Would you believe there's such thing as the national playspace awards? Luke caught up with Kieran Smith from Rec Aotearoa to draw on what they look for when crowning the best playground in the motu. 

Would you believe there's such thing as the national playspace awards? Luke caught up with Kieran Smith from Rec Aotearoa to draw on what they look for when crowning the best playground in the motu.&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

Kieran Smith - Recreation Aotearoa

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He does it so well! Sport Commentator Paul Allison wrapped the sporting year that's been in poetic fashion. 

He does it so well! Sport Commentator Paul Allison wrapped the sporting year that's been in poetic fashion.&nbsp;

Paul Allison - 2025 Ode to Sport

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

Nigel Bowen - Timaru Town Tree

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e6d77f91-818a-422c-ad69-b3b70182a8f8/transcript

Luke was stoked to hear the Ashburton Community Christmas Day Lunch is back for 2026! Anne Allott shared the plan. 

Luke was stoked to hear the Ashburton Community Christmas Day Lunch is back for 2026! Anne Allott shared the plan.&nbsp;

Anne Allott - Christmas Day Lunch

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e017d743-967a-4c1b-8fce-b3b70182a8f8/transcript

Kieran Smith - Recreation Aotearoa

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