Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught our Mayor Elect Liz McMillian to ask about the odd situation we find ourselves in - declaring a State of Emergency when she isn't officially the Mayor yet!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley wasn't holding back with her thoughts on the weather today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was in to share a few local sporting happenings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager to talk weather and strikes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cezarne Rogers who spoke on behalf of local NZEI support workers on their involvement in industrial action today  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Sylvia Matino from the MetService to ask how rare it is for us to have a Red Weather Warning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winchester Rodeo is back this Saturday. Luke caught Club President Grant Kelynack to ask what we can look forward to.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Peter Armstrong from EA Networks to ask how they have been preparing for the big wind event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC Emergency Controller Ian Hyde stopped by to share what they know ahead of the strong wind forecast again tomorrow, and to remind us of the importance of being prepared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our search for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury, Luke stopped by front runner Fit 4 Life to find out more with manager Angus  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Gardening Week! Luke took the chance to catch up with Dr Laura to ask about the big unassuming, yet scary risk for our green-fingered friends.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum was back with another scary one - Black Phone 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a big break over the election period, Council boss Hamish Riach was back for Council chat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter to reflect on the perfect season and the Meads Cup win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton A&P President Ben Stock was back in to tell us about all the free food on offer at the show next weekend!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down with Nicci Glanville from Dynamic Gymnastics to ask about the club, recent success at the national champs, and the coming schools competition (a first for Ashburton!).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Jason Rickard was back in to celebrate a perfect Hammers season, clinching the Meads Cup on Saturday!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction from the co-captains of our mighty Mid Canterbury Hammers moments after they learned they had won the Meads Cup 2025!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All about the South Island rugby dominance with Nisbo, starting with celebrating our mighty Hammers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trudy Beach was the winner of the 2025 County Lions Stars in your Eyes at the Event Centre on Friday night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are searching for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Vote for your favorite on the Hokonui Ashburton FB page. Luke stopped by one of the front runners over the weekend - Cilla Baker at E3 Training on Wills Street.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was in to preview the big dance including a big injury blow for the Hammers, the perks of being at home, and how important it is for the community to be there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the Meads Cup final, and the heap of other sporting happenings this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TV cameras were back in Methven yesterday documenting Audrey Lilley's 101 challenge for Methven Central. The call was put out for the community to join in a special sing-along and boy did they what! Luke was there with conductor Sam Luddy and Mandy Mee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all on the line tomorrow!! The big dance, the Meads Cup final. Our Mighty Hammers take on Thames Valley at the Showgrounds, 2:05pm kick off. Luke caught a word with co-captain Adam Williamson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.