Katy Gosset
Thrift
How much do we spend on cleaning products? And could we do it cheaper ourselves ? Katy Gosset gets a crash course in making her own home cleaners. Audio
The Queen of Clean
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… Audio
Vegetable Box Virtuoso
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… Audio
Free Fitness
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… Audio
Thrift Season 4 Trailer
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… Audio
Simple, Free Ways to Boost Wellbeing
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. Audio
Thrift: 'Tis the season to be merry but it can also be thrifty.
Katy Gosset talks to financial mentors about navigating Christmas on a budget. Audio
Christmas Cheer that's not too dear!
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… Audio
Thrift: Financial literacy for the whole family
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… Audio
Getting your family on the same financial page
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… Audio
Thrift: When to wash
Our grandparents used to do the washing once a week. Now New Zealanders use billions of litres of water every year, just on laundry. Katy Gosset looks at whether we're washing our clothes too often. Audio
How Often Should You Wsh Your Clothes?
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… Audio
Foraging For Food
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… Audio
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It's time for a new season of Thrift and today: 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… Audio
Buy Once, Buy Well
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… Audio
Diverse New Zealanders share their cost-cutting tips
What money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures ? In this cross over episode with RNZ’s Here Now, Katy Gosset joins a cooking class at the Canterbury Refugee… Audio
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As the cost of living hits home, what practical, money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures? In this cross-over episode with RNZ's money saving podcast, Thrift, Katy… Audio
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As the cost of living hits home, what practical, money-saving tips can we learn from some of New Zealand's diverse cultures? In this cross-over episode with RNZ's money saving podcast, Thrift, Katy…
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Katy Gosset visits a Repair Cafe where volunteers mend items, sharing their practical skills and saving money at the same time. Audio
Fixing household items at the Repair Cafe
Why is our stuff always breaking and how can we avoid spending on new items? Katy Gosset gets some tips on buying well to start with. And she visits a Repair Cafe where volunteers stitch and fix items… Audio