Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Each Thursday Luke catches a local rural contributor for some Farm Chat. This morning it was David Acland to ask how wet is has been out at Mt Somers Station.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton District Council Infrastructure boss Neil McCann to ask how the district's assets are holding up in the face of this heavy rain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back with us to look over some of the finalists for the Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches up with Granny Shirley for a natter. No surprise today it was weather focused.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Local MP and South Island Minister James Meager to ask about the official opening of the new Lauriston Solar Farm, and if he intends to get in a mai mai this opening weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety Theatre is bringing Mary Poppins to the Ashburton Event Centre 16-24 May. Cast members Joe Danielson and Kate Galbraith dropped by to give us an idea what we are instore for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Thapi Makgabutlane from The Metservice to ask how much rain we're instore for over the next few days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Liam Woods was back with his take on Ben Affleck's return to the big screen in The Accountant 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke catches up with sporting commentator Nisbo to look back over the weekend sporting action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDC Wheels Week Plus is back for another action packed year. Luke caught up with organiser Pete Jacobs to touch on some of the excitement for the weekend ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Neil Brown was back in to talk Council happenings. This week: The official opening of the Lauriston Solar Farm, whether he is worries about the increase in crime across Hampstead, and if he supports the call for a 4-year Council term.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is International Dance Day! A team who are passionate about creating opportunities for our local community to get into the groove is Life Dance Academy. Luke caught up with tutors Madi and Anna to ask what they have in store for Term 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches up with Granny Shirley. This morning we caught her frazzled by the crossover of school holidays and Easter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches up with a local producer for some Farm Chat. This morning it was Hinds dairy farmer Cole Groves with a take on the school holidays, and Greenpeace's latest attempt at water scaremongering.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each month Luke catches up with friendly local optometrist Michael Croft at Specsavers Ashburton on Cass Street. This morning he was keen to tell us about glaucoma.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with registered Dietitian Cushla Holdaway who had a rather surprising take on the pending Easter indulgence...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday Luke catches up with Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury. This week she had some great options to get kids out on their bikes this school break. She also helped clear up some confusion Luke struck around the Sports Awards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long Easter weekend serves up some changes for local club rugby. Luke enlisted the help of Jack Miller from Mid Canterbury Rugby to help make sense of it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3DeciBelles are in town with “Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight” - A fundraising concert for the Ashburton Event Centre NEXT THURS 24 APRIL. Tickets from the venue. Vintage vocal trio Jan-Maree, Lizzie, and Chloe promise to bring the glamour of the 1930s and 40s back to life. Being on the eve of Anzac Day, the show will also paying tribute to fallen heroes. Luke caught up with Jan-Maree...

Wellbeing Opuke, in collaboration with Ashburton Public Library, Ashburton Art Gallery, Eco Educate is offering free craft and activities sessions TODAY WED 16 APRIL. From 10am to noon at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven and from 1pm to 3.30pm at Mayfield Domain. Luke caught up with Valeska Scott to find out what the kids are in store for.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Each Wednesday Movie Man Liam Woods joins Luke to review a flick showing at the Regent Cinema. This week it was the one setting the School Holidays alight - A Minecraft Movie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Abel from Neighbourhood Support and Steph Poole from ACADS were in with Luke talking ways to stay safe over the Easter break. They continued with some handy reminders on how to keep our stuff secure if we're heading away.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Abel from Neighbourhood Support and Steph Poole from ACADS were in with Luke talking ways to stay safe over the Easter break. They started with some handy reminders for those hitting the road.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Car Club is back to kick off GDC Wheels Week + with the Street Sprints, powered by KFC. On SAT 26 and SUN 27 APRIL back down at Riverside Industrial Estate, from 8:30am each day. Luke caught up with Greg Cross to ask about the special guest joining them this year...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Mt Hutt Boss JMac to ask about the change from Mt Hutt Rescue on the box, to Snow Patrol NZ. Tune in Tues nights, 7:30pm on TVNZ 1, or catch up on TVNZ on Demand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.