Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Sports Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the weekend action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Rakaia School Auto Fair. SUN 2 NOV 10AM – 3PM at Rakaia School Grounds. Just $5 entry per adult | $2 per child | $10 per family. Luke caught up with Principal Mark Ellis to ask what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with dietitian Cushla Holdaway to share in some tips for beating the heat in the chilli eating competition at the A&P Show on Saturday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Michael Croft from Specsavers for a spooky Halloween special... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wirley was back to share the damage from last week's wild weather, and an interesting conundrum she has with rubber bands... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz McMillian has named 2-term Councillor Richard Wilson as her deputy for the coming term. Luke caught up with Richard to share a congrats and ask if it came as a surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We didn't get to hear much of it on Seven Sharp the other night, so Sam Luddy was nice enough to record his Audrey parody of The Proclaimers for our listening pleasure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Cole Groves to ask his thoughts on the sale of Fonterra's consumer brands, and if he's set to make an appearance at the Ashburton A&P Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back in to talk the netball last night, and some local sport to come including County Athletics tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught local MP James Meager to ask about the Government's proposed vehicle testing changes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As revealed at Prize Giving last night, Luke welcomed in the newly minted Ashburton College Head Students Nate and Layla See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Mandy Mee from Methven Care Trust to celebrate Audrey Lilley finally making it on Seven Sharp last night, and the incredible fundraising milestone they have now achieved!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entries for the 2026 ANZ Business of the Year Awards close this FRI 31 OCT. Luke sat down with last year's Supreme Winner Matt Turner from Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa to ask about their operation and what entering the awards meant for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke presented the first heated test to new Ashburton College Head Students Layla and Nate... A sample of the hot sauce he will be facing in the Chilli Eating Competition at Ashburton Show this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bit of a change with Movie Man Joe this morning as we turned from the big screen to the big stage. He has a starring role in Variety Theatre's "Rockzilla" on at the Ashburton Event Centre for three shows only FRI and SAT. Luke asked Joe what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sounds like Southland and Clutha copped the worst of those wild winds we received last week. Luke caught up with an old work buddy, Andy Muir, who hosts "The Muster" on Hokonui Southland to ask how bad it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton A&P Show returns this FRI and SAT. Luke caught up with Show President Ben Stock and reigning champion Kim Reed to talk the return of the crowd-favourite Celebrity Shearing competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put Ben and Kim to the test trying some of the hot chilli sauce Jay from SpicyBoys will be serving up this weekend at the Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton A&P Show returns this FRI and SAT. A new addition to the line up is a Chilli Eating Competition with RD Petroleum. From 11am on Saturday, feel the burn, earn the glory and score some cash! A top prize of $500 is up for grabs. Enter via website. Luke caught up with Jay Madgwick-Pamment from SpicyBoys who's helping bring it together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 15yrs on from the disaster that claimed the lives of 29 men - Pike River hits the big screen at the Regent this weekend. Starring Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne and Ashburton's very own Robyn Malcolm as Sonya Rockhouse. Luke was lucky enough to catch Robyn to ask about the filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke made a surprise call to Fit 4 Life Manager Angus McKenzie to share some exciting news as we wrap the search for Best Gym/PT in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Andrew Hart to preview the return of the R&R Precision Spreading Methven Rodeo on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Mayor Elect Liz McMillian to ask how we got on post stormSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo to talk the cricket and the NPC final Canterbury v Otago tomorrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Bewley was in for Paul Allison to preview the NPC final Canterbury v Otago See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught our Mayor Elect Liz McMillian to ask about the odd situation we find ourselves in - declaring a State of Emergency when she isn't officially the Mayor yet!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley wasn't holding back with her thoughts on the weather today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was in to share a few local sporting happenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager to talk weather and strikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cezarne Rogers who spoke on behalf of local NZEI support workers on their involvement in industrial action today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Sylvia Matino from the MetService to ask how rare it is for us to have a Red Weather Warning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winchester Rodeo is back this Saturday. Luke caught Club President Grant Kelynack to ask what we can look forward to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Peter Armstrong from EA Networks to ask how they have been preparing for the big wind eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADC Emergency Controller Ian Hyde stopped by to share what they know ahead of the strong wind forecast again tomorrow, and to remind us of the importance of being prepared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our search for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury, Luke stopped by front runner Fit 4 Life to find out more with manager Angus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Gardening Week! Luke took the chance to catch up with Dr Laura to ask about the big unassuming, yet scary risk for our green-fingered friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum was back with another scary one - Black Phone 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a big break over the election period, Council boss Hamish Riach was back for Council chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Hammers Head Coach Matt Winter to reflect on the perfect season and the Meads Cup win!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton A&P President Ben Stock was back in to tell us about all the free food on offer at the show next weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke sat down with Nicci Glanville from Dynamic Gymnastics to ask about the club, recent success at the national champs, and the coming schools competition (a first for Ashburton!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Jason Rickard was back in to celebrate a perfect Hammers season, clinching the Meads Cup on Saturday!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction from the co-captains of our mighty Mid Canterbury Hammers moments after they learned they had won the Meads Cup 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All about the South Island rugby dominance with Nisbo, starting with celebrating our mighty Hammers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trudy Beach was the winner of the 2025 County Lions Stars in your Eyes at the Event Centre on Friday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are searching for the best gym/PT in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Vote for your favorite on the Hokonui Ashburton FB page. Luke stopped by one of the front runners over the weekend - Cilla Baker at E3 Training on Wills Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Rickard was in to preview the big dance including a big injury blow for the Hammers, the perks of being at home, and how important it is for the community to be there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the Meads Cup final, and the heap of other sporting happenings this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TV cameras were back in Methven yesterday documenting Audrey Lilley's 101 challenge for Methven Central. The call was put out for the community to join in a special sing-along and boy did they what! Luke was there with conductor Sam Luddy and Mandy Mee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all on the line tomorrow!! The big dance, the Meads Cup final. Our Mighty Hammers take on Thames Valley at the Showgrounds, 2:05pm kick off. Luke caught a word with co-captain Adam WilliamsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.