Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

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.

The Green Party has unveiled an election policy which would cut down the number of cows in NZ, and progressively do away with synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. Luke caught up with Methven farmer Hamish Marr for his reaction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with commentator Elliott Smith to reflect on the big plays from the All Blacks opening game v France Sat night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hinds Young Farmer Jack Taggart was named runner-up at this year's FMG Young Farmer Grand Final. Luke got him on the phone to share congrats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with the voice of the FMG Young Farmer competition, Te Radar, to wrap an exciting Grand Final weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with John Law from the Metservice to find out if the wet that has saturated parts of Clutha and Otago is coming our way  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a wet and wild night for many coastal areas, including Dunedin and Oamaru. Luke caught up with Waitaki Mayor Mel Tavendale to ask how wet it's been for her.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a grotty start to the school holidays. Luke caught up with Jane Riach to find out what activities they have on to entertain in the warmth of Ashburton Library.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.