Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Granny Shirl shares her thoughts on the state of the world and whether she would have held onto $230,000 found in the ceiling...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've done it! Team Muscle has scaled over 3000kms from Bluff to Cape Reinga in support of the Canterbury/West Coast Rescue Helicopter. Luke was keen to share a well earned congrats with rider Willy Leferink.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden Shears are on in Masterton. Luke caught up with shearing contractor Lynn Smith to ask about the local Mid Cantabs featuring up there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was in to share some local happenings, including the return of the River Trail Marathon this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Joss Ross shares his take on NZR naming Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks coach  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruralco CE Tony Aiken was recognised with Excellence in Business Leadership at the ANZ Business of the Year Awards last month. Luke asked what the award means for him and the team, with a bit of golf banter thrown in as well  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back with his take on the cricket and Dave Rennie's appointment as the new All Blacks coach  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Prefect Gabriel Fifita and Head of Cultural Committee Kalotia Ula were in for this week's Ashburton College update. Catch the scoop on the upcoming Polyfest. Also Ako interviews this week, and students away competing in the South Island Rowing Competition and Senior Boys' Aoraki Volleyball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Alderson previews the Black Caps' World Cup semi-final match against South Africa tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Riach shares details on Council's annual grants round, now open. They're making the process easier with the new Fund Finder tool. There's nine grants available, covering a wide range of projects from biodiversity to school sports. Find details at  www.ashburtondc.govt.nz   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Taylor was in to celebrate 30yrs of Ashburton Zonta Women's Day Breakfast this Sat. Featuring speaker Jude Dobson. Jude will share the incredible story of Pippa, a secret agent in World War 2 tasked with sending crucial messages to London that helped the Allies. Limited tickets left from Preen on East Street, $45 each. Or jump on the Hokonui Ashburton FB page to win! See omnystudio.com/listener...

Luke chats with Stacy May, a registered social worker and founder of May She Flourish - a practice supporting mothers through the transformative journey of motherhood. Stacy shares her personal experience of navigating the challenges of motherhood, and the importance of recognizing the profound shift that occurs in women's lives after becoming mothers. They discuss the concept of matrescence,...

The Rescue Warriors are now three weeks into their epic 3000km tour of the country in support of the Canterbury/West Coast Rescue Helicopter. They're getting close to the finish now! Luke caught Duncan Barr from Team Live for another update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC boss Hamish Riach was in to share an update on the Mt Somers Domain Campground situation and the opportunity for local businesses with Chris and Lorraine from Retail First in town this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conflict in the Middle East has thrown the travel world into chaos. Maxine Whiting from Ashburton House of Travel stopped by to share what they're facing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby Calder runs a Facebook page called "Ashburton Swap Group for Collectables". Luke caught up with her to find out more about the Woolies Bricks campaign and how she can help locals piece together a full set.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're set to welcome our first full lunar eclipse since 2022 tonight. Luke caught up with Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has become a scary place as war has again kicked off in the Middle East. Caught in it is local Jan McKeogh. She joined Luke to share her experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Scott McKenzie from NZTA Waka Kotahi for an update on Mid Canterbury roadworks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 42nd Rakaia Fishing Competition was held over the weekend. A huge success despite the call not to host a weigh in. Luke caught up with organiser Chris for the review.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Multicultural Bite and Autumn Fair is back at Ashburton Domain this SAT 7 MAR. Luke caught up with organiser Richard Fox to find out what we can expect  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Markham shares his picks into another sporting weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison gives us a heads up on the sporting weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke called on the expertise of local butcher Chris Brown from Carnivore Candy Store to help settle the saveloy vs polomey debate...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was in to help settle a debate raging in Howden house...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.