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He does it so well! Sport Commentator Paul Allison wrapped the sporting year that's been in poetic fashion.
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In what is quite possibly the most heart-warming story of the week, Luke caught up with Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen to learn how locals have come together to replace the town Christmas tree after an arson attack.
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Luke was stoked to hear the Ashburton Community Christmas Day Lunch is back for 2026! Anne Allott shared the plan.
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Nisbo was back for one last chat for 2025 to touch on the cricket, and reflect on his highlights
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Charlotte and Kylie from Property Brokers were back in to share the results of the Property Brokers Best Christmas Lights Competition
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Aimee Cosgrove was in from the Cancer Society to reveal the winners of their big car raffle, and the amazing news they have raised over $80k!! What a wonderful Christmas present.
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You know it's Christmas when the Ashburton Silver Band stops by for a live performance of "Jingle Bells"
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Local ladies choir the Decibelles made their debut radio performance with a wonderful version of "Mary did you Know".
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Luke went along to the opening night of the Council's Great Santa Hunt
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ADC Infrastructure Manager Neil McCann was on to share an update on the containers in Lake Hood, and how the Domain water pump is coming back online this week
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Granny Shirley had a few festive reminders to share in our last catch up for the year
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Greenstreet Dairy Farmer Stacey Stewart was in for one last Farm Chat of the year
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Alice Breading was in for one last time to reflect on a few sporting highlights from the year that was
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Andrew Alderson is at Bay Oval ready to cover the third and final test Black Caps v West Indies
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The Great Santa Hunt returns to Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum TONIGHT from 5pm. Luke caught up with Manager/Curator Shirin Khosraviani to ask how it works.
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Molly Harrison stopped by for a chat and to perform for us "Christmas Lights" by Coldplay
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Luke caught up with James Meager for one last time this year to reflect on the 2026 political year that's been
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Anna Redmond from the Mid Canterbury Triathlon and Multisport Club stopped by for an update on what they're up to
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Maori Leader Lucius Hunt and Deputy Prefect Leane Senekal were in for one last Ashburton College chat for the year. Already looking ahead to 2026!
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