Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to do a bit of tradie myth-busting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rakaia Lions is back with the Family Fireworks Extravaganza this SAT 8 NOV, starting 6pm at the Rakaia Domain. Luke caught up with organiser Tracey Cameron to share in the deets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke met a few more of next year's group of Ashburton College Prefects - Leane, Gabriel and Lucius  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local vet Hannah Evans from VetLife to get her take on letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to ask how they are helping to mould the next lot of local tradies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Hyde from Ashburton District Council was in to remind us of the rules and considerations this Guy Fawkes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with thoughts on Robert Sarkie's Pike River See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to ask how they are helping to mould the next lot of local tradies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a bit of perseverance, Luke managed to connect with Ross Stackhouse who is over in Melbourne for the festival of racing. And to his surprise, son Daniel was also keen to jump on the call!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught racing commentator Matt Markham for his picks on this year's Melbourne Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Smith from the TAB was in to share his picks ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loch Tantau is the Head of Maths at Mt Hutt College. Luke caught up with him to share some reassuring words for students heading into NCEA exams from today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was in for Council chat - Inauguration meeting, selecting Richard Wilson as Deputy, the Methven Community Board and exams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ashburton lad Aiden Rodley is with the TAB at Flemmington covering the Melbourne Cup. Luke caught up with Aiden for his picks of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospice Mid Canterbury Jingle and Mingle is on SUN 23 NOV at Staveley Boutique Lodge. Tickets: $65 (from Kowhai House or Humanitix  here ). Following the success of the much-loved Christmas Experience House Tours, this brand-new event brings together some of our most requested demonstrations and festive highlights. A day of festive inspiration - featuring live demonstrations such as glazing a...

Luke caught up with ring master (burner) Jay from Spicy Boys to review Ashburton's first Chilli Eating Competition at the Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with winner of the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition Jesse Painter. He's a three-time national finalist. He shared the importance of clearing out those chillies from your system post-match...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competitor Zennith's take on the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition at Ashburton A&P Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show President Ben Stock tried his taste buds in the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition on Sat. Luke caught him afterward to ask how he found the experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo live from Chicago to reflect on the All Blacks win over Ireland to kick off the northern tour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Measles is starting to spread. Health NZ has announced a vaccination week to encourage people to protect themselves. Luke caught up with Dr Laura to ask about this incredibly contagious disease and how the MMR vaccine works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toby from RD Petroleum came runner-up in the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition at the A&P Show on Sat. He was beaten by a 3-time national finalist. Luke was impressed to learn for Toby this was a first!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's showtime! The Ashburton A&P Show is on today and tomorrow, gates open both days from 9am. Luke caught up with Carmen Lye from the organising committee to ask what she's looking forward to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Elliott Smith live from Chicago ahead of the All Blacks v Ireland Sunday morning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place was back with thoughts on Halloween trick or treating  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.