Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The much-loved and outrageously funny comedian KEVIN BLOODY WILSON is bringing his “Aussie Icon Tour” to the Ashburton Event Centre WED 17 SEPT. Get your tickets  here . Luke caught up with Kevin to ask how it all began, where the stage name came from, and who the special guest is he's bringing with him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate White was back in to tell us about the Lifelong Learning Festival at the Library next Tuesday 9 Sept See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry and Michael from St Joe's dropped by to tell us about their production "All Aboard" which is on at the Event Centre Thursday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter to reflect on the weekend's game v Wai Bush and what's to come against East Coast back at home this coming Saturday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to run over a big weekend for NPC, the Black Ferns and a call against the Warriors that left us all thinking WAHhhht the heck?!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister Nicola Willis was in town and decided to pop by the studio with Luke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheena was the last listener up to play the Milestone Quiz for the chance to win $100 for her and another $100 for the Cancer Society  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Nisbett was back to preview some of the weekend sporting action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee Cosgrove from the Mid Canterbury Cancer Society was in for Daffodil Day!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister Nicola Willis was in town and stopped by the studio for a show and tell of sorts with Luke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final day of our guess the tool game, with a special call made to Craig Bishop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Angus Rickard is chopping his mop in support of the Cancer Society for Daffodil Day. He joined Luke in studio to share the plan, and the powerful why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neville had a crack at the Milestone Quiz this morning for the chance to win $100 for him, and $100 for the Cancer Society!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asked our Mayoral hopefuls for their suggestions on where Taylor and Travis could host a Mid Canterbury wedding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke checked in on Granny Shirl who (like many) has been battling the bot!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back in to talk a great new campaign to keep it positive on the sidelines, also our opportunity to have a go at paintball and gymnastics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with David Acland from Mt Somers Station to reflect on the Big Snow of 1992, and his advice for fellow farmers in the throes of busy calving and lambing  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got to play around with another tool for the chance to win thanks to Stihl Shop Ashburton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back on to share if the new Naked Gun reboot hits the mark or misses the target? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine battling massive wildfires in remote forests that stretch as far as the eye can see. Local firefighter Steve Oschner gives us a firsthand account of how crews lay kilometers of hose through rough terrain and use water bombing aircraft to contain the inferno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Oschner shares his experiences as a firefighter battling intense wildfires in remote forests of Manitoba, Canada. He reveals the long, grueling work days, isolation from the outside world, and dangers from intense helicopter water drops, hazardous trees, and wildlife encounters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local firefighter Steve Oschner recounts his experience fighting forest fires in rural Canada, including how they would camp out for 5 days at a time. He describes the dirty and dangerous work of creating fire breaks to stop the spread of flames. Despite the backbreaking labor and smoke, swarms of insects proved the biggest nuisance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning it was Leah's turn to win cash - facing questions on Taylor Swift's new fiancé, New Zealand's population growth forecasts, and the tenure of our outgoing mayor. Thanks to Milestone Homes Mid Canterbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geraldine local Steve Oschner was one of a 43-strong NZ task force recently sent to fight wildfires in Canada. Steve sat down for an extended chat with Luke to share the challenges of combating raging wildfires in Manitoba's rugged wilderness. Without roads or infrastructure, the team flies in by helicopter and camps out for days at a time. Steve details navigating the muskeg - spongy wetlands ato...

Fireman Steve was in to help Luke try out today's tool thanks to Stihl Shop Ashburton - Now open 7 days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.