Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

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.

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.