Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Ashburton Astronomy Group has our chance to catch a glimpse of the Matariki star cluster tomorrow morning. Luke caught up with Greg Hay for the deets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back to share deets on local fixtures this weekend, including the playoff for the Centennial Mug, and to celebrate local players named for this year's Hammer's squadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share his weekend sporting picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commentator Paul Allison was back to share weekend sport happenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puss n Boots Kitty Rescue is hosting an Adoption Market Day on Saturday. Luke caught up with Salena Hodgeson for the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cole Groves - proud dad of Ebony Groves who was one of the Hinds Hustlers taking on the AgriKids national champs last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Model Aero Club is back with their Fly In this weekend. Luke caught club member Alistair to ask how we can come along for a look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back in this morning to tell us about the big Junior Squash Tournament on in Ashburton this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some news Luke was very excited to share this morning - research shows ladies are loving the Dad Bod!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Milla Leadley and Ruby Fuller from Mt Hutt College, who have created Young Enterprise Scheme business "Just Add Colour" - offering colouring-in books supporting a worthy causeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Michael Burgess from The Big League Podcast to preview the State of O decider out of Sydney tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Richard McKernan from Jae Ashburton to ask what we should do if the house springs an unexpected leak...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council's Infrastructure Boss (and acting CE) Neil McCann was in for a chat with Luke about Lake Hood and roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball was in to tell us about the next lot of promotion/relegation matches being held tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid Canterbury had 2x AgriKids and 2x Jnr Young Farmer teams competing in Invercargill over the weekend. Leo Acland was back on with Luke to share in some of the action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back for thoughts on the weekend rugby action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Library Manager Jill Watson was in with Luke sharing the excitement they have on for the school holidays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to preview the weekend sporting actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christchurch Brick Show is back this weekend. Luke caught organiser Jonny Reid to ask what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison is in Dunedin ahead of the All Blacks first test of the year v France See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to look over weekend actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to look over the action to come this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was there for Day 1 of Ruralco Instore Days and caught up with special guest Fed Farmers President Wayne Langford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got Alice Breading a little later than usual this morning. Luke asked about that, and about a couple of local holiday boredom busters going on today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hampstead Rugby Club celebrates  100yrs  this weekend! Luke caught up with Club President Paul Churchill to share in the plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Acland and Charlie Clark are off to Invercargill to compete in the Jr Young Farmer Grand Final this weekend. Luke caught up with Leo to ask about  the challenge ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent is back on the airwaves! Her first assignment was to catch Brad Pitt in F1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exciting times continue for local ballet star Tamati Graham. He joined Luke this morning to talk what lies ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is our local MP, but also the Minister for the South Island and the Minister for Youth. That has him busy this week co-ordinating the Youth Parliament. Luke asked about this, and a touch of controversy that has emerged from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruralco is back with Instore Days this THURS and FRI. Luke caught up with CEO Tony Aitken to ask about the new additions this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke called on Deputy Mayor Liz McMillian for some Council Chat this morning, namely to ask about nominations for this year's Local Elections which open Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Sheppard, Ollie Morten and Ebony Groves from Hinds School make up the Hinds Hustlers off to do battle in the AgriKids Grand Final in Invercargill this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southern Whitetails have been crowned Women's Combined Rugby Champions with a 19-10 win over Pleasant Point at Hinds on Friday. Luke caught up with proud coach James George. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to review the weekend sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Ashburton District Council facilities have a heap on these school holidays! People and Facilities Manager Sarah Moseley stopped by to share a bit of the excitement with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to look over sporting action into this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby was on the show this morning to talk ref challenges and another big weekend of local footy action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Allison was back to run over the sporting weekend aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show at Ashburton Event Centre tonight is a sell out! Luke caught up with Haiming Jiang to ask how hypnotism works and what we can expect from the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roz Cuter was in to tell us about the Hakatere Multicultural Festival. However first, Luke wanted to ask about the special Matariki celebrations Ashburton College hosted last Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The largest single site orchard in the country is currently being planted at Pendarvas! Torea Orchard plans to grow over 900,000 trees at Torea Orchard, eventually producing around 116mil apples for export. Luke caught up with Red Martin and Ed Tapp from FarmRight, the outfit tasked with managing the project, to hear a bit about what they are up to and the big job opportunities for the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back in for our local sports wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hakatere Cultural Festival is back on at Ashburton Event Centre today. Luke caught up with organiser Roz Cuter to ask what it's all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke kept local MP and South Island Minister James Meager on the line this morning to also ask if he will be at the Ruralco Instore Days next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke is getting a real kick out of his new dehumidifier. A good excuse to welcome James Le Page back from Consumer NZ to ask how it actually works... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is our local MP and Minister for the South Island. Luke caught up  with him to share thoughts on Chris Allen's posthumous recognition last night and how he feels about the Feds  attack on the proposed Ute Tax 2.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Primary Industries Summit is on this week in CHCH. Jamie Mckay has been bringing us coverage on The Country. He was also host of the awards function last night where the late Chris Allen was recognised as Rural Hero of the YearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Movie Man Joe Danielson's first assignment was something hot on the watchlist for the school holidays - the live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish Riach was in for Council chat this week telling us about the new Winter What's On Guide, serving as a handy boredom buster into this next school holiday block. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke got a bit distracted this morning asking Hamish Riach about Dad thrills, and his take on the first All Blacks squad of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.