Thrift

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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