Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

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.

The Black Caps have again made history v England overnight. Luke caught up with Andrew Alderson who was lucky enough to be at the game live!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby and Niamh from Ashburton College are off to New Plymouth this week to do battle for the Jr Young Farmer national crown. Luke caught up with the girls and began by asking if they were surprised securing their spot with a win at the Regional Champs held in Woodbury earlier this year...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball stopped by to share a preview of the second lot of Premier promotion/relegation games happening tonight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FIFA World Cup reaches the elimination "Round of 32", Luke caught up with United President Jonny Pow to ask about football here in Mid Canterbury and how we can get involved  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke has spotted a little bus for sale on the outskirts of Tinwald. Perfect for reviving an old around town route! Or is it...? He caught up with former driver (and former Councillor) Diane Rawlinson for thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport commentator Matt Markham was back to share his watchlist into the weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton College Ball is on tonight! Luke caught up with Kim Reed from DNA Hairdressing to find out what sort of preparation goes into the big day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.