Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Kenny Addison dropped by for a chat all things Mid Canterbury Rugby - The Hammers one win away from a home semi final, Mt Somers the scene for an U18s showdown this weekend, and a special guest visit from the Hanan Shield!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After working up quite the appetite these past few weeks, Luke asked dietitian Cushla Holdaway if there's any good to be found in a pie? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to look over another big sporting weekend to come - All Blacks, NPC and golf's Ryder Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from the second part of the chat, David mentioned how he met with local farmers at Ruralco. Luke noted that it's a good time to catch farmers given good commodity prices! He also was keen to know what the deputy PM feels it means to be "right wing"?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back for a natter. Luke asked if she spotted him on TV last night!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put the Deputy PM David Seymour to the test with a 3 Pepper Pie from Harvey's Bakehouse  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy PM David Seymour stopped by for a chat with Luke. It's been a challenging few years. The first question Luke had was to ask if David felt things were improving? Are we seeing change from this Government? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke dropped by Harvey's Bakehouse to discover what it takes to make a pie  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local dairy farmer Stacey Stewart for some Farm Chat - school holiday helpers, calving and preparation for the coming A&P shows  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour stopped by for a chat with Luke. He was keen to ask about that role and how it all works...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our panel from EA Networks were asked to chew over three of the top pies in our search for Mid Canterbury's best. Time for the verdict...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our panel from EA Networks were asked to chew over three of the top pies in our search for Mid Canterbury's best. First up the entry from Sims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey was back in for her take on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey at the Regent Cinema  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our panel from EA Networks were asked to chew over three of the top pies in our search for Mid Canterbury's best. Next up were the entries from Harvey's Bakehouse and Tamar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has made some pretty bold claims about the affect of paracetamol on pregnant women. Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer for her take.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we hunt for the best pie in Mid Canterbury, Luke was keen to know what makes a great pie. Who better to answer that than founder of the world famous Fairlie Bakehouse - Franz Lieber!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring into these school holidays! Ashburton District Council has launched the Spring edition of their popular What’s On Guide. 27 events taking place across the Ashburton Library, Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, EA Networks Centre and in our parks. Loads of fun and activities – from searching for treasure to racing remote controlled cars and planting delphiniums in the domain. The b...

Former All Black legend Sir John Kirwan is in town tonight for a free talk on mental health and resilience. His Mind Matters session is at Hotel Ashburton courtesy of Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Westpac. Luke caught up with JK en route to ask about looking after that top paddock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JK is being hosted by Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Westpac at Hotel Ashburton this morning. Luke was keen to talk a bit of rugby with him as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal A&P Show is back in Christchurch from November 13-15. Tickets on sale now at theshow.co.nz. Luke caught up with Sir David Carter to ask what it means to now be a "royal" A&P show... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke went live to Tancred Street moments before Bookarama opened to hear from pseudo reporter Peter Mac and book enthusiast Conrad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently leading the voting in our search for Mid Canterbury's Best Pie is Tamar Farm's Red Devon. Luke caught up with Richard Wright to chew over what goes into their delicacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke stopped by the National Guinea Pig Show in Methven on the weekend and bumped into an old friend he hasn't seen in about quarter a century... Our local Guinea Pig breeder Sandra Smith! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got out to the NZ Cavy (Guinea Pig) Show in Methven on the weekend and managed to catch a word with one of the judges - Campbell Mitchell who had travelled from Scotland for the occasion!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also on today is Ashburton Market Day. Luke caught up with organiser Carol Johns to ask about the new site at Baring Square East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.