Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Ashburton College Head Prefect Layla and Head of Active Committee Chloe Graham stopped by for an update on Winter Tournament Week, Ash Dance and a bit of cricket chat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Riach was in for Council chat on roading and economic wins  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SH1 will be closing through Tinwald from tomorrow night for some much needed works. Luke caught up with Scott McKenzie to share the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Reed was back in for a birthday celebration natter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Flannigan is a Mid Canterbury local who used to be an Air Force aircraft engineer. Luke asks his thoughts on the low fly-over of DHL Stadium Cape Town yesterday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the famous Glow in the Dark proposal? That was Ben and Robyn. And they've wasted no time tying the knot! They joined Luke to share this exciting life development.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyall Williams is the President of Ashburton Aero Club. Luke caught up with him to ask his take on the Cape Town flyover, and how they are bringing Jim Hickey to town for a fundraiser.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was invited to help judge the Longbeach School speech competition. The top three in the senior section Hunter, Hilary and Harriet came by for a chat about it, and school camp to Glentanner next week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Clough from Advance Ashburton stopped by with details on the Leaders and Jan Early Memorial Scholarships, both with applications closing tomorrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent stopped by with her take on the new comedy "Spa Weekend" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz McMillian was back in with details on the Community Honours Awards and the Electoral Commission's visit to Ashburton Library this afternoon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Gunner is a former Mid Cantab now teaching at a Sydney high school. Luke caught up with her to ask if a social media ban actually works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Reed stopped by with her take on teens and social media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard shares his take on a big ABs win, and the Hammers getting their Meads Cup defence back on track.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local Quentin Spies who's back home in SA and got to the All Blacks test on the weekend. His home city is Durban so he asked if he got to the Sharks game as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury local Quentin is on holiday back home in South Africa, and was lucky enough to be at Ellis Park cheering on the All Blacks. Luke caught up with him to share in the experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee Cosgrove from the Ashburton Cancer Society was in to share the amazing fundraising total from the Vintage Car Club's Show and Shine, and to share events for the week ahead marking Daffodil Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught rugby commentator Elliott Smith live from Johannesburg to preview the first test Sunday morning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Paul Allison helps to preview sport for the weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances Beeston shares details on the Rural Support Better Man Quiz at Terrace Downs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jason Rickard helps preview some of the weekend sport action ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic has pulled off the perfect season to become Mid Cantebury premier netball champions 2026. Luke caught coach Ange Ledley to reflect on a hard fought grand final win over a spirited Mt Somers side.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to share local sport happenings  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back to yak winter bugs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster turned political candidate Paul Henry is in town tonight on the campaign trail. Luke caught up with him for some reminiscing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.