Canterbury Mornings

Chris Lynch spoke to Emilia Mazur the General Manager of Corporate Communications at Lotto NZ, following the big Lotto win on the weekend, for the inside word on how these big prize winners go about getting their winning.

Chris Lynch spoke to Josiah Tualamali'i, the Christchurch youth advocate who has been chosen to be member of the inquiry into mental health and addiction, about what he sees as the issues to be tackled. 

Chris Lynch spoke to Josiah Tualamali'i, the Christchurch youth advocate who has been chosen to be member of the inquiry into mental health and addiction, about what he sees as the issues to be tackled. 

From the garden city to the pot hole capital of New Zealand. The poor state of Christchurch's roads in the seven years since the earthquakes has given Christchurch a new name. Mayor Lianne Dalziel told Chris Lynch it is tragic but it's reality.  "Our roads are not in very good condition, still, after the earthquakes. We still had a lot of land settlement issues underneath the roads, and of course the roads have been made more vulnerable." Dalziel says the road maintenance work was put on hold after the earthquakes and now they are paying the price.

From the garden city to the pot hole capital of New Zealand. The poor state of Christchurch's roads in the seven years since the earthquakes has given Christchurch a new name. Mayor Lianne Dalziel told Chris Lynch it is tragic but it's reality.  "Our roads are not in very good condition, still, after the earthquakes. We still had a lot of land settlement issues underneath the roads, and of course the roads have been made more vulnerable." Dalziel says the road maintenance work was put on hold after the earthquakes and now they are paying the price.

Brian Ashby from the Christchurch newsroom tells Chris Lynch all he needs to know about the upcoming weekend in sport

Brian Ashby from the Christchurch newsroom tells Chris Lynch all he needs to know about the upcoming weekend in sport

Emily Heazlewood from Romer app popped into the studio to give Chris Lynch the run down on what there is to do around Christchurch this weekend. 

Emily Heazlewood from Romer app popped into the studio to give Chris Lynch the run down on what there is to do around Christchurch this weekend. 

Caller Frank attended a Catholic School where he witnessed sexual abuse taking place. He believes the Catholic Church still has a lot to answer for and this Government inquiry into historical state abuse cases should cover religious institutions.

Caller Frank attended a Catholic School where he witnessed sexual abuse taking place. He believes the Catholic Church still has a lot to answer for and this Government inquiry into historical state abuse cases should cover religious institutions.

Chris Lynch caught up with National MP Nicky Wagner and Labour Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson about the political issues of the day.

Chris Lynch caught up with National MP Nicky Wagner and Labour Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson about the political issues of the day.

Caller Rob told Chris Lynch that he believes the way to break the cycle of poverty is to have schools providing all meals to kids as a way to make kids look forward to going to school.

Caller Rob told Chris Lynch that he believes the way to break the cycle of poverty is to have schools providing all meals to kids as a way to make kids look forward to going to school.

Chris Lynch spoke to Marcelle Lunam, who after removing her brother from a Christchurch mental health clinic due to horrible conditions is now on a mission to create a new kind of mental health facility called Tumanako Wellness Centre.

Chris Lynch spoke to Marcelle Lunam, who after removing her brother from a Christchurch mental health clinic due to horrible conditions is now on a mission to create a new kind of mental health facility called Tumanako Wellness Centre.

Chris Lynch spoke to Richard Peebles, the Christchurch developer responsible for the redevelopment of the site that housed the re-start mall into an international farmers market and shopping precinct. 

Chris Lynch spoke to Richard Peebles, the Christchurch developer responsible for the redevelopment of the site that housed the re-start mall into an international farmers market and shopping precinct. 

Chris Lynch caught up with Canterbury District Health Board Medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey on how to best look after your health in the heat