Breakfast Southland with Chitty

As a special Thursday treat, Kim, Taryn, Tyla and Shirley take over the studio — and all bets are off. The Locker Room ladies dive into a fiery chat on new alcohol laws, debate how old is too old for pigtails, and wrap things up with a lively round of Vibe & Unsubscribe.

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South Otago rugby season is here, and no one previews it better than Francis Parker. Francis drops in with his trademark Dribbles‑style breakdown of Round One club rugby, talking form, fixtures and the stories only a true South Otago rugby tragic would know.

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Our weekly check‑in with AJ Aitken covers life as a West Otago stock agent and premier rugby coach. From what’s happening on farm to what’s unfolding on the footy field, AJ shares his take on the week and what’s shaping the community.

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Doctoral candidate Anna Campbell has just returned from International Women’s Day at the United Nations in New York, representing Aotearoa with Women’s Watch. Anna joins us to share what it was like stepping into the UN, advocating for women’s rights, climate justice, and access to justice on the global stage — and why voices from places like Southland matter in world‑changing conversations.

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Matt McCall from the Vikings and Karl Laurence from Edendale join us for the first HRT Club Rugby Scoreboard preview of the year. From rivalries to rising teams, they share their takes on what the Division One competition could deliver this season as boots hit the paddock once again.

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Annie Nelson drops in for her weekly catch‑up — and as always, absolutely anything is up for discussion. This time it’s April Fools’ Day tricks, tall tales, and whether you can ever really trust what you’re hearing… even when you think you’re too smart to be fooled.

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It’s time for Council Chitchat, our fortnightly catch‑up with Gore District Mayor Ben Bell. We reflect on how the term is shaping up so far, what Council has been focused on behind the scenes, and the issues locals are most concerned about right now. Ben also explains why “Bookings with the Mayor” are back, what people usually bring to those one‑on‑one conversations, and why face‑to‑face chats still matter. Straight‑up conversation about the big and practical issues across the district.

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March was a massive month of fundraising at Gore McDonald’s, and Pagan McCullum is back to wrap it all up. From raffles and in‑store events to the eye‑catching all‑day treadmill challenge, the Gore community well and truly got behind Ronald McDonald House Charities. Pagan shares how it all came together, what surprised the team on the day, how much was raised, and what that support means for families who rely on the House. 

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South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us for his weekly check‑in, covering everything from the latest progress on the Stirling School playground upgrades to a sneak peek at round one of the Clutha Premier Rugby season as they take on Clinton under lights this Thursday night. Mat also gives us an insight into what life looks like as a Fonterra supplier, including how annual audits work on farm. 

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This morning, the Little Locker Room did something a little different. With recent departures and new faces joining the crew, the kids took centre stage with short, personal speeches all about who they are. From what makes them laugh and feel confident, to what matters most, what they’re learning, and the small rules that make up their world — Harlee, Ada, Charlie, Indie and Jude share honest, funny and thoughtful snapshots of “me.” A beautiful reminder that every kid has something worth listening to.

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