Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught up with Michael Burgess from The Big League Podcast to preview the State of O decider out of Sydney tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Richard McKernan from Jae Ashburton to ask what we should do if the house springs an unexpected leak... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council's Infrastructure Boss (and acting CE) Neil McCann was in for a chat with Luke about Lake Hood and roads.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball was in to tell us about the next lot of promotion/relegation matches being held tonight  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury had 2x AgriKids and 2x Jnr Young Farmer teams competing in Invercargill over the weekend. Leo Acland was back on with Luke to share in some of the action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for thoughts on the weekend rugby action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Library Manager Jill Watson was in with Luke sharing the excitement they have on for the school holidays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to preview the weekend sporting action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christchurch Brick Show is back this weekend. Luke caught organiser Jonny Reid to ask what we can expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison is in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first test of the year v France  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to look over weekend action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to look over the action to come this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was there for Day 1 of Ruralco Instore Days and caught up with special guest Fed Farmers President Wayne Langford  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got Alice Breading a little later than usual this morning. Luke asked about that, and about a couple of local holiday boredom busters going on today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hampstead Rugby Club celebrates  100yrs  this weekend! Luke caught up with Club President Paul Churchill to share in the plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Acland and Charlie Clark are off to Invercargill to compete in the Jr Young Farmer Grand Final this weekend. Luke caught up with Leo to ask about  the challenge ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent is back on the airwaves! Her first assignment was to catch Brad Pitt in F1.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exciting times continue for local ballet star Tamati Graham. He joined Luke this morning to talk what lies ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is our local MP, but also the Minister for the South Island and the Minister for Youth. That has him busy this week co-ordinating the Youth Parliament. Luke asked about this, and a touch of controversy that has emerged from it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruralco is back with Instore Days this THURS and FRI. Luke caught up with CEO Tony Aitken to ask about the new additions this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke called on Deputy Mayor Liz McMillian for some Council Chat this morning, namely to ask about nominations for this year's Local Elections which open Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Sheppard, Ollie Morten and Ebony Groves from Hinds School make up the Hinds Hustlers off to do battle in the AgriKids Grand Final in Invercargill this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southern Whitetails have been crowned Women's Combined Rugby Champions with a 19-10 win over Pleasant Point at Hinds on Friday. Luke caught up with proud coach James George.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to review the weekend sport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Ashburton District Council facilities have a heap on these school holidays! People and Facilities Manager Sarah Moseley stopped by to share a bit of the excitement with us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.