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Thrift is an upbeat podcast that offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the best from your money
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Signup to Generate a PitchThrift is an upbeat podcast that offers wise ways to beat the cost of living crisis and get the best from your money
Thrift is hosted by RNZ. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Don't Buy. Borrow!" (14 September 2026, 13 minutes), "The Pantry Challenge" (7 September 2026, 13 minutes), and "Home Maintenance Hacks" (31 August 2026, 13 minutes).
Thrift publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 54 episodes.
Booking probability for Thrift is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Thrift requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Thrift's contact route on record: verified email.
RNZ hosts Thrift, a society podcast with 54 episodes published.
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Episode #6
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...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
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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...
Episode #6
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, Share Trading App Investor Rachel...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
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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, are you paying a lazy tax by not...
Episode #6
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 friends who've pooled resources to...
Episode #5
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 indulgence that remains a priority and...
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...
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. Guest: Lisa Willert, Christchurch Butcher Go to this episode on...
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. Guest...
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...
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Director of Torchbearer Center in Fraser, Colorado, Canterbury Property Maintenance
head coach, Integris Performance Advisors
paediatrician, allergist and lifestyle medicine specialist, South African allergy and paediatric medicine
UK based Australian journalist, Buffalo Police Benevolent Association
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