Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Kim and Taryn dive into the hilarious chaos caused by Australian content creator Emily Fowler — a former elite cyclist turned self‑confessed “very average runner” who’s quietly stealing Strava segment leaderboards… one short sprint at a time. With cheeky name‑based puns and zero warning, she’s turned endurance ego into pure comedy gold. Plus, the ladies wrap things up with a quick round of what they’re vibing with — and what they’re absolutely unsubscribing from this week.

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She’s back — and this time, the power is completely in her hands. Local Export Michaela Jamieson returns for another round of Yay or Nay, tackling the burning question: If you take something to a friend’s house… can you take it back when you leave? 

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West Otago’s AJ Aitken checks in for his weekly footy and farming yarn. We review the final pre‑season hit‑outs before the Barbarians club season kicks off on 11 April, chat about what’ll keep the boys busy in the meantime, and get the latest from the farm — from the killing schedule to fuel costs. Plus, AJ weighs in on a certain new face in the All Blacks coaching lineup.

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South Otago High School PE teacher Zharna Beattie joins us after being named in the New Zealand team for the upcoming Oceania Champs. It’s her third time wearing the fern, but her first at senior level, as she gears up to represent New Zealand across the ditch this May. 

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Charlie, Hattie, and Ivy from St Mary’s School pop in to share all the excitement ahead of their big community night market. From jeep rides, orb balls, bouncy castles, ponies, and emergency service displays — to a stacked lineup of food stalls offering everything from steamed buns to pulled‑pork rolls — there’s something for everyone.
All for a gold coin entry, raising funds for school camps, resources, and sports gear. Rain or shine, the kids say: “We hope to see you there!”

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Locker Room Lads Nathan & Damo break down the Government’s temporary cost‑of‑living boost — a $50 increase to the in‑work tax credit for eligible families — and what it means for thousands of Kiwi households. They also dive into Invercargill’s proposal to ban buy‑now‑pay‑later options at liquor stores, plus a timely discussion on staying safe with road‑side hunting and duck‑shooting season approaching.

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Annie Nelson joins Chitty to unpack a surprising cultural shift — people ditching their phones for analogue throwbacks. From disposable cameras at concerts and wired headphones making a comeback, to phone‑free shows and screen‑free days, why are we suddenly craving simplicity again?
Plus, the unbelievable story of a Los Angeles woman who found the actual Academy Awards red carpet in a dumpster… and rolled it out in her lounge. You truly can’t make this stuff up.

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John Falconer from the Gore Pakeke Lions shares the story behind their Pop‑Up Book Sale happening this weekend at the Cardboard Factory on Hokonui Drive. John talks variety (books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs), exciting donations, Friday vs Saturday sessions, the best bargain‑hunting tips, and where the funds raised will go to support the community.

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After visiting Gore Main School’s hands‑on Enviroschools workshop, Chitty chats with Ali Green from WasteNet about the heart of the Enviroschools programme. Ali explains how it empowers young people to care for their local environment, why practical sessions like waste audits and composting are so powerful, and how easy it is for more Southland schools to get involved.

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National MP for Southland, Joseph Mooney, stops by to talk fuel prices, Federated Farmers, the local Hokonui Rūnanga, and the Robertson Investments announcement — and what all of this could mean for the future of Eastern Southland communities.

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