Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

A bit more from dietitian Cushla Holdaway asking is butter and olive oil worth the hefty price tag we're currently seeing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with ADC Democracy and Management boss Toni Durham for an extended chat about local body elections. What does it mean to be nominated? Why should we consider giving it a go? And what are some of the sweet perks on offer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke's fav show on the box at the moment is Eat Well for Less NZ. He's always surprised by what people are spending on their supermarket shop. He asked Dietitian Cushla Holdaway how much should we be spending?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is scrapping card payment fees. Luke caught local MP James Meager for his take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry and Liz from ANZ dropped by to tell us about the return of the ANZ Business of the Year Awards. Don't miss the launch night next Tues 5 Aug. It's free, but you do need to register at https://businessoftheyear.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Health Minister Simeon Brown was in town Friday, he let a wee secret slip with Luke... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke welcomed Jarrod Ross in for a breakdown of one heck of a Watters Cup final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the most dramatic fashion Celtic emerged Watters Cup winners at the Showgrounds on Saturday 24-23 over defending champs Southern. Luke caught a word with victorious skipper Nathan McCloy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Spa World South Island Half Marathon is back at Lake Hood this Sunday 3 Aug. Luke caught organiser John Moore to ask about an event that draws competitors from both sides of the Tasman!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to review a weekend loaded with sporting highs and lows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're now past due date. Luke caught up with midwife Tash Baillie for a spot of pregnancy mythbusting... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to run over the need to knows for Club Rugby Finals tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Bewley was in for Paul Allison to talk weekend sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was in with Luke to preview a big day of Club Rugby finals at the Showgrounds tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to look over the weekend of sport to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was in to tell us about the new Bank of Dave 2 - The Loan Ranger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Granny Shirley on baby due day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was asking where in Mid Canterbury we can find the cheapest butter. Then Julie called up to say... Why not make your own??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Ashburton College Maori Student Leader Lucius Hunt dropped by for a korero with LukeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton local Deb Winter was picked from 200,000 entries nationwide as the winner of a new ute with Mitre 10 Mega's Winter Promo. Luke was there to capture the moment she was handed the keys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special edition of Farm Chat this week as Luke caught up with Sandra Curd to talk Rural Women and the big Regional Conference being held in Ashburton today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton's Mr Fix-It Luke Sutton Appliance & AirCon Ltd who had a hack to sort his annoying fridge alarm... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Saturday, Park Run Ashburton celebrates 1yr! Luke caught up with organiser Brendan Adam to reflect on some of the first year highlights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk netball, basketball and rugby finals, and to celebrate a milestone for Park Run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 38th birthday to Lotto! Luke caught up with Jeremy from New World Ashburton to ask how it all works behind the scenes... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate White from Keep Learning Mid Canterbury was back to tell us about a couple of fun events coming up this week - A mid-winter Christmas Dinner on Sat, and the chance to learn how to play Majong on Fri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council Boss Hamish Riach was back for some Council Chat. Luke was keen to ask about fences and bridges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ Business of the Year Awards is back, with a launch night being held Tues 5 August. Luke caught up with Gary Manning to ask why this is something we should put in the calendar. Find more here: https://www.businessoftheyear.nz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surprising revelation that the most annoying feature in new cars is... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big final weekend of play for many grades of local rugby. Luke caught up with Kenny Addison to preview what's to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back with his take on the weekend action to comeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for his take on the weekend sporting action to come See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke reckons he's pinpointed the happiest places in Mid Canterbury. We're not too sure... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley has returned from her big trip to Africa! Luke pinned her down for an extended debrief this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hampstead Junior B Netball team is hosting a Pre-Loved Clothing Sale this SUN 20 JULY, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Hampstead Club Rooms on Bridge Street. Isla came by to tell us about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back to share preparing for calving and what he hopes from this year's local body elections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to tell us about the chance to get our skates on and a big netball tournament on at EA Networks Stadium this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on FB this morning thanks to Specsavers Luke was asking "what tall tales did your parents spin you as a kid". Some hilarious responses..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whittaker's has a new flavour out "Banana Caramel". Luke hit the streets of Ashburton to find out if it's a hit with locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Vare and band Bulletproof Convertible are bringing the Dead Rocker's Ball to Methven next weekend. Luke caught up with Simon to ask what we're in store for. Find more, including tickets, here: https://bulletproof.nz/upcoming-events/methven-dead-rockers-ballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was back for her take on the new Rebel Wilson flick "Bride Hard"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP James Meager is back in the country after a recent excursion to Europe. Luke caught up with the Minister to ask about the trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Luke's fav shows "Eat Well for Less NZ" was back on the box last night. It got Luke thinking - In the effort to save  what's some things we would NOT be prepared to swap??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Cezarne Rogers and Sgt Theo Vannini from Ashburton Cadets were in to talk recent success at the South Island interclub champs, and to give us a heads up on their open night next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke spotted the Smith & Caughey Christmas collection is up for sale and has seen a business opportunity. The catch, getting all that kit to Ashburton... Cue Reuben Carr from Ashburton Furniture Movers to ask if it's possible See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook with Specsavers Luke was asking "when did you miss a birth"? Cassie and Sonia had some great stories to share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share thoughts on weekend sportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fairton School and the Baptist Preschool is hosting a fundraiser of Beats by Bingo on Friday night. Luke caught up with Sonia and Cassie to ask about the plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season of Eat Well for Less NZ is back on the box tonight. Luke caught up with Michael Van de Elzen to ask what we can look forward to...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After almost 140yrs in the same building on the corner of East and Moore Streets, Sparrows is on the move... For now. Luke caught up with Richard Wilson to ask about the exciting plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.