Thrift

If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin student who's launched a budget nutrition guide. Guests: Renata Herrera Rojas, Otago University Student Kieran Halforty, Otago University Student Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Katy Gosset meets a savvy student who's teaching others how to eat better for less and visits an award-winning student flat garden. She gleans some thrifty wisdom from our older residents and meets the Pasifika community who are growing taro in the Mid-Canterbury winter. We head behind the scenes at a social enterprise to learn how they turn out 700 low-cost community meals each day. And Katy emba...

Three people, one week and just $20 each of disposable income. In the second part of Why We Spend, Katy Gosset embarks on a money saving experiment to test her own spending triggers. Joining her for the challenge: consumer behaviourist, Ekant Veer and RNZ News Presenter, Marama T-Pole. So how did they do? Guests: Ekant Veer, Consumer Behaviourist and Marketing Professor, Canterbury University Mara...

Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a consumer behaviourist and learns some tips to stop us spending. Guest: Ekant Veer, Consumer Behaviourist and Marketing Professor, Canterbury University Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's the shopping buzz without the budget blowout: More people are using clothing swaps to update their wardrobes without spending a cent. Katy Gosset gets an invite and learns the tips that make for a smooth swap Guests: Anthea Ibell Sarah Cragg Trina Edwards Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Can we clean the house for less than a dollar? A lot of us buy commercial washing powder and spray cleaners but how much of that cost goes on packaging and fragrance? Katy Gosset gets a lesson in making her own cleaning products. Guest: The Queen of Clean, Sonia Barrish Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A lot more of us are buying seasonal vegetable boxes now but we don't always know what we're getting. So, what's in them and how do we use it? Katy Gosset meets a vege box veteran and finds out what to do with those beetroot stems. Guests: Joani Wilson, Vegetable Box Virtuoso Georgina Stanley, Manager, Smith Street Community Farm Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Have your New Year's resolutions to get fit fallen over? Sometimes we put off going to the gym just because we don't want to go. But sometimes it's the cost. Katy Gosset talks to a personal trainer about the best exercises to get bang for your buck and the free work out equipment that's sometimes right in front of us. Guest: Personal Trainer, Kristina Wischnowsky. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz f...

Thrift is back! We've got a bunch of new tips from free fitness hacks to how to make your own cleaning products. We find out how to get the best from our vege boxes and visit a clothing swap where people can update their wardrobes without paying a cent. Also, why do we overspend? We get some answers from a consumer behaviourist and Katy Gosset embarks on a money saving challenge. Go to this episod...

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 Service Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

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 Correspondent Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

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 Langlands Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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 Zealand Ali Millar, Time and Time Again, Christchurch Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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://www.rnz.co.nz/podc...

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 Rose The Repair Network Aotearoa is running its Repair Festiva...

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 Hawke Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

Our grandparents did it and now a whole new generation wants to learn to pickle and preserve. Pickling novice, Katy Gosset, meets the self- described Preserving Queen who's bringing back 'the old ways'. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Whether you like dancing, drinking or hanging with friends - or even all of the above - everyone needs to cut loose sometimes. So how can we do it on the cheap? Katy Gosset finds out how people hit the town without spending a fortune. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A new season of Thrift is on its way! From pickling and fixing stuff, to self-sustaining gardens and partying on a budget, Thrift has you covered. Katy Gosset learns some cost-saving tips from a diverse range of New Zealanders. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How can we start to put money aside? And once we have, can we avoid dipping back into it? First time saver, Charlene, explains how she financed her children's Christmas presents and paid off a car. Her financial mentor, Linda Smith of Christchurch's Methodist Mission, tells Katy about the Incentive Saver Scheme that's making a difference. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Which side of the house should you sleep in? And are the beers in your garage fridge costing you more than you think? Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, returns to discuss small appliances, home layouts and tells Katy where to hang her wet washing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How can we control the humidity in our homes? And what's the best type of heating for each room? With power shortages already on the horizon, we need to make the most of what we've got. Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, assesses Katy's home and helps her to finally use her bathroom extractor fan properly. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details