Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The Black Caps head into their first test of the season v West Indies in CHCH. Andrew Alderson is there and joined Luke for a preview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Property Brokers Best Christmas Lights Competition. Frank Sandys on Phillip Street is back to defend his 2024 title. Luke wanted to know what new surprises Frank is setting up for us this year...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was in for chat on all things festive and gardening. And also the big topic of the day, her take on the Government-imposed rates cap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest of the morning.. Santa! On being here for Light Up the Night, returning for the parade this coming Saturday and a message for local kids  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share thoughts on a solid run from Liam Lawson in Qatar, eye gouging from the Boks, and the Black Caps returning to test cricket tomorrow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks reflects on a truly magical Light Up the Night party in Baring Square Saturday night, which included 8yr old Heidi McLennan pushing the button to light up our town tree!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Mosely from Ashburton District Council was in to share some of the excitement found in the new Summer What's Guide. Pick up your copy from any Council facility or download it via the ADC website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Golf Club is playing host to the NZ Interprovincial Ladies Tournament starting today. Luke caught up with President Paddy Bradford to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Black Friday! Luke caught up with Carolyn Young from Retail NZ to ask if she expects the day to live up to the hype and madness...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of noise around Black Friday today. Is it a big thing here in Mid Canterbury? Luke caught local retailer Roasty Douglas from Robilliards for his take  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Godzone Adventure Race has entered it’s 12th edition. Yesterday 32 teams set off into the Marlborough wilderness to cover distances of 500-600km! One of them is the Ashvegas Battlers made up of Hinds dairy farmer Mark Thomas, feed assessment consultant Rory Boleyn, local lawyer Katrina Palmer and Captain Tom Wing. Luke caught a word with Tom at the start line before he said goodbye to hi...

Into a weekend without the All Blacks and Black Caps in action, Luke asked Nisbo what sport is there to keep an eye on? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back. After patiently sitting through one of Luke's golfing yarns, she then shares with us about the Longbeach Coastal Challenge, why Lake Hood is closed this weekend and how we can have a go at Handball next week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Thapi from the MetService if we hit the predicted high of 30 degrees today, will that set a November record?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back to share his take on the plan to scrap regional councils  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thankgiving! Luke went State-side to catch Mid Canterbury's own Mitch McCann to ask if the celebration really does live up to the hype.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to share heat struggles, festive struggles, and a very special anniversary milestone this weekend!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final time this year we welcomed in 2026 Head Student Layla Ward with Taylah and Samara from the Ashburton College Junior School to ask about the exciting stuff still going on for them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back in with his take on the second film instalment of the very popular stage show, Wicked: For Good See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has proposed scrapping Regional Councils, and instead setting up boards made up of local Mayors. Luke caught up with Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillian to ask her thoughts on the potential increased workload.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught local MP James Meager for his take on the Government's plan to scrap regional councils.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley was recently recognised with a Tower Local Hero Medal for her work establishing the Dear Effie Charitable Trust. Luke caught up with Symone to ask about the wonderful work this charity is doing supporting grieving tamariki in our community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley from the Dear Effie Charitable Trust was in to share the exciting details of the next big fundraising ball, being held SAT 14 MAR 2026. Tickets go on sale Monday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced a proposal to scrap regional councils, replacing them with a board made up of local Mayors. Someone who has been very candid in sharing recent consenting struggles is Valetta farmer David Clark. Luke got him on the phone for some reaction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With exactly a month to go until Christmas Day, Luke caught up with Carol Johns to ask about the plan for this year's NBS Ashburton Santa Parade which will be back down Walnut Ave on Sat 6 Dec  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.