Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Zoey Reveley from Mt Hutt College was in. Luke asked how MHC got on at the Big Sing on Friday, and a bit about preparations for this Friday's school ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Asking this morning on the Facebook page what temperature do you like to set your heat pump at? Luke caught up with Dr Laura to ask if there's any science that should influence what digit we set on the dial?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoey Reveley from Mt Hutt College was in to tell us about the Arts Committee fundraising event on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sporting Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the weekend of sport ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The 75th National Indoor Bowls Tournament is being held at EA Networks Centre from tomorrow. Defending singles champ Mat Bassett dropped by to preview the challenge ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mt Hutt College is off to compete in the Regional Finals for the Big Sing. Luke caught up with teacher/conductor Sam Luddy to ask how it all works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirley was back to share her next big globetrotting adventure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hot Air Balloon Day! Luke caught up with Graeme Church from Adventure Balloons NZ, based in Methven, to ask how these giant marvels of the sky work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Ackland from Mt Somers Station was back on for Farm Chat. Luke asked what sort of preparation goes on when you know a cold snap is coming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to chat Glow in the Park, and a big indoor bowls tournament on at EA Networks Centre this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Clough from Ashburton Plains Rotary dropped by to tell us about the Cans for a Cause campaign. Drop off your non-perishable donations at Allenton Pharmacy, Blacklows Tradezone or Advance Ashburton by 18 June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Tanella and heads of the Ball Committee Lucy and Kelly dropped by to share the plan for the Ashburton College Ball this Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with the Project Manager of the new Ashburton Bridge Lonnie Dalzell to ask about the work that starts around the riverbanks from today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Movie Man Liam Woods is moving away :( He popped by to chat with us one last time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke has discovered the wonderfully romantic story behind Alex Warren's new song "Ordinary" so was asking this morning "what's the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you"? Jo called up with this story... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Jmac from Mt Hutt to ask how things are looking up thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3rd term councillor Russell Ellis has announced his bid for the mayoralty. Luke wanted to know why now is the time for Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Nisbo to talk the Super Rugby playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Ross was recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. Someone who has worked alongside Charles in the Mt Somer's Walkway Society is Robert Schikker who had some words to share in lieu of Charles being away at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for Potato Day and caught up with Andy Driscoll Mechanical Lead and Glenn Healee Coldstore Manager with Talley'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East with Talley's for International Potato Day and caught up with Operations Manager David Reid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East with Talley's and caught up with Field Operations Manager Allan RamsaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with GM of Vegetable Division Danie Swanepoel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with GM of Vegetable Division Danie Swanepoel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke was live from Baring Square East for International Potato Day with Talley's and caught up with local grower Guy SlaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo to preview the final round of Super Rugby and the Warriors back in action v South SydneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a few changes to club rugby fixtures this week with the long Kings Birthday weekend. Luke asked Jack Miller what's the play?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Granny Shirl to ask her take on New World's new shop to win promotionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our go-to dietitian is Cushla Holdaway. Luke wanted to ask ahead of International Potato Day if there's any goodness to be found in spuds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special guest for Farm Chat this week - Matt Chishom who is back in Mid Canterbury next week. Supporting Mt Somers Springburn School with a fundraiser next FRI 6 JUN, from 7pm. Enjoy an entertaining community event with this authentic Kiwi storyteller, who shares his inspiring story about mental health, resilience and challenging stereotypes. Live music from local band "The Land Girls". Tickets $70 pp from Jaimee Kearney 0274 625 610. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special guest for Farm Chat this week - Matt Chishom who is back in Mid Canterbury next week. Supporting Mt Somers Springburn School with a fundraiser next FRI 6 JUN, from 7pm. Enjoy an entertaining community event with this authentic Kiwi storyteller, who shares his inspiring story about mental health, resilience and challenging stereotypes. Live music from local band "The Land Girls". Tickets $70 pp from Jaimee Kearney 0274 625 610. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In lieu of a sick Alice Breading, Luke caught up with Erin Tasker from Mid Canterbury Netball to ask about the final games of Round 1 in Premier tonight, and the big representative tournament being held this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 100yrs this SAT 31 MAY with an Open Day from 10am-2pm. At the station on McKerrow Street. Luke caught Chief Brent Anderson to ask about the planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back with his take on the weekend sporting actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each Friday Luke catches sports commentator Paul Allison for his preview of the weekend action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of action at Ashburton Speedway this Sunday. Luke caught up with Garth Maffey to ask what's happening on track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager to share his take on the Budget and what's in it for Mid Canterbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was away with the man-flu so Luke caught Nick Bewley to give us a preview of the weekend's sporting action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Budget Day, and Luke is picking there's some big changes to come for Kiwisaver. He asked Mark Grenside from Forsyth Barr for his take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk Basketball and Counties Cross Country this Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Political Editor Jason Walls to ask about his plans for Budget Day, and the secretive lock up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Cole Groves for Farm Chat to ask about the end of the Dairy seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Granny Shirley on Budget Day to ask for her take on retirementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Howden household has been invaded by unwanted intruders (no, for once it's not the in-laws)!! Luke called on the expertise of Richard McKernan from Jae Ashburton to ask how we can keep Stewart Little out of the kitchenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Liam Woods was back in for his take on Mission Impossible: The Final ReckoningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Jake Parsons and Yr12 Drama Student Zoe Nichols dropped by for the fortnightly Ashburton College check-in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Rowena Duncum to share thoughts on the final GDT result of this season. He also realised she is still in Australia on a farming tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Student Jake Parsons and Yr12 Drama Student Zoe Nichols dropped by for the fortnightly Ashburton College check-in See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.