Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Our favourite English pocket rocket Annie Nelson is back for her weekly Wednesday catch-up. This week we're talking about the everyday things we often take for granted, sharing a few laughs along the way and taking a moment to appreciate the little things that make life easier.

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Just Q in for The Locker Room Lads this week. We get his thoughts on Fiordland's wapiti deer herd becoming the first in New Zealand to receive Herd of Special Interest status, what it means for hunters and conservation, and we also give a well-deserved shout-out to the BaBas following their recent Galbraith Shield success.

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Returning Hokonui Fashion Design Awards judge Dan Ahwa joins Chitty to talk about his remarkable career in New Zealand fashion, what inspires him after more than 20 years in the industry, and why great design is about so much more than following trends. Dan also shares what catches his eye as a judge, the importance of storytelling in fashion, and introduces his exciting new category, The Innovator Award, which challenges designers to think boldly about the future of fashion. From creativity and craftsmanship to innovation and legacy, it's an inspiring conversation for anyone with a passion for design.

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Before those overripe bananas end up in the compost, Liv Weatherburn has a clever use for them. In this week's Grandma Approved tip, Liv shares how to turn old bananas into banana tea and explains the surprising ways it can be used around the home and garden.

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Balclutha dairy farmer, rugby player and all-round good bloke Mat Korteweg checks in four our weekly catch up - We chat winter on the dairy farm, family adventures, the Stirling church fire, and Clutha's run into the Southern Region rugby semi-finals. 

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After a marathon 100-minute battle at Les George Oval, the Eastern Northern Barbarians claimed their first Galbraith Shield title in a decade, defeating Pirates Old Boys 40-28 after the scores were locked 28-all at full time. Babas coach AJ Aitken joins the Hokonui Rugby Scoreboard to relive the dramatic final, praise his side's resilience, and reflect on a historic day for the club.

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Gore Hospital's emergency department is treating more than twice as many patients as it did 18 years ago, prompting plans for a major redevelopment. Gore Health Chief Executive Karl Metzler joins Hokonui to discuss why the current facility is no longer fit for purpose, how the upgrade will improve patient care and safety, and why community fundraising will play a vital role in bringing the project to life.

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South Otago rugby personality Francis "Dribbles" Parker is back with this week's HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard Preview. We look ahead to the key club rugby clashes around the region, discuss the main storylines to watch and get his take on the Southland Premier Final. Plus, for reasons still unknown, Dribbles has convinced me to take on The Oracle.

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The Barbarians are heading into this weekend's Galbraith Shield Final and coach AJ Aitken joins us for an inside look at the team's preparations. We chat about the challenge of taking on Pirates Old Boys, the mood in the camp and what it would mean to lift the trophy at Les George Oval.

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Gore District Mayor Ben Bell joins us to talk about the council's resident survey that's currently open and why it's important for locals to share their thoughts. We also touch on the community feedback being received around the potential amalgamation conversation and what people are saying so far.

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