Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

All about the South Island rugby dominance with Nisbo, starting with celebrating our mighty Hammers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trudy Beach was the winner of the 2025 County Lions Stars in your Eyes at the Event Centre on Friday night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are searching for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Vote for your favorite on the Hokonui Ashburton FB page. Luke stopped by one of the front runners over the weekend - Cilla Baker at E3 Training on Wills Street.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was in to preview the big dance including a big injury blow for the Hammers, the perks of being at home, and how important it is for the community to be there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the Meads Cup final, and the heap of other sporting happenings this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TV cameras were back in Methven yesterday documenting Audrey Lilley's 101 challenge for Methven Central. The call was put out for the community to join in a special sing-along and boy did they what! Luke was there with conductor Sam Luddy and Mandy Mee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all on the line tomorrow!! The big dance, the Meads Cup final. Our Mighty Hammers take on Thames Valley at the Showgrounds, 2:05pm kick off. Luke caught a word with co-captain Adam Williamson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to cast an eye over another big sporting weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was in to share the deets on a few local sporting opportunities  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley reflects on the loss of Jim Bolger and shares the conundrum she has around the Summer Series Concert moving to Wanaka   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Abel dropped by to share the deets on the Hampstead Cultural Whanau Day on SAT at Hampstead All Sports Club on Bridge Street, 11am-3pm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Blain is a local teacher, turned farmer, turned children's author! Luke caught up with Mary to ask about the fab new book "Explore with Me Mid Canterbury" and how it's helping support an awesome local charity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was in for Farm Chat - thoughts on our new Mayor, changes to emissions targets, and slow to rise soil temps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the smash-hit success of Popzilla in 2023, Variety Theatre Ashburton is back with an electrifying new production – Rockzilla! Luke caugh up with Director Jessie Thomson and Musical Director Jo Castelow to ask what we can look forward to. Find more and book your tickets here: Rockzilla – The Ultimate Entertaining Experience! – Ashburton Event Centre See omnystudio.com/listen...

For what is likely to be the last time this year Luke was joined by Ashcoll head students Taniela, Sophia and Lilly to reflect on their highlights from the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belinda Pearce from Milestone Homes was in to talk through the process of building a new home  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 sleeps til the big dance! Kenny Addison was in to share an early heads up on the stuff we need to know ahead of this Saturday's Meads Cup final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back in for his take on 95yr old June Squibb as "Eleanor the Great" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advance Ashburton Community Foundation has scholarships for 2026 open now. Scholarships are available for any type of tertiary study, further education, any type of industry training and apprenticeships, and personal development. Luke caught up with Carolyn Clough and found out they expect to reach a pretty special milestone this year. For more including application forms visit the Advance Ashburt...

For 21 years Neil Brown has served on the Ashburton District Council, the last 6 as mayor. Earlier this year he made the call not to run again. Luke sat down for an extended chat with Neil to reflect on 2 decades of public life, the highlights, the toll it takes on family life, and what his next moves will be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokonui is proud to support the 148th Ashburton A&P Show – back Friday 31 OCT and Sat 1 NOV. New this year is the Chilli Eating Competition with RD Petroleum and Jay from SpicyBoys. Luke caught up with Show President Ben Stock to ask how it will work and how it could win us cold hard cash! Visit www.ashburtonshow.co.nz for more and full programme.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

It was a resounding win for our new Mayor Liz McMillian on Saturday. Luke caught up with Liz to ask how she's feeling taking on the new job.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Beweley was in for Nisbo to look over the sporting highlights of the weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Mid Canterbury Hammers have booked a home Meads Cup final! Luke caught up with Coach Wintz into what is sure to be a big week for the lads.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to preview the sporting action for the weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.