Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Annie’s in for our weekly catch‑up, and this time we’re talking Lent — what she’s giving up, what we couldn’t possibly abstain from, and the surprising things we reckon we could. Then we take a sharp left turn into reincarnation… if we got another go at life, who (or what) are we coming back as?

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Chitty catches up with Jason Domigan, Gore District Council’s General Manager of Critical Services — the man in charge of our water, wastewater and stormwater networks. With councillors voting later today on whether to bring Waitaki District Council into the Southern Waters partnership, Jason breaks down what this actually means for Gore in simple, practical terms.

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Fred Stewart from Leithen Valley has done it again — three wins in a row in the iconic Jack Russell Race at the Wānaka A&P Show. Chitty chats with the boys who know him best — Harry, Jack and Archie Stewart — for the inside scoop on what makes Fred such a legend on the track. 

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Inspired by Invercargill City Council’s new initiative encouraging kids to dream up small projects that create big smiles, Chitty asks the Little Locker Room crew what they would do with $5000 to brighten Southland. Felicity shares her joy‑spreading idea, Harlee imagines a brand‑new fun activity for local kids, Ada designs something based on kindness, Jude dreams up an outdoor addition for a Southland park, and Baileigh plans the ultimate community event. It’s creativity, heart, and pure kid magic — and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

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Pagan McCullum from Gore McDonald’s joins Chitty to share details on their epic all‑day treadmill challenge happening March 20th. From 9am to 5pm, the team will be running, walking, and having fun to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities — and the whole community is invited too! 

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Today on Locker Room Ladies, it’s just Taryn and Chitty left unsupervised — and things get delightfully off‑track. The duo dives into the drama of Lily Allen’s new West End tour, where she turns the breakdown of her marriage into a full theatrical moment, complete with giant receipts and a song accusing David Harbour of living a “double life.” Then it’s straight into the skies, as United Airlines cracks down on passengers who blast videos without headphones — because, apparently, common courtesy now requires official enforcement.

From there, chaos takes the wheel with a round of wildly unhinged “Would You Rather” questions… organs vs. possessions, future vs. past, middle seat misery, financial secrets, and more. No answers were sensible, but all of them were honest.

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More than 200 rural women gathered in Tokanui for the South Island’s first ever Shepherdess Muster — three days of learning, connection and real kōrero. Committee member and Southland District Councillor Julie Keast joins us to unpack the magic of the weekend.

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Local export Michaela Jamieson joins us for the very first round of “Yay or Nay”. Michaela throws the topics on the table, we decide whether it’s a yay or a nay, and along the way she proves she might just be the queen of strong opinions. 

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Our weekly catch‑up with West Otago stock agent and footy head AJ Aitken is back! This week we dive into pre‑season rugby energy, how farmers are really feeling heading into autumn, and whether the mood on the land is staying positive despite global tension. Plus — AJ reckons the vibe in Tapanui is absolutely humming. 

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March is Southland Heritage Month, and the region is packed with events celebrating our stories, skills and historic places. Stephanie Herring joins us to walk through the highlights — from Creamoata’s test‑kitchen treasures and Sgt Dan’s 111th birthday, to rescued trains, steam engines, creative workshops, and exhibitions across Gore, Lumsden, Brydone and beyond. A perfect guide for anyone wanting to dive into the heritage that shaped us.

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