Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Hakatere Marae is hosting a Tamariki Shopping Day on SUN 14 DEC. Luke caught Michelle and Tania to share the deets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Hinds Dairy Farmer Cole Groves for one last Farm Chat of 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst nightmare for any hairdresser! Kim Reed from DNA was in to share how she broke her arm, just in time for the busiest time of the year!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to talk women's training through the holiday break, a review of the Longbeach Coastal Challenge and her exciting involvement in a big happening next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to share the excitement of her 50th wedding anniversary, and also reflect on the niggle of heading into a festive season injured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maysie and Lucy from The Photo Shop were in to share the plan for Santa photos in the Arcade from the 20th December See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke takes a trip down memory lane with Mumma Mel, reminding him he wasn't the biggest fan of Santa... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back tomorrow! Ruralco Christmas Shopping Day with great deals across their store and merchants around Ashburton. Tina Thompson was in to share the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Meager is in Wellington for Parliament's scrutiny week. Luke was keen to ask about this, how he thinks Councils can stick to the 4% rates cap, and whether he shared in the festive tradition of Santa photos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bale display on State Highway 1 is back! Luke caught up with Natasha Moore to ask about this year's creation with a Disney theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Caps head into their first test of the season v West Indies in CHCH. Andrew Alderson is there and joined Luke for a preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Property Brokers Best Christmas Lights Competition. Frank Sandys on Phillip Street is back to defend his 2024 title. Luke wanted to know what new surprises Frank is setting up for us this year... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Liz was in for chat on all things festive and gardening. And also the big topic of the day, her take on the Government-imposed rates cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest of the morning.. Santa! On being here for Light Up the Night, returning for the parade this coming Saturday and a message for local kids See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo was back to share thoughts on a solid run from Liam Lawson in Qatar, eye gouging from the Boks, and the Black Caps returning to test cricket tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks reflects on a truly magical Light Up the Night party in Baring Square Saturday night, which included 8yr old Heidi McLennan pushing the button to light up our town tree! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Mosely from Ashburton District Council was in to share some of the excitement found in the new Summer What's Guide. Pick up your copy from any Council facility or download it via the ADC website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashburton Golf Club is playing host to the NZ Interprovincial Ladies Tournament starting today. Luke caught up with President Paddy Bradford to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Black Friday! Luke caught up with Carolyn Young from Retail NZ to ask if she expects the day to live up to the hype and madness... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of noise around Black Friday today. Is it a big thing here in Mid Canterbury? Luke caught local retailer Roasty Douglas from Robilliards for his take See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Godzone Adventure Race has entered it’s 12th edition. Yesterday 32 teams set off into the Marlborough wilderness to cover distances of 500-600km! One of them is the Ashvegas Battlers made up of Hinds dairy farmer Mark Thomas, feed assessment consultant Rory Boleyn, local lawyer Katrina Palmer and Captain Tom Wing. Luke caught a word with Tom at the start line before he said goodbye to his phone for the best part of a week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Into a weekend without the All Blacks and Black Caps in action, Luke asked Nisbo what sport is there to keep an eye on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading was back. After patiently sitting through one of Luke's golfing yarns, she then shares with us about the Longbeach Coastal Challenge, why Lake Hood is closed this weekend and how we can have a go at Handball next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask Thapi from the MetService if we hit the predicted high of 30 degrees today, will that set a November record? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Acland was back to share his take on the plan to scrap regional councils See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thankgiving! Luke went State-side to catch Mid Canterbury's own Mitch McCann to ask if the celebration really does live up to the hype. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Granny Shirl was back to share heat struggles, festive struggles, and a very special anniversary milestone this weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final time this year we welcomed in 2026 Head Student Layla Ward with Taylah and Samara from the Ashburton College Junior School to ask about the exciting stuff still going on for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie Man Joe Danielson was back in with his take on the second film instalment of the very popular stage show, Wicked: For GoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has proposed scrapping Regional Councils, and instead setting up boards made up of local Mayors. Luke caught up with Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillian to ask her thoughts on the potential increased workload. