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Breakfast Southland with Chitty
by Hokonui
Hokonui Breakfast with Kirstin Chittock. Gore's live and local breakfast show broadcast across South Otago and Southland on Hokonui.
Episodes
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Liv's Life Hacks: The Baking Paper Game-Changer
Liv Weatherburn is back with another clever life hack, and this one is as simple as it is effective. The baking paper edition might just earn Grandma's seal of approval and save you a bit of hassle along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Farm & Footy with Mat Korteweg
South Otago dairy farmer Matt Korteweg is back on the line for a catch-up as mating season edges closer. We chat life on the farm, get his take on the Otago NPC season, and find out what's got him heading to Christchurch this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Locker Room Ladies: The RSVP Edition
The Locker Room Ladies are back and tackling one of the biggest struggles facing our generation... actually committing to plans. From unanswered messages and last-minute cancellations to the dreaded "I'll let you know closer to the time", Tyla, Taryn, Ellie and Shirley unpack why RSVPs seem…
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Yay or Nay: The Fast Food Edition with Michaela J
Michaela Jameson returns with another Yay or Nay debate, and this week we're heading through the drive-thru. From KFC drinks to fast-food favourites and everything in between, we share our opinions on the food, the beverages, and the little things people get surprisingly passionate about. See...
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Pedalling for Hospice: Peter Grandiek's Record-Breaking Challenge
Southland's Peter Grandiek is proving age is no barrier as he prepares to attempt a world distance cycling record on his 95th birthday, all while raising funds for Hospice South. Hospice South Ambassador Suzanne Prentice joins us to share Peter's remarkable story, the challenge ahead, and how the...
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Annie Nelson: Crowns, Community & Awkward Public Moments
Annie Nelson joins us for her weekly dose of sunshine, chaos and questionable tangents. Fresh from officially handing back the Soroptimist International of Gore Woman of the Year crown, Annie reflects on her year, shares some advice for newly-crowned winner Linda Harvey, and somehow the...
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The Locker Room Lads: Healthcare, Hot Takes & Bumpy Roads
The Locker Room Lads are back around the table with Cameron, Hewi, Q and Nathan. This week Nathan shared a positive experience with our local healthcare system and gave credit where credit's due before the conversation took a sharp turn towards the state of local roads, roadworks and getting…
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Linda Harvey: A Life of Service Recognised
Fresh from being named the 2026 Soroptimist International of Gore Woman of the Year, Linda Harvey joins us to reflect on a very special night. We chat about her decades of service through organisations including St John, the Gore District RSA and many other community groups, what she's learned…
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Blu Tack, Tape & a Bright Idea
What starts with a paintbrush, Blu Tack and sticky tape? Liv Weatherburn joins us to reveal another simple trick designed to make life just that little bit easier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Weekly Check-In: Mat Korteweg
From dairy farming in South Otago to finding positives in everyday life, Mat Korteweg joins us for another honest and uplifting weekly catch-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Central Otago Tracks & Wheels: A Tractor Muster Like No Other
Jono Robertson and Odette Hopgood from Central Otago Tracks & Wheels join us to talk about an ambitious new Easter event planned for Cromwell. With plans for a world-record Massey Ferguson tractor muster, a huge lineup of machinery and displays, and strong community backing, we chat about why...
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Food, Culture & Community Spirit with Open Country Mataura Valley's Nathan McRae and Danae Waipouri
Nathan McRae and Danae Waipouri join us to share why Open Country Mataura Valley continues to back the Hokonui Culture Feast. From community connections to Friday night's festivities, we cover everything you need to know ahead of this incredible event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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The Locker Room Ladies: Cancelled Plans, Vibes & One Brave Cousin
The Locker Room ladies are back with their usual mix of laughs, chaos and questionable life advice. With Tylas away, cousin Kruis steps in for his debut appearance... and let's just say we're not entirely convinced he knew what he'd signed up for. From cancelled plans and unsubscribes to bad…
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Checking In on the South West with CDC Mayor Jock Martin
Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin stopped by for a catch-up on what's happening across the district, from exciting local projects and community developments to the bigger picture discussions around local government reform. We also chatted about what residents are talking about, why keeping a…
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The Open Country MVM Hokonui Culture Feast Countdown with GDC Community and Economic Development Manager Ceri Macleod
Gore District Council Community and Economic Development Manager Ceri Macleod joined us to preview this year's Open Country MVM Hokonui Culture Feast. With 39 food stalls representing 16 cuisines, along with live performances, music and free family entertainment, Ceri explains why the event...
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The Locker Room: From Flood Plans to Weekend Plans
The Locker Room lads return with another round of opinions, banter and real-world topics. This week Hewi breaks down the latest on the Gore District Council's proposed district plan changes around minimum floor levels and flood protection, before the conversation shifts to the All Blacks…
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Annie Nelson: Kids Say the Funniest Things
Annie Nelson is back for her weekly dose of chaos, laughs and unpredictable conversations. Inspired by a memorable young character on 7 Sharp, we share some of the hilarious, honest and downright priceless things kids come out with, proving once again that little people often deliver the biggest...
