Breakfast Southland with Chitty

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 organisers believe it could become one of Central Otago's biggest events.

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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.

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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 vibes and a spirited round of Would You Rather, anything was fair game in another classic Locker Room Ladies catch-up.

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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 strong rural voice matters, and what he's looking forward to as summer approaches.

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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 continues to grow and what visitors can expect when the world comes to Gore for one delicious night.

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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, Bathurst and a big weekend of sport ahead.

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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 laughs.

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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.

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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 league game at prizegiving.

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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 "scuba" and "crine" to freshly cleaned sheets and cancelled plans, chaos was never far away.

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