Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Seals have been spotted around Mid Canterbury! Luke caught up with DOC Ranger Ian Fraser to ask where our new friends are coming from.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Relay for Life returns SAT 21 MAR. Aim of the game is to raise funds to support the amazing work of our Ashburton Cancer Society. Rachel Wilson and the team have come up with a way for local businesses to get on board by investing in a wooden daffodil. Get yours here: 2026 Mid Canterbury Relay For Life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton College prefects Layla Ward and Lucius Hunt were in for our latest Ashburton College update  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back in to share his take on the new screen adaption of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Kiwis in action from Italy. Luke caught up with Games Guru Chris Rieve from NZHerald for the preview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Games may be inspiring some locals to give it a go. We're pretty lucky to have Mt Hutt right on our doorstep here in Mid Canterbury. Luke caught up with Senior Instructor Sam Pringle to find out how easy it is to get into snowsports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asked ADC CE Hamish Riach if they will be pressing charges over Greenpeace defacing the Rakaia salmon statue on the weekend. Also LTP planning and the Business Awards Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Rakaia Fishing Promotions Chair Chris Agnew about next week's Fishing Competition, and his take on what Greenpeace did to the salmon statue over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week into their mammoth 3000km ride the length of the country, Luke checked in with how the Rescue Warriors are getting on. They've been lucky to dodge most of the bad weather. Unfortunately one of the riders took a fall ending their campaign.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Boyer from Mt Hutt and NZ Ski has been lucky enough to be in Italy for the Winter Games! Luke got her on the phone to share in the bucket list experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke catches the reaction of Local MP and Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager on what Greenpeace did to the Rakaia salmon statue over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaidyn Broomhall, MacKenzie Currie and Struan Robertson made up the Mt Hutt College "Dream Team" and came second in the school's 2-day Coast to Coast over the weekend. Luke caught up with the lads to celebrate their effort.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Matt Markham was back to run over the big plays of the weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer has not been kind to grain farmers and road workers alike. Luke caught up with NZTA Contracts Manager Scott McKenzie to ask how they have been getting on, and to find out about a big project starting in Tinwald this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Island Motorhome Show and Country Fete is back at Ashburton Showgrounds this weekend SAT 21 and SUN 22 FEB. Open to the public 9am - 4pm on Saturday, and 9am - 3pm Sunday. Entry just $5! To find out more, or to book your spot at the event, click here:  https://www.southislandmotorhomeshow.co.nz/ . Luke caught up with organiser Chrissy Milne to find out more.  See omnystudio.com...

Paul Allison was back to run over a massive weekend of sport ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new voice to preview weekend sport - Matt Markham was in to share his take.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokonui is proud to support the ANZ Business of the Year Awards. The Gala Evening is being held next FRI 20 FEB. Ticket sales close tomorrow! Luke caught up with organiser Vicki Pluck with what we need to know.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Acland is the Chair of Beef and Lamb. She was in to mark National Lamb Day coming up on Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In preparation for National Lamb Day on Sunday, Luke caught up with our friendly local butcher Mike Hanson from Netherby Meats for tips of picking the best cuts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic Coast to Coast multisport event is back this weekend. Luke caught up with veteran race commentator Brian Ashby to find out what athletes are instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mind Body Soul Expo brings a full day of colour, connection, and wellbeing to Hotel Ashburton on SAT 14 FEB. From 10am–4pm, visitors can explore clairvoyants, international mediums, energy healers, crystals, crafts, workshops, music, food, clothing, gifts, and plenty more. Entry is $5, with free admission for children under 15. Hosted by the Ashburton Spiritual Group, the expo also suppo...

Ashburton Vintage Car Club is hosting a Show and Community Day at VTNZ Ashburton, on SUN 15 FEB from 11am to 2pm. Anyone is welcome to take their car along to be on display with an entry fee of $5 per vehicle. Funds raised going to the Cancer Society. There will be raffles and a barbecue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was in for a natter around the Winter Games  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hinds Dairy Farmer Cole Groves was on to talk Coast to Coast, and lay of the land See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.