Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Finally Luke and Amber have settled on a name for the new baby! And it is... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton District Council is hosting a series of "meet the candidate" nights to help drum up interest in local body elections. The first is tomorrow WED 20 AUG at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, then again in town at the Ashburton College Auditorium WED 27 AUG. Both get underway 7pm. Luke caught up with Toni Durham to share in the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smiles 4 Miles is a community event that gives those living with disabilities or limiting conditions the chance to take a ride in a big rig. It's back SAT 6 SEPT. Luke caught up with organiser Dean Rattray to share the details and how we can help make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Vintage Car Club is back with its Ashburton Show 'n Shine this SUN 24 AUG. In support of our local Cancer Society - $10 to display a car, entry by donation for spectators. From 11am-2pm at the Club Grounds on Maronan Road. Colin Sweetman dropped by to share the deets with Luke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys are back! Don’t miss the incredible talents of 9 local lads in Cabarnet III Pour Decisions on stage at the Event Centre this FRI and SAT, and then next FRI and SAT. All shows 7:30pm. Tickets priced at $60 (Adults) and $55 (Gold Card holders). A fundraiser for the Ashburton Event Centre. Find more and book through the venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekend of sporting comebacks! Luke caught up with sports commentator Grant Nisbett to chew it over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Playcentre Open Week! Luke caught up with Leanne and Emma to ask what the 7 across Mid Canterbury have to offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Mid Canterbury Hammers are off to a great start with a 50-34 win over Thames Valley in their Heartland season opener. Luke caught head coach Matt Winter to reflect on that and turn to the first home game v Horowhenua Kapiti this coming weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotted on Facebook thanks to Specsavers Luke was in search of some baby name inspiration, asking how did you settle on the names for your kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton College student Thomas Easton of Dorie has been named a reserve in the under 23 Enduro team tackling the International Six Day Enduro in Bergamo, Italy. More than 700 competitors from around the world will ride five days, of up to eight hours a day. He stopped by to tell Luke more about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madi Wilson and Anna Raukawa from LDA were in to tell us about the Dance Champs on at the Event Centre this weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke asked some of the Day 1 visitors to FreshChoice Tinwald what they thoughtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mid Canterbury Hammers get into their Heartland season v Thames Valley this coming weekend. Luke caught up with head coach Matt Winter to ask about preparations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia and Tom from Ashburton College were in to share some of the exciting school happenings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with GM of FreshChoice Group Tim Cartwright to celebrate the opening of Tinwald's new store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were live from the corner of Graham and McMurdo Streets to celebrate the opening of the new FreshChoice TinwaldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were live from the of Tinwald's new FreshChoice supermarket See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were live from the new FreshChoice Tinwald celebrating the opening with proud owners Paul and Gaylene Thompson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After over 50yrs of service, Ashburton Library Manager Jill Watson is checking out for good this week. Luke caught up with her for an extended interview. The library is now found in Te Whare Whakatere, the wonderful new building in Baring Square East. For most of her time, Jill was based in the old library down by Ruralco on Havelock Street. Luke asked, surely that spot wasn't all bad...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After over 50yrs of service, Ashburton Library Manager Jill Watson is checking out for good this week. Luke caught up with her for an extended interview. It was only early last year that Jill and her team moved into their wonderful new home in Te Whare Whakatere in Baring Square East. Luke asked about the move...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After over 50yrs of service, Ashburton Library Manager Jill Watson is checking out for good this week. Luke caught up with her for an extended interview, noting how her career as a librarian started up in CHCH in 1975...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After over 50yrs of service, Ashburton Library Manager Jill Watson is checking out for good this week. Luke caught up with her for an extended interview, noting how the week has finally arrived after a long string of announcements... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After over 50yrs of service, Ashburton Library Manager Jill Watson is checking out for good this week. Luke caught up with her for an extended interview. He noted how Jill has always been a tireless champion for the Library. Luke asked why Jill feels it's so important for our community to have a thriving library...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentatory Paul Allison was back to give us a heads up on the weekend action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Miller from Mid Canterbury Rugby was in to tell us about another big Sat of rugby lined up for the Showgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys from Cabarnet are back! Don't miss the incredible talents of Chris Woods, Heath Walters, Neil Flux, Matt Williams, Luke Glendining, Tony Kelly, Dan Wilson, Simon Christensen and Toby Lee as they bring us a glass filled with rock ballads past and present. From Aug 22 at the Event Centre. Luke caught up with ringmaster Health Walters to ask what we're in store for this time around... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to give us a heads up on the sporting action this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kibblewhite's open letter about the Tinwald Viaduct has drawn a bit of attention on the Community Facebook Page. Luke gave Adam a call to talk it over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unexpected chat with Granny Shirley as we're still standing by for this baby!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with David Acland for his take on kids helping on farm, and whether it's true a storm can bring on a baby... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back in to tell us about rep netball underway this weekend and the big day for junior rugby at the Showgrounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton College Head Student Jake Parsons was in to tell us about the Addams Family production starting tonight, and his exciting Speechmaker challenge this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with thoughts on the latest Marvel offering, Fantastic 4 - First StepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.