Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

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.

Sport Commentator Paul Allison was back to set up another sporting weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are back in CHCH tomorrow night. Luke was lucky enough to catch up with lock Tyrell Lomax ahead of the big match.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ashburtonian Mitch McCann is these days a reporter based over in New York. Luke got him on the phone to ask if the rumours about Taylor Swift getting married this weekend are true.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke popped down to Instore Days and caught up with Vinnie from Neumanns Tyres  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are back in CHCH tomorrow night kicking off the international season. Luke was lucky enough to catch lock Tyrell Lomax ahead of the big game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruralco Instore Days are on! Luke crossed live to Alexia from Level Electrical opening morning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Taggart is up in New Plymouth doing battle in the 58th FMG Young Farmer Grand Final. Luke caught up with him ahead of a big few days!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Granny Shirl to share in Ruralco Instore Days excitement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Kate Acland to congratulate her on the recent win at the Primary Industry Awards, and to find out why she's up in New Plymouth this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back with some happenings we can get the jump on into the school holidays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke popped along to the ADC/NZTA Information Session on the new bridge and learned a thing or two from Project Lead Lonnie Dalzel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Jo Taylor from Kai for Kids for her reaction to the Audit Office review of the national school lunch programme, and also to touch on some exciting events they have coming up  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back to share if Minions & Monsters is worth a watch these school holidays...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's some neat stuff going on around Mid Canterbury to mark Matariki. Luke caught up with Helena from Hampstead to find out about their big celebration tonight  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instore Days are back tomorrow! Ruralco CE Tony Aiken stopped by with what we can look forward to  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was back ahead of another big day signing off the Annual Plan, and locking in this coming year's rates rise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Mac dialled in with deets on the Bridge Information Session at Ashburton Library this afternoon from 3:30pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Model Train Show rolls back into the Tinwald War Memorial Hall this weekend. Luke caught up with convenor Rob Read to find out more. Text the keyword "TRAIN" and your name to 5009 for the chance to win a family pass!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.