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Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Hokonui Breakfast with Luke Howden. The only live and local breakfast show in Mid Canterbury on 92.5FM or 96.5FM

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6:31

Alice Breading - Local Sport

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/26

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.

en-US

2:37

Thapi Makgabutlane - Metservice

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/26

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.

en-US

3:58

David Acland - Farm Chat

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/26

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

en-US

3:46

Mitch McCann - Thanksgiving

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/26

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.

en-US

4:55

Granny Shirley

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/26

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.

en-US

5:55

Layla, Taylah and Samara - Ashburton College

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

3:33

Movie Man vs Wicked: For Good

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

3:40

Liz McMillian - Regional Council Reforms

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

5:21

James Meager - Regional Council Reforms

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

3:35

Symone Hurley - Dear Effie #1

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

3:41

Symone Hurley - Dear Effie #2

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

5:26

David Clark - Regional Council Reform

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/25

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.

en-US

4:44

Carol Johns - Ashburton Santa Parade

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/24

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 DecSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

3:39

Ian Hyde - Council Chat

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/24

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

en-US

3:30

Mike Thomas - Rakaia 4 Square Opening

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/24

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.

en-US

3:41

David Piek - Ashburton Menz Shed

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/24

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.

en-US

3:01

Heidi McLennan - Light Up the Night

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/23

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.

en-US

3:49

Matt Williams - Mini Mid Canterbury

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/23

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.

en-US

2:09

Neil Brown - Mini Mid Canterbury

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/23

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.

en-US

4:26

Grant Nisbett - Weekend Sport

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden ·

2025/11/23

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.

en-US

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