Thrift

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

Hosted and produced by Katy Gosset

On air:

Tuesdays at 3.30pm on RNZ National

The name of the podcast - Thrift, decorated with stack of coins and a plant

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Wallet-Friendly Wellbeing

Season 3 / Episode 6
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.
A man with long, light brown hair sits on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling at the camera. He wears a plaid shirt over a black T-shirt that reads 'Responsibility Saddens Me' with an illustrated character. The background features lush greenery, including bushes and grass, with a building partially visible. A money plant graphic is in the lower-left corner, accompanied by the text 'Wallet-Friendly Wellbeing S3 Episode 6.

Thrifty Christmas

Season 3 / Episode 5
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.
Two smiling women stand inside a thrift store, holding various glassware items. The woman on the left wears a bright orange sweater, and the woman on the right wears a floral dress with a light pink cardigan. The background features shelves filled with second-hand items, including stuffed toys and clothing. A money plant graphic sits in the lower-left corner, and the text reads 'Thrifty Christmas S3 Episode 5.

Family Finances

Season 3 / Episode 4
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.
The picture of RNZ’s Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds and her daughter Olivia Tauri both are looking at a laptop screen.

When To Wash

Season 3 / Episode 3
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.
A cheerful woman in a white T-shirt stands outside next to a clothesline, holding a large, dark blue towel with a detailed white floral pattern. Greenery and trees are in the background, creating a natural setting. In the lower left, a graphic of a potted plant growing from a stack of coins is displayed, along with the text 'WHEN TO WASH' in bold white letters and 'S3 EPISODE 3' in smaller white text on the right.

Foraging For Food

Season 3 / Episode 2
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.
A smiling man with a beard and glasses, wearing a plaid shirt, stands outdoors in a lush, green environment with flowering trees behind him. To the left, a graphic illustration of a plant growing from a stack of coins symbolizes sustainability. The bottom of the image features text that reads 'Foraging for Food' with 'S3 Episode 2' on the right.

Buy Once, Buy Well

Season 3 / Episode 1
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.
A smiling woman in a green shirt stands in a thrift store, resting her arm on a rack of colorful clothes. Behind her are shelves with handbags, shoes, and mannequins dressed in pink tops. In the lower left corner, there is a graphic of a green plant growing from a stack of coins, next to the text 'BUY ONCE, BUY WELL.' 'S3 EPISODE 1' is displayed in the bottom right corner.

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