EXTENDED CHAT - Cr Ian McKenzie on Nitrates

Following up on the 1News story last week, Luke sat down with Environment Canterbury councillor Ian McKenzie to take a deep dive into Mid Canterbury's water concerns. He also shares his take on local government reforms. 

Simon Coleman - Ashburton College

Luke caught up with Ashburton College Principal Simon Coleman to ask about Ako Interview Day, and the Open Homes this week for the student-built transportable homes 

Suzanne and Lauren - Methven Theatre "Joseph"

Methven Theatre Company is set to dazzle with "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall THURS 27 – SAT 29 AUG. Four shows only, each night 7pm, and also a Sat matinee at 2pm. Tickets from Cafe 45 or Ashburton Event Centre. Director Suzanne and Narrator Lauren stopped …

Ashburton Christian School - Narnia the Musical

Bella, Connor and Luigi from Ashburton Christian School tell us about their big production "Narnia the Musical" on stage at Ashburton Event Centre this week 

Colin Sweetman - Daffodil Show and Shine

Ashburton Vintage Car Club's annual Daffodil Rally for Cancer Show ‘n Shine is on this SUN 23 AUG. Club secretary Colin Sweetman stopped by with details. 11am to 2pm at Ashburton Vintage Car Club, 86 Maronan Road. Spectator entry by donation, display vehicles $10. Proceeds to our local Cancer Socie…

James Meager - Local MP

Local MP and South Island Minister James Meager stopped by for a chat about unfair road funding 

Jason Rickard - Weekend Sport

Local commentator Jason Rickard reflects on some of the big plays of the weekend

Courtney - Ooshies

Luke asks listener Courtney about collecting a full set of Ooshies!

Chris Brandolino - Where's the snow?

Luke caught up with Earth Science NZ forecaster Chris Brandolino to ask why Ashburton keeps missing out on snow

Mark Ellis - Ooshies

Woolworths has triggered Ooshie-mania! Luke asks Principal Mark Ellis if it's struck out at Rakaia School