Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Our go-to doc is Dr Laura Pfeifer who was back with Luke this morning talking the bugs that come with changing seasons, and the importance of booking in that flu shot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday Luke catches up with sporting commentator Grant Nisbett to look over  the coming weekend sport action. This morning it was Liam Lawson, Crusaders v Moana Pacifika and the cricket.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aorangi Regional Final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year is being held this weekend across the Ashburton Showgrounds and Hotel Ashburton. This one is being hosted by Hinds Young Farmers Club. Luke caught up with Olivia Caddick to share in the plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roasty Douglas from Robilliards Jewellers came by to give Luke a hard time about loosing his wedding ring in the sand of the new EA Networks Centre volleyball court. He also had some handy reminders how we should all take the time to think about our jewellery before something happens.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Friday Luke catches up with sporting commentator Paul Allison to look over the sporting weekend ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokonui is proud to support the Ashburton Guardian Mid Canterbury Sports Awards in May. Luke caught up with Alice Breading to note nominations close this coming Monday 31 March! Find details on how you can nominate someone here: https://www.sportcanterbury.org.nz/getting-active/mid-canterbury-sports-awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday Luke shares a natter with Granny Shirl. This week it was reflecting on Alice's 3rd birthday, and whether he and Amber should keep the gender of the new arrival a secret...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday Luke catches up with a local farming contributor to talk rural. This week it was dairy farmer Stacey Stewart to chat about the newly created Greenstreet Catchment Group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury stops by to share what's happening in local sport. This week it was the addition of a sand volleyball court to EA Networks, and looking back on the Weetbix TRYathlon last weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddie and Lucas from Base Youth Centre stopped by to chat with Luke about the Centre on Tancred Street, and a special school holiday offering they have with hip hop star King Cass! You can find more on that here: https://www.facebook.com/BASEAshburton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday Luke catches up with Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury. They started this week with a slightly different twist... Alice has just returned from a week long experience at Outward Bound. Luke was keen to hear about her experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton has a new sand volleyball court! Find it at the northern end of the EA Networks Centre carpark. Book a session with the front desk. Luke gatecrashed the inaugural game between ADC councillors and the Ashburton Warriors. He caught up with EA Networks Centre Manager Richard Wood and Aleena from the Warriors. Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1079969584174132 See omnys...

Changing of the guard at Mid Canterbury Rugby. Luke invited new CEO Kenny Addison in for a hi, and departing boss Tanya Dearns in for a bye.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Liam Woods was back to talk Disney's new take on Snow White on now at the Regent Cinema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Yasmin and Makaleta were in for the fortnightly Ashburton College catch up. On the agenda this morning - A look back at Polyfest, an update on Summer Sports Week results, leadership and academic opportunities, and the big challenge for the student exec in support of Ronald McDonald House.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Island Agricultural Field Days are back on at Kirwee this week. Many Mid Canterbury locals will be making the road trip up to it. Luke caught Committee Chair Andy Stewart to ask about the excitement that awaits visitors at this year's event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Connor Mackenzie reckons Ashburton could do with a better Skate Park. So he's put together a proposal and is asking for community feedback via an online survey. Luke had Connor and mum Sheree in to ask about the campaign.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is the Minister for the South Island, and also our local MP. Luke got him back on the phone this morning to ask about RMA reforms, the Kirwee Field Days and what he remembers from the first L4 COVID lockdown 5yrs ago today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the success last year, Methven Lions is back with another Charity Machinery Auction at Methven Showgrounds on FRI 9 MAY. Now's the time to take a look through the back sheds and paddocks for stuff to sell. Luke caught up with Alastair Clemens to ask how it all works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each fortnight Luke chats with Mayor Neil Brown. On this morning's agenda: The proposed 7.3% rates rise and reflecting on the first COVID L4 lockdown 5 years on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton College Principal Simon Coleman to ask what the go is with their school heating issues. They also found time to cover the fun stuff this week - Polyfest, Maadi Cup rowing, Tennis Nationals in CHCH and the South Island Secondary MTB Champs at Mt Hutt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usually Luke chats with Ashburton District Council CEO Hamish Riach on pressing Council matters. However, Hamish is also a passionate rugby man. He served 17yrs as CEO of the Crusaders. Luke caught Hamish this morning to remember the great man Alex "Grizz" Wyllie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Monday Luke catches up with Sporting Commentator Grant Nisbett to review the weekend sporting action. On this morning's menu rugby, Formula 1 and remembering Grizz Wyllie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect to see a lot of "no vacancy" signs up across the District this week as the Mt Hutt Bike Park plays host to the South Island Secondary Schools MTB Champs for the third time. Bike Methven Club Captain Stu Marr shared with Luke what we can expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The EA Networks Centre will be bustling this coming Sunday as over 100 local kids tackle the Weetbix TRYathlon. Centre boss Richard Wood stopped by to give us a heads up on the excitement, and the road closures to be aware of.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.