Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke had a lot of fun killing time yesterday watching the spire placed back atop of St Andrew's Church on Havelock Street. Luke caught up with Tom Gundry to find out more about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has made it clear they want to see some big changes in Local Government. Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen has called a meeting of surrounding Councils today. Luke caught up with Nigel to find out what he's proposing...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Markham was back to celebrate the big plays from a bumper weekend of sport  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asks Local MP James Meager if he's confident our new Ashburton Bridge will be completed in just 18 months...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has invested another $79mil in the fight against wilding pines. Luke caught up with Edith Smith from Forest and Bird to ask why they are such a pest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Danielson has swapped out the big screen for the big stage this week. Luke got him in to reflect on one of his weekend highlights - Catching Variety's production of "Footloose the Musical" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayne Hanson is one of a number of Mid Canterbury locals riding in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari this Saturday in support of the Cancer Society. Luke caught up with her pre-ride to ask what's fuelling her journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standing by for that busy calving season. With the payout still strong, many dairy farmers are looking for ways to invest in improving farm systems and stock condition. What better to focus on than the stuff that's going to be fuelling those cows. Justine Gray from Advanced Feed was in to share how they can help... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Musical Director Jo Castelow to ask if the cast and crew of Variety Theatre are ready to cut Footloose from tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Markham was back to share his take on the fixtures ahead this weekend, and also to celebrate some local international success  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft from Specsavers was back in to mark myopia awareness week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methven was back on the box last night! The Seven Sharp cameras taking us inside the new Opuke Innovation Hub. Luke caught up with one of the TV stars, and main drivers of the project, Shane "Stocky" Stockdil  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport commentator Paul Allison was back to set the menu for another stacked weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows 70% of us are drinking at least one coffee a day, with 25% of us sipping through three or more!! Luke asks Dr Laura if it's good for us... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Clive Chapman who is part of team "Remembering Neil" on the Scooter Safari this weekend. He talks the pheromonal fundraising effort, and the power motivation that will be top of mind to help fuel everyone on Sat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk curling, hockey, and free fitness classes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Jonathan Hoets who, alongside wife Stacey, picked up the First Farm Award at the national Dairy Industry Awards earlier this month. He was keen to find out about their exciting next steps.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl shares her take on coffee and direct flights  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maxine Whiting from House of Travel Ashburton was in to celebrate the new direct flights from CHCH to Perth, Singapore and Tokyo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of Methven Primary School is hosting a fundraiser of “The Bitches Box - Episode 4” on SAT 23 MAY at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven. From 5:30pm. First time EVER in Methven. Luke caught star Emma to find out more. Book your tickets here .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nick from the aptly named Fuel Rescue to find out how they help when we put the wrong type of gas in the car...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Joe Brown from Guyas Motors to find out what happens when we put the wrong type of fuel in our car See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Rob Withers from Staveley Hall Committee to confirm if the rumours are true... Is the Ice Rink really opening next weekend?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Gardening Guru April Breading to learn a bit more about feijoas, which we seem inundated with at the moment!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mayor Liz McMillian was in with an update on local government changes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.