Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Movie Man Joe was back to share his thoughts on "Song Sung Blue", about the ups and downs of Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Hewittt, Coordinator of the Rural Driver Licensing Scheme, shares her thoughts on the government's changes to the driver's licensing system. The new system extends the learner's license from six to twelve months and scraps the full licensed test. Wendy discusses the potential benefits of this change, including reduced costs and less stress for young drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The Rakaia salmon statue is back after a near $300k repair job. Luke caught up with sculptor Phil Price to ask about the work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke's buddy Hayden accidentally flushed his car key down the toilet on the weekend. Luke caught up with Dean Talbot to find out if it's common and if he had any handy advice to prevent finding ourselves in a similar situation...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC boss Hamish Riach was in to talk how local Councillors are in annual planning mode with a couple of big workshops starting today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of local families and kids are crashing back into routine with schools back this week. Luke caught up with Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic to share in some of his tips.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic was in to help us get back into sleep routine. Luke asked if he had any tips to help calm stress and nerves that can keep us up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Taggart from the Hinds Young Farmers Club won our Aorangi Regional Final on Saturday. Luke caught him to reflect on some of the challenges and ask what's to come.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Alderson was in to cover off some of the big weekend sporting plays including the Aussie Open and Sam Ruthe charging on to become the fastest Kiwi ever!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most local kidlets are back to school today, which includes those at Tinwald. Luke was able to check in with Principal Pete Livingstone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook thanks to Specsavers Ashburton asking for your lost key stories. Aileen had a great one!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition Te Radar was with us to wrap the Aorangi Regional Final held at Woodbury Domain on Saturday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokonui is again proud to support the ANZ Business of the Year Awards, back at Ashburton Aviation Museum FRI 20 FEB. Luke caught up with Gary Manning to share the deets. Book your tickets before they're gone here: ANZ Business of The Year Awards - Ashburton District Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was back for the new year. Luke asked why Council won't put a gantry each side of the Tinwald Viaduct to prevent further hits, and the opportunity next week for local young people to learn how to get into business with the King's Trust.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke had a surprise for fire enthusiast and afternoon host Peter Mac to consider adding to his collection...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Mark Medlicott from Mid Canterbury Cricket to ask about the next Hawke Cup game MC vs North Otago at the Domain Oval this weekend. Also the return of junior grades.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Clough was in to share highlights from her bucket-list trip to New York over the new year break. She also told us about the Advance Ashburton Scholarship evening on tonight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go and cheer on our local candidates in the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. This is where top talent will compete for a coveted spot in the Season 58 Grand Final! It's the first of seven Regional Finals. This year’s contest promises plenty of excitement for spectators, with highlights including fast-paced, head-to-head challenges as finalists race to complete tasks in ju...

Luke was joined by John Law from the MetService to ask if we can (finally) expect an improvement in the weather for what is the last week of the school holidays for many kids  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to look over weekend sporting highlights including the Black Caps getting crushed in India, Sam Ruthe breaking more records, and some surprises from the Aussie Open  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Beau Paparoa from AA Insurance to ask if we hit the Tinwald Viaduct - Are we covered? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Alderson was in to preview some of the sporting action for the weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Sheeran rounds off his "Loop" Tour of NZ with two big shows in CHCH this weekend. Luke caught up with Caroline from Venues Otautahi for what we need to know if heading along.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A devastating landslide at Mount Maunganui, triggered by Tauranga's wettest day on record, has left multiple people unaccounted for. Luke caught up with Brian Kelly for the latest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are back at Melvern Park CHCH today with "The Long Run" - raising funds and awareness for the Child Cancer Foundation. Leading the charge for Charlotte's Army is Hayley McLeod who Luke caught up with to ask about the day. You can donate to them here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.