Luke caught up with local MP James Meager for the first time this new year for his take on PM Chris Luxon's state of the nation speech, and how he rates his chances of keeping his job into this election year... 

Luke caught up with local MP James Meager for the first time this new year for his take on PM Chris Luxon's state of the nation speech, and how he rates his chances of keeping his job into this election year...&nbsp;

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

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

Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

James Meager - Local MP

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Another day, another restaurant opening in Ashburton. This time it's back in the old Speights Ale House building on Burnett Street. Simply called "The Ale House". Luke caught up with leaseholder Happi Aulakh to wish him well on opening day 

Another day, another restaurant opening in Ashburton. This time it's back in the old Speights Ale House building on Burnett Street. Simply called "The Ale House". Luke caught up with leaseholder Happi Aulakh to wish him well on opening day&nbsp;

Harpreet “Happi” Aulakh - Ale House

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The Run Walk Ashburton Summer Series returns to Ashburton Domain tonight. Luke caught up with Gary Whiting to ask how it works and how we can get along 

The Run Walk Ashburton Summer Series returns to Ashburton Domain tonight. Luke caught up with Gary Whiting to ask how it works and how we can get along&nbsp;

Gary Whiting - Run Walk Ashburton Summer Series 

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ADC boss Hamish Riach was back for the first Council chat of 2026 and it was all good news - Water restrictions have been lifted, and we've got more Government money for roading! 

ADC boss Hamish Riach was back for the first Council chat of 2026 and it was all good news - Water restrictions have been lifted, and we've got more Government money for roading!&nbsp;

Hamish Riach - Council Chat

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James Meager - Local MP

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