Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Steph Poole from ACADS came by to chat Road Safety Awareness Week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Moore was on the box last night! He featured in that Seven Sharp story about the Russian satellite bits. Luke was keen to find out more about this out-of-this-world piece of their collection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Scott McKenzie from NZTA for the latest update on the major works on SH1 through town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke hasn't been popular with wife Amber since buying an all-in-one shampoo from the supermarket on the weekend. He caught up with Kim Reed from DNA Hairdressing to ask what the problem is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Brown was in for Council Chat. Excitement now the concept drawings for Ashburton's new mini golf course are out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Williams from Hospice Mid Canterbury dropped by to talk awareness week and some of the great events they have lined up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty Arps was back in from Mid Canterbury Rugby to share how the Girls Gala Night at Hinds went, and to draw the winner for their big Mother's Day prize!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Jacobs was back in to wrap another action packed GDC Wheels Week Plus. Kind of. Turns out 2025 keeps serving up the surprises, this time with an encore!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold medal paralympian Anna Grimaldi is the special guest for the Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. Luke discovered how she found athletics as her sport of choice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back from his southern travels to look over the footy and league action of the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold medal paralympian Anna Grimaldi is the guest speaker at this weekend's Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. Luke caught up with Anna to ask about that unexpected run in Paris last year that resulted in the most golden moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something happened at this year's game of GDC Wheels Week Plus Wheelchair Basketball that even Luke struggled to believe...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorie Hall was the target of a brazen burglary on Friday night. Theves not only took off with sports equipment and a sound system, but many prizes that had been laid out in preparation for the Dorie Community Preschool fundraising quiz. Luke caught up with Preschool Chair Alice Vanderweg to find out how they refused to let this disgusting act get in the way of a good time supporting local kids.&nb...

This week Collegiate Rugby Club played host to All Black legends Christian Cullen and Mark Shaw. Luke got them in studio to ask where they have found common ground, the changing attitude around the black jersey, and how Cully has now moved his sights to the tee block.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison was back to look over the sporting action for the weekend ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks Centre Manager Richard Wood dropped by to talk the pool party they have planned to mark the centre's 10th anniversary this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was in to share in a local shout out, to wish cross country kids good luck, and to preview the new netball season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft is one of our friendly local optometrists from Specsavers Ashburton. He stopped by to tell us about floaters...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grany Shirley was back for her weekly natter. Luke asked if she's one to rock shoes without socks, and if she's on chimney watch now the conclave has begun.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook this morning thanks to Specsavers Luke was asking is it ok to wear shoes without socks? He caught Gabrielle Simpson from our very own NZ Sock Co for her take.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're almost at the end of the dairy season. Luke caught up with Greenstreet farmer Stacey Stewart to get an idea of what that means and why we may need to factor in some more time on rural roads over the next month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokonui is proud to support the Ashburton Guardian Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. Luke caught up with MC James Cochrane for a long-form preview of the awards night on 17 May, and to look over the 35 finalists named across 8 categories, covering 20 sporting codes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashcoll Head Student Taniela brought in Yr12 basketball star Lucy to talk the ripping start they have had to their season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Cunneen dropped by to tell us about the Collegiate 100 Club and bringing All Black legends Christian Cullen and Mark Shaw to town for a hack and a chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Greg Cross from the Ashburton Car Club to review their GDC Wheels Week Plus Street Sprints and Motokana events, and to preview the Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Night Trial this evening.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.