Breakfast Southland with Chitty

We talk the upcoming Locker Lads vs Ladies Lawn Wars with Tyla, Taryn, Shirley, and Kim—do they really think they’ve got what it takes to beat the boys? Then it’s a round of what the ladies are vibin’ and unsubscribing to. Chaos, laughs, and plenty of cheeky digs—just how we like it.

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Lisa Reid had it all — a thriving nutrition business, a dream home, and a life she loved in Gore. Then one party changed everything. What started as a single choice spiralled into meth addiction, financial ruin, and heartbreak. In this powerful conversation, Lisa opens up about hitting rock bottom, the brutal reality of withdrawal, and the turning point that helped her fight back. Today, she’s debt-free, rebuilding her career, and proving that recovery is possible. Her story is raw, real, and full of hope.

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Nathan, Q and Hewi weigh in on Australia’s under-16 social media ban and whether it could work here in New Zealand. Plus, we stir up some friendly rivalry ahead of the Locker Room Ladies vs Locker Room Lads Lawn Wars

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Christmas can be tough for many families, but Lynette Du Plessis is determined to change that. She’s organising a free Christmas Day event in Invercargill with food, treats, and toys for those who need a hand. Lynette shares what inspired her, the incredible community support so far, and how you can help make the day even more special.

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Annie Nelson joins us for a festive chat about her favourite family Christmas Traditions - throws shade at mine and spills the Christmas beans on the worst present she’s ever received. 

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From this morning’s show: We catch up with Sarah Murray — a former Southlander now based in Lawrence — who has just completed Godzone, the world’s toughest adventure race. Sarah shares what it took to tackle a week-long challenge of biking, running, kayaking, and navigating Marlborough’s rugged terrain, the toughest moments, the highlights, and the incredible teamwork that made it possible. An inspiring story of resilience and determination!

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From this morning’s show: We catch up with Rebecca Dore, Southland’s Rural Prevention Sergeant, to learn what her role involves and how her team works to keep rural communities safe and connected. Rebecca talks about proactive initiatives to prevent issues before they arise, the biggest challenges facing rural Southland, and how locals can reach out for advice or support. Plus, the one thing she wishes everyone knew about the work happening behind the scenes.

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This week we catch up with South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg to talk about the reality of juggling life on and off the farm during the busy season. We dive into school holidays, finding balance, and hear about Mathew’s epic day on the green—teaming up with his brother and a couple of mates for the longest round of golf, all in support of a great cause.

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Felicity, Baileigh, and Jude dive into a wild thought experiment — what if animals could talk? From the sassiest species to the wisest creatures, they imagine hilarious conversations, surprising secrets, and even which animal would crush it as a stand-up comedian. Plus, find out which critter they’d never want to chat with and who they’d pick as their podcast co-host

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Ever wondered how the Locker Room ladies juggle their hours in a day? Turns out, there’s a rule we should all be following—bet you’re not! Plus, we dive into the fun side of family group chats: what kind of person are they when the notifications start flying?

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