Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Jack Miller from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to talk what's happening across local grades  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The delay continues for Mt Hutt to open for the new season. A particularly tough wait for casual workers, many of whom have already arrived in town. Luke caught up with HR Manager Lara Gazzard to find out how we can help keep them busy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Fed Farmers President Kerry Harmer was back for some farm chat - Why winter frosts are a good thing, and to wish some locals all the best at the Primary Industry Awards next week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fire and Ice Hot Air Balloon Festival is back at Methven Showgrounds this SAT. Luke caught up with Graeme Church as excitement is starting to heat up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey gives top marks to Stephen Speilberg's latest alien flick "Disclosure Day" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Men's Health Week, and Methven Lions have teamed up with Methven Medical Centre to host a Men's Health Night FRI at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Luke phones up Dr Laura Pfeifer to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Council hosted a Business Breakfast at Hotel Ashburton yesterday. Luke caught up with the special guest, Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben from Neumanns Tyres was in to share how they can help keep us safe on slick Winter roads, and how we can score some goodies with promotions on at the moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz stopped by to reflect on the business breakfast with Brad Olsen, looks ahead to the emergency Council meeting tomorrow, and talks a bit of footy as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Movie Man and long time football fan Liam Woods stopped by for a preview of the All Whites opening game of the FIFA world cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Musical Director Kerrin Corcoran ahead of another big week of Heartland Schools Music Festival on at Ashburton Event Centre  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton local Mitch McCann who these days is a reporter based in the US. He gives us a preview of the All Whites first World Cup game v Iran this afternoon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Matatu Assistant Coach Jason Kjestrup to preview what could be a record-breaking game for Matatu v Cheifs Manawa as Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off, and the Mid Canterbury connections in the coach's box  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Matt Markham was back to preview some of the big fixtures into this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with NZHerald journalist Michael Burgess who is lucky enough to be with the All Whites as the FIFA Football World Cup gets underway  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEMA is testing the national emergency management alert system Sunday night. Something that is drawing a lot of unexpected attention from the kids. Luke ran a social experiment to find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview a bumper weekend for sport, led by the kick off of the FIFA World Cup  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the theme of public transport, Luke caught up with Sheree and Andrew from Beckley Coachlines to ask about one option that current exists for our community - Total Mobility.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl shares her take on public transport, and a special birthday celebration  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury talks our chance to have a go at Ashburton's first ever "E-Sports" event. And previews a big weekend coming up for Ashburton Paintball Park.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke confirms with local historian Lal Mulligan that we did used to have a bus service around Ashburton township, and asks whether she thinks it's time we bring it back  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke took to the streets to find out what locals think about bringing public transport options to Ashburton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mt Somers farmer and Beef and Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland is up at national Field Days. Luke asks about some of the neat stuff she's spotted.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's first election promise is to cap the price of public transport. Great for areas of the country that have buses and trains.. Not the case for Ashburton. Luke asks Mayor Liz if it's about time that changed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Layla brought along Ally to update us on recent happenings at Ashburton College  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.