Breakfast Southland with Chitty

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 she prepares to test herself against some of the world's best players.

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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 strong opinions, a bit of friendly sparring and plenty of laughs along the way.

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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 pros and cons of spending a penny... literally.

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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 become public talking points, the boys debate where the line should be. As for Hewi? He somehow manages to turn the conversation into a case for raising the retirement age, which goes about as well as you'd expect.

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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. Plus, with the footy boots set to be hung up, is a coaching clipboard about to take their place?

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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 short supply.

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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 works, who can get involved, and why it's opening the door for more young touch players from Years 5 to 9.

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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 the ideas already coming through, how the project will work, and what it means to create an artwork that truly belongs to the community.

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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 discuss the habits of highly likeable people before wrapping things up with a round of Vibe or Unsubscribe.

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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, stories, music, art and culture that make our community so special. 

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