Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Life on the Land: Family, Farming, and Finding Balance

We catch up with Mathew Korteweg, a South Otago dairy farmer, family man, and all-round legend. From how things are shaping up on farm to the mental toll of wild weather clean-ups, and the joys of growing up as a farm kid.

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Cape, Costume, Chaos: Creating Hokonui’s Superheroes
Angus, Baileigh, Felicity, Ada, and Jude from our Locker Room crew join Chitty to help design Hokonui’s very own superheroes for the Santa Parade. From wild costume ideas to superpowers and sidekicks, this episode is full of creativity and laughs. 
Got a super idea? Share it with us on Hokonui Breakfast with Chitty Facebook or text 5009 — your imagination might just hit the parade!

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Nisbo Unplugged: Rugby, Rivalries & Lessons from the USA!
Fresh back from the USA, Nisbo shares his take on the All Blacks’ recent form and what he learned from American sports fans. How do their stadium vibes and fan culture stack up against ours? It’s a candid chat about rugby, perspective, and what Kiwi fans can learn from the other side of the world.

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All Roads Lead to the South Otago A&P Show
Heather Dudfield gives us the inside scoop on this weekend’s South Otago A&P Show. From family fun and competitions to what’s new this year, Heather explains why this event is a must-do for the community. If you’re planning to head along, this is everything you need to know.

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Space Dreams & HydroHeal
Southland’s own Sophie Ineson joins us fresh off winning the Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Student Endeavour—worth fifty grand! At just 17, her project HydroHeal could change how astronauts treat wounds in space. We talk innovation, ambition, and what’s next for this rising star.

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Botox, Billionaires & Total Chaos

Kim, Shirley, Tyla, and Taryn are in the studio bringing pure mischief. From guessing celebrities and debating Botox to tackling the big question: would you marry a 79-year-old millionaire? Spoiler alert—opinions were loud, laughs were louder.

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Southern Steel fans, this one’s for you!
What does it take to turn a tough season into a winning culture? We catch up with Southern Steel head coach and Southland sporting legend Wendy Frew to talk lessons learned, last season’s turning point, big goals for 2026, and how values drive success on and off the court.

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When boots become stilettos, you know it’s for a good cause.
We’re talking all things Miss Balfour with Emily Blom from Balfour Young Farmers – from convincing the lads to strut their stuff, to the transformation behind the glitter, and why this fabulous night matters for the community.

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Ready to honk for a good cause?
November means giving back, and one of our most-loved traditions is rolling through town! We’re talking Toot for Tucker with Kate Bratschi and Wendy Goodwin from the Gore River Valley Lions – how it works, why it matters, and the impact it has on local families.

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What would you pack if you were leaving Qatar?
Annie Nelson’s got a list—and trust us, it’s not what you’d expect! In her last chat before heading back to New Zealand, Annie shares the funniest things she wishes she could bring home, and once again has me cackling from the other side of the world.

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