Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Nicky Coats from the Mataura Bunker joins us fresh off their win at the ILT Southland Sports Awards, taking out the Community Trust South Community Impact Award. We chat about the incredible work they’re doing for young people and whānau, what the award means, and what’s next for this powerhouse community hub.

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Inspired by the ILT Southland Sports Awards, the crew handed out their own very creative gongs—from “Best Eye Roll” to “Most Dramatic Over Nothing” 
Plus, who do they reckon deserves an award… and what would they win themselves? 

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Big result on the weekend for Tokanui, taking down Albion 20–10 and reclaiming the Horace Borlace Cup. Captain Lachie Wood joins me to chat about that winning feeling, what clicked on the field, and where this side is heading next.

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Local bull rider Tyson Tweedie joins us after being named in the New Zealand Youth Rodeo Team, heading to Townsville for a Tri Nations clash against Australia and the USA. Add in three PBR invites later this year and it’s a massive season ahead. 

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Francis “Dribbles” Parker is back with this week’s HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard preview — breaking down a team default, who’s on fire right now, and the key talking points heading into the weekend.

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It’s the weekly catch-up with West Otago stock agent and Baba Rugby coach AJ Aitken — covering all the bases from this weekend’s clash with Woodlands to Southland Country ramping up. Plus, what’s happening at the farm gate, the sales market and the current state of the kill. 

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Q and Hewi jump into The Locker Room to chat school rivalries and First XV footy after Q went and watched Otago Boys v Southland Boys, before Hewi gives the rundown on Ajax’s nearly completed Kāinga Ora development in East Gore.

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The Riversdale Arts Mixed Media Exhibition is back for its 53rd year, and this time it's bigger and better than ever. With a theme that explores the connections between people, nature, and the land, this year's exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking experience.

The exhibition's President, Sarah Gary, shares the inspiration behind the theme, which was born from her own experiences as a weaver and her connection to the community. She explains how the theme is not just about the physical connections between people, but also about the deeper connections we have with the land and with nature. With a range of immersive installation art pieces, including sculptures and interactive exhibits, this year's exhibition is a must-see.

One of the highlights of the exhibition is the immersive installation art, created by local artists and supporters. The installations are made from a variety of materials, including natural fibers, man-made fibers, and even farming equipment. The result is a unique and thought-provoking experience that encourages visitors to think about their place in the world.

To learn more about this year's exhibition and its inspiring theme, tune in to this episode to hear Sarah Gary share her vision and insights. You won't want to miss the stories behind the art and the people who created it.

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Annie Nelson returns for her weekly catch-up and we introduce a new segment—Annie & The Great Debate.

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Dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg joins us from South Otago to talk all things farming, family, and footy. We dive into the realities of creating a successful team on farm, plus how sport and community play a big role in rural life.

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