Episodes
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James Meager - Local MP
For what could be the final time this side of the election, Luke chats with local MP James Meager
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EXTENDED CHAT - Lyall Williams Mid Canterbury Aero Club
Lyall Williams shares a bit about the Mid Canterbury Aero Club, and the importance of the upcoming fundraiser featuring ex-weatherman Jim Hickey
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Solly and Sari - Children's Theatre Beauty and the Beast Jr
Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre cast members Solly and Sari stopped by to preview their big show this week at Ashburton Event Centre
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Helen Dodds - Community Dental
Luke asks Clinical Lead Helen Dodds about the wonderful Community Dental service provided across Mid Canterbury
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Hamish Riach - Council Chat
Ashburton Council CE Hamish Riach shares an update on the rail footbridge, and a fierce cats and dogs debate at the Council meeting last week
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Weekend Sport - Jason Rickard
Jason Rickard helps run the maths on the Hammers chances of securing a Meads Cup playoff spot, and also tackles drama in the league and final day singles at Presidents Cup golf
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Michael van de Elzen - Eat Well for Less NZ
Eat Well for Less is back on TV1 tonight. Luke previews the new season with celebrity chef Michael van de Elzen, and asks about his key to tackling the clean up
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Boyd Warren - NZ Blood
NZ Blood collectors are back in town this week. Luke asks team leader Boyd Warren how we can book one of the few remaining spots.
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David Mead - Bookarama
Rotary's Bookarama is also back TODAY. Luke previews the pages with convenor David Mead
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Carol Johns - Ashburton Market Day
Formally known as Boulevard Day, Ashburton Market Day is back around Baring Square East TODAY. Luke asks organiser Carol Johns who's coming along, and why this looks to the last in this location.
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Anthea and Ash - The Great Toy Escape
Anthea and Ash from Ashburton Toy Library share the school holiday excitement they have lined up with the Great Toy Escape
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Chloe - Netherby's new Classrooms
Student Chloe shares what she's looking forward to from the new classrooms
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John Kirwan - Bledisloe Cup coming to Town
Sir John Kirwan is bringing the Bledisloe Cup to Ashburton on Sunday. He shares the Mitey cause behind it, and his take on the future of the domestic game
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Jason Rickard - Weekend Sport
Jason Rickard speculates on what may have happened behind closed doors at the NZR meeting yesterday, and then looks ahead to the Hammers next battle v West Coast this weekend
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Phil Wheeler - Netherby Principal
Netherby School has finally opened two new classrooms ready for Term 4. Principal Phil shares how they have been a long time in the making.
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Jock Ross - Collegiate and NZR
Local rugby legend Jock Ross reacts to Collegiate Rugby Club's decision to sell their Seafield Road grounds, and the possibility of NZR scrapping Super Rugby as we know it
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Granny Shirl
Granny Shirley was back for a school holiday natter
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David Clark - Farm Chat
Local arable farmer David Clark reacts to the long-awaited reforms to the Resource Management Act
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Alice Breading - Local Sport
Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury shares another big sporting week for local schools, a big weekend of celebration ahead for Mid Canterbury Cricket, and school holiday basketball and netball action
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Kenny Addison - Mid Canterbury Rugby
Kenny Addison previews another weekend on the road for our Mid Canterbury Heartland Hammers
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Isabel Wang and Lucius Hunt - Ashburton College
Lucius Hunt and Isabel Wang were in for the final Ashburton College update of Term 3, reflecting on a big day of waiata for Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, Afgani Week celebrations, non-uniform day, and a host of arts events into Term 4.
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Michael Croft - Specsavers
They say eyes are the window to the soul. Michael Croft from Specsavers Ashburton explains how they can also be a window into what's going on in other areas of our body.
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Movie Mum vs Resident Evil
Movie Mum Stacey Broadbent shares her take on the scary new Resident Evil
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Lisa Campkin - Empty Chairs
In an effort to combat loneliness and isolation, the Empty Chairs movement is quickly growing around the world. Something that could work here in Mid Canterbury. Campaigner Lisa Campkin shares the idea.
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James Meager - Bye bye RMA
We celebrate the end of the Resource Management Act with local MP James Meager, and the final day of his parliamentary term before moving into election mode to try and win himself another one.
