Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The local body elections are coming up, and to help cast your vote Ashburton Council is running a "Meet the Candidates" evening Wednesday night at Ashburton College Auditorium. Luke has been asked to come up with one of  the questions, so he turned to the kids at Hinds School to help with some ideas...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horse in need gets a helping hoof from the community in this feel-good story. Luke caught up with Maxine Hooper from Mid Canterbury Riding for the Disabled to ask about Wombat the Horse...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke enlists the help of afternoon host Peter Mac to try out this morning's Stihl Shop tool, and share some questionable gardening tips...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Sophia has a go at the Milestone Quiz - the All Whites' historic World Cup qualification, a local supermarket's new location, and a charity concert selling out - all to score $100 for herself and another $100 for Mid Canterbury Cancer Society! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all been there - struggling to get enough sleep while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. Dr. Laura Pfeifer was back to talk sleep - how much we really need, why shift workers struggle, and small changes you can make to set yourself up for sleep success, even with an irregular schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke dropped by Hinds School to get ideas for questions to ask candidates at tomorrow night's local body election forum. The students had some great suggestions like asking about plans for infrastructure, recreation, rates and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of Luke's chat with Doctor Laura Pfeifer discusses two common sleep medications - zopiclone and melatonin. She explains how zopiclone works as a sedative to induce sleep whereas Melatonin helps initiate sleep more naturally.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Nisbo discuss the All Blacks' lackluster loss to Argentina over the weekend. Also looking back over a thrilling weekend of NPC, and relief for the Warriors getting the job done v Titans to lock in a Top 4 finish with 2 games to spare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up listener Anne... Can she answer the Milestone Quiz questions correctly and win some cash?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Friday marks the return of Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society's major annual fundraising drive. Amy Cosgrove fills us in on all the happenings. We also learn about the alarming statistics. From transport to treatment, counseling and more - Our Mid Canterbury Cancer Society is making a huge difference for local people battling cancer. Please support them this Daffodil Day.  See omnystudio.c...

Stihl Shop Ashburton is now open 7 days. Jeff Marshall stopped by to talk the big change and share deets on how we can win big this week!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was back in to preview the first Hammers home game tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Hammers have their first home game for the season at the Showgrounds tomorrow, 2pm kick off. Luke caught up with Kenny Addison to run over the housekeeping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to preview some of the weekend sporting action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night Mt Somers were crowned Mid Canterbury Netball Premier  Champions! Luke caught up with victorious captain Kate Oliver.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Chris Woods and Heath Walters ahead of Cabernet opening night. Stoked to hear it's almost a sell out!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back keen to chat the new family member  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to share what's going on in local sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Taniela and Dance Student Madison were in to share what's going on at Ashburton College  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton was back in and keen to go mythbusting...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Police District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill to ask about proposed changes to our force here in Mid Canterbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby Caulder runs a local Facebook group called "Ashburton Swap Group for Collectables". She dropped by this morning to tell us about the Disney Discs Woolworths has on offer, and with a surprise giveaway...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 100 secondary teachers from MHC and Ashburton College are joining the thousands from across the country on strike today. Luke caught up with local PPTA representative Sam Luddy to ask why they feel the action is necessary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back to tell us about the new flick Nobody 2 on at the Regent  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again Advance Ashburton has the Jan Early Memorial Scholarship on offer. Luke caught up with Carolyn Clough to ask how and why we should apply.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.