Thrift

Fancy a brew that won't break the bank? Many of us enjoy a drop of alcohol, in moderation. Katy Gosset looks at the skills and savings involved when you make your own.

Guests:

Ed Briem, Co-Owner, League of Brewers

Dan Hagenaar, League of Brewers

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Thrift is back and, in Season 9, Katy talks thrifty brews with a seasoned beer maker. We find out more about Maori attitudes towards pūtea, or money, and look at how whānau can thrive. A Nelson artist shares her tips about adapting a small business to the cost of living. Katy visits a Christchurch organisation that builds all kinds of projects from construction industry waste. And we check out the Blenheim crop swap, a fast-paced event where fruit and veges are shared and food bills are spared.

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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 else we could borrow.

Guests:

Paul Dietsche, Co-founder, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things

Greer Swinard, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things

Hannah Wilding, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things

David Jasper, Member, Lyttelton Library of Tools and Things

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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.

Guest: Natalie Wiki, Manager, SuperGrans Super Skills Ōtautahi

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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, Canterbury Property Maintenance

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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 students.

Guests: Lewis, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student

              Poi, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student

              Ben, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student

              Carter, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School Student

              Brett Cooper, Principal, Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate School     

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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: Natalie Wiki, Manager, SuperGrans Super Skills Otautahi

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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.

Guest:  Julie, Kingdom Resources

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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 got it down to an art. Then, how does the cost-of-living crisis affect younger family members? School children share their thrifty advice. We talk to a handyman about home maintenance hacks. And could you survive for a week just by eating what's in your cupboards? How about trying a 'pantry challenge'?

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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 Pratt, Share Trading App Investor

Susan Edmunds RNZ Money Correspondent

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