Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Nathan Cameron and Q are in for the Locker Room Lads, diving into the real cost — and real need — of insurance. The boys also chat about what they’re doing to stay strong, nimble, and in top shape as they get older. 

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Annie Nelson joins us for her weekly check-in, unpacking the new “word of the year” taking over 6/7 — and revealing her answer to Dry July and Steptember… introducing Fibruary. We also toss around some creative (and questionable) ideas for “Name That Trout.”

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We’re joined by Lisa Tai, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand, to talk about how RMHC supports families with a child in hospital far from home. Lisa explains what makes the service so special, what a stay actually provides, and why the House to House challenge this March is vital. She breaks down how every kilometre — and every dollar raised — helps keep families together when they need it most, and how listeners can get involved or support in other ways.

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GDC Planning Manager Morgan Smith joins Chitty to break down the Gore District’s Proposed District Plan in plain language. We cover what’s changed now the decisions are out, how the new zoning works, what the updated flood‑mapping means for locals, how biodiversity and Māori cultural values are recognised, and what property owners should look for in the ePlan. Plus — who can appeal, what they can appeal on, and where to get help before 16 March.

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South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg checks in fresh from a family holiday as we talk farm life, family life, and the looming pain of the first pre‑season footy training. 

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Tussock Country promo & event coordinator Annabel Roy previews the festival that transforms Gore every May. She shares the vibe first‑timers can expect, hidden‑gem events, what’s special about Tussock Country Late Night, and why visitors from across NZ and Australia keep coming back. Plus the best tips for planning your schedule and grabbing tickets before the crowds arrive.

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Grant “Nisbo” Nisbett joins me to debrief a massive sporting weekend — from Super Rugby pre‑season realities, to Carlos Alcaraz completing a career Grand Slam at just 22, the Black Caps’ tough T20 series against India, and Sam Ruthe smashing Sir John Walker’s long‑standing mile record.

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Some parents do a school drop‑off. We did a school fly‑in. Join me for a roving report from a high‑country helicopter as Mila, Oliva, Crimsin and Jimi kick off day one at Mataura Primary — while Wal tries to keep things calm back in the Hokonui studio. It’s chaos, it’s wholesome, it’s very Southland.

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Tyla, Taryn and Shirley break down why “house burping” is suddenly a TikTok craze and why slow vacuuming is the internet’s newest oddly‑satisfying cleaning obsession.

They also chat about social‑media friend etiquette — who gets added, who gets ignored, and who’s stuck forever in the “seen but not accepted” pile. And we play a game of guess whos coming to dinner (club) with Shirley !!

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Naomi explains the Safe Night kaupapa, exactly what that $20 donation provides, why demand is rising across Aotearoa, and how the community can help — even if money is tight. She also shares the stories that stay with her and the hope guiding her leadership.

To gift a Safe Night and help a woman and her children begin their journey to safety, visit safenight.nz.

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