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Life Hacks with Liv Weatherburn: The Frozen Egg Edition
Got more eggs than you know what to do with? Liv Weatherburn is back with another practical life hack, sharing a simple freezer trick that helps make the most of an egg surplus and reduce waste. It's an easy, budget-friendly tip that's straight from the school of grandma-approved wisdom. See...
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Mat Korteweg: Sunshine, Spring Progress and Life on the Land
South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us for a catch-up on conditions around Stirling and Kaitangata, the welcome sight of sunshine, and what the road to Christmas is looking like on farm. We also chat animal health, working alongside vets and consultants, and a memorable family rugby…
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The Locker Room Ladies: Cringe, Colours & Cancelled Plans
Tyla, Taryn and Kim are back for a light-hearted edition of The Locker Room Ladies, attempting to decode the latest teenage slang, discovering what their favourite colours supposedly reveal about their personalities, and celebrating the surprisingly small things that bring joy in adulthood. From...
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Desi Mercer: Darting Back to the International Stage
Local darts player Desi Mercer is set to pull on the silver fern once again as she heads to Mongolia for the Asia-Pacific Cup. She chats about earning another New Zealand selection, the commitment that comes with competing on the international stage, and what success would look like for her as…
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Yay or Nay: The Jamesons Take on Daylight Saving
After a brief hiatus, Michaela Jameson is back for another round of Yay or Nay, and this time she's brought husband Jacob along for the ride. Armed with statistics, receipts and plenty of passion, Jacob is ready to make his case as the pair tackle the pros and cons of Daylight Saving. Expect…
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A Penny for Your Thoughts... and Your Toilet Trip with Annie Nelson
Annie Nelson returns with her usual blend of sunshine, chaos and English charm, and this week she's gone down a public toilet rabbit hole. Should public loos stay free for everyone, or is it time to start paying for the privilege? From overseas experiences to local opinions, Annie weighs up the...
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The Locker Room Lads: Front Pages & Pension Plans
The Locker Room lads are back, with Cameron, Hewi, Q and Damo diving into whether the media has become a little too obsessed with turning every personal moment, mistake and opinion into a headline. From stories that probably should have stayed behind closed doors to the things that instantly…
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Mat Korteweg: Mud, Calving and the Countdown to Mating
We head to South Otago for another catch-up with dairy farmer Mat Korteweg as a wet spring continues to test farmers across the south. We chat about the final stretch of calving, keeping cows in top condition ahead of mating season, and what life on farm looks like when the mud just keeps coming....
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Liv Weatherburn: Making Your Own Sunshine
Liv Weatherburn is back with another simple life hack, and this one is all about looking beyond ourselves. With the gloomy spring weather refusing to play ball, Liv shares some easy ways to brighten someone else's day, proving a small act of kindness can go a long way when the sunshine is in…
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Touch Southland Development Teams: More Kids, More Touch, More Opportunity
Touch Southland Development Officer Ella Wilson joins us to chat about the 2026 Development Teams programme and why it's attracting so much interest across the region. With no trials and a strong focus on participation, skill development and creating opportunities, we talk about how the programme...
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Meg Cloete: Creating Southland's Mural Together
Southland artist Meg Cloete is bringing a unique community art project to Gore as part of the Southland Arts Trail. Instead of simply admiring the finished piece, locals are being invited to help create a giant interactive mural inspired by Southland's people, places and stories. We chat about…
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The Locker Room Ladies: Are We Officially Old Yet?
Tyla, Taryn and Shirley put their knowledge of modern slang to the test after more than 1,400 new words were added to the dictionary. From looksmaxxing and cuffing season to parasocial relationships and Sunday scaries, we discover who's keeping up and who's struggling to keep pace. We also…
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East Gore School: Colours of Our Town - Ngā Tae o te Māruawai.
Khala, Ben and Akeria from East Gore School popped into the studio ahead of their production Colours of Our Town - Ngā Tae o te Māruawai. The trio share what audiences can expect from the show, what they've enjoyed most about being involved, and how the production celebrates the people, places,...
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Eastern Southland Gallery: 50 Fish, 50 Stories with Jacqui Byars
The 50 Fish: Every Trout Tells a Different Story project is nearly ready to be unveiled, and I caught up with Jacqui Byars from the Eastern Southland Gallery for a sneak peek behind the scenes. We chat about the incredible creativity that's gone into transforming 50 identical wooden trout into...
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The Locker Room Lads: Just a Stitch-Up from the Get-Go
Q, Hewi and Nath are back in the studio, and before we can even get started, the stitch-up is already underway. Naturally, the NRL and the Warriors become easy targets, with the lads wasting no time winding me up. From there, things only get more chaotic, with plenty of laughs, banter, and the...
