Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

David Ackland from Mt Somers Station was back on for Farm Chat. Luke asked what sort of preparation goes on when you know a cold snap is coming.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to chat Glow in the Park, and a big indoor bowls tournament on at EA Networks Centre this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Clough from Ashburton Plains Rotary dropped by to tell us about the Cans for a Cause campaign. Drop off your non-perishable donations at Allenton Pharmacy, Blacklows Tradezone or Advance Ashburton by 18 June.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Tanella and heads of the Ball Committee Lucy and Kelly dropped by to share the plan for the Ashburton College Ball this Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with the Project Manager of the new Ashburton Bridge Lonnie Dalzell to ask about the work that starts around the riverbanks from today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Movie Man Liam Woods is moving away :( He popped by to chat with us one last time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke has discovered the wonderfully romantic story behind Alex Warren's new song "Ordinary" so was asking this morning "what's the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you"? Jo called up with this story...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Jmac from Mt Hutt to ask how things are looking up there See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3rd term councillor Russell Ellis has announced his bid for the mayoralty. Luke wanted to know why now is the time for Russell.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to talk the Super Rugby playoffs  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Ross was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. Someone who has worked alongside Charles in the Mt Somer's Walkway Society is Robert Schikker who had some words to share in lieu of Charles being away at the moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for Potato Day and caught up with Andy Driscoll Mechanical Lead and Glenn Healee Coldstore Manager with Talley's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East with Talley's for International Potato Day and caught up with Operations Manager David Reid  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East with Talley's and caught up with Field Operations Manager Allan Ramsay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with GM of Vegetable Division Danie Swanepoel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with GM of Vegetable Division Danie Swanepoel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with local grower Guy Slater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo to preview the final round of Super Rugby and the Warriors back in action v South Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a few changes to club rugby fixtures this week with the long Kings Birthday weekend. Luke asked Jack Miller what's the play? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Granny Shirl to ask her take on New World's new shop to win promotion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our go-to dietitian is Cushla Holdaway. Luke wanted to ask ahead of International Potato Day if there's any goodness to be found in spuds? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special guest for Farm Chat this week - Matt Chishom who is back in Mid Canterbury next week. Supporting Mt Somers Springburn School with a fundraiser next FRI 6 JUN, from 7pm. Enjoy an entertaining community event with this authentic Kiwi storyteller, who shares his inspiring story about mental health, resilience and challenging stereotypes. Live music from local band "The Land Girls". Tickets...

A special guest for Farm Chat this week - Matt Chishom who is back in Mid Canterbury next week. Supporting Mt Somers Springburn School with a fundraiser next FRI 6 JUN, from 7pm. Enjoy an entertaining community event with this authentic Kiwi storyteller, who shares his inspiring story about mental health, resilience and challenging stereotypes. Live music from local band "The Land Girls". Tickets...

In lieu of a sick Alice Breading, Luke caught up with Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball to ask about the final games of Round 1 in Premier tonight, and the big representative tournament being held this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 100yrs this SAT 31 MAY with an Open Day from 10am-2pm. At the station on McKerrow Street. Luke caught Chief Brent Anderson to ask about the plan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.