Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Ashburton Golf Club is playing host to the NZ Interprovincial Ladies Tournament starting today. Luke caught up with President Paddy Bradford to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Black Friday! Luke caught up with Carolyn Young from Retail NZ to ask if she expects the day to live up to the hype and madness... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of noise around Black Friday today. Is it a big thing here in Mid Canterbury? Luke caught local retailer Roasty Douglas from Robilliards for his take See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Godzone Adventure Race has entered it’s 12th edition. Yesterday 32 teams set off into the Marlborough wilderness to cover distances of 500-600km! One of them is the Ashvegas Battlers made up of Hinds dairy farmer Mark Thomas, feed assessment consultant Rory Boleyn, local lawyer Katrina Palmer and Captain Tom Wing. Luke caught a word with Tom at the start line before he said goodbye to his phone for the best part of a week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Into a weekend without the All Blacks and Black Caps in action, Luke asked Nisbo what sport is there to keep an eye on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back. After patiently sitting through one of Luke's golfing yarns, she then shares with us about the Longbeach Coastal Challenge, why Lake Hood is closed this weekend and how we can have a go at Handball next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Thapi from the MetService if we hit the predicted high of 30 degrees today, will that set a November record? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back to share his take on the plan to scrap regional councils See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thankgiving! Luke went State-side to catch Mid Canterbury's own Mitch McCann to ask if the celebration really does live up to the hype. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to share heat struggles, festive struggles, and a very special anniversary milestone this weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final time this year we welcomed in 2026 Head Student Layla Ward with Taylah and Samara from the Ashburton College Junior School to ask about the exciting stuff still going on for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back in with his take on the second film instalment of the very popular stage show, Wicked: For GoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has proposed scrapping Regional Councils, and instead setting up boards made up of local Mayors. Luke caught up with Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillian to ask her thoughts on the potential increased workload. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught local MP James Meager for his take on the Government's plan to scrap regional councils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley was recently recognised with a Tower Local Hero Medal for her work establishing the Dear Effie Charitable Trust. Luke caught up with Symone to ask about the wonderful work this charity is doing supporting grieving tamariki in our community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley from the Dear Effie Charitable Trust was in to share the exciting details of the next big fundraising ball, being held SAT 14 MAR 2026. Tickets go on sale Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced a proposal to scrap regional councils, replacing them with a board made up of local Mayors. Someone who has been very candid in sharing recent consenting struggles is Valetta farmer David Clark. Luke got him on the phone for some reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With exactly a month to go until Christmas Day, Luke caught up with Carol Johns to ask about the plan for this year's NBS Ashburton Santa Parade which will be back down Walnut Ave on Sat 6 Dec See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Hyde was in for Hamish Riach to talk Operation Pandora, and to share details for the Light Up the Night street party on Saturday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Rakaia 4 Square supermarket opens in the Salmon Tales building today, under new ownership. Luke spoke with Mike Thomas about their exciting new chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Menz Shed is running a pop-up shop at Allenton Pharmacy today. Luke caught David Piek to ask what they have crafted for Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congrats our lucky winner 8yr old Heidi McLennan from Tinwald School who will be lighting up the town Christmas tree on Saturday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new mini golf course "Mini Mid Canterbury" is now open! The project took just 18 months from idea to completion. An playground building company named Creo was tasked with bringing the idea to life. Luke caught up with Ops Manager Matt Williams to ask about the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new 18-hole mini golf course is now open at EA Networks Centre. Someone who had a fair hand in bringing the project together is former mayor Neil Brown. Luke caught him at the opening Friday to share his reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo is back from an exciting journey around USA. Naturally Luke was keen to ask about this, with a quick bit of weekend sport thrown on the back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with the Property Brokers Ashburton Best Christmas Lights Competition!  Is your twinkling roof the rave of the neighbourhood? Or perhaps it's your flashing fence that's a hit with the kids.This is your chance to let that festive creativity shine... And win some cash!! Top prize is a $500 Prezzy card. Followed by a $300 card for second, $100 for third. And (arguably the most valuable of them all) bragging rights that come with People's Choice.  