Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Frances Beeston stopped by to tell us about a couple of rural events coming up - One is a breakfast organised by Rural Support Trust, and the other is an ice skating day out at Staveley with Farming Families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are again Super Rugby champions! Someone else lucky enough to be at the game on Saturday was commentator Jason Pine. Luke caught him to share some reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was one sporting fixture top of mind from the weekend - The Crusaders emphatic win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Final. Luke caught Nisbo for reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are again Super Rugby champions! Someone else lucky enough to be at the game on Saturday night was proud dad Dave McLeod. Luke caught him to share in some reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught rugby stalwart Ged Rushton to preview the big final on Saturday and ask his take on cow-bell gate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Addison from Mid Canterbury Rugby popped by to share the deets on the other big final this weekend, Celtic v Waihora in the Combined Country CompetitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Stacey Stewart for this week's Farm Chat to ask why frosts are a welcome sight on her Greenstreet farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum Director Shirin Khosraviani to find out about the Matariki Puaka Exhibition on now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our last catch up with Granny Shirl for a while as she's off on an African Safari! Luke was keen to know the itinerary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Gold Sport Commentator Nick Bewley ahead of the big Crusaders v Chiefs final Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia and Liarnae from Ashburton College were in to talk some of the exciting things going on last week, and to preview the Lipsync in the Auditorium next Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Liam moving on, Luke has been on the hunt for a new movie reviewer. Lucky us that he has netted a new Movie Man in Joe Danielson, and the return of Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caugh up with Rowena Duncum from The Country to look over last night's GDT result, and also to ask where she is moving on to! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with our local Crusader from Methven, Dallas McLeod, to ask how he's feeling into the big final this weekend... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke bumped into Alice Ryan and Maddie Wilson from Ashburton Intermediate to ask about Jumping for June in support of the Heart Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Burgess is a League Writer for the NZ Herald, and host of the Big League Podcast. He joined Luke to share a preview of State of Origin Game 2 out of Perth tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with our local Crusader from Methven, Dallas McLeod, to ask how he's feeling into the big final this weekend... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parenting Place has launched a new online course to help support parents with "strong willed children". Luke caught up with Jenny Hale to clarify what she meant by that... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was asking which cereals make good anytime snacks? Justine called up to tell us about her "Nuts 'n Bolts" mix... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Neil Brown was back in with Luke to talk about the up-coming Council Candidate Evenings in Ashburton and Methven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was speaking with Jenny Hale from The Parenting Place on their new online course about managing Strong Willed Children. He noted how the advice is logical, but is it really possible to reason with a wee human who's logical mind isn't yet fully developed..?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra chat with Jenny Hale from The Parenting Place. Luke asked if putting a label on our rugrats, describing them as "good" and "bad" can be doing more harm than good..?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths has launched a new variety of "Happy Chop" onions, which they claim are tear-less. Luke wanted to put this to the test with Mayor Neil Brown... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to celebrate the Crusaders booking themselves a Super Rugby Grand Final at home, and Ryan Fox finishing strong in the US Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Volunteers Week! Murial Morgan from Volunteering Mid/South Canterbury dropped by to share just how valuable volunteers are in our community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtic have secured themselves a Combined Country home final after a thrilling 29-27 win over last year's champs Glenmark-Cheviot at home on the weekend. Luke caught up with Club President Pete Gowans to review the action and preview the big dance to come this Sat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer to talk Men's Health Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the sporting action that awaits this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer to talk Men's Health Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well this hasn't aged well... Please note since this chat with Luke and JMac earlier this morning, the Mt Hutt team have made the tough call to remain closed today. Should be good to go tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Terry Collins from the AA to ask a burning question that has arisen the past few days... How do traffic lights actually work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back this morning to preview the Super Rugby Semi Finals, and Ryan Fox at the US Open at Oakmont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Men's Health Week. Luke caught up with Dr Laura Pfeifer, and in final wee bit that didn't make it to air this morning, he noted how shocking it is that 1/4 of men currently don't make it to age 65!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Chat was on tour this morning as Luke caught David Ackland up exploring Mystery Creek Field DaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton was back to tell us about presbyopia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CanBead Artisan Market is back at Tinwald Hall SAT 28 JUN. Luke caught up with CanBead Co-ordinator Fiona Giles to talk over the plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In place of Alice Breading this week, fellow Sport Canterbury activator Anna Holland was on the show to share plans for the big Active and Healthy Tamariki Expo at EA Networks Centre next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke is adamant the traffic lights at the intersection of Moore and East Streets aren't quite right. So he gathered up Peter Mac for a road trip to try and prove the point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke is adamant the traffic lights at the intersection of Moore and East Streets aren't quite right. So he gathered up Peter Mac for a road trip to try and prove the point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back for her weekly yak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the chance to find out what Ashburton College has to offer our kids with the Open Day on today! Jakes, Honor and Ezekiel stopped by to share the deets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke received some copies of a rather interesting new book called "De-Escalation - Identifying and Managing Conflict and Aggression". He caught up with author Rob Lubbe to share in some of the teachings on offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bake My Day is a community initiative during Elder Abuse Awareness Week (15th–22nd June). It encourages us to bake treats and create handmade thank-you cards to celebrate and honour older members of our community. These items can be dropped off at Community House from MON 16 til WED 18 JUNE. The goal is to show appreciation and brighten the day of elderly individuals while raising awareness about elder abuse. For more contact Anna Arrowsmith 027 722 3204.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was keen to catch up with JMac from Mt Hutt to ask if we are still on track to open this Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Director of the Heartland Bank School's Music Festival Kerrin Cocoran to ask about a big three nights ahead at the Event Centre... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke gatecrashed Tinwald School's choir rehearsal ahead of their appearance at the Heartland Schools Music Festival tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kai for Kids Coins for Kids campaign is back this Matariki week (June 16–18). The initiative invites people to host a morning tea at their workplace or home, with the charity providing a delicious spread at no cost. In return, guests are encouraged to donate a gold coin (or more) to support Kai for Kids, which provides over 700 free school lunches daily to local children. Luke caught up with Jo Taylor to ask how we can sign up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Le Page is a Heat Pump expert with Consumer NZ. Luke was keen to know what's the best temperature we should be running at..?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Council boss Hamish Riach was back in to share memories of Stu Wilson, and to give us the heads up on a few Local Body Election sessions on this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with James Le Page from Consumer NZ to ask how heat pumps actually work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.