Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Bookarama is back this week in the Sports Hall on Tancred Street. David Mead is the convenor from Rotary. Luke caught him to share the incredible amount of money this event has given back to the community since it started...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time the NZ Cavy Show is being held in Methven! At the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall on SAT 20 AUG from 9:30am - 2:30pm. Luke caught up with Show Manager Andy Lawrie to talk all things Guinea Pig...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Hammers are back home hosting King Country tomorrow afternoon. Jason Rickard stops by to share a preview of what to expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Commentator Paul Allison shares his menu of action to catch this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Owen from Mt Hutt shares the plan for the Chill Fest on in Methven tomorrow night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back with his take on the weekend sport action ahead - Black Ferns, NPC and Silver Ferns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Pickles is a Professor at University of Canterbury who has done some homework on how the Mid Canterbury nor'westerly wind does actually impact our mood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back for Farm Chat. Luke was keen to ask how his place got on in the face of a gusty nor'westerly and his reaction to ECan's declaration of a "nitrate emergency".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put this question to some on the street yesterday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark Keep NZ Beautiful Week, Bev Skates and Litter Free Ashburton is hosting a Community Clean Up. You're welcome to join the effort - Meet in the West Street carpark SAT 10am. Bags and gloves provided.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back to chat guinea pigs and nor'west struggles  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Alice Breading who came armed with some school holiday boredom busting ideas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre proudly presents Finding Nemo Jr. Cara and Madeleine who play Nemo and Dory dropped by for a chat. Three shows only 26-28 Sept. Find more and book via  Ashburton Event Centre .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter joined Luke to celebrate a big win over South Canterbury on the weekend, and preview what's to come v King Country this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. Kate White from Keep Learning Mid Canterbury stopped by to share some of the local happenings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Ashburton is once again hosting the annual Daffodil Day Quiz Night and Auction at the Hotel Ashburton this THURS 18 SEPT, from 6.30pm. Teams of up to five, $75 entry fee. Raising funds for Mid Canterbury Cancer Society. Register here: ANZ Ashburton Daffodil Day Quiz Evening 2025 Tickets, Hotel Ashburton, Ashburton | TryBooking New Zealand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks has launched a new outage notification service. Customer Experience Manager Jess Harris came by to tell us about it. Find more and sign up here: Power Outages - Stay Informed with EA Networks' Outage Information | EA Networks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christchurch Show, now known as the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand is back over Canterbury Anniversary. Now back to full strength, it promises to showcase the very best of NZ farming heritage alongside cutting-edge ideas, products, and experiences. 70,000 visitors expected over the three days to enjoy 5000 events. Luke caught up with Event Manager Karl Horwarth to find out why we should get...

Granny Shirl on the new iPhone and pet lambs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to share how the kids could take up cricket these school holidays. Also the return of Rippa Rugby in Term 4, how we can help the Ashcoll Girls Basketball team get to nationals, and the model yachts on Lake Hood Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Ready to Shine as the County Lions is back with "Stars in Your Eyes" - a dazzling night of community talent on FRI 17 OCT at the Ashburton Event Centre. Luke caught up with organiser Nicki Kelly to reflect on some of the past winners, find out how we can sign up for this one and the cash prizes up for grabs!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come and meet the team working on the second Ashburton River Bridge. NZTA and Ashburton District Council is hosting an information session TODAY at Te Whare Whakatere (Ashburton Library and Civic Centre). Stop by anytime between 3:30pm - 6:30pm to see plans and ask any questions. Luke caught up with NZTA Project Manager Lonnie Dalzell to ask a few questions of his own.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Hampstead School hit the road to the Event Centre this FRI for their show “Hampstead Roadies”. An original show created by one of the teachers and some past pupils, the show takes us on a whirlwind and exciting journey around New Zealand. Luke caught up with one of the stars Ashton to ask what we're instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey stuck around to share in a new study that women prefer doers vs talkers. Luke reckons there's got to be some exceptions to that...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Tri and Multisport Club is hosting a Skills & Intro Morning for youth this SUN 14 SEPT on the outdoor courts of the EA Networks Centre, 10:30am – 12:00 noon. A fun morning to introduce younger athletes to triathlon and multisport. Anna Redmond dropped by to tell us about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.