Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Sam McArthur takes on the leading role in Variety Theatre's 2025 production of Mary Poppins. She stopped by to share with Luke what it's been like getting to this point.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back for Farm Chat - Reaction to the news of the feed fire overnight, the preparation into Moving Day, and whether he's been enjoying duck on the menu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extended chat with Granny Shirley this week on families and a proud parenting milestone for Luke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dellwyn Moylan popped by to share a project she's spearheading to make scarves for kiwi war vets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke shared his review from a sneak peek of Variety Theatre's Mary Poppins. Season starts Fri at the Event Centre. Tickets from the venue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man was back to tell us about the new flick "Small Things Like These" on at the Regent Cinema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura Pfeifer was back for a chat about measles and the Community Open Day Methven Medical Centre has lined up this Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Poole from ACADS came by to chat Road Safety Awareness Week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Moore was on the box last night! He featured in that Seven Sharp story about the Russian satellite bits. Luke was keen to find out more about this out-of-this-world piece of their collection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Scott McKenzie from NZTA for the latest update on the major works on SH1 through town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke hasn't been popular with wife Amber since buying an all-in-one shampoo from the supermarket on the weekend. He caught up with Kim Reed from DNA Hairdressing to ask what the problem is? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Brown was in for Council Chat. Excitement now the concept drawings for Ashburton's new mini golf course are out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Williams from Hospice Mid Canterbury dropped by to talk awareness week and some of the great events they have lined up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty Arps was back in from Mid Canterbury Rugby to share how the Girls Gala Night at Hinds went, and to draw the winner for their big Mother's Day prize!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Jacobs was back in to wrap another action packed GDC Wheels Week Plus. Kind of. Turns out 2025 keeps serving up the surprises, this time with an encore!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold medal paralympian Anna Grimaldi is the special guest for the Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. Luke discovered how she found athletics as her sport of choice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back from his southern travels to look over the footy and league action of the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold medal paralympian Anna Grimaldi is the guest speaker at this weekend's Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. Luke caught up with Anna to ask about that unexpected run in Paris last year that resulted in the most golden moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something happened at this year's game of GDC Wheels Week Plus Wheelchair Basketball that even Luke struggled to believe...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorie Hall was the target of a brazen burglary on Friday night. Theves not only took off with sports equipment and a sound system, but many prizes that had been laid out in preparation for the Dorie Community Preschool fundraising quiz. Luke caught up with Preschool Chair Alice Vanderweg to find out how they refused to let this disgusting act get in the way of a good time supporting local kids.&nb...

This week Collegiate Rugby Club played host to All Black legends Christian Cullen and Mark Shaw. Luke got them in studio to ask where they have found common ground, the changing attitude around the black jersey, and how Cully has now moved his sights to the tee block.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison was back to look over the sporting action for the weekend ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EA Networks Centre Manager Richard Wood dropped by to talk the pool party they have planned to mark the centre's 10th anniversary this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was in to share in a local shout out, to wish cross country kids good luck, and to preview the new netball season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft is one of our friendly local optometrists from Specsavers Ashburton. He stopped by to tell us about floaters...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.