Breakfast Southland with Chitty

We get Q & Damos thoughts on whitebait being sold as the new season gets underway, the new league competition coming to town, the age-old league versus union debate, and where they reckon things are sitting with the All Blacks right now. 

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The Y Southland is marking an incredible 150 years of serving the community, and they're celebrating the people behind the stories. CEO Steve Broad joins us to talk about the 150 Faces campaign, the impact The Y has had on generations of Southlanders, and how locals can help recognise those who've made a difference along the way.

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Invercargill weightlifter Karen Ladbrook is packing her bags for Greece after qualifying for the New Zealand team for the World Masters and Adaptive Weightlifting Championships. We chat about the road back, the work it took to qualify, and what it will mean to wear the silver fern on the world stage.

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Liv Weatherburn is back with another handy tip, this time sharing an old-school trick that would make your grandma proud. With rats causing headaches by chewing wiring and making themselves at home in vehicles, Liv reveals a simple hack that's practical, clever, and surprisingly easy to try yourself.

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Mat Korteweg checks in from South Otago for our weekly yarn. We talk calving, the wet weather that's been making life interesting on farm, and what the next few weeks look like as the busy spring period rolls on. As always, Mat brings a practical outlook and a positive attitude, even when the conditions aren't playing ball.

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What makes good manners, and are some rules a bit old-fashioned now? Felicity and Bailey shared their thoughts, while Charlie unleashed a brand-new superhero whose powers probably wouldn't impress the Avengers

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West Otago stock agent and rugby coach AJ Aitken joins us for his weekly catch-up, covering what's happening on the farm, what's making news in the rural sector, and plenty of rugby chat.

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Ahead of opening night, cast member Jude Terry joins us from St James Theatre to chat about stepping into the role of the wonderfully wicked Badjelly the Witch. We find out what audiences can expect from the much-loved family favourite and why it's set to be a magical few nights on stage.

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A century of rugby, community and country characters. Cala Paenga joins us to talk about The Last Club Standing: The History of the Tokanui Rugby Club 1923-2023, a new book celebrating 100 years of one of Southland's most iconic rural rugby clubs and the people who helped make it what it is today.

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When Seven Sharp asked Kiwis to showcase their hometown, passionate Gore local Amy Ritchie didn't hesitate. Amy joins Chitty to share why she loves Gore so much, what inspired her competition entry, and why she reckons our town is one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets.

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