Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

JK is being hosted by Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Westpac at Hotel Ashburton this morning. Luke was keen to talk a bit of rugby with him as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal A&P Show is back in Christchurch from November 13-15. Tickets on sale now at theshow.co.nz. Luke caught up with Sir David Carter to ask what it means to now be a "royal" A&P show... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke went live to Tancred Street moments before Bookarama opened to hear from pseudo reporter Peter Mac and book enthusiast Conrad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently leading the voting in our search for Mid Canterbury's Best Pie is Tamar Farm's Red Devon. Luke caught up with Richard Wright to chew over what goes into their delicacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke stopped by the National Guinea Pig Show in Methven on the weekend and bumped into an old friend he hasn't seen in about quarter a century... Our local Guinea Pig breeder Sandra Smith! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got out to the NZ Cavy (Guinea Pig) Show in Methven on the weekend and managed to catch a word with one of the judges - Campbell Mitchell who had travelled from Scotland for the occasion!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also on today is Ashburton Market Day. Luke caught up with organiser Carol Johns to ask about the new site at Baring Square East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookarama is back this week in the Sports Hall on Tancred Street. David Mead is the convenor from Rotary. Luke caught him to share the incredible amount of money this event has given back to the community since it started...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time the NZ Cavy Show is being held in Methven! At the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall on SAT 20 AUG from 9:30am - 2:30pm. Luke caught up with Show Manager Andy Lawrie to talk all things Guinea Pig...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Hammers are back home hosting King Country tomorrow afternoon. Jason Rickard stops by to share a preview of what to expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Commentator Paul Allison shares his menu of action to catch this weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie Owen from Mt Hutt shares the plan for the Chill Fest on in Methven tomorrow night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back with his take on the weekend sport action ahead - Black Ferns, NPC and Silver Ferns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Pickles is a Professor at University of Canterbury who has done some homework on how the Mid Canterbury nor'westerly wind does actually impact our mood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back for Farm Chat. Luke was keen to ask how his place got on in the face of a gusty nor'westerly and his reaction to ECan's declaration of a "nitrate emergency".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put this question to some on the street yesterday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To mark Keep NZ Beautiful Week, Bev Skates and Litter Free Ashburton is hosting a Community Clean Up. You're welcome to join the effort - Meet in the West Street carpark SAT 10am. Bags and gloves provided.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back to chat guinea pigs and nor'west struggles  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Alice Breading who came armed with some school holiday boredom busting ideas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre proudly presents Finding Nemo Jr. Cara and Madeleine who play Nemo and Dory dropped by for a chat. Three shows only 26-28 Sept. Find more and book via  Ashburton Event Centre .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter joined Luke to celebrate a big win over South Canterbury on the weekend, and preview what's to come v King Country this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. Kate White from Keep Learning Mid Canterbury stopped by to share some of the local happenings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Ashburton is once again hosting the annual Daffodil Day Quiz Night and Auction at the Hotel Ashburton this THURS 18 SEPT, from 6.30pm. Teams of up to five, $75 entry fee. Raising funds for Mid Canterbury Cancer Society. Register here: ANZ Ashburton Daffodil Day Quiz Evening 2025 Tickets, Hotel Ashburton, Ashburton | TryBooking New Zealand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks has launched a new outage notification service. Customer Experience Manager Jess Harris came by to tell us about it. Find more and sign up here: Power Outages - Stay Informed with EA Networks' Outage Information | EA Networks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christchurch Show, now known as the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand is back over Canterbury Anniversary. Now back to full strength, it promises to showcase the very best of NZ farming heritage alongside cutting-edge ideas, products, and experiences. 70,000 visitors expected over the three days to enjoy 5000 events. Luke caught up with Event Manager Karl Horwarth to find out why we should get...