Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Ashburton Intermediate is getting more Government money to put walls back up in classrooms. Principal Brent Gray joined Luke to share how the open spaces haven't been all bad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming Families is back with a series of farmer brunches later this month. Luke caught Frances Beeston for the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big day at the Showgrounds on Saturday with three rep sides in action, including the Hammers first home game of the Heartland season. Kenny Addison was in with details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Cadet Unit is recruiting. Luke asks Major Cezarne and Sergeant Maddie how to sign up, and about their exciting recent travels to the UK  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball finals time this week! Luke caught Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball to preview the action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back to journey down "The End of Oak Street" with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following up on the 1News story last week, Luke sat down with Environment Canterbury councillor Ian McKenzie to take a deep dive into Mid Canterbury's water concerns. He also shares his take on local government reforms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton College Principal Simon Coleman to ask about Ako Interview Day, and the Open Homes this week for the student-built transportable homes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methven Theatre Company is set to dazzle with "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall THURS 27 – SAT 29 AUG. Four shows only, each night 7pm, and also a Sat matinee at 2pm. Tickets from Cafe 45 or Ashburton Event Centre. Director Suzanne and Narrator Lauren stopped by for a chat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bella, Connor and Luigi from Ashburton Christian School tell us about their big production "Narnia the Musical" on stage at Ashburton Event Centre this week  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Vintage Car Club's annual Daffodil Rally for Cancer Show ‘n Shine is on this SUN 23 AUG. Club secretary Colin Sweetman stopped by with details. 11am to 2pm at Ashburton Vintage Car Club, 86 Maronan Road. Spectator entry by donation, display vehicles $10. Proceeds to our local Cancer Society.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP and South Island Minister James Meager stopped by for a chat about unfair road funding  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jason Rickard reflects on some of the big plays of the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks listener Courtney about collecting a full set of Ooshies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Earth Science NZ forecaster Chris Brandolino to ask why Ashburton keeps missing out on snow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths has triggered Ooshie-mania! Luke asks Principal Mark Ellis if it's struck out at Rakaia School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ben from Neumann's Tyres to talk the risks of one of life certainties... Potholes!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local commentator Jason Rickard was back to preview the weekend ahead  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hammers open their Heartland campaign tomorrow v North Otago down in Oamaru. Luke caught up with Head Coach Matt Winter to find out who's fighting fit  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asking this morning - When was the last time we had a snow day? Luke shared some memories with local teacher John Hooper  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to preview a big week for local netball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Luxon lives to fight another day as the PM, surviving yet another leadership challenge. Former MP and Speaker of the House Sir David Carter shares his take.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kai for Kids is hosting a Flourish and Nourish fundraiser at the Event Centre tonight. Luke caught up with one of the special guests Cara Calvin to ask what local ladies can expect  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl shared her take on the National Party conclave yesterday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison was in to preview rep rugby this coming weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.