Thrift is an upbeat podcast that offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the best from your money
Latest episodes
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13 min
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 v…
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13 min
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 le…
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13 min
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…
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13 min
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 thri…
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13 min
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 ge…
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13 min
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 G…
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2 min
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…
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13 min
Investing with Share Trading Apps
How do you take your first steps on the investment ladder? About a million New Zealanders now have a DIY share investing account. Katy Gosset meets some of them. Guests:Cam Scott,…
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13 min
Getting Frugal With Fuel
How are you dealing with the rise in fuel prices? Whether its jumping on a bike or choosing public transport, more people are trying to ditch their cars. Katy Gosset talks to a tra…
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13 min
Ready for Retirement?
Ready or not, here it comes. Forget your investment portfolios, what are the budget basics you need for a comfy retirement? Katy Gosset looks at what you need to tick off before yo…
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13 min
Pruning Petcare Costs
We love our pets, but they can be pricey. There's nothing like a flea infestation or a sudden surgery to throw out your weekly budget. Katy Gosset gets a vet's view on keeping pet…
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13 min
Ditching the Lazy Tax
Are you paying a lazy tax? A lot of us stick with the same internet or phone providers out of habit. But not shopping around could be costing us money. Katy Gosset asks, should we…
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13 min
Are Loyalty Cards Worth It?
How loyal are you and why? New Zealanders are signing up for more and more loyalty cards. In the first of a two-parter, 'Loyal or Lazy?', Katy Gosset asks: are they really saving u…
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1 min
Trailer: Thrift Season 7
Thrift is back with a new season of helpful hacks! We find out just how much money we can save with loyalty cards (or how little!) and look at how to trim our petcare costs. Also,…
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13 min
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 f…
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15 min
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 ind…
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14 min
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 v…
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15 min
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, Chris…
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13 min
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 al…
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14 min
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 reg…