Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Nick Bewley was in for Paul Allison to talk the Hammers being robbed at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, and his hopes for the Black Caps as they head into Day 3 of the second test.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Choir again presents its annual Christmas Concerts TODAY FRI 12 DEC. Two shows, at 12-noon and 6pm. Baring Square Church. The guest soloists will include Mid Canterbury Choir School Scholarship winners Ricky Davies, Jorja Abernethy and Sobriety Disciple. The choir is excited to be singing some beautiful Christmas music again this year, including Joy to the World, Rise Up Shepherd as...

David Acland was back for one last Farm Chat for the year. Luke was keen for his take on RMA changes, the weather, and to know what his plan is for the festive break.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ziggy Shaw is the Executive Chef at Armadillos. Luke was keen for his take on what makes a great ham.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to talk showdowns - both ham and dance!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 1200 athletes have made their way to Christchurch for the Summer Special Olympic Games on across 7 venues until Sunday. We have a contingent of 10 from Mid Canterbury. Luke caught up with team coach Colleen Lindsay to find out more about what they're instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank has again lit up his place at 29 Phillip Street for our festive viewing pleasure. Luke was there for opening night to check it out  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Birthright Tree is back up at Heartland Bank on East Street. Place a gift under the tree before 23 Dec, and it will be passed onto a child growing up with a single parent. Luke spoke with Dawn Hastings to understand a little more about Birthright and some ideas of prezzies we could contribute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenzie from Borough School was helping with our Christmas Countdown this morning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for an encore performance, Ashburton College Prefect-in-waiting Nate Woods who brought in Yr10s Milla and Noah to share some of the excitement as the junior school wraps the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local builder Steve Pearce to share in his thoughts on the Government's changes to the Resource Management Act  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was in for his final review of the year - Nuremberg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The challenge is on between Wife Amber and Belinda from Milestone Homes to serve up the best Christmas Ham. Come try for yourself at the Showhome, 8 Strowan Ave, this Saturday between 11am - 1pm. In preparation, Luke caught up with Mike from Netherby Meats to ask what we should look out for in selecting a great Christmas ham.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Digital Guru Neysa Koizumi for her take on whether this world-first U16 social media ban in Australia will actually work. And could it work here?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of stuff being torn down around town at the moment, including the old Polytech Buildings on Cameron Street. Luke took a trip down memory lane with afternoon host Peter Mac and listener Rhonda.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP and South Island Minister James Meager was back to share thoughts on the new Methven Central care home, and what we can expect from the RMA changes to be announced later today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's 16 sleeps until Christmas! Reminding us of that this morning was McKenzie from Tinwald School.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our final Council chat of the year with Hamish Riach. He was in to share Te Kaha excitement, details on the new water restrictions, and to celebrate some of the 2025 ADC achievements.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming Families is back with the Christmas decoration competition. Simply share your photos on the Farming Families Facebook Page before FRI 19th DEC. There's a Morning Tea shout up for grabs. Frances and Jayne stopped by to share the deets with Luke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke popped along to the official opening of Methven Central. A project that has been brought to life by the Methven Care Trust. Chair Jan Anderson shares what it means to see residents moving in as early as next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each morning next week we have your chance to win a Christmas ham with Milestone Homes! However in announcing the exciting news yesterday, Luke got himself in trouble suggesting that Belinda's ham recipe might be the best. Cue a challenge, and a tasty chance for you to come and try some this Saturday between 11am-1pm at Milestone Homes Showroom, 8 Strowan Ave :P  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ashburton's Donald Shearer was this week's 1News Good Sort! Luke caught up with him out the back of his TV appearance to ask a bit more about the Rural Driver Scheme he's so passionate about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belinda Pearce from Milestone Homes Mid Canterbury stopped by to share exciting news - We have your chance to win a ham each morning next week!! There's also a chance to win by following the gnome on their Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft was back from Specsavers Ashburton to share the importance of protecting ourselves from UV exposure this Summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning it was Joseph Crawley from Rakaia School who kicked off our Christmas Countdown. Luke asked what he's looking forward to from the final days at Rakaia School for the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.