Breakfast Southland with Chitty

Capital Gains & Rubber Roads – What’s the Buzz?
Nathan, Cameron, and Q are in for a straight-up chat about two big ideas making headlines. First up, Labour’s proposed capital gains tax on investment properties – is it fair or just more red tape? Then we dive into rubber roads. Canterbury’s trialing them, but would they stand up to Southland conditions?

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Ever wondered what really happens when your bins get inspected? Craig Sinclair from GDC and Ali Green from WasteNet join us to explain why inspections matter, what they’re finding, and how we can all do better. Plus, an important update on safely disposing of recalled kinetic sand due to asbestos concerns.

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Life on the Farm & Remembering a Legend

Mathew Korteweg from Balclutha—farmer, footy player, and family man—joins us to talk about what’s been happening on the farm, celebrating World Prematurity Day, and a big milestone for his youngest, Leo, who’s just had his first school visit.
We also reflect on the legacy of Jonah Lomu, 10 years after the passing of one of rugby’s greatest icons and a childhood hero for so many.

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Student Voice – Exams & the Future
Exams are underway for senior students across the country. Māruawai College year 13 student Cynthia Mwangi shares what sitting exams really means, how it shapes life beyond school, and what she thinks could be done differently.

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Our Little Lockers are back with a big imagination!
Felicity takes us way into the future — the year 2000200 — Ada heads to the medieval times, and Jude explores Norway. From who they’d meet to what they’d bring back, and even the biggest risks of time travel, we dive into their creative answers in this fun, thoughtful chat.

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We’re joined by West Otago A&P Show President Richard “Dicko” Reddit ahead of the 112th show this Saturday at the Tapanui Showgrounds! Dicko gives us the inside scoop on what makes this iconic event a community cornerstone, the exciting new carnival rides, standout farming competitions, and the entertainment lineup — from music and magic to the famous lolly scramble. If you love rural life, family fun, and a great day out, this is one show you don’t want to miss!

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Pike River Review & What Would You Queue For?

Taryn Shirley, Tyla, and I debriefed our night at the movies watching Pike River and shared our honest review. Then we flipped the script with a fun question: what would you wait in line for over an hour to get? The answers might surprise you!

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We’re joined by Southland’s own Nick Edgerton, live from Christchurch, where the woodchopping Competition is underway at the New Zealand Agricultural Show. Nick gives us the inside scoop on the event, what makes woodchopping such a crowd favourite, and how the South Island team is shaping up against New South Wales.

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This weekend marks an incredible milestone for the Mataura Volunteer Fire Brigade – 100 years of service to the community! Joining us are King’s Service Medal recipient, Life Member & President Neville Phillips, along with Life Member Robin South, to share what this centenary means to the brigade and the wider community.

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Annie Nelson, speaking from the sidelines in Qatar, where her son Dan has been representing New Zealand at the Under-17 FIFA Football World Cup. 

The team has just come off a crucial match against Austria, and Annie shares what the atmosphere was like, how the boys handled the pressure, and Dan’s reaction after the final whistle.
We also look back on the tournament highlights, what’s next for Dan and the team, and Annie’s advice for parents supporting young athletes chasing big dreams. This is a heartfelt conversation about family, football, and the incredible journey of New Zealand’s rising stars.

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