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Council Chat - Mayor Liz
Mayor Liz McMillian was back in to reflect on a great night rocking with the Black Seeds over the weekend, and the excitement to come from the Tarbotton Ride Smart Park
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Tim Tarbotton #1 - Ride Smart Park
Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Ride Smart Park in Ashburton Domain. Luke asks Tim Tarbotton about the well-timed coincidence that got them involved, and the extent of their generosity to the project
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Tim Tarbotton #2 - Ride Smart Park
Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Ride Smart Park in Ashburton Domain. Project lead Tim Tarbotton shares the features that will make this a unique reflection of Mid Canterbury.
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Sarah Mosley - ADC What's On Guide
With school holidays on the horizon, Luke caught up with Sarah Mosley from Ashburton District Council to ask about the boredom busters packed into the new Spring edition of the What's On Guide, starting with the rather unique chance for gamers to rock out at the Library this Thurs night
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Roger Patterson - Ride Smart Park
Luke got a sneaky peek through the new Tarbotton Ride Smart Park in the Domain yesterday. He caught a word with Roger Patterson from Ashburton Lions who has been instrumental in helping get the project off the ground.
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EXTENDED CHAT - Bruce Leadley and Margaret Cullimore Wakanui 150yrs
Luke sat down for an extended chat with the oldest surviving former student of Wakanui School, 95yr old Bruce Leadley. His sister Margaret also has a few memories to share.
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Owen Moore - Wakanui 150th
Luke caught up with former student Owen Moore at the Wakanui 150yrs celebrations
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Jason Rickard - Weekend Sport
Local commentator Jason Rickard was back to balance the Wahs loss with a big win up north for our Mid Canterbury Hammers
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David Mead - Bookarama
With one week to go, David Mead from Ashburton Rotary stopped by to share how preparations are going ahead of another big Bookarama
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Liam Woods - Wahs Woes
Turns out it's not our year. Luke asks Liam Woods if the Knights were too good, or was it the Bunker that held us back?
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Trena Watt - Wakanui School
Wakanui School celebrated the incredible milestone of 150yrs over the weekend. Luke spoke with Principal Trena Watt about how the school continues to grow, and previews an exciting new addition to come
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James Urquhart - Mt Hutt
Cheesy from Mt Hutt shares how the season has been, why there's only 24 days left, and how they have the Black Seeds coming to play in Methven tomorrow night
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Deb Gilkison - Mid Canterbury Critter Comp
The Mid Canterbury Critter Competition is on this weekend, raising funds for a new heater for Mayfield Pool. Organiser Deb Gilkison shares the details.
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James Meager - Local MP
Local MP James Meager defends his party's rather uncharacteristic supermarket policy, and Luke thanks him for his support of the ANZ Daffodil Quiz last night
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Jason Rickard - Weekend Sport
Local commentator Jase Rickard reflects on a big night at the ANZ Daffodil Quiz, and then helps preview another shot at NRL glory for the Wahs on Sunday, and the Hammers big assignment up in Wanganui tomorrow.
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Kim Woods - Supermarket Shake Up
We now have both main political parties campaigning on a supermarket shake up into this year's election. Would what the Nats are proposing really make prices cheaper? Local Netherby Four Square owner/operator Kim Woods shares her thoughts.
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Granny Shirl
Granny Shirl shares her take on Pak 'n Save, and Luke helps her feel better about missing out on a SMEG chopping board
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Kenny Addison - Mid Canterbury Rugby
Kenny was back to preview a weekend for the Hammers on the road to Wanganui, and some success for our U18 Hanan side.
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Alice Breading - Local Sport
Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury celebrates the recent success of local tamariki at the Flava Fest, and previews basketball action and a big Friday up in CHCH
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Cole Groves - Farm Chat
Luke catches Cole Groves for a check in on calving, and his whirlwind trip up to Auckland last weekend to cheer on the Wahs
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Mony Shirley - Reform Ashburton
We have a new fitness studio in Ashburton. Sadly it's off to a rocky start with an unexpected fire earlier in the week. Luke asks owner Mony Shirley about what happened and when they hope to be back in action.
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Graeme Moore - Wakanui School 150yrs
Wakanui School is celebrating 150yrs this weekend. Organiser Graeme Moore shares the party plans
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Movie Man vs Practical Magic 2
Luke asks if Movie Man Joe has been spell-bound by the new Practical Magic 2
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Dave McPherson - Trains for Mid Canterbury
With Aucklanders enjoying their new trains, Luke asks rail campaigner Dave McPherson if it's time we should get some services running down South
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Emma Hintz - Neumanns Tyres
From November many vehicles will move from 6-monthly to annual WOF checks. Emma from Neumann's shares how that makes it even more important for us to regularly check the state of our tyres.