Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The Ashburton A&P Show returns this FRI and SAT. A new addition to the line up is a Chilli Eating Competition with RD Petroleum. From 11am on Saturday, feel the burn, earn the glory and score some cash! A top prize of $500 is up for grabs. Enter via website. Luke caught up with Jay Madgwick-Pamment from SpicyBoys who's helping bring it together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Almost 15yrs on from the disaster that claimed the lives of 29 men - Pike River hits the big screen at the Regent this weekend. Starring Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne and Ashburton's very own Robyn Malcolm as Sonya Rockhouse. Luke was lucky enough to catch Robyn to ask about the film See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke made a surprise call to Fit 4 Life Manager Angus McKenzie to share some exciting news as we wrap the search for Best Gym/PT in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Andrew Hart to preview the return of the R&R Precision Spreading Methven Rodeo on Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Mayor Elect Liz McMillian to ask how we got on post storm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo to talk the cricket and the NPC final Canterbury v Otago tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Bewley was in for Paul Allison to preview the NPC final Canterbury v Otago  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught our Mayor Elect Liz McMillian to ask about the odd situation we find ourselves in - declaring a State of Emergency when she isn't officially the Mayor yet!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley wasn't holding back with her thoughts on the weather today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was in to share a few local sporting happenings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager to talk weather and strikes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cezarne Rogers who spoke on behalf of local NZEI support workers on their involvement in industrial action today  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Sylvia Matino from the MetService to ask how rare it is for us to have a Red Weather Warning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winchester Rodeo is back this Saturday. Luke caught Club President Grant Kelynack to ask what we can look forward to.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Peter Armstrong from EA Networks to ask how they have been preparing for the big wind event See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC Emergency Controller Ian Hyde stopped by to share what they know ahead of the strong wind forecast again tomorrow, and to remind us of the importance of being prepared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our search for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury, Luke stopped by front runner Fit 4 Life to find out more with manager Angus  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Gardening Week! Luke took the chance to catch up with Dr Laura to ask about the big unassuming, yet scary risk for our green-fingered friends.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum was back with another scary one - Black Phone 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a big break over the election period, Council boss Hamish Riach was back for Council chat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter to reflect on the perfect season and the Meads Cup win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton A&P President Ben Stock was back in to tell us about all the free food on offer at the show next weekend!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down with Nicci Glanville from Dynamic Gymnastics to ask about the club, recent success at the national champs, and the coming schools competition (a first for Ashburton!).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Jason Rickard was back in to celebrate a perfect Hammers season, clinching the Meads Cup on Saturday!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction from the co-captains of our mighty Mid Canterbury Hammers moments after they learned they had won the Meads Cup 2025!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.