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught local MP James Meager for his take on the Government's plan to scrap regional councils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley was recently recognised with a Tower Local Hero Medal for her work establishing the Dear Effie Charitable Trust. Luke caught up with Symone to ask about the wonderful work this charity is doing supporting grieving tamariki in our community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symone Hurley from the Dear Effie Charitable Trust was in to share the exciting details of the next big fundraising ball, being held SAT 14 MAR 2026. Tickets go on sale Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced a proposal to scrap regional councils, replacing them with a board made up of local Mayors. Someone who has been very candid in sharing recent consenting struggles is Valetta farmer David Clark. Luke got him on the phone for some reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With exactly a month to go until Christmas Day, Luke caught up with Carol Johns to ask about the plan for this year's NBS Ashburton Santa Parade which will be back down Walnut Ave on Sat 6 Dec See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Hyde was in for Hamish Riach to talk Operation Pandora, and to share details for the Light Up the Night street party on Saturday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Rakaia 4 Square supermarket opens in the Salmon Tales building today, under new ownership. Luke spoke with Mike Thomas about their exciting new chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton Menz Shed is running a pop-up shop at Allenton Pharmacy today. Luke caught David Piek to ask what they have crafted for Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congrats our lucky winner 8yr old Heidi McLennan from Tinwald School who will be lighting up the town Christmas tree on Saturday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new mini golf course "Mini Mid Canterbury" is now open! The project took just 18 months from idea to completion. An playground building company named Creo was tasked with bringing the idea to life. Luke caught up with Ops Manager Matt Williams to ask about the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new 18-hole mini golf course is now open at EA Networks Centre. Someone who had a fair hand in bringing the project together is former mayor Neil Brown. Luke caught him at the opening Friday to share his reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nisbo is back from an exciting journey around USA. Naturally Luke was keen to ask about this, with a quick bit of weekend sport thrown on the back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with the Property Brokers Ashburton Best Christmas Lights Competition!  Is your twinkling roof the rave of the neighbourhood? Or perhaps it's your flashing fence that's a hit with the kids.This is your chance to let that festive creativity shine... And win some cash!! Top prize is a $500 Prezzy card. Followed by a $300 card for second, $100 for third. And (arguably the most valuable of them all) bragging rights that come with People's Choice.  Let's light up Ashburton! Registrations open MON 24 NOV. Enter in person at Property Brokers Ashburton on West Street, or email [email protected]. Be quick! Entries close WED 10 DEC.Keep an eye on the Property Brokers Ashburton and Hokonui Breakfast with Luke Howden Facebook pages for updates and the full list of houses. Thanks to Property Brokers Ashburton - Proud to be here; full of festive cheer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's school camp season. The senior students at Longbeach School have reason to be excited as they are off to Stewart Island today! Luke caught up with Deputy Principal Harriett Sutton to find out what they're in store for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chanelle Davis is a country singer turned kids entertainer. She's got a new song out today "Creature Groove" which features some of NZ's biggest names like Tami Neilson, and our very own Dame Jools and Lynda Topp! Luke sat down for an extended chat with an old friend to ask about getting into kids music, this track, the album and tour to come in the new year, and inspiration for an adults-themed album too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports commentator Paul Allison was back with his sporting picks for the weekend ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Nisbo still away, Luke caught sports commentator Adam Cooper for his pick of sport happenings into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again Ashburton Aero Club is playing host to the South Island AkroFest. The skies above Ashburton have been filled this week with planes showing off fun skills and tricks. Luke caught up with organiser Andy Love to ask what more we can expect to spot into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new mini golf course "Mini Mid Canterbury" is finally ready to play! Luke caught up with ADC's Sarah Moseley for everything we need to know ahead of opening day on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a listen to the new kids song "Creature Groove" from Chanelle and Friends. You can add it now to your Spotify playlists. Featuring fellow kiwi artists Tami Neilson, fiddler Marian Burns and our very own Dame Lynda and Jools Topp! From her upcoming album which is due out in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.