Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

The Methven Scarecrow Trail ­ is back to entertain these school holidays. Heroes and Villains theme (from children’s movies). On until SUN 27 APRIL. Pick up a map from the Methven iHub or Methven Four Square, just $15. Luke caught up with organiser Gillian Heald to ask how it all works..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each fortnight we catch up with ADC boss Hamish Riach for some Council Chat. This morning Luke was keen to know about the Easter Egg Hunt on at Ashburton Library, and how the coming public holidays will affect Council services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Wood was in to talk school holiday excitement at the EA Networks Centre, and to fill us in on the Waterski Nationals still being held in Mid Canterbury this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Monday Luke catches up with sporting commentator Grant Nisbett to review the weekend action.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Ashburton RSA President Rob Aldridge was back to share how the local Poppy Day collections went, and the plan for Anzac Day services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton District Council has put out another edition of the What's On Guide. Pick one up from any Council facility, or download a copy from their website. It's stacked with great ideas to entertain the kids these school holidays. Luke caught up with Sarah Moseley to dive into what's on offer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter and Harper from Longbeach School rolled by the studio to talk school holiday fun and to preview the big Quiz Night coming up FRI 23 MAY.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contentious Treaty Principles Bill has been shot down in it's second reading in Parliament. Bringing to a close a tumultuous 12 months in local politics. Someone who has been heavily involved is our local MP James Meager who Luke caught up with to reflect on the process.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually on a Friday Luke catches sporting commentator Paul Allison to preview the weekend action. He was unavailable this week, so Jason Pine was good enough to take his spot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Friday Luke catches sporting commentator Nisbo to look over the action into the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke is ready to rumble as MC for Battle of the Alps tonight. The corporate fight night returns to Methven Memorial Hall. There's still a few last minute tickets available. Over a dozen brave locals are stepping into the ring, many for the first time. Luke discovered that Becs Dirks is a repeat offender from last year. He asked what's got her pulling the gloves on again...  See omnystudio.com...

Every Thursday Luke catches up with Granny Shirley for a natter. This morning it was international sporting events on your bucket list.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday Luke catches up with a local farming contributor to get a lay of the land. This morning he spoke with Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury President David Acland at Mt Somers Station.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team from EA Networks are at Ashburton Library today helping us make sense of our power bills. Luke caught up with Jeremy Adamson to ask how this can in turn, help us save a bit of money!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Thursday we catch up with Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury to cover off what's happening in local sport. This week Alice had a great list of school holiday options to share.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best women golfers 40­-plus are in Ashburton this week for the New Zealand women’s masters tournament. On until Sunday, this interprovincial team event, run by Golf New Zealand, is being hosted by Ashburton Golf Club. Luke caught up with Paddy Bradford to ask how it's all playing out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man was back in this week with his take on the new documentary "Project Fifty One" showing at the Regent Cinema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each fortnight we check in on the happenings at Ashburton College. Sophia and Hal were in this morning to share the awesome tally from their Ronald McDonald House to House campaign, a special Anzac assembly on Friday, and recent performing arts success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Methven Walking Festival is back for the long Easter weekend. Luke caught up with organisers Liz McMillian and Tania Wright to ask what it's all about, and how we can get involved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Elaine Moriarty - Water and Land Science Manager with Environment Canterbury - to ask just how bad the algae in Lake Hood is, and if the full closure of the lake is warranted.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ultra-Marathon runner Josh Kingsbury achieved something that is quite possibly a Mid Canterbury first on the weekend - he ran down every street in Ashburton township! Luke caught up with him to ask.. Why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots to cover off with the Mayor in Council chat this week - Celebrating 50yrs of Wareings Group over the weekend, the deal with NZTA to get moving on the new bridge, the state of Lake Hood and having our say on "local water done well" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Clough from Advance Ashburton was in to tell us about the Mid Canterbury Funders Forum, and the opportunity to join a workshop evening on Wednesday 30th April, 5.30pm at the Ashburton College Auditorium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Monday Luke catches up with sporting commentator Grant Nisbett for his take on the big plays of the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Aldridge is the new Ashburton RSA President. Luke caught up with Rob to talk taking the role, and how we can support Poppy Day this coming Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.