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

    Building An Emergency Fund

    What happens when your car breaks down or you suddenly need the dentist? We should all have an emergency fund to cover those unexpected bills but how many of us actually do? Katy Gosset looks at how to get started. Guest:  Julie, Kingdom Resources Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  2. Episode 2

    Batch Cooking

    If you want to skip the 'What's for dinner?' dilemma, batch cooking is the way to go. More people are prepping multiple meals in advance, saving both money and time. Katy Gosset gets some tips to make it easy. Guest: Natalie Wiki, Manager, SuperGrans Super Skills Otautahi Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  3. Episode 3

    How Kids Save Money

    The cost-of-living crisis: we hear that term nearly every day but what does it mean to our kids? And how does the squeeze on family finances affect them? Katy Gosset gets some thrifty tips from intermediate school students. Guests: Lewis, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student               Poi, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student               Ben, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student               Carter, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student               Brett Cooper, Principal, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School      Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  4. Episode 4

    Home Maintenance Hacks

    If you own a home, you'll know it brings its share of maintenance jobs. But we can do a lot of it ourselves and save a fair bit of money. Katy Gosset gets some tricks of the trade from a handyman. Guest: Dan Thomas, Canterbury Property Maintenance Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  5. Episode 5

    The Pantry Challenge

    How long could you survive just by eating what's in your pantry? Many of us do a standard grocery shop each week, despite still having food in our kitchen cupboards. Katy Gosset learns how to take on a pantry challenge. Guest: Natalie Wiki, Manager, SuperGrans Super Skills Ōtautahi Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  6. Episode 6

    Don't Buy. Borrow!

    How many of us have spent money on appliances, camping gear or tools that we only use a few times a year? What if we borrowed some of this stuff instead of buying it? Katy Gosset visits a tool library and considers what else we could borrow. Guests: Paul Dietsche, Co-founder, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things Greer Swinard, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things Hannah Wilding, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things David Jasper, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  7. Season 8 Trailer

    Trailer: Thrift Season 8

    Thrift is back and in Season Eight: could you cope with an expected bill? We've got tips on setting up your Emergency Fund. More people are batch cooking, saving time and money. We visit the kitchen of one woman who's got it down to an art. Then, how does the cost-of-living crisis affect younger family members? School children share their thrifty advice. We talk to a handyman about home maintenance hacks. And could you survive for a week just by eating what's in your cupboards? How about trying a 'pantry challenge'? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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About

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

Information

  • Channel
    RNZ Originals
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Episodes
    54
  • Seasons
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Thrift

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