Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Mayor Liz McMillian was back in to reflect on a great night rocking with the Black Seeds over the weekend, and the excitement to come from the Tarbotton Ride Smart Park  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Ride Smart Park in Ashburton Domain. Luke asks Tim Tarbotton about the well-timed coincidence that got them involved, and the extent of their generosity to the project  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Ride Smart Park in Ashburton Domain. Project lead Tim Tarbotton shares the features that will make this a unique reflection of Mid Canterbury.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With school holidays on the horizon, Luke caught up with Sarah Mosley from Ashburton District Council to ask about the boredom busters packed into the new Spring edition of the What's On Guide, starting with the rather unique chance for gamers to rock out at the Library this Thurs night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Tarbotton Ride Smart Park in the Domain yesterday. He caught a word with Roger Patterson from Ashburton Lions who has been instrumental in helping get the project off the ground.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down for an extended chat with the oldest surviving former student of Wakanui School, 95yr old Bruce Leadley. His sister Margaret also has a few memories to share.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with former student Owen Moore at the Wakanui 150yrs celebrations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jason Rickard was back to balance the Wahs loss with a big win up north for our Mid Canterbury Hammers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one week to go, David Mead from Ashburton Rotary stopped by to share how preparations are going ahead of another big Bookarama  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out it's not our year. Luke asks Liam Woods if the Knights were too good, or was it the Bunker that held us back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wakanui School celebrated the incredible milestone of 150yrs over the weekend. Luke spoke with Principal Trena Watt about how the school continues to grow, and previews an exciting new addition to come  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheesy from Mt Hutt shares how the season has been, why there's only 24 days left, and how they have the Black Seeds coming to play in Methven tomorrow night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Critter Competition is on this weekend, raising funds for a new heater for Mayfield Pool. Organiser Deb Gilkison shares the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP James Meager defends his party's rather uncharacteristic supermarket policy, and Luke thanks him for his support of the ANZ Daffodil Quiz last night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jase Rickard reflects on a big night at the ANZ Daffodil Quiz, and then helps preview another shot at NRL glory for the Wahs on Sunday, and the Hammers big assignment up in Wanganui tomorrow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have both main political parties campaigning on a supermarket shake up into this year's election. Would what the Nats are proposing really make prices cheaper? Local Netherby Four Square owner/operator Kim Woods shares her thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl shares her take on Pak 'n Save, and Luke helps her feel better about missing out on a SMEG chopping board  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny was back to preview a weekend for the Hammers on the road to Wanganui, and some success for our U18 Hanan side.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury celebrates the recent success of local tamariki at the Flava Fest, and previews basketball action and a big Friday up in CHCH See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke catches Cole Groves for a check in on calving, and his whirlwind trip up to Auckland last weekend to cheer on the Wahs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a new fitness studio in Ashburton. Sadly it's off to a rocky start with an unexpected fire earlier in the week. Luke asks owner Mony Shirley about what happened and when they hope to be back in action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wakanui School is celebrating 150yrs this weekend. Organiser Graeme Moore shares the party plans  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks if Movie Man Joe has been spell-bound by the new Practical Magic 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Aucklanders enjoying their new trains, Luke asks rail campaigner Dave McPherson if it's time we should get some services running down South  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From November many vehicles will move from 6-monthly to annual WOF checks. Emma from Neumann's shares how that makes it even more important for us to regularly check the state of our tyres.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.