Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke sat down with Sarah Clifford who is the founder of CanBead - A charity that provides  free creative therapy workshops for people dealing with illness, trauma, grief or loss. He was keen to learn how an unexpected gift from a friend during her own cancer journey led to something that now helps over 1400 Kiwis right around the country every year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back to tell us about the new Sir Ian McKellen flick "The Christophers" on at the Regent  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's national blood donor week. Luke caught up with our local NZBlood donor relations lead Boyd Warren to celebrate how Mid Canterbury is among one of the most giving places in NZ, and how our donations are helping save many lives!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rooney family of Winchmore (Henry, Sheree, Caitlin, Max and Storm) lost their home in a devastating house fire King's Birthday weekend. Since then, our amazing community has come to the rescue. Sheree asked Luke to share a letter of thanks on the family's behalf.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager was back to talk the exciting boost for Ashburton Hospital, and to preview a visit this week to Field Days  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Council CE Hamish Riach was back in to celebrate record-breaking numbers for the EA Networks Centre, and a big meeting of Councillors tomorrow to talk through 8 different amalgamation options See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chance to take a look around Ashburton College this afternoon. Luke caught Principal Simon to ask about the plan for Open Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with JMac to ask in the face of the unseasonably warm weather, do they still plan to open Mt Hutt this coming weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Matt Markham was on with reaction to the Tony Brown news, also Liam Lawson staying out of trouble in Monaco and Super Rugby  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Cantebury Rugby was in to talk club rugby, and how tickets are now on sale for the Hammers Ranfurly Shield challenge down at Alexandra next month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton District Council Infrastructure boss Neil McCann to find out what's happening at the end of Chalmers Ave, and what's up with the big crane on West Street today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the question every Mid Cantab has been asking themselves this week... What would we do with $28mil? Who would we give it to? Carolyn Clough stopped by to share how a donation to Advance Ashburton would be the gift that keeps on giving.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Chris Brandolino from Earth Sciences NZ to ask what's up with the very un-seasonal weather we've been enjoying See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport Commentator Paul Allison was back to set up the sporting weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justine Gray from Advanced Feed was back to share how now is the time to stock up for calving, and how they can help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport commentator Matt Markham was back to try and make sense of the Black Caps collapse with the bat overnight, and to preview finals footy this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby finals time as the Crusaders host the Blues tomorrow afternoon. Luke caught up with our local Crusader Dallas McLeod ahead of what could quite likely be his last game at home in red and black.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shirley was back with reaction to the big $28.2mil Lotto win, and some of the struggles of modern tech  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Will Heine from Lotto NZ to find out if our latest $28.2mil Lotto win is the biggest yet for Mid Canterbury  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland from Mt Somers Station was back for some Farm Chat - Covering Lotto wins, wool prices, the new dairy season and the new season of "Clarkson's Farm" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lotto ticket sold from Netherby Four Square is now worth over $28mil!! Luke caught store owner Kim Woods to celebrate the amazing news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook thanks to Specsavers, the topic of the morning was proposals. Mid Canterbury's very own cupid Roasty from Robilliards stopped by to share some of his stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heartland and TSB Banks have proposed a merger valued $620mil. Luke caught up with former board member Graham Kennedy for his thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial literacy is now part of the school curriculum. Luke was keen to explore what kids are now learning in class. Simon Brown is the CEO of a platform called "Banqer" already being widely used across Mid Canterbury. If you'd like Banqer FREE at your school, find out more here: Banqer | Financial education made easy for schools See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back with her thoughts on the new movie "Backrooms" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.