Breakfast Southland with Chitty

On Saturday night, the Balfour Hall was sparkling as local lads transformed into dazzling queens for one unforgettable evening of laughter, glamour, and community spirit. The crown? It went to Josh Willis from Te Anau Young Farmers! In this episode, Josh spills the glitter and shares what it was like to take home the title of Miss Balfour 2025.

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Rachael Brodie and Ilana Edlin, passionate early intervention teachers, share the story behind a colourful and powerful communication tool making waves in our community — core boards. Discover how these boards are helping tamariki and whānau connect in new ways and why you’ll soon see them popping up in public spaces across Eastern Southland.

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Southland’s Ellie Baron had a week to remember! Fresh off a winning double at Ascot Park and recently named the only Southland-based driver in the NZ Junior Drivers Championships, Ellie joined us to reflect on her incredible achievements and share what it’s like balancing her career as a physiotherapist with her passion for harness racing.

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Nathan flies solo in the Locker Room, sharing his thoughts on the headlines facing NZ Police and the latest changes to blue cod catch limits in Southland and South Otago. It’s a mix of law, lore, and local flavour — straight from the Locker Room bench.

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Annie’s back with her usual Wednesday wisdom — and today we’re talking about those things that are supposed to make life easier… but somehow make it harder. From gadgets to “time-saving” tricks, we unpack the irony with plenty of laughs and a few real-life examples.

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South Otago dairy farmer Mathew Korteweg joins us for a candid catch-up on what’s happening both on and off the farm. From the realities of dairy life to the joy of being a big kid at school camp with his son, Mathew shares stories that remind us farming is about more than just milk—it’s about moments. Plus, we dive into why the silly season has officially begun and what that means for rural families. 

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Josh Lawton is just weeks away from his incredible 24-hour fitness challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. In this episode, Josh shares what inspired him to take on this massive test of endurance—80km running, 2400 push-ups, and 1200 pull-ups—and how fitness has shaped his mental health journey. We talk preparation, motivation, and how you can tune in or donate to support this cause. Plus, what’s next for Josh after the challenge?

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Chanelle Purser, one of the incredible humans behind the West Otago Christmas Trail, joins us with all the updates as the trail opens for its second year! Find out what’s new, what to expect, and why this festive event is a must-see for families and Christmas lovers alike.

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Rene, Felicity, Ada, and Jude from the Little Locker Room share their hilarious takes on who they’d swap lives with for 24 hours—and what they’d get up to! From dream jobs to wild adventures, these kids bring the laughs and creativity every Monday morning.

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Every Monday and Friday, Grant Nisbett joins us to talk sport, and today Nisbo dives into the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns’ success in Dubai, Liam Lawson finally finding form in Qatar, and the Blackcaps gearing up to face the West Indies in Christchurch. It’s your ultimate sports wrap with one of the best voices in the game!

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