Breakfast Southland with Chitty

The Locker Room Lads are back! Nathan, Q Hewi and Damon share their thoughts on the proposed social media ban for young people before the conversation takes an unexpected turn as Nathan leads a heartfelt tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton. Plenty of laughs, opinions and classic Locker Room banter.

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The Hilbre Ave water tower's days are numbered, but what should replace it? This week Annie Nelson and Chitty put their thinking caps on and throw around a few ideas... some more sensible than others. From local landmarks to downright ridiculous suggestions, nothing is off the table in this week's catch-up.

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This week on The Locker Room Ladies, Tyla, Taryn and Shirley are joined by a special guest, Tyla's toddler son Gray, whose background contributions prove toddlers always have something to say! The conversation then turns to a story that sparked plenty of debate online: should you eat a Whittaker's Peanut Slab on a plane? The ladies share their thoughts on peanut allergies, personal responsibility, travel etiquette and whether fellow passengers have a right to weigh in on what's being eaten at 30,000 feet. 

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The Southland Student Volunteer Army has now engaged more than 500 young people across the region, helping out with events, community projects, fundraisers and environmental initiatives. Leader Jacob Wilkinson-Hall joins us to talk about the organisation's rapid growth, plans to expand into more Southland towns, and the benefits young people gain from getting involved.

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West Otago stock agent and Southland Country and Barbarians rugby coach AJ Aitken catches up with the latest from the farming and rugby worlds. We chat livestock markets, what's happening on farms across the region, and get an update from the footy field as the season rolls on.

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Nathan and Q were back in studio for the Locker Room Lads. We talked about the new building requirements affecting parts of Gore, then unpacked the changes to citizen's arrest powers and the balance between helping out and staying safe

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Do certain words have a colour in your mind? Annie Nelson joined us for a light-hearted chat about the strange links our brains make between words and colours, and it turns out everyone sees things a little differently.

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Liv Weatherburn is back with another clever life hack, and this week's tip involves marigolds. It's simple, practical and has "Grandma approved" written all over it. Find out why this garden favourite deserves a spot in your backyard.

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Southern District Police Sergeant Becs joins us to talk emergency services, community spirit and the small ways we can all look out for one another. 

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Kim and Laura join us from Gore Library to chat about Spicy StoryTime, a free adults-only evening celebrating romance books, laughter and community. We cover what to expect on the night, who's it for, the fantastic prizes up for grabs, and why romance fiction is having such a moment. If you're a romance lover, or just romance-curious, this one's for you.

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