Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

One of Luke's fav shows "Eat Well for Less NZ" was back on the box last night. It got Luke thinking - In the effort to save  what's some things we would NOT be prepared to swap?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Cezarne Rogers and Sgt Theo Vannini from Ashburton Cadets were in to talk recent success at the South Island interclub champs, and to give us a heads up on their open night next month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke spotted the Smith & Caughey Christmas collection is up for sale and has seen a business opportunity. The catch, getting all that kit to Ashburton... Cue Reuben Carr from Ashburton Furniture Movers to ask if it's possible  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook with Specsavers Luke was asking "when did you miss a birth"? Cassie and Sonia had some great stories to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share thoughts on weekend sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fairton School and the Baptist Preschool is hosting a fundraiser of Beats by Bingo on Friday night. Luke caught up with Sonia and Cassie to ask about the plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season of Eat Well for Less NZ is back on the box tonight. Luke caught up with Michael Van de Elzen to ask what we can look forward to... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After almost 140yrs in the same building on the corner of East and Moore Streets, Sparrows is on the move... For now. Luke caught up with Richard Wilson to ask about the exciting plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Astronomy Group has our chance to catch a glimpse of the Matariki star cluster tomorrow morning. Luke caught up with Greg Hay for the deets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back to share deets on local fixtures this weekend, including the playoff for the Centennial Mug, and to celebrate local players named for this year's Hammer's squad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share his weekend sporting picks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Paul Allison was back to share weekend sport happenings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puss n Boots Kitty Rescue is hosting an Adoption Market Day on Saturday. Luke caught up with Salena Hodgeson for the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cole Groves - proud dad of Ebony Groves who was one of the Hinds Hustlers taking on the AgriKids national champs last weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Model Aero Club is back with their Fly In this weekend. Luke caught club member Alistair to ask how we can come along for a look.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back in this morning to tell us about the big Junior Squash Tournament on in Ashburton this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some news Luke was very excited to share this morning - research shows ladies are loving the Dad Bod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Milla Leadley and Ruby Fuller from Mt Hutt College, who have created Young Enterprise Scheme business "Just Add Colour" - offering colouring-in books supporting a worthy cause See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Michael Burgess from The Big League Podcast to preview the State of O decider out of Sydney tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Richard McKernan from Jae Ashburton to ask what we should do if the house springs an unexpected leak... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council's Infrastructure Boss (and acting CE) Neil McCann was in for a chat with Luke about Lake Hood and roads.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball was in to tell us about the next lot of promotion/relegation matches being held tonight  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury had 2x AgriKids and 2x Jnr Young Farmer teams competing in Invercargill over the weekend. Leo Acland was back on with Luke to share in some of the action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for thoughts on the weekend rugby action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Library Manager Jill Watson was in with Luke sharing the excitement they have on for the school holidays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.