Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Comedy hypnotist Dave Upfold is returning to Ashburton Event Centre SUN 20 SEPT, with proceeds supporting the Ashburton Cadet Unit. Luke caught up with Dave to find out what to expect from a hypnosis session.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was back with her take on increasing the rent on elderly housing, and the rise of short-term rentals in Methven  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Reed was back. Luke asks if he should feel guilty for a play he made at the gas station last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury local Wendy Suttie has returned from being an International Technical Official at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She sat down with Luke to share some highlights from the experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local sports fan and passionate Wahs supporter Liam Woods was in to reflect on the season that's been, and the road through the finals now for the Warriors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Cope is hosting T he Ultimate Parents’ Guide to understanding our kids’ online world at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall TONIGHT, 6pm to 8pm. Tickets at  eventfinda.co.nz and cost $10 per whanau. Please note this is for adults, R18. Confronting themes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Welcoming Week! Toni Durham from Ashburton District Council stopped by to share a bunch of local events marking the occasion, culminating with the big Hakatere Food Festival (formally the Noodle Festival) back in Baring Square East this Sat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jason Rickard was back to reflect on the weekend's big plays including injury woes for the All Blacks, a win to end the regular season for the Wahs, and the Hammers lucky to take a win v Buller at a blustery showgrounds  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton was back to mark the move into Spring and allergen season  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison was back to set the weekend's sporting menu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting opens today for Forest and Bird's annual Bird of the Year. Luke caught up with Chelsea McGaw to discover the local entries we can flock to support.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliott Smith is with the All Black in Soweto. He joined Luke for a preview of the third test.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was back to preview the big plays coming our way this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exciting times continue for local songbird Molly Harrison. She stopped by to share her recent travels to Oz which included a big win at the Ekka Country Music Showdown, and the release of a new song! "Running Wild" ft Josh Keating is out now on Spotify, iTunes etc.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations to Bridget O'Sullivan, the lucky winner of a $100 The Meat Box voucher for Father's Day!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to celebrate the efforts of our NZ dog trial team, with a family connection. And how brave wee William was getting his 1yr jabs yesterday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Greenstreet dairy farmer Stacey Stewart for an update on how her calving season is going  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball stopped by with the deets on the Whakataetae rep netball tournament back at EA Networks Stadium this weekend. Mid Canterbury are defending champions, and hope to become the first team to pull off the two-peat!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby shares the details on another big Saturday down at the Showgrounds as our Hammers take on Buller for "Keep it Positive" round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group has been formed to explore a community-led way forward for the Tancred Street Sports Hall. Spokesperson Lucas Cawte dropped by to share where they are at, and how we can get behind their effort.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to celebrate locals doing amazing things on the world stage - From Veronica Wall in the boat in Amsterdam, to Monique Brake on the bike in Japan. And back home, how we're starting to crank into Summer sports season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hospice Mid Canterbury Christmas Experience is back! Sunday 22 Nov. Luke caught up with Ang and Anne-Marie from the organising committee to find out what festive excitement is planned this year. Tickets now available from Kowhai House and Humanitix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball NZ has confirmed the ANZ Premiership is being handed to the Mowbray's to run privately. Luke caught former Silver Fern Ange Mitchell for her take on this new chapter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asked listener Gaylyn about her recent experience with the Flu  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flu vaccine is now available free for under 5s. Luke caught up with Dr Laura for her take on the wave of bugs striking out there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.