Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Farming Families is back with the Christmas decoration competition. Simply share your photos on the Farming Families Facebook Page before FRI 19th DEC. There's a Morning Tea shout up for grabs. Frances and Jayne stopped by to share the deets with Luke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke popped along to the official opening of Methven Central. A project that has been brought to life by the Methven Care Trust. Chair Jan Anderson shares what it means to see residents moving in as early as next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each morning next week we have your chance to win a Christmas ham with Milestone Homes! However in announcing the exciting news yesterday, Luke got himself in trouble suggesting that Belinda's ham recipe might be the best. Cue a challenge, and a tasty chance for you to come and try some this Saturday between 11am-1pm at Milestone Homes Showroom, 8 Strowan Ave :P  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ashburton's Donald Shearer was this week's 1News Good Sort! Luke caught up with him out the back of his TV appearance to ask a bit more about the Rural Driver Scheme he's so passionate about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belinda Pearce from Milestone Homes Mid Canterbury stopped by to share exciting news - We have your chance to win a ham each morning next week!! There's also a chance to win by following the gnome on their Facebook page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft was back from Specsavers Ashburton to share the importance of protecting ourselves from UV exposure this Summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning it was Joseph Crawley from Rakaia School who kicked off our Christmas Countdown. Luke asked what he's looking forward to from the final days at Rakaia School for the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exciting times at Intermediate tonight as the Yr8 Formal returns, waltz and all! Luke caught up with Jade Tonks to ask how the students have been rehearsing for this one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share in weekend sport including Lando Norris securing his first F1 Championship win, the shock result in the Black Caps v Windies CHCH test, and Aussie proving too strong in Ashes #2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 12th edition of the Godzone Adventure Race has wrapped up. 32 teams battled their was through the Marlborough wilderness covering distances over 500-600ks. One of them was our very own Ashvegas Battlers made up of Hinds dairy farmer Mark Thomas, feed assessment consultant Rory Boleyn, local lawyer Katrina Palmer and Captain Tom Wing. Luke was keen to share in the highlights. See omnystudio.com...

Nisbo was back to look over some of the sporting action for the weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBS Ashburton Santa Parade & Market Day returns tomorrow SAT 6 DEC, with the Santa Parade starting 12:30pm. Once again rolling down Walnut Ave between West St & Oak Grove. Expect colourful floats, cheerful music, and plenty of holiday spirit! This year's theme is "Unwrapping the joy of Christmas" as picked by last year's float winners, Phoenix Preschool. Before and after the parade, ex...

90yr old Merv Grewar is attempting to break a World Record for Dementia NZ! On SAT 6 DEC at Fit 4 Life Gym in Ashburton (69 Harrison Street, Allenton Mall), he will attempt to break the world record for the 100m indoor row in the 90+ age category. Come cheer him on from 3pm. Helping get him there is PT Angus McKenzie. Luke asked if Angus reckons Merv is match fit.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back to run over the sporting action for the weekend ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come cheer on Merv Grewar as he attempts a World Record Row for Dementia NZ! At 90 years old, Merv Grewar is proving that age is no barrier to strength, determination, or purpose. On SAT 6 DEC at Fit 4 Life Gym in Ashburton (69 Harrison Street, Allenton Mall), he will attempt to break the world record for the 100m indoor row in the 90+ age category. Merv already holds the New Zealand record for th...

Hakatere Marae is hosting a Tamariki Shopping Day on SUN 14 DEC. Luke caught Michelle and Tania to share the deets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Hinds Dairy Farmer Cole Groves for one last Farm Chat of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst nightmare for any hairdresser! Kim Reed from DNA was in to share how she broke her arm, just in time for the busiest time of the year!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk women's training through the holiday break, a review of the Longbeach Coastal Challenge and her exciting involvement in a big happening next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to share the excitement of her 50th wedding anniversary, and also reflect on the niggle of heading into a festive season injured.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maysie and Lucy from The Photo Shop were in to share the plan for Santa photos in the Arcade from the 20th December  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke takes a trip down memory lane with Mumma Mel, reminding him he wasn't the biggest fan of Santa...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back tomorrow! Ruralco Christmas Shopping Day with great deals across their store and merchants around Ashburton. Tina Thompson was in to share the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is in Wellington for Parliament's scrutiny week. Luke was keen to ask about this, how he thinks Councils can stick to the 4% rates cap, and whether he shared in the festive tradition of Santa photos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bale display on State Highway 1 is back! Luke caught up with Natasha Moore to ask about this year's creation with a Disney theme.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.