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

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

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Students, Style and Sustainability

Season 6 / Episode 4
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 visits the thriving hub at the University of Otago.
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A smiling woman stands inside a clothing reuse or sustainability space, holding up a grey skirt on a hanger. Behind her is a rack of assorted secondhand clothing—sweaters, shirts, dresses—neatly arranged on wooden hangers with small price tags. The environment looks friendly and practical, with a “staff picks” sign displayed above the rack. The text at the bottom reads: “STUDENTS, STYLE & SUSTAINABILITY – S6 EPISODE 4.”

Making Ends Meat

Season 6 / Episode 3
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.
A smiling woman-butcher showing a piece of bacon to a camera. Behind her, there are some more meat products on the shelves. Text on the image reads: “Making ends meat – S6 EPISODE 3”

Secondhand Styling

Season 6 / Episode 2
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 along on a thrift shop mission.
A smiling woman with long, wavy blonde hair stands in a cozy, vintage-styled room, holding a green glass bottle in one hand and a colourful mosaic bowl in the other. Behind her is a wooden sideboard decorated with framed art, retro ornaments, tall decorative bottles, plants, and a sunset-themed lamp. Text on the image reads: “SECONDHAND STYLING – S6 EPISODE 2.”

Homely Hacks for Renters

Season 6 / Episode 1
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 regular renter whose homely hacks won't stretch the budget. Katy Gosset pops in for a visit.
A smiling woman with long red-blonde hair sits in a cozy living room, holding tools and twine from two open wicker baskets in front of her. The room has warm lighting, colorful cushions, a patterned throw pillow, and a framed artwork on the wall. Text on the image reads: “HOMELY HACKS FOR RENTERS – S6 EPISODE 1.”

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