Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Luke caught up with Winter Games guru Chris Reive from NZHerald to ask what Zoi faced in the Big Air final this morning 

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A woman in the States has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest serving teacher... 67yrs!! Luke was keen to try and find the longest serving Mid Canterbury teacher. Many suggested it could be John Hooper.

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Duncan Barr and Mark Cressey from the Rescue Warriors dropped by ahead of their 3000km tour of the country in support of the Westpac Rescue Chopper. Luke began by asking why the group of 12 is split in two. 

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Duncan Barr and Mark Cressey from the Rescue Warriors dropped by for a chat ahead of their 3000km tour of the country. Luke continued by asking what they are allowed to take with them.

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Mid Canterbury Relay for Life is back SAT 21 MAR. Aimee Cosgrove was in to explain how it works and how we can sign up 

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It's SuperBowl Sunday in the States! Someone there gearing up for it is former Ashburton local Mitch McCann

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Goes without saying the cruddy Summer weather has taken a toll on local grain farmers. Luke caught up with Fed Farmers Mid Canterbury Arable President Bevan Lill to ask how our cropping friends are getting on. 

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Granny Shirl was back for another natter. This time reflecting on getting her license. 

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Big kites are back over Lake Hood tomorrow, including some coming from as far as Germany! Luke caught up with Simon from Peter Lynn Kites to find out more. 

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For the first time the Murrell Summer Challenge is being held here in Ashburton this long Waitangi weekend. Luke caught up with organiser Jodi to find out more. 

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Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back to run over local sport happenings 

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Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton was with us to share the importance of booking in for that regular eye check 

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Nate and Leanè were in for our first Ashburton College update of the new year! 

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James Meager, Local MP and Associate Minister of Transport, joins Luke to discuss the government's overhaul of the driver's license system. He shares the reasoning behind extending the learner's period from six to twelve months and the benefits of scrapping the full license test.

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Luke caught up with Bridget Frith about "Tiny Town" coming to Ashburton. Essentially a mini roleplay town with 10 sections - from a summer theme with an ice cream stand and beach area, to a supermarket there's so much for kids to explore. 

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Movie Man Joe was back to share his thoughts on "Song Sung Blue", about the ups and downs of Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning and Thunder. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. 

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Wendy Hewittt, Coordinator of the Rural Driver Licensing Scheme, shares her thoughts on the government's changes to the driver's licensing system. The new system extends the learner's license from six to twelve months and scraps the full licensed test. Wendy discusses the potential benefits of this change, including reduced costs and less stress for young drivers.

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The Rakaia salmon statue is back after a near $300k repair job. Luke caught up with sculptor Phil Price to ask about the work. 

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