Breakfast Southland with Chitty

The 50 Fish: Every Trout Tells a Different Story project is nearly ready to be unveiled, and I caught up with Jacqui Byars from the Eastern Southland Gallery for a sneak peek behind the scenes. We chat about the incredible creativity that's gone into transforming 50 identical wooden trout into completely unique works of art, the stories behind the project, and how the exhibition will help support the gallery through a fundraising auction.

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Q, Hewi and Nath are back in the studio, and before we can even get started, the stitch-up is already underway. Naturally, the NRL and the Warriors become easy targets, with the lads wasting no time winding me up. From there, things only get more chaotic, with plenty of laughs, banter, and the usual Locker Room madness along the way!

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Annie Nelson is in the studio for a chat about one of life's most awkward social situations... when someone starts talking to you like they've known you forever and you're left scrambling to remember exactly who they are.

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South Otago dairy farmer Mat Korteweg joins us for his weekly catch-up from between Stirling and Kaitangata. This week we chat about a challenging start to spring, preparations for a planned vet visit, and the health checks happening around the herd. We also talk about the importance of taking time out to refill the cup and recharge the batteries during a busy time of year on farm.

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Liv Weatherburn is back with another clever life hack, and this week's suggestions are so simple you'll wonder why you haven't tried them already. From a surprisingly handy yoghurt tip to a chilly bin trick that completely blew my mind, it's another round of practical ideas you can put to use straight away.

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Author Mari Hill Harpur joins Chitty to discuss Fairlight: Captain John Howell, her fascinating new book exploring the life of the Riverton founder, whaler, trader and entrepreneur. Mari shares what sparked her interest in Howell's remarkable story, the surprises she uncovered through her research, and how Fairlight Station helped shape the Southland and Otago regions. 

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Felicity and Indie joined Chitty in the Little Locker Room to tackle a fun challenge. If they could create a time capsule of their lives right now, what five things would make the cut? The girls share their treasured picks, where they'd hide their capsule, when they'd open it, and what they think the world will look like in the future. 

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Judith Hyslop from Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand joins us to discuss the warning signs of stroke, why recognising symptoms early is so important, and the simple message behind F.A.S.T. We also chat about reducing risk factors, the support available for stroke survivors and their whānau, and an upcoming community presentation in Mataura aimed at helping locals better understand stroke and recovery. An important conversation with information that could one day save a life.

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Tyla, Shirley, Kim, Taryn and Ellie are back for another dose of Locker Room Ladies chaos. This week we dive into the latest travel trend known as "grandma-maxing", where holidays are less about rushing around and more about naps, markets and taking life at a slower pace. We also tackle a surprisingly passionate debate: does everyone have their spot on the couch, at the dinner table or somewhere else around the house? Plenty of laughs, opinions and friendly disagreements along the way.

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Nicola Mitchell joins us to celebrate the release of Te Ngahere, a bilingual album for tamariki launched during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. We chat about the inspiration behind the project, her journey from the Mitchell Twins to Niccolo Piccolo, and how music can help children connect with te reo Māori through storytelling, adventure and fun.

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