Mary Blain - Explore with Me Mackenzie Country

Author Mary Blain is back with another instalment in the "Explore with Me" series. Luke asks about taking a journey through the stunning Mackenzie Country

Sam Peate - Catching the Bus

As the fuel crisis continues, more and more people are moving to the bus! Luke caught up with Sam Peate from InterCity to find out we do in fact have a few options to jump aboard from right here in Ashburton. 

Movie Mum vs The North

Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent was in with a review of "The North", taking viewers into the Scottish wilderness... 

Maddie and Zoe - Footloose

Variety Theatre presents "Footloose the Musical" on stage at Ashburton Event Centre from 23 May. Luke caught up with cast members Zoe and Maddison to find out what we are in store for. 

Roger Farr and Casey Rose - Ashburton Event Centre

Roger and Casey from Ashburton Event Centre stopped by for an update on the new, world class sound system, how the "Fund our Future" campaign is going, and how we can get along to an Open Day next Sat 2 May. 

Dr Laura Pfeifer - Getting the Flu Jab

Dr Laura was back to talk keeping winter bugs at bay and the importance of getting the flu jab 

Council Chat - Mayor Liz McMillian

Mayor Liz was in on whether we need to re-write the draft annual plan in the face of the fuel crisis, and how developers will now help pay for the new bridge project 

Mark Ellis - Fuel help for small schools

The Government has announced plans to help small rural schools meet the challenges presented by rising fuel costs. Luke caught up with Rakaia School Principal Mark Ellis for some local perspective. 

Bo Houston - Should we get Solar?

The Greens reckon we should all go solar. Turns out many already have! Bo Houston from Auric Electrical stopped by to share what's involved and if it's worth the investment 

Janis and Nicole - Hospice Shop on the Move

Janis Steele and Nicole Williams stopped by to celebrate the new Ashburton Hospice Shop opening today on Burnett Street!