Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Kim Reed was back in to talk the amazing opportunities sport can open up for Mid Canterbury locals  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of locals is keen to bring the Cycling Without Age initiative to Mid Canterbury. Julie Moffett is one of them. Luke caught up with Julie to learn more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Suttie has once again been selected as a bowls umpire at this year's Commonwealth Games, starting Friday in Glasgow! Luke sat down with Wendy to preview an exciting few weeks ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC boss Hamish Riach was back in with some golfing banter, and to preview another big Council meeting on tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Rakaia media liason Willa Nicol to celebrate their big Watter's Cup win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hampstead have gone back-to-back as Senior B rugby champions. Luke caught up with Club President Taare Parekura to celebrate a win that comes at a particularly trying time for the club.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got out to ask what Mid Canterbury locals make of the new Whittaker's Gum Drop block  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with sport commentator Jason Pine for his thoughts into the FIFA World Cup final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MCRU chair and local commentator Jason Rickard was on to share his picks for the big dance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got along to the meeting on the Tancred St Sports Hall last night, organised by Rotary. There he bumped into Brian Glassey from the Fancier's Society (Poultry Club). He was able to settle the rumour that there's automotive treasure buried beneath the floor boards...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Watter's Cup final is an all-country affair at the Showgrounds tomorrow 3pm. Rakaia v Methven. Luke caught up with Methven captain Harry Bonifant to ask if they warrant the underdog status.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the action this coming weekend including All Blacks v Ireland, Black Caps v Windies, football, golf and the F1 out of Belgium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was keen to find out if Granny Shirl is collecting the SMEG knives at New World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with NZTA Network Manager Scott McKenzie to ask about the state of SH1 between Ashburton and Hinds  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football man Liam Woods was back in with a preview of the Argentina v England game  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Rakaia v Methven Watter's Cup final on Saturday. Luke caught up with Rivermen captain Josh Dunlea to wish them well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back in with details on Club Finals Day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to share a fun night out at Staveley, and success for local basketballers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with her take on the new live action remake of Moana  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Givealittle page for the Ashburton Santa Parade has ticked over $3000 in less than a day! Luke got head elf Carol Johns back on the phone to ask if this means the show is all go  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SMEG knives are back at New World! Ashburton Owner/Operator Jeremey Rooney shares how we can get our hands on some.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we were down to the final four at the FIFA World Cup. Voice of Football Jason Pine helped preview the action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC boss Hamish Riach responds to criticism over Council's funding of the Ashburton Santa Parade  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with John Driscoll from Ashburton Rotary to ask about their meeting Thursday night to explore options for the Tancred Street Sports Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Clare Harden to ask about the school holiday fun at Staveley Ice Rink  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.