Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Nisbo was back for one last chat for 2025 to touch on the cricket, and reflect on his highlights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte and Kylie from Property Brokers were back in to share the results of the Property Brokers Best Christmas Lights Competition  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee Cosgrove was in from the Cancer Society to reveal the winners of their big car raffle, and the amazing news they have raised over $80k!! What a wonderful Christmas present.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know it's Christmas when the Ashburton Silver Band stops by for a live performance of "Jingle Bells" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local ladies choir the Decibelles made their debut radio performance with a wonderful version of "Mary did you Know".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke went along to the opening night of the Council's Great Santa Hunt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC Infrastructure Manager Neil McCann was on to share an update on the containers in Lake Hood, and how the Domain water pump is coming back online this week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley had a few festive reminders to share in our last catch up for the year  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenstreet Dairy Farmer Stacey Stewart was in for one last Farm Chat of the year  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was in for one last time to reflect on a few sporting highlights from the year that was  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Alderson is at Bay Oval ready to cover the third and final test Black Caps v West Indies  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Santa Hunt returns to Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum TONIGHT from 5pm. Luke caught up with Manager/Curator Shirin Khosraviani to ask how it works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Molly Harrison stopped by for a chat and to perform for us "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with James Meager for one last time this year to reflect on the 2026 political year that's been  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Redmond from the Mid Canterbury Triathlon and Multisport Club stopped by for an update on what they're up to  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maori Leader Lucius Hunt and Deputy Prefect Leane Senekal were in for one last Ashburton College chat for the year. Already looking ahead to 2026!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in for her last review of the year on "Five Nights at Freddy's Pt 2" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tessa Grant from Wakanui School was helping us with the Christmas Countdown this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year for Mid Canterbury rugby! JAB got a season in despite some challenging conditions early on. Hampstead Senior B's won their grade. Celtic claimed the Watters Cup in dramatic fashion. Mid Canterbury rep women had their first season in green and gold. The A's claimed the Hanan Cup, and the mighty Hammers pulled off the perfect season locking away the Hanan Shield and Meads Cup, both in fr...

Iona Rogers was in for a chat and to perform a beautiful rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura was back for one last catch up this year. Luke was keen to ask if it's ok to share in a few extra treats this time of the year, how we connect with health services if we need them over the Summer break, and share in a very hectic but exciting week ahead for Laura!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was running on fumes this morning, pulling a late night to head out and see some of the wonderful Christmas lights around town with the team from Property Brokers. Check out the list on the Hokonui Ashburton FB page. Also vote for your favourite People's Choice. Winners will be announced on the show Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School is back for it's 26th year, and this time we're Broadway Bound! Tutored by Jo Castelow and Sarah Hart, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Young people aged 9 to 22-years-old are invited to enrol at www.mcsss.co.nz. The school runs from January 12 to 17 at the Ashburton Event Centre. It is a fun-filled week where lifetime friends are made and singer...

Luke caught Mayor Liz McMillian for the final time this year to celebrate the great news about the Bike Skills Park in the Domain, and reflect on her 2026 highlights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.