Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The Boys from Cabarnet are back! Don't miss the incredible talents of Chris Woods, Heath Walters, Neil Flux, Matt Williams, Luke Glendining, Tony Kelly, Dan Wilson, Simon Christensen and Toby Lee as they bring us a glass filled with rock ballads past and present. From Aug 22 at the Event Centre. Luke caught up with ringmaster Health Walters to ask what we're in store for this time around... ...

Nisbo was back to give us a heads up on the sporting action this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kibblewhite's open letter about the Tinwald Viaduct has drawn a bit of attention on the Community Facebook Page. Luke gave Adam a call to talk it over.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unexpected chat with Granny Shirley as we're still standing by for this baby!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with David Acland for his take on kids helping on farm, and whether it's true a storm can bring on a baby...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back in to tell us about rep netball underway this weekend and the big day for junior rugby at the Showgrounds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton College Head Student Jake Parsons was in to tell us about the Addams Family production starting tonight, and his exciting Speechmaker challenge this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with thoughts on the latest Marvel offering, Fantastic 4 - First Steps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit more from dietitian Cushla Holdaway asking is butter and olive oil worth the hefty price tag we're currently seeing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with ADC Democracy and Management boss Toni Durham for an extended chat about local body elections. What does it mean to be nominated? Why should we consider giving it a go? And what are some of the sweet perks on offer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke's fav show on the box at the moment is Eat Well for Less NZ. He's always surprised by what people are spending on their supermarket shop. He asked Dietitian Cushla Holdaway how much should we be spending? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is scrapping card payment fees. Luke caught local MP James Meager for his take.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry and Liz from ANZ dropped by to tell us about the return of the ANZ Business of the Year Awards. Don't miss the launch night next Tues 5 Aug. It's free, but you do need to register at https://businessoftheyear.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Health Minister Simeon Brown was in town Friday, he let a wee secret slip with Luke...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke welcomed Jarrod Ross in for a breakdown of one heck of a Watters Cup final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the most dramatic fashion Celtic emerged Watters Cup winners at the Showgrounds on Saturday 24-23 over defending champs Southern. Luke caught a word with victorious skipper Nathan McCloy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Spa World South Island Half Marathon is back at Lake Hood this Sunday 3 Aug. Luke caught organiser John Moore to ask about an event that draws competitors from both sides of the Tasman! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to review a weekend loaded with sporting highs and lows  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're now past due date. Luke caught up with midwife Tash Baillie for a spot of pregnancy mythbusting...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to run over the need to knows for Club Rugby Finals tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Bewley was in for Paul Allison to talk weekend sport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was in with Luke to preview a big day of Club Rugby finals at the Showgrounds tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to look over the weekend of sport to come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was in to tell us about the new Bank of Dave 2 - The Loan Ranger  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Granny Shirley on baby due day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.