Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Kenny and Kirsty from Mid Canterbury Rugby dropped by to share the housekeeping for the Hammers big semi-final v Wai Bush on Sat. Also the challenge to paint the town Green and Gold, and how you can pick up some merch at the Showgrounds Thurs night. 

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We're on the hunt for the best playground in Mid Canterbury thanks to EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - the largest builder of playgrounds in NZ. He began by asking what's the stuff that goes into making a great playground?

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We are on the hunt for the for the best playground in Mid Canterbury with EA Networks. Luke caught up with Ryan Archer from Playco - The country's largest builder of playgrounds. So safe to say he knows a thing or two about piecing them together. In this bonus part of the interview Luke starts by asking Ryan what is the actual purpose of a playground...?

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Community Kate White was in to share all the wonderful local events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Find deets here. 

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Canbead Mid and South Canterbury is hosting a fundraising quiz night at Armadillos on Burnett Street WED 15 OCT, 6pm start. Luke caught up with Fiona Giles to ask about their creative therapy workshops, and some of the great prizes up for grabs on the night. Find more and register here

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Luke sat down with the Facilities Manager at Community House, Robbie Ross, to ask about the exciting renovations to come and how we can support them with the Heart of Community appeal. Find deets here: heartofcommunity.co.nz 

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Dr Bronwen McNoe is a research fellow at Otago Uni. Along with the Cancer Society and Lotteries NZ she has created this awesome "Playground Explorer" app. Luke caught up with Bronwen to find out how it works. 

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Nisbo was back to reflect on the NRL Grand Final, the All Blacks messy win in Perth and NPC into playoff stages

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Matt Winter reflects on the convincing Hanan Shield win over North Otago, and how he now sets his sights on the home semi-final this coming weekend v Wai Bush 

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As he does so well, Paul Allison was back to run a ruler over the sporting action to come this weekend 

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Jason Rickard from Mid Canterbury Rugby was back in to preview the final regular season game for the Hammers tomorrow v "Old Golds" North Otago at the Showgrounds. 

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Part 2 of our chat with Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place on managing screen time, and a great new course they have for parents available though their website

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Part 2 of our chat with Ged and Claire about the Meningitis Foundation. Supporting them with the charity game Hammers v North Otago at the Showgrounds tomorrow, 2:05pm kick off. Luke also asked about other things they have going on this weekend to mark World Meningitis Day on Sunday. 

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Nisbo was back to share his thoughts on the All Blacks side named to do battle in Bledisloe #2 in Perth tomorrow night, also why the Boks v Pumas is in London, and what he's picking for the final regular season round of NPC 

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Meningitis campaigners Ged and Claire Rushton joined Luke to chat about the Foundation and how our donations at the Hammers game tomorrow afternoon help support the wonderful work they do

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Emily Rutherford has made a splash on our local Ashburton Community Noticeboard FB page suggesting she might bring a giant waterslide to Mid Canterbury in coming months! Luke was keen to find out more. 

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Always fun catching up with Granny Shirl to ask about school holiday fun. Today she proves how sometimes it's the cheapest things in life that can provide the greatest thrills! 

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Back to Mt Somers Station for Farm Chat with David Acland - Everything from a late taste of winter, to meeting David Seymour, to his take on David Clark's ECan struggles

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