Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught up with Wiggy to talk Mental Health Awareness Week and a great new programme he is piloting here in Mid Canterbury - Rural MATES. Something he says is much neeeded.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as Molly performed in studio "Where the Wildflowers Grow" - the song recognised as runner up in the songwriting category of the recent NZCMA Entertainer of the Year Awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down for an extended chat with local songbird Molly Harrison to talk over exciting and busy times - launching her debut single "From the Hillside", hitting up the Gympie Music Festival, recognition for another song "Where the Wildflowers Grow" and her big next steps.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Methven Primary Principal Sue Furndorfler to ask about the new playground they are working on  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do our local kids think would make a great playground? Luke tasked Room 3 at Hampstead School to come up with some designs and boy - the results speak for themselves!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For what could be the final time as Ashburton College Head Students, Jake and Yasmin stopped by to reflect on a big year in the top job.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent shares thoughts on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in his latest offering "The Smashing Machine" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do our local kids think would make a great playground? Luke tasked Room 3 at Hampstead School to come up with some designs and boy - the results speak for themselves!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Archer is from Playco, the largest builder of playgrounds in NZ. Luke caught up with Ryan to learn about the fun of involving kids in the process of developing new playground equipment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny and Kirsty from Mid Canterbury Rugby dropped by to share the housekeeping for the Hammers big semi-final v Wai Bush on Sat. Also the challenge to paint the town Green and Gold, and how you can pick up some merch at the Showgrounds Thurs night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on the hunt for the best playground in Mid Canterbury thanks to EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - the largest builder of playgrounds in NZ. He began by asking what's the stuff that goes into making a great playground? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are on the hunt for the for the best playground in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - The country's largest builder of playgrounds. So safe to say he knows a thing or two about piecing them together. In this bonus part of the interview Luke starts by asking Ryan what is the actual purpose of a playground...? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Community Kate White was in to share all the wonderful local events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Find deets here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canbead Mid and South Canterbury is hosting a fundraising quiz night at Armadillos on Burnett Street WED 15 OCT, 6pm start. Luke caught up with Fiona Giles to ask about their creative therapy workshops, and some of the great prizes up for grabs on the night. Find more and register  here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down with the Facilities Manager at Community House, Robbie Ross, to ask about the exciting renovations to come and how we can support them with the Heart of Community appeal. Find deets here: heartofcommunity.co.nz  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Bronwen McNoe is a research fellow at Otago Uni. Along with the Cancer Society and Lotteries NZ she has created this awesome "Playground Explorer" app. Luke caught up with Bronwen to find out how it works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to reflect on the NRL Grand Final, the All Blacks messy win in Perth and NPC into playoff stages See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Winter reflects on the convincing Hanan Shield win over North Otago, and how he now sets his sights on the home semi-final this coming weekend v Wai Bush  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he does so well, Paul Allison was back to run a ruler over the sporting action to come this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back in to preview the final regular season game for the Hammers tomorrow v "Old Golds" North Otago at the Showgrounds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of our chat with Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place on managing screen time, and a great new course they have for parents available though their website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of our chat with Ged and Claire about the Meningitis Foundation. Supporting them with the charity game Hammers v North Otago at the Showgrounds tomorrow, 2:05pm kick off. Luke also asked about other things they have going on this weekend to mark World Meningitis Day on Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share his thoughts on the All Blacks side named to do battle in Bledisloe #2 in Perth tomorrow night, also why the Boks v Pumas is in London, and what he's picking for the final regular season round of NPC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meningitis campaigners Ged and Claire Rushton joined Luke to chat about the Foundation and how our donations at the Hammers game tomorrow afternoon help support the wonderful work they do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Rutherford has made a splash on our local Ashburton Community Noticeboard FB page suggesting she might bring a giant waterslide to Mid Canterbury in coming months! Luke was keen to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.