Thrift

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Thrift is an upbeat podcast that offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the best from your money

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Homely Hacks for Renters

    About a third of New Zealanders don't own their own homes but a few cheap tweaks can help turn a rental into a home. In the first of two parts, we meet an op-shopping queen and regular renter whose homely hacks won't stretch the budget. Katy Gosset pops in for a visit. Guest: Anna Easton, Renter and Op-Shop Queen Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Secondhand Styling

    If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop mission. Guest: Anna Easton, Op Shopping Expert Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Making Ends Meat

    As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Guest: Lisa Willert, Christchurch Butcher Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    15 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Students, Style and Sustainability

    Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving hub at the University of Otago. Guests: Jes Triscott, Project Manager for Student Engagement, University of Otago Sustainability Office Maggie Craw, Student Lead, Te Oraka Emerson Kane, Volunteer, Te Oraka Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Splurge and Save

    Now for something different: Normally we're telling you how you can trim your costs but, in this episode, what can't, or won't you give up? Katy Gosset takes a look at that one indulgence that remains a priority and asks, what are you sacrificing to keep it? Guests: Sharon Terrie Linda Smith, Financial Mentor Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    15 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Buying a Home With Friends

    Owning a home has long been part of the Kiwi dream. But these days people are having to get a bit more creative to stake their claim on the property ladder. Katy Gosset meets two friends who've pooled resources to co-own a property. Guests: Claudia Gray, Co-homeowner Scarlet Bennett, Co-homeowner Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min
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Thrift is an upbeat podcast that offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the best from your money

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  • Channel
    RNZ Originals
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Episodes
    40
  • Seasons
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Thrift

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