Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Award‑winning Kiwi musician Chanelle Davis stops by to talk about her new album Creature Groove and Other Songs for Kids — a joyful, imaginative collection celebrating Aotearoa’s creatures, landscapes and adventures. She shares the inspiration behind the songs, the star‑studded list of collaborators, and the brand‑new “Tadpoles” music video dropping today. Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone who loves great kids’ music.

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The Locker Room Ladies return for their weekly round of laughs, chaos and brutally honest opinions — this time tackling reverse‑parking etiquette, age‑gap relationships, and the rise of over‑the‑top gender reveals. It’s unfiltered, hilarious, and as always, completely relatable.

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Leon Black joins us to unpack the Riverton Lions’ brand‑new Grand a Lamb competition — a fundraiser supporting the MS and Parkinson’s Society of Southland. He explains how the On the Hoof and On the Hook categories work, why National Lamb Day is part of the celebration, what’s happening on judging day, and why this could become a major annual event for local farmers.

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Eastern Northern Barbarians coach AJ Aitken joins Chitty for his weekly catch‑up — fresh off a brutal pre‑season session at Dolamore Park. AJ talks how the boys are shaping up, why they’ll be hurting today, and shares a positive update on local talent Jayden Broome as he continues his recovery. Plus, AJ weighs in on the rural mood across Southland, with strong wool, lamb, venison and beef prices giving farmers a welcome boost heading into the season.

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At just 14 years old, Te Anau’s Mahe Braaksma has ridden the entire length of New Zealand — solo. After conquering 3000km on the Tour Aotearoa route with a tent, a pair of Crocs and a jar of Nutella strapped to his handlebars, Mahe rolled into Bluff ahead of schedule and straight into the history books. He joins Chitty to talk about the moment he reached the sign, the toughest and best moments on the trail, and why he’s riding to support Fiordland Marine Search & Rescue. A remarkable conversation with an extraordinary young Southlander.

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Q, Hewi and Nath return for the first Locker Room Lads chat of 2026 with a heartfelt nod to Sir Tim Shadbolt — then take an unexpected detour into the wild world of small‑town scandal, rumours, and how to cope when everyone knows your business. 

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Comedy legend Paul Ego joins the show to talk about his first-ever nationwide solo tour, STICK. From voicing the beloved Stickman to life on the road, intimate venues, and the thrill of live improv, Paul gives a funny and heartfelt look at three decades in comedy — and why now is the perfect time to go solo.

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With locals breaking records and kicking massive goals, we decided to see what we could achieve if we really pushed ourselves. The results? Hilarious… and humbling. 

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Shane Bichan joins us to share his powerful mission walking the length of Aotearoa to honour those left behind after suicide and bring visibility to the healing that follows. He talks about what inspired the journey, the challenges so far, and the impact he hopes to make with every step toward Bluff.

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Mathew Korteweg joins us to talk about the power of everyday circuit breakers — the small pauses that keep us grounded both on and off the farm. He shares what’s happening in the dairy world right now, how he manages the juggle, and whether we’ll spot him lacing up the boots for Clutha again this year.

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