Could you cover your expenses if you lost your job tomorrow? According to Healthcareplus.org, 44% of New Zealanders don’t have any emergency savings — which means nearly half of us are one unexpected bill away from stress and debt.

In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I share exactly how I saved a 6-month safety net, starting from $0. You’ll learn practical, realistic steps you can use to build your own emergency fund and stop living on the edge.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why a safety net is the ultimate protection against debt and stress
• The first milestone: how to save your first $1,000 fast
• How to create a money plan to find extra savings
• Creative ways to make extra cash (including what I sold to kickstart mine)
• How to figure out YOUR 6-month savings number without overwhelm
• Tips to cut costs, set money boundaries, and stay consistent
• Fun hacks (like post-it notes!) to keep your savings journey motivating

If you’ve been putting off building your safety net, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to start today.

✨ If this episode helped you, share it with your friends or followers and tag me – @maorimillionaire_ – I’d love to celebrate your wins!

🔗 Connect with me & all my links here: https://linktr.ee/Tekahukura 📲 Follow me on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

📌 Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. This content is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice. Please seek guidance from a trusted financial adviser for your personal situation.

.Not having a money plan is like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks. In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I’m walking you through the exact steps to create a money plan that actually works – one that helps you stop overspending, save with intention, and align your money with your values.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why having a money plan is essential for financial success
• How to figure out your true income (even if it changes week to week)
• A simple way to track your fixed expenses like rent, bills, and groceries
• The power of value-based spending (and how to cut back on what doesn’t matter)
• How to set up bank accounts for annual + monthly costs so you’re never caught off guard
• The one document you need to bring all your money together in one place

By the end, you’ll have a clear starting point for building your money plan and taking control of your finances.

✨ If this episode helped you, share it with your friends or followers and tag me – @maorimillionaire_ – I’d love to see your money journey!

🔗 Connect with me & all my links here: https://linktr.ee/Tekahukura 📲 Follow me on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

📌 Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. This content is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice. Please seek guidance from a trusted financial adviser for your personal situation.

Feeling stuck with money? Living paycheck to paycheck and wondering why you can’t seem to get ahead? In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, host Te Kahukura Boynton breaks down the 3 traps that keep people stuck financially — and the simple steps you can take to finally break free.

You’ll learn:

• Why telling yourself “I’m just not good with money” is holding you back
• How Afterpay, loans, and quick fixes keep you stuck in the same cycle
• Why avoiding your bank account only makes the problem worse
• The four steps to building money confidence and creating your first money plan

This episode is packed with practical budgeting tips, financial mindset shifts, and relatable stories that prove anyone can get better with money — no matter where you’re starting from.

✨ Resources & Links:

• 🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Māori Millionaire Podcast: https://linktr.ee/maorimillionaire
• 📱 Follow Te Kahukura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maorimillionaire
• 🎥 Join the community on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maorimillionaire
• 💻 Explore programs & resources: https://linktr.ee/maorimillionaire

If you’re ready to stop struggling with money and start feeling free, hit play and let’s get started.

Kia ora and welcome back to the Māori Millionaire Podcast! I’m your host, Te Kahukura Boynton. My mission is to help bridge the wealth gap by sharing not just financial lessons, but also the mindset shifts that completely changed my life.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mental health & suicide are discussed in this episode.

At 17, I was depressed, suicidal, and dropped out of high school. At 18, I had a realisation that if my life was going to change, it had to start with me. This episode is about the mindset and practical steps I took to save my own life, lose weight, and kickstart my self-development journey.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: ✅ Why everything starts with a single decision to change ✅ How to build habits one step at a time without overwhelming yourself ✅ The importance of messy action (my first step was just a 5-minute walk!) ✅ Why consistency matters more than results in the beginning ✅ Surrounding yourself with the right people and environments ✅ How health habits mirror money habits — you can’t out-train a bad diet, just like you can’t out-earn poor money habits ✅ Non-food ways to celebrate progress ✅ Why you should stop waiting for Monday and just start now

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, lost, or ready to take back control of their life. If I could do it, you can too.

✨ All of my links in one place: https://linktr.ee/Tekahukura 📲 Follow me on socials: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook 👩🏽‍💻 Share this episode and tag me: @maorimillionaire_

Want to know what it really takes to become a best-selling author? In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I share the exact tips, strategies, and lessons I used on my own book journey. From writing to publishing to marketing, I cover the steps that helped me build momentum, sell books, and use my story to make an impact.

Whether you dream of writing your first book, growing your influence, or turning your ideas into income, this episode will give you practical and inspiring insights to start moving.

✨ Tune in to learn:

• How to position your book for success
• Marketing strategies that actually sell copies
• What I would do differently
• My personal behind-the-scenes journey

📲 Connect with me here: https://linktr.ee/maorimillionaire

Follow me on Instagram: @maorimillionaire

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How to Build Confidence & Self-Love with Polynesian Life Coach Elisha Tamasi

In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I interview Elisha Tamasi (@thepolynesianlifecoach) about her powerful journey of confidence, self-love, and personal growth. Elisha gets real and vulnerable, sharing the catalyst that sparked her transformation and how she continues to build self-belief as a Polynesian life coach and mentor.

We dive into:

• How to rebuild your confidence after setbacks
• Why self-love is the foundation of success and happiness
• The mindset shifts Elisha used to transform her life
• Practical tools for self-growth and empowerment
• Why she chose to take on debt to invest in her self-development journey (note: this is part of Elisha’s story, not something I encourage or recommend — but an important part of her path to where she is today)

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or wondered how to truly back yourself, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you step into your power.

👉 Connect with Elisha and apply for Destination Self Love here: linktr.ee/thepolynesianlifecoach.com

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. The information contained on this website and in my training is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. As always, please seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Further, nothing on this site or in my training is, or should be taken as, an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or product represented without first obtaining professional advice regarding its appropriateness to your personal circumstances.

Want to know how to actually use social media to make money — not just to chase likes? 📱💸

In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I (Te Kahukura Boynton) share the 12 social media strategies that helped me grow my income, build my brand, and turn posts into sales. From vulnerability to consistency, automation to collaborations, this is your step-by-step playbook for building a profitable online presence.

Here’s what you’ll learn: ✨ Why having a core purpose behind your content matters more than aesthetics. ✨ How sharing failure and vulnerability builds trust with your audience. ✨ The importance of consistency — and how to double down on what actually works. ✨ How to recycle content so you’re not always reinventing the wheel. ✨ Using ManyChat + automation to turn comments into sales. ✨ Why collaborations and media features amplify your reach. ✨ The power of repeating your message (people need to hear it multiple times!). ✨ And most importantly — why you can’t let fear, haters, or perfection stop you.

If you’re serious about turning your TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook into a revenue stream, this episode will give you the mindset and practical tools to get started.

🔗 ALL OF MY LINKS 👉 linktr.ee/Tekahukura

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💌 If this episode helped you, share it on your story and tag me @maorimillionaire_ — I love seeing your wins!

How do you actually grow your business to 6-figures — without burning out or selling your soul? 🚀

In this episode of the Māori Millionaire Podcast, I (Te Kahukura Boynton) break down the exact steps I took to scale my business from $20k → $60k → $100k+ in just three years. I’m sharing the strategy shifts, the mindset work, and the practical moves that helped me cross the 6-figure mark — all while staying true to my mission of bridging the wealth gap for Māori and all communities.

Here’s what you’ll learn: ✨ How to use social media strategically (not just for viral likes) to attract the right audience. ✨ Why launching my online program was the game-changer that doubled my income. ✨ The money mindset blocks that nearly sabotaged me — and how I overcame them. ✨ Why you need to be willing to “lose money to make money” (and what I learned from expensive mistakes). ✨ How outsourcing + investing in support gave me the time freedom to grow faster.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first $10k month, planning your own online program, or ready to heal your money story — this episode gives you the tools and insights to start building a sustainable 6-figure business.

🔗 ALL OF MY LINKS 👉 linktr.ee/Tekahukura

📲 Follow me on Social Media

• Instagram: @maorimillionaire_
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💌 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it to your story and tag me @maorimillionaire_ — I love seeing your takeaways!

This episode is different to our usual one, but in today's episode I discussed not having reached my true potential this year & some realisations I've had through this. If you need a kick up the kumu or a reboot for your mindset - this is the episode I'd listen to.

As always, I'm so grateful for everyone's tautoko with this podcast + If you enjoyed it, please send it to a friend or tag me in your story!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast on your story! Don't forget to tag me! @maorimillionaire_

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. The information contained on this website and in my training is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. As always, please seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Further, nothing on this site or in my training is, or should be taken as, an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or product represented without first obtaining professional advice regarding its appropriateness to your personal circumstances.

In today's episode I shared the strategy I use to create a money plan whilst being able to live a balanced life, one that I still enjoy but I also focus on growing and building the life that I want.

To summarise, this is the strategy I use:

1. Identify where your putea is coming from - how much, what frequency
2. Identify where your putea is going to - how much, what frequency
3. Decide on smaller more regular amounts you can put aside for bigger or annual costs
4. List all expenses on one page to have a good Birds Eye view
5. If there is any money remaining, decide on where this will go (align this with your values and goals). Or, if you are wanting extra money, start focusing on how you can increase your income.

Episodes about increasing your income:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HPPl9DnDYj2f2gCH58oaw?si=HIsMTlcoS3mD0g7JJ3QV7g

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HPPl9DnDYj2f2gCH58oaw?si=HIsMTlcoS3mD0g7JJ3QV7g

ALