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  • Don't Buy. Borrow!

    September 14, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • The Pantry Challenge

    September 7, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Home Maintenance Hacks

    August 31, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • How Kids Save Money

    August 24, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Batch Cooking

    August 17, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

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  • Building An Emergency Fund

    August 10, 2026 · 13 min

    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…

  • Trailer: Thrift Season 8

    August 7, 2026 · 2 min

    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…

  • Getting Frugal With Fuel

    May 4, 2026 · 13 min

    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 transportation engineer about different and thrifty ways to…

  • Ready for Retirement?

    April 27, 2026 · 13 min

    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 you knock off. Guests: Tracey O'Çallaghan, Retirement Coach…

  • Pruning Petcare Costs

    April 20, 2026 · 13 min

    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 costs down without compromising your animal's…

  • Ditching the Lazy Tax

    April 13, 2026 · 13 min

    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 stay or should we go? Guest: Ekant Veer, Marketing…

  • Are Loyalty Cards Worth It?

    April 6, 2026 · 13 min

    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 us money? Guest: Ekant Veer, Marketing Professor, University…

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About the show

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