Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

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.

Ashburton District Council CE Hamish Riach was back in for a fortnightly chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Youth Week! Maddie and Jenny from the Hakatere Youth Advisory Group stopped by to tell us about the excitement they have packed into the Sports Hall on Tancred Street.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's World Bee Day! Luke caught up with local beekeeper Reagan Martin from The Little Honey Co to find out just how crucial these wee critters areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sky Tower Stair Challenge returns this Sat where firefighters from across the country tackle the 51 flights of Auckland’s Sky Tower. 1103 steps in support of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. Geoff Barr is among the almost dozen locals from Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia stepping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Cochrane was back to reflect on some of the highlights from Saturday night's Mid Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Geddes has been the Incident Controller for the Winslow straw fire which has now been extinguished. Luke caught up with Don to ask about the effort that's gone in over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate White from Keep Learning Mid Canterbury dropped by to tell us about the "Getting a Job" session they have lined up this Thursday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to reflect on another big weekend of sportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is investing $164mil over four years to expand urgent and after-hours health services across the country. The aim is to ease pressure on Emergency Departments. Luke caught up with Dr Laura to address a common misconception - that Ashburton Hospital doesn't have an ED. Instead we have something called an AAU. What is that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back in from Sport Canterbury to share some events coming up for local tamariki. Also how it's women's month for rugby, and men's month for netball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam McArthur takes on the leading role in Variety Theatre's 2025 production of Mary Poppins. She stopped by to share with Luke what it's been like getting to this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back for Farm Chat - Reaction to the news of the feed fire overnight, the preparation into Moving Day, and whether he's been enjoying duck on the menuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extended chat with Granny Shirley this week on families and a proud parenting milestone for Luke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dellwyn Moylan popped by to share a project she's spearheading to make scarves for kiwi war vets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke shared his review from a sneak peek of Variety Theatre's Mary Poppins. Season starts Fri at the Event Centre. Tickets from the venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man was back to tell us about the new flick "Small Things Like These" on at the Regent Cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura Pfeifer was back for a chat about measles and the Community Open Day Methven Medical Centre has lined up this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.