Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Movie Man Liam Woods was back in with his take on the new Marvel movie Thunderbolts showing at the Regent Cinema See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook today thanks to Specsavers we asked thoughts on the idea of banning social media access for those aged under 16. Neysa Koizumi from Digital Waitaha had some considerations to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reason for dairy farmers to celebrate today as the latest GDT rose 4.6% overnight. Luke caught Ro from The Country for her take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Jack Miller from Mid Canterbury Rugby to touch on the dire need for new referees across all grades of club rugby, and how we can help by popping along to a Referee Information Evening at the Ashburton Showgrounds this Wed night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton Fire Chief Jeff Mashall to ask what sort of animal rescues the Ashburton Brigade has been called to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hakatere Kahui Ako are hosting an maths information evening for parents at the Tinwald School Hall TONIGHT. It will look at the Ministry of Education’s new maths curriculum for years 0 to 8. Find out how to support your child’s maths at home and hear about the changes to teaching, learning and assessments. The free information evening runs from 6pm to 7pm. Luke caught up with Liz Wells...

Ashburton District Council CE Hamish Riach was in for a water-themed chat this morning - an update on the impact last week's flooding had on the roads, what a SABU means, and the plan for the EA Networks Centre Pool Party this coming Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a raging success with the first one last year, Methven Lions is back with their big Machinery Auction at the Methven A&P Showgrounds this FRI 9 MAY. It starts 11am. Check out the Lions Club of Methven Facebook page for a comprehensive list of entries. Luke caught up with Alastair Clemens to ask what we are instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busy times up at Mt Hutt following an early dumping last week. Luke caught up with James McKenzie (JMac) to ask about this prospect of moving the season start forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo is away exploring the Southern West Coast and Fiordland, so Luke caught up with Nick Bewley from the NZME Sportsdesk to look over weekend sporting action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a quieter than expected weekend as many events were forced to cancel due to conditions, Luke looks forward to making up for lost time this coming weekend with organiser Pete Jacobs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roasty Douglas from Robilliards Showcase Jewellers dropped by to talk a very special chance to win this Mother's Day, and to tell us about the new Journey's Collection. Instore for a limited time only! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new duck hunting season opens tomorrow! Luke caught up with Rhys Adams from Fish and Game to ask how numbers are looking, and to share in some final handy reminders.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Colin Sweetman from the MCVCC to talk the tough decision to cancel this weekend's Swap Meet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday Luke catches up with sporting commentator Grant Nisbett to look over the coming weekend's action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a break, sporting commentator Paul Allison was back on with Luke this morning to look over the sporting action for the weekend ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Nature has dealt a cruel blow to the Wheels Week Plus programme. All Tinwald events that were meant to be held this weekend the VCCNZ Swap Meet, Americar Rod & Custom Club Display and Plains Open Day have been cancelled. The Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT has been postponed until next month. Ashburton Speedway has postponed to next weekend. Garth Maffey dropped by to share the new pl...

Luke caught up with Kirsty Arps from Mid Canterbury Rugby to ask what impact this week's weather has had on club rugby. Also marking the start of the JAB and Women's seasons.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches a local rural contributor for some Farm Chat. This morning it was David Acland to ask how wet is has been out at Mt Somers Station.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton District Council Infrastructure boss Neil McCann to ask how the district's assets are holding up in the face of this heavy rain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back with us to look over some of the finalists for the Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches up with Granny Shirley for a natter. No surprise today it was weather focused.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Local MP and South Island Minister James Meager to ask about the official opening of the new Lauriston Solar Farm, and if he intends to get in a mai mai this opening weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Theatre is bringing Mary Poppins to the Ashburton Event Centre 16-24 May. Cast members Joe Danielson and Kate Galbraith dropped by to give us an idea what we are instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Thapi Makgabutlane from The Metservice to ask how much rain we're instore for over the next few days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.