All Sport Breakfast Canterbury

Approximately an hour north of Christchurch, the Culverden Golf Club is the heart of the district – run completely by volunteers.   Ahead of the club’s Open Tournament this weekend, Lesley Murdoch caught up with President Geoff Youngman for a chat, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christchurch physiotherapist flew the New Zealand flag in Victoria last weekend.  Caden Shields came first place in the Ballarat Marathon, with a final time of 2.18.19.  He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the race and his history in the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waitikiri Golf Club has a new General Manager.  A man of many talents, Lyndon Murray joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his role, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The curtain has come down on Christchurch’s “temporary” stadium, the Apollo Projects Stadium.  Lesley Murdoch revisits the how, why, and the when – the stadium’s origins in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 earthquake.   To do so, she was joined by the Earthquake Minister of the time and current Speaker of the House, Gerry Brownlee.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Former All Black Colin Slade, along with a group of his mates, are running the Christchurch Marathon for charity.  Aptly named the Fendalton Flyers, the group are running with the aim of raising $100 thousand for Full Bellies, a charity that provides school lunches for kids that fall outside the Government’s criteria.  Slade joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about their efforts.  LISTEN...

The quality is rising to the top at the Masters, with defending champion Rory McIlroy leading outright.  The Northern Irishman has a whopping six-shot lead at the halfway mark, the biggest ever advantage at 36-holes.  Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch live from the Masters to give an update on the tournament, with Thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omny...

Canterbury’s golf scene is continuing to shine.  Nick Bewley caught up with Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, for a chat about how things are faring, and what he received at Golf NZ’s annual awards.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Christchurch Marathon kicking off next week, the men’s champion has decided not to defend his title.  2025 Champion Oska Baynes has instead become heavily involved in mentoring athletes in the art of long-distance running, including Nick Bewley.  The two caught up for a chat ahead of next week’s event.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Tactix defender Laura Balmer is adamant she can juggle her netball career with studying medicine heading the first ANZ premiership round this weekend.  The 22-year-old made the move down to Christchurch to peruse her studies after playing for the Pulse last year.  Balmer joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the move.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Professional golfer Amelia Garvey has enjoyed a solid start to her year over in Australia with a couple of top 10 finishes.  Garvey is about to head back to the US with some lofty goals in mind. She’s looking to rise up in the world rankings, going from 140 to within the top 70.  She spoke with Lesley about her start to the year and her plans for the next few months, including trying to...

Hillary O’Connor has made her mark on the history books.  She’s the first woman to become a head professional at the Russley Golf Club, and the only one in the country.  O’Connor joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the appointment, delving into what she hopes to bring to the club in the next 12 months.   In association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  Se...

Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is back in action this weekend.  The Crusaders are travelling north to face their traditional rivals, the Blues, later this evening.  Taylor spoke with the media ahead of what’s shaping up to be another bruising Super Rugby Pacific encounter.   LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley Murdoch caught up with golf guru Mike Godinet to discuss the explosion of professional golf in the last month.  Some of the leading players from across the Asia-Pacific region have been competing all across the country.  He also explained what’s happening with one of Christchurch’s prestigious golf courses, Pegasus, as it goes up fo...

Canterbury’s head coach is heading offshore at the end of the month, taking up a role coaching with English County Middlesex.  But before he leaves, the team will be facing off against Wellington in the Ford Trophy Grand Final.   Peter Fulton caught up Craig Kerr ahead of this last hurrah with Canterbury cricket and touched on how the move to Middlesex is progressing.  LISTEN ABOVE&...

Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years.  He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing.   He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like to coach.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has reached the top, claiming the Supreme Award at this year’s Halberg Awards.  He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about the award and discuss his goals moving forward.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canterbury Strokeplay is teeing off this weekend.  Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the tournament, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   They also delved into the monster raffle happening this weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic Sumner Sports Pavilion is getting an upgrade.  Both the lease renewal and a full rebuild of the St Leonards Park pavilion have been approved by the Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board.  Lesley Murdoch caught up with longtime Sumner resident and rugby and cricket club member Ray Steele for a chat about the development.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.co...

Super Rugby Pacific's pre-season has kicked off, with the champions, the Crusaders, beating the Highlanders 33-10 in Timaru.  Assistant Coach James Marshall joined Lesley Murdoch was impressed by what he witnessed, joining Lesley Murdoch to chat about the win.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Long Run around Rugy and Malvern Parks took place in Christchurch last week, with the Crusaders, public, and many corporates taking part.  The aim of the event is to raise money for child cancer, conceptualised by Aaron Webb, who joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on what’s become an iconic charity run.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are buzzing at one of Canterbury’s golfing venues.  More than 140 golfers are teeing off in the New Year Classic this weekend at Templeton Golf Club – a major event on the club’s calendar.   Known for its par-73 layout, stretching over 6,100 metres with a Slope Rating of 126, Templeton is no easy test, and Lesley Murdoch caught up with Matt Egan to hear how things are tracking.&nb...

Young Canterbury quick Lachie Harper is doing all the right things as he embarks on his cricket career, playing for the Kings in Super Smash.  The St Albans club player has impressed audiences with some eye-catching performances – particularly his 4-17 against the Firebirds.  He caught up with Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his efforts and how he’s enjoying representing Canterbury.&nbsp...

Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson’s run as All Blacks coach has been cut short.   It followed a damning internal review of the 2025 season that found issues with the coaching, culture, and environment of the team.   Lesley Murdoch caught up with a couple of high-profile Cantabrians, Crusaders Manager Aaron Webb, and Canterbury Cricket Coach Peter Fulton, to get their thoughts on the situation. &nb...

Canterbury Golf enjoyed a tremendous 2025, but now the big question is how to keep that momentum rolling into 2026.  President Dion Kerr joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what’s driving the buzz, from new competitions to new initiatives that are set to shape another standout year for the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In association with Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley caught up with one of New Zealand’s brightest golfing talents, seventeen-year-old Cooper Moore, to reflect on a stellar 2025 and look ahead to what’s next. Cooper shared that while he’s added serious length off the tee, his short game has slipped a little – making that his top priority for 2026 as he continues his upward trajectory. Big goals, bi...