Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Alice Breading tells us about the Sport Canterbury Mid Canterbury Sports Awards, with winners announced at a gala evening next month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Mary Blain is back with another instalment in the "Explore with Me" series. Luke asks about taking a journey through the stunning Mackenzie Country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the fuel crisis continues, more and more people are moving to the bus! Luke caught up with Sam Peate from InterCity to find out we do in fact have a few options to jump aboard from right here in Ashburton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with a review of "The North", taking viewers into the Scottish wilderness...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Theatre presents "Footloose the Musical" on stage at Ashburton Event Centre from 23 May. Luke caught up with cast members Zoe and Maddison to find out what we are in store for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger and Casey from Ashburton Event Centre stopped by for an update on the new, world class sound system, how the "Fund our Future" campaign is going, and how we can get along to an Open Day next Sat 2 May.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura was back to talk keeping winter bugs at bay and the importance of getting the flu jab  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was in on whether we need to re-write the draft annual plan in the face of the fuel crisis, and how developers will now help pay for the new bridge project  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced plans to help small rural schools meet the challenges presented by rising fuel costs. Luke caught up with Rakaia School Principal Mark Ellis for some local perspective.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens reckon we should all go solar. Turns out many already have! Bo Houston from Auric Electrical stopped by to share what's involved and if it's worth the investment  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janis Steele and Nicole Williams stopped by to celebrate the new Ashburton Hospice Shop opening today on Burnett Street! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton RSA President Rob Aldridge was back to reflect on Poppy Day, and share the deets on Anzac Day services this coming Saturday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDC Wheels Week Plus returns this coming weekend! Luke caught up with sponsor and long time supporter Greg Donaldson to put it on the radar  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Rakaia senior skipper Josh Dunlea to reflect on a big weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big weekend ahead at Andrew Currie's property (Dip Road, signposted from the Methven Highway). Luke caught up with Bruce Redmond to dig into the NZ Ploughing Champs and Methven Country Fair  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine stepped in for Matt Markham to preview the sporting weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison sets up another weekend loaded with plays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP and Associate Transport Minister James Meager shares his take on the changes to the warrant of fitness system later this year  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rakaia Rugby Club celebrates its 150th jubilee this weekend. Organising committee member Willa Nichol joined Luke to share the excitement planned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading battled through lady man-flu to share some local sport happenings with us  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time Supercars are coming to Ruapuna this weekend! Luke caught local contractor and motorsport enthusiast Greg Donaldson for some perspective  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banter with Granny Shirley this week included celebrating Dame Lisa Carrington's big announcement, her bike ride and how she's managed to get out of School Holiday duties! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Farm Chat this week, Luke caught up with one of our local entries in the NZ Ploughing Champs at Methven this weekend - Matt Ridge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Crusaders CE Hamish Riach shares his reaction to the Crusaders cutting the pre-match horses loose.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Theatre Ashburton present their 2026 show "Footloose the Musical" at Ashburton Event Centre from SAT 23 MAY. Tickets from the venue. Mum and son duo Kate and Eddie Galbraith share more from behind the scenes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.