Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke was asking where in Mid Canterbury we can find the cheapest butter. Then Julie called up to say... Why not make your own?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Ashburton College Maori Student Leader Lucius Hunt dropped by for a korero with Luke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton local Deb Winter was picked from 200,000 entries nationwide as the winner of a new ute with Mitre 10 Mega's Winter Promo. Luke was there to capture the moment she was handed the keys.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special edition of Farm Chat this week as Luke caught up with Sandra Curd to talk Rural Women and the big Regional Conference being held in Ashburton today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton's Mr Fix-It Luke Sutton Appliance & AirCon Ltd who had a hack to sort his annoying fridge alarm...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Saturday, Park Run Ashburton celebrates 1yr! Luke caught up with organiser Brendan Adam to reflect on some of the first year highlights.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk netball, basketball and rugby finals, and to celebrate a milestone for Park Run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 38th birthday to Lotto! Luke caught up with Jeremy from New World Ashburton to ask how it all works behind the scenes...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate White from Keep Learning Mid Canterbury was back to tell us about a couple of fun events coming up this week - A mid-winter Christmas Dinner on Sat, and the chance to learn how to play Majong on Fri.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council Boss Hamish Riach was back for some Council Chat. Luke was keen to ask about fences and bridges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Business of the Year Awards is back, with a launch night being held Tues 5 August. Luke caught up with Gary Manning to ask why this is something we should put in the calendar. Find more here: https://www.businessoftheyear.nz/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surprising revelation that the most annoying feature in new cars is...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big final weekend of play for many grades of local rugby. Luke caught up with Kenny Addison to preview what's to come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back with his take on the weekend action to come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for his take on the weekend sporting action to come  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke reckons he's pinpointed the happiest places in Mid Canterbury. We're not too sure...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley has returned from her big trip to Africa! Luke pinned her down for an extended debrief this morning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hampstead Junior B Netball team is hosting a Pre-Loved Clothing Sale this SUN 20 JULY, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Hampstead Club Rooms on Bridge Street. Isla came by to tell us about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back to share preparing for calving and what he hopes from this year's local body elections  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to tell us about the chance to get our skates on and a big netball tournament on at EA Networks Stadium this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on FB this morning thanks to Specsavers Luke was asking "what tall tales did your parents spin you as a kid". Some hilarious responses..!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whittaker's has a new flavour out "Banana Caramel". Luke hit the streets of Ashburton to find out if it's a hit with locals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Vare and band Bulletproof Convertible are bringing the Dead Rocker's Ball to Methven next weekend. Luke caught up with Simon to ask what we're in store for. Find more, including tickets, here: https://bulletproof.nz/upcoming-events/methven-dead-rockers-ball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back for her take on the new Rebel Wilson flick "Bride Hard" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP James Meager is back in the country after a recent excursion to Europe. Luke caught up with the Minister to ask about the trip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.