Let's light up Ashburton! Registrations open MON 24 NOV. Enter in person at Property Brokers Ashburton on West Street, or email [email protected]. Be quick! Entries close WED 10 DEC.Keep an eye on the Property Brokers Ashburton and Hokonui Breakfast with Luke Howden Facebook pages for updates and the full list of houses. Thanks to Property Brokers Ashburton - Proud to be here; full of festive cheer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's school camp season. The senior students at Longbeach School have reason to be excited as they are off to Stewart Island today! Luke caught up with Deputy Principal Harriett Sutton to find out what they're in store for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chanelle Davis is a country singer turned kids entertainer. She's got a new song out today "Creature Groove" which features some of NZ's biggest names like Tami Neilson, and our very own Dame Jools and Lynda Topp! Luke sat down for an extended chat with an old friend to ask about getting into kids music, this track, the album and tour to come in the new year, and inspiration for an adults-themed album too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back with his sporting picks for the weekend ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Nisbo still away, Luke caught sports commentator Adam Cooper for his pick of sport happenings into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again Ashburton Aero Club is playing host to the South Island AkroFest. The skies above Ashburton have been filled this week with planes showing off fun skills and tricks. Luke caught up with organiser Andy Love to ask what more we can expect to spot into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new mini golf course "Mini Mid Canterbury" is finally ready to play! Luke caught up with ADC's Sarah Moseley for everything we need to know ahead of opening day on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a listen to the new kids song "Creature Groove" from Chanelle and Friends. You can add it now to your Spotify playlists. Featuring fellow kiwi artists Tami Neilson, fiddler Marian Burns and our very own Dame Lynda and Jools Topp! From her upcoming album which is due out in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with ADC Infrastructure boss Neil McCann to ask about roads and the containers that have been placed in Lake Hood See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back for a natter on giving Cliff Richard a miss in CHCH last night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught David Acland to ask about being at the Christchurch Show, the fact it's getting dry, and dog trials See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Sheila (Wal's mum) to ask how it was at Sir Cliff Richard last night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back to talk the Whiz Wheelers at Tinwald Velodrome, the opening of the EA Networks Centre Mini Golf course on Sat, and a chance to Lap the Map this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna Field from Environment Canterbury was back to celebrate the return of the gulls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After talking with Donna Field from Ecan about the disappearance of the black billed gulls last week, Luke has been inundated with messages from locals noting the birds are back! To confirm he got Tinwald correspondent Adam to take a walk down to the bridge for a look  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Leverton is one of a few local principals who have been wrestling with a response to the contaminated sand recall that shocked us over the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke may well have come across a way to put pay to the "6-7" trendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum was back with her take on the new remake of "The Running Man"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke is coming to terms with some new youth lingo "6-7"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with asbestos expert Mark Flemming from Oceania Environmental Consultants to ask about the risk in this recalled coloured sand which has affected hundreds of schools and daycare centres across the country, including some right here in Mid Canterbury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He Waka Tapu Hakatere Whanau Fun Day returns to the area around the Paddling Pool at Ashburton Domain this SAT 22 NOV. 11am-3pm, it's a free day packed with whanau activities and entertainment, and over $1500 in prizes to be won! Luke sat down with TK and Julie to ask what we can look forward toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was back in to talk water pressure issues across Allenton Sunday night, the special disposal of asbestos sand at the Resource Recovery Park, the mini golf at EA Networks Centre which opens Saturday and Light Up the Night next weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke enjoyed being part of another successful Ashburton Toot for Tucker Monday night. He asked organiser from the County Lions Julie McKimmmie how the event has changed over 25yrs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lotto Powerball has jackpotted to a whopping $45mil tonight. If won by a single ticket, it will become the single biggest win in NZ history! Luke caught up with Will Hine from Lotto NZ to ask about the odds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Woods, Isabel Wang and Sima Makaui from Ashburton College were in to share their recent achievements in performing arts, rugby league and shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.