury. Campaigner Lisa Campkin shares the idea.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the end of the Resource Management Act with local MP James Meager, and the final day of his parliamentary term before moving into election mode to try and win himself another one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.