Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Ryan Archer is from Playco, the largest builder of playgrounds in NZ. Luke caught up with Ryan to learn about the fun of involving kids in the process of developing new playground equipment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny and Kirsty from Mid Canterbury Rugby dropped by to share the housekeeping for the Hammers big semi-final v Wai Bush on Sat. Also the challenge to paint the town Green and Gold, and how you can pick up some merch at the Showgrounds Thurs night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on the hunt for the best playground in Mid Canterbury thanks to EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - the largest builder of playgrounds in NZ. He began by asking what's the stuff that goes into making a great playground?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are on the hunt for the for the best playground in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - The country's largest builder of playgrounds. So safe to say he knows a thing or two about piecing them together. In this bonus part of the interview Luke starts by asking Ryan what is the actual purpose of a playground...?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community Kate White was in to share all the wonderful local events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Find deets here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canbead Mid and South Canterbury is hosting a fundraising quiz night at Armadillos on Burnett Street WED 15 OCT, 6pm start. Luke caught up with Fiona Giles to ask about their creative therapy workshops, and some of the great prizes up for grabs on the night. Find more and register hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down with the Facilities Manager at Community House, Robbie Ross, to ask about the exciting renovations to come and how we can support them with the Heart of Community appeal. Find deets here: heartofcommunity.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Bronwen McNoe is a research fellow at Otago Uni. Along with the Cancer Society and Lotteries NZ she has created this awesome "Playground Explorer" app. Luke caught up with Bronwen to find out how it works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to reflect on the NRL Grand Final, the All Blacks messy win in Perth and NPC into playoff stagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Winter reflects on the convincing Hanan Shield win over North Otago, and how he now sets his sights on the home semi-final this coming weekend v Wai Bush See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As he does so well, Paul Allison was back to run a ruler over the sporting action to come this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back in to preview the final regular season game for the Hammers tomorrow v "Old Golds" North Otago at the Showgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of our chat with Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place on managing screen time, and a great new course they have for parents available though their websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of our chat with Ged and Claire about the Meningitis Foundation. Supporting them with the charity game Hammers v North Otago at the Showgrounds tomorrow, 2:05pm kick off. Luke also asked about other things they have going on this weekend to mark World Meningitis Day on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share his thoughts on the All Blacks side named to do battle in Bledisloe #2 in Perth tomorrow night, also why the Boks v Pumas is in London, and what he's picking for the final regular season round of NPC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meningitis campaigners Ged and Claire Rushton joined Luke to chat about the Foundation and how our donations at the Hammers game tomorrow afternoon help support the wonderful work they doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Rutherford has made a splash on our local Ashburton Community Noticeboard FB page suggesting she might bring a giant waterslide to Mid Canterbury in coming months! Luke was keen to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Always fun catching up with Granny Shirl to ask about school holiday fun. Today she proves how sometimes it's the cheapest things in life that can provide the greatest thrills! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Kell is one of the "Rescue Warriors" who three years ago rode the length of NZ in support of the Westpac Rescue Chopper. He sat down for an extended chat with Luke to reflect on that journey, and how he is saddling up to do it again for Mission 2026. Luke began by noting he has some friends who have been walking parts of the country on the Te Araroa Trail. Do they travel the same track for this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to Mt Somers Station for Farm Chat with David Acland - Everything from a late taste of winter, to meeting David Seymour, to his take on David Clark's ECan strugglesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place to talk screen time. No doubt something which is up for the school holidays... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friendly local optometrist Michael Croft from Specsavers was back in to tell us about the growing prevalence of myopia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was lucky enough to sit down with the gorgeous 101yr old Audrey Lilley to ask about the 101 challenge - Her mission to walk 101 laps of Methven House in support of the wonderful new Methven Central. They are already a quarter of the way toward their $101k target!! Click here: Audrey's 101 Challenge: Help Us Build the Future of Care in Methven. - GivealittleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane and Carolyn were in to tell us about the importance of having a will, and how it provides the wonderful opportunity to be able to leave a lasting gift for our community via Advance AshburtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young 3.5yr old Alice shares how it was getting her hair cut for the first time! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke hit the streets to ask locals whether Council should vote to spend $300k on fixing up the Rakaia salmon at its big meeting today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to tell us about the final regular season game for our Hammers this weekend - At home Sat v North Otago. Both a Hanan Shield challenge and the chance to support the Meningitis Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen "It's a Kind of Magic" is on at the Ashburton Event Centre tonight. Luke caught up with the man who takes on frontman Freddie Mercury, Warren Vernon-Driscoll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back to share his thoughts on the new documentary "Prime Minister" about Dame Jacinda Ardern See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what it would take to cycle the entire length of New Zealand? Bruce Kell and his fellow Rescue Warriors didn't just wonder—they did it. Inspired by a coffee table book and fuelled by a desire for challenge, these locals conquered 3,000km of New Zealand's most diverse terrain in just 24 days. Now they want to do it again! Luke sat down with Bruce to first reflect on the first mission... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Move Well, Age Well Expo is back tomorrow in the new spot of the EA Networks Centre. Luke caught up with Lesley Symington from Safer Mid Canterbury to ask what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our local MP is James Meager. Luke caught up with him to ask about the changes to earthquake prone buildings and also to ask about his exciting overseas trip (overseas, yet still in NZ...)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final day of Wills Month! However it's never too late to get your will sorted. Luke caught up with legal eagle Jane Argyle-Reed to ask why it's so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter was back to share thoughts on the hard-fought battle v Poverty Bay, and how the pressure is still on into the final regular season game this weekend despite already locking in top seed and a home semi-final... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke recounts a fin-tastic day out with young Alice at Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre "Finding Nemo Jr"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with NZTA Maintenance Contract Manager Chris Chambers to ask about a heap of roadworks taking place across Mid Canterbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Wall has been in Shanghai celebrating local success at the World Rowing Champs. Luke was able to catch him from the other side of the globe to share in the excitement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for his take on the big plays of the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local firefighter Steve Ochsner was back in with a timely reminder to check our smoke alarmsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methven Care Trust today has launched the "Audrey 101" campaign. This will see 101yr old resident Audrey Lilly walk 101 laps of the existing Methven House to raise $101k for the new Methven Central! Mandy Mee stopped by to share the deets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for all your votes! The Best Pie in Mid Canterbury is... Tamar Red Devon from the Mt Somers Store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview another stacked weekend of actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison dropped by for a chat all things Mid Canterbury Rugby - The Hammers one win away from a home semi final, Mt Somers the scene for an U18s showdown this weekend, and a special guest visit from the Hanan Shield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After working up quite the appetite these past few weeks, Luke asked dietitian Cushla Holdaway if there's any good to be found in a pie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to look over another big sporting weekend to come - All Blacks, NPC and golf's Ryder Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from the second part of the chat, David mentioned how he met with local farmers at Ruralco. Luke noted that it's a good time to catch farmers given good commodity prices! He also was keen to know what the deputy PM feels it means to be "right wing"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back for a natter. Luke asked if she spotted him on TV last night!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put the Deputy PM David Seymour to the test with a 3 Pepper Pie from Harvey's Bakehouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy PM David Seymour stopped by for a chat with Luke. It's been a challenging few years. The first question Luke had was to ask if David felt things were improving? Are we seeing change from this Government?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke dropped by Harvey's Bakehouse to discover what it takes to make a pie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.