Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Brian Anderson joins us to reflect on 50 years with the Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade, sharing stories, memories and lessons from five decades of service. From dramatic callouts to the friendships forged along the way, it's a fascinating look back at a remarkable commitment to helping others and protecting the community he calls home.

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Annie Nelson is back with another Great Debate, this week sparked by the arrival of new Ooshie collectables at Woolworths. We dive into the world of collecting, from childhood treasures to grown-up obsessions, and ask whether the hunt is really worth the hype.

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Liv Weatherburn returns with another life hack Grandma would definitely approve of. This week, it's all about vinegar — the humble pantry staple that's good for much more than fish and chips. From handy household uses to clever everyday fixes, Liv shares some simple, practical tips that'll have you seeing vinegar in a whole new light.

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South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us for his weekly rural wrap. This week we chat winter grazing conditions, the final round-robin games of the rugby season, the latest ABS tick of approval and how the school holidays are adding a little extra action to life on and off the farm.

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The Eastern Northern Barbarians are through to the 2025 club rugby final after a gutsy 20-10 semi-final win over Star. This week on the H.R.T. Club Rugby Scoreboard, Chitty catches up with Barbarians loose forward Jacob Coghlan to unpack the turnaround after trailing at halftime, the defensive effort that kept Star scoreless in the second spell, and the influence of 100-gamer Ryan McFall on a day to remember.

With Pirates Old Boys standing between the Barbarians and championship glory, Jacob shares the belief building within the squad, what they’re expecting in the final, and what lifting the trophy would mean to the playing group.

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Kāhui Whetū returns to Gore Gardens on July 8 and 9, and this year there's a spectacular new addition to the line-up. International aerial performer Abigail Rose joins Chitty to chat about bringing rope, silks and trapeze to Gore, performing everywhere from New York to Glastonbury, and why Thursday night's free community event is set to be something pretty special.

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Shirley, Kim, Tyla and Taryn join Chitty for a candid chat about the guilt of calling in sick, whether you really should wash brand-new clothes before wearing them, and a fast-paced round of Vibe or Unsubscribe to finish things off. Plenty of laughs, relatable moments and hot takes along the way.

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West Otago stock agent and Babas coach AJ Aitken joins us for the weekly catch-up. With semi-final rugby looming, we preview this weekend's H.R.T Club Rugby Scoreboard as the Babas prepare to host Star at the Gore Showgrounds. Is the team staying focused on the job at hand or already thinking ahead? Plus, AJ shares his thoughts on how things are looking across the farming sector right now.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is rolling into Invercargill this July, and Director Stephen Robertson joins us to talk about bringing the much-loved musical to life. From the spectacular costumes and iconic soundtrack to the show's themes of friendship, acceptance and adventure, Stephen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what audiences can expect when Priscilla hits the Civic Theatre stage. 

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From classic comfort foods to some downright wild combinations, Michaela Jameson puts us both on the spot in another edition of Yay or Nay. Expect strong opinions, plenty of debate, and a few food choices that might just divide Southland.

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