Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Sophia and Liarnae from Ashburton College were in to talk some of the exciting things going on last week, and to preview the Lipsync in the Auditorium next Tuesday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Liam moving on, Luke has been on the hunt for a new movie reviewer. Lucky us that he has netted a new Movie Man in Joe Danielson, and the return of Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caugh up with Rowena Duncum from The Country to look over last night's GDT result, and also to ask where she is moving on to!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with our local Crusader from Methven, Dallas McLeod, to ask how he's feeling into the big final this weekend...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke bumped into Alice Ryan and Maddie Wilson from Ashburton Intermediate to ask about Jumping for June in support of the Heart Foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Burgess is a League Writer for the NZ Herald, and host of the Big League Podcast. He joined Luke to share a preview of State of Origin Game 2 out of Perth tonight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with our local Crusader from Methven, Dallas McLeod, to ask how he's feeling into the big final this weekend...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parenting Place has launched a new online course to help support parents with "strong willed children". Luke caught up with Jenny Hale to clarify what she meant by that...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was asking which cereals make good anytime snacks? Justine called up to tell us about her "Nuts 'n Bolts" mix...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Neil Brown was back in with Luke to talk about the up-coming Council Candidate Evenings in Ashburton and Methven.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was speaking with Jenny Hale from The Parenting Place on their new online course about managing Strong Willed Children. He noted how the advice is logical, but is it really possible to reason with a wee human who's logical mind isn't yet fully developed..? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra chat with Jenny Hale from The Parenting Place. Luke asked if putting a label on our rugrats, describing them as "good" and "bad" can be doing more harm than good..? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths has launched a new variety of "Happy Chop" onions, which they claim are tear-less. Luke wanted to put this to the test with Mayor Neil Brown...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to celebrate the Crusaders booking themselves a Super Rugby Grand Final at home, and Ryan Fox finishing strong in the US Open  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Volunteers Week! Murial Morgan from Volunteering Mid/South Canterbury dropped by to share just how valuable volunteers are in our community.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic have secured themselves a Combined Country home final after a thrilling 29-27 win over last year's champs Glenmark-Cheviot at home on the weekend. Luke caught up with Club President Pete Gowans to review the action and preview the big dance to come this Sat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer to talk Men's Health Week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the sporting action that awaits this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer to talk Men's Health Week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well this hasn't aged well... Please note since this chat with Luke and JMac earlier this morning, the Mt Hutt team have made the tough call to remain closed today. Should be good to go tomorrow!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Terry Collins from the AA to ask a burning question that has arisen the past few days... How do traffic lights actually work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back this morning to preview the Super Rugby Semi Finals, and Ryan Fox at the US Open at Oakmont.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Men's Health Week. Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer, and in final wee bit that didn't make it to air this morning, he noted how shocking it is that 1/4 of men currently don't make it to age 65!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Chat was on tour this morning as Luke caught David Ackland up exploring Mystery Creek Field Days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton was back to tell us about presbyopia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.