Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught commentator Elliott Smith from Edinburgh to preview the All Blacks v Scotland Sunday morning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Fire Chief Jeff Marshall joined Luke to share some handy reminders for those planning to let fireworks off this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was asking about syndicates on the Hokonui Ashburton Facebook page. This as Granny Shirley was off to Cadrona Distillery to check on her investment... A cask of whiskey!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tia Fasi is an apprentice cable jointer at EA Networks. Luke caught up with her to ask why she chose this as a career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southern Mid Canterbury Garden Tour is on SUN 9 NOV, from 10am – 4pm. Explore some stunning local gardens around Hinds, Coldstream, Ealing, and Winslow. Also the chance to view displays by local artists. Fundraiser for Southern Netball Club and Southern Tennis Club. Tickets just $40 for the tour, or $65 for the Garden Tour & Gourmet Picnic Lunch. Get yours from  Humanitix or Lus...

We're celebrating tradies thanks to EA Networks. One on the rise is apprentice cable jointer Tia Fasi at EA Networks. She recently won best trainee in the country at the Connection Competition! Luke caught up with Tia to ask about the big surprise she faced on the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught David Acland from Mt Somers Station for some Farm Chat  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to do a bit of tradie myth-busting  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rakaia Lions is back with the Family Fireworks Extravaganza this SAT 8 NOV, starting 6pm at the Rakaia Domain. Luke caught up with organiser Tracey Cameron to share in the deets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke met a few more of next year's group of Ashburton College Prefects - Leane, Gabriel and Lucius  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local vet Hannah Evans from VetLife to get her take on letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to ask how they are helping to mould the next lot of local tradies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Hyde from Ashburton District Council was in to remind us of the rules and considerations this Guy Fawkes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with thoughts on Robert Sarkie's Pike River See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Sauer is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Tech (Trades) at Ara Canterbury. Luke caught up with him to ask how they are helping to mould the next lot of local tradies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a bit of perseverance, Luke managed to connect with Ross Stackhouse who is over in Melbourne for the festival of racing. And to his surprise, son Daniel was also keen to jump on the call!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught racing commentator Matt Markham for his picks on this year's Melbourne Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Smith from the TAB was in to share his picks ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loch Tantau is the Head of Maths at Mt Hutt College. Luke caught up with him to share some reassuring words for students heading into NCEA exams from today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was in for Council chat - Inauguration meeting, selecting Richard Wilson as Deputy, the Methven Community Board and exams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ashburton lad Aiden Rodley is with the TAB at Flemmington covering the Melbourne Cup. Luke caught up with Aiden for his picks of the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospice Mid Canterbury Jingle and Mingle is on SUN 23 NOV at Staveley Boutique Lodge. Tickets: $65 (from Kowhai House or Humanitix  here ). Following the success of the much-loved Christmas Experience House Tours, this brand-new event brings together some of our most requested demonstrations and festive highlights. A day of festive inspiration - featuring live demonstrations such as glazing a...

Luke caught up with ring master (burner) Jay from Spicy Boys to review Ashburton's first Chilli Eating Competition at the Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with winner of the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition Jesse Painter. He's a three-time national finalist. He shared the importance of clearing out those chillies from your system post-match...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competitor Zennith's take on the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition at Ashburton A&P Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.