Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught up with Will Heine from Lotto NZ to find out if our latest $28.2mil Lotto win is the biggest yet for Mid Canterbury  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland from Mt Somers Station was back for some Farm Chat - Covering Lotto wins, wool prices, the new dairy season and the new season of "Clarkson's Farm" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lotto ticket sold from Netherby Four Square is now worth over $28mil!! Luke caught store owner Kim Woods to celebrate the amazing news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook thanks to Specsavers, the topic of the morning was proposals. Mid Canterbury's very own cupid Roasty from Robilliards stopped by to share some of his stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heartland and TSB Banks have proposed a merger valued $620mil. Luke caught up with former board member Graham Kennedy for his thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial literacy is now part of the school curriculum. Luke was keen to explore what kids are now learning in class. Simon Brown is the CEO of a platform called "Banqer" already being widely used across Mid Canterbury. If you'd like Banqer FREE at your school, find out more here: Banqer | Financial education made easy for schools See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back with her thoughts on the new movie "Backrooms" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Ashford has been recognised as a member of the Order of Merit for services to business and textiles in this year's Kings Birthday honours. Luke caught up with Richard to reflect on over half a century exporting Mid Canterbury to the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are quarter finals bound! Luke reflects on the game v Hurricanes, and what's to come v Blues with commentator Nick Beweley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was back in for Council chat - Reflecting on Glow in the Park and asking for thoughts on simplifying local government.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayfield-born Sam Johnson has been named an Officer of the Order of Merit for services to the community and youth. Luke caught up with Sam to celebrate the news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was an extra special addition to Glow in the Park over the weekend as Ben Watson decided to propose in front of the neon pink heart arch! Luke managed to track Ben down to ask about the moment, a long time in the making!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks Glow in the Park is back to light up Ashburton Domain from TONIGHT! Luke caught Phil Anderson from Event Hire to ask about the new additions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big winner from Budget 2026 is education. Luke asked Ashburton College Principal Simon Coleman if he's expecting it to help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2026 has gifted the health sector with it's largest pot of money ever - $34.2bil for the coming year! Dr Laura Pfeifer shares her thoughts on how much of that (if any) Mid Canterbury can look forward to.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP James Meager dialled in for his take on yesterday's Budget  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Markham was back to preview the sporting weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back to set up another big weekend of sport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury dialled in to share details on the Filipino South Island Games being held in Ashburton this weekend, and a big hockey tournament  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some early bluetooth-related tech issues, Granny Shirley was back on to talk household budgeting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann to talk Budget Day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann to talk Budget Day  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standing by for the start of a new dairy season. Luke caught up with Hinds dairy farmer Cole Groves to find out why so many local farmers are on the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks Glow in the Park is back to light up Ashburton Domain this long weekend. Councillor Carolyn Cameron was in to share what we need to know.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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