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Annie Nelson: Awkward Encounters
Annie Nelson is in the studio for a chat about one of life's most awkward social situations... when someone starts talking to you like they've known you forever and you're left scrambling to remember exactly who they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mat Korteweg's Weekly Farm Update: Spring Challenges, Vet Visits & Filling the Cup
South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us for his weekly catch-up from between Stirling and Kaitangata. This week we chat about a challenging start to spring, preparations for a planned vet visit, and the health checks happening around the herd. We also talk about the importance of taking…
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Life Hacks with Liv Weatherburn: The Yoghurt & Chilly Bin Edition
Liv Weatherburn is back with another clever life hack, and this week's suggestions are so simple you'll wonder why you haven't tried them already. From a surprisingly handy yoghurt tip to a chilly bin trick that completely blew my mind, it's another round of practical ideas you can put to use...
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Fairlight: The Story of Captain John Howell & Early Southland
Author Mari Hill Harpur joins Chitty to discuss Fairlight: Captain John Howell, her fascinating new book exploring the life of the Riverton founder, whaler, trader and entrepreneur. Mari shares what sparked her interest in Howell's remarkable story, the surprises she uncovered through her…
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Little Locker Room: Time Capsule Editions
Felicity and Indie joined Chitty in the Little Locker Room to tackle a fun challenge. If they could create a time capsule of their lives right now, what five things would make the cut? The girls share their treasured picks, where they'd hide their capsule, when they'd open it, and what they think...
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Stroke Awareness, Prevention & Support with Judith Hyslop
Judith Hyslop from Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand joins us to discuss the warning signs of stroke, why recognising symptoms early is so important, and the simple message behind F.A.S.T. We also chat about reducing risk factors, the support available for stroke survivors and their whānau, and an...
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The Locker Room Ladies: Grandma-Maxing & Sofa Wars
Tyla, Shirley, Kim, Taryn and Ellie are back for another dose of Locker Room Ladies chaos. This week we dive into the latest travel trend known as "grandma-maxing", where holidays are less about rushing around and more about naps, markets and taking life at a slower pace. We also tackle a...
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Nicola Mitchell: Growing Te Ngahere
Nicola Mitchell joins us to celebrate the release of Te Ngahere, a bilingual album for tamariki launched during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. We chat about the inspiration behind the project, her journey from the Mitchell Twins to Niccolo Piccolo, and how music can help children connect with te reo…
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AJ Aitken: Lambing, Footy & a $50,000 Bull
West Otago stock agent AJ Aitken is back with his weekly rural catch-up. We talk lambing season in paradise, the final outing for Southland B this weekend, and the eye-watering $50,000 yearling bull sale that's got people talking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Māruawai Market Day: Young Entrepreneurs in Action
Grace Clinton and Max Buchanan from Māruawai Junior Campus join us to talk about their upcoming Market Day, where students will showcase and sell products they've been working on throughout the term. From handmade soaps and lip balms to artwork, harakeke creations and planting kits, we find out...
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A Sneak Peek into Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival 2026 with Jason Schroeder
The Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival is back for 2026 and festival director Jason Schroeder joins us for a preview of what's shaping up to be one of the South's biggest weekends. We chat about the festival's growth since its beginnings in 2013, the new two-day format, the impressive music…
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The Locker Room Lads: Mud, Machinery & Mishaps
Q and Cameron are in for The Locker Room Lads this week. We yarn about the stubborn spring weather from a farming perspective, how it's affecting people around the district, and a few ideas for staying positive when the rain just keeps coming. We also chat about the car that caught fire in…
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Sport, Social Media & Spring on Farm with Mat Korteweg
South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg is back for his weekly catch-up from the farm gate. This week we chat about calving as the finish line comes into view, debrief the weekend's sporting action, and hear what Mat took away from a recent kids and social media workshop featuring Rob Cope. See...
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Grandma's Life Hacks with Liv Weatherburn: Lamb Feeder Edition
Liv Weatherburn returns with another practical life hack that's equal parts clever and country. This week she's sharing a handy tip for lamb feeders that's sure to be appreciated by anyone raising a pet lamb or helping out during the busy spring season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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The Te Anau Ukulele Festival with Jackie Knowles
The Te Anau Ukulele Festival is back from October 1 to 4, bringing four days of music, workshops, concerts and community to Fiordland. Founder Jackie Knowles joins us to chat about how a love of the ukulele grew into a major event, why people keep coming back year after year, and what…
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The Little Locker Room: Future Leader Edition
Sisters Baileigh and Charlie join us in the Little Locker Room. Charlie shares what she might like to do when she grows up, then Baileigh steps into the political arena, launching the Alpha Party ahead of the upcoming election. From free giveaways to quirky new laws, she reveals the policies…
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Road to Nationals for Māruawai Basketball
Māruawai College Senior Boys Basketball captain Riley Wilson, vice-captain Brodie Johnson and Hosea Pasco join us after an outstanding run to the South Island A Premiership final. We look back on a memorable tournament campaign, discuss the road to Nationals, hear about upcoming fundraising...
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Farming, Footy and Everything In Between with Aj Aitken
AJ Aitken joins us for his regular weekly catch-up from West Otago, covering everything from chilly spring farming conditions and activity in the sale yards to the latest on the local rugby scene as finals approach. We also chat community life beyond the farm gate, including a trip to his...
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Hokonui Breakfast with Kirstin Chittock. Gore's live and local breakfast show broadcast across South Otago and Southland on Hokonui.
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