Thrift

Dec 09 2024 20 ep. 12 mins 46
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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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Wallet-Friendly Wellbeing

Dec 09 2024 14 mins  
Fancy a bit of pampering and self-care? It doesn't have to mean expensive beauty treatments. Katy Gosset talks to a public health specialist about simple, free ways we can all boost our well-being. Guest: Ciaran Fox, Public Health Specialist, National Public Health ServiceGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Thrifty Christmas

Dec 02 2024 14 mins  
Christmas Cheer that's not too dear! When the silly season hits, it doesn't mean being silly with our money. Katy Gosset talks to financial mentors about gift and food options that won't break the bank. Guests: Julie and Jacinta, Financial Mentors at Kingdom Resources.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Family Finances

Nov 25 2024 14 mins  
What did you learn about money from your family? And how does that fit with your partner's financial values? Trying to trim costs only works when everyone in your household is on the same page. Katy Gosset looks at financial literacy for the whole family.Guest: Susan Edmunds, RNZ Money CorrespondentGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

When To Wash

Nov 18 2024 14 mins  
How often do you wash your clothes, and could you get away with doing it less? Recent figures indicate New Zealanders use 39 billion litres of water every year just to do laundry. Katy Gosset looks into how we can trim our washing budget. Guest: Tara Strangwick, Textile and Product Development Specialist Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Foraging For Food

Nov 11 2024 14 mins  
When times are tight it is possible to supplement your food budget with some wild bounty from nature. But it definitely helps to know what you're looking for. Katy Gosset heads out with a foraging expert to get some tips. Guest: Foraging Specialist, Peter LanglandsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Buy Once, Buy Well

Nov 04 2024 14 mins  
Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don't worry you're not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? Katy Gosset looks at how to shop mindfully. Guests:Jacinta FitzGerald, Mindful Fashion New ZealandAli Millar, Time and Time Again, ChristchurchGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Different Voices and Cost Saving Choices

Sep 23 2024 14 mins  
We're all trying to trim costs. What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures? Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at Canterbury's Refugee Resettlement and Resources Centre. A cross-over episode with RNZ's Here Now. For more about the journeys people make to New Zealand and their stores and perspectives, follow and listen to Here Now:https://ww

Share and Repair

Sep 16 2024 14 mins  
Why is our stuff always breaking and how can we avoid spending on new products? Katy Gosset gets some tips on buying well to start with. And she visits a Repair Cafe where volunteers fix items, saving them from the landfill and saving pennies at the same time. Guests:Zac Imhoof, Brigitte Sistig, Alan Liefting, Glenda Bills, Anne-Marie RoseThe Repair Network Aotearoa is running

Self-Sustaining Gardens

Sep 09 2024 14 mins  
You may have heard of Permaculture, how about Hügelkultur? What are they and can they help you grow your own food without spending any money? Katy Gosset gets the answers at a community garden and learns how making the perfect compost can become a lifetime addiction. Guest:Gavin HawkeGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

DIY Car Maintenance

Sep 02 2024 14 mins  
When the wheels come off the weekly budget, it's often car repairs that are to blame. So, what kind of maintenance do we need to do and how much can we do ourselves? Katy Gosset looks at how to avoid budget blowouts and keep our cars on the road. Guest:Grant Waters, Southern Franchise Manager, Automobile Association Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details