Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Mark from MC Cricket was back to tell us about the Over-70s World Cup games being played right here in Ashburton, starting this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Matt Markham was back to preview sports action into the weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, the Ashburton Community Garden on Wills Street has been transformed over the past 18 months into a welcoming and accessible space where locals can learn, connect, and help cultivate fresh produce together. All are welcome to the opening SAT 21 FEB, 10am–1pm. Guests will be treated to tours of the gardens, refreshments and a talk about the project. Fi...

The big news of the morning has been the spectacular arrest of former Prince Andrew. Luke caught up with UK correspondent Gavin Grey to find out what he's facing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Island Motorhome Show and Country Fete is the ultimate event for those interested in purchasing a new or used motorhome or caravan, looking to sell an existing motorhome or caravan, wishing to purchase accessories for a present or future vehicle or just wanting to look at ‘what’s new in the marketplace’ and socialise with like-minded people. It's on at Ashburton Showgro...

Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury President David Acland was on to share his thoughts on Greenpeace's claims dairy farmers are to blame for reduced salmon numbers in the Rakaia River.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Cadet Corp is hosting open nights on a Thursday for three weeks beginning TONIGHT February 19 from 6pm to 9pm at Mania-O-Roto Park, 2 Chalmers Ave. New recruits must be a least 13-years-old. If you can’t attend an open night email  acu@cadetforces.org.nz . Cezarne and Theo were in to tell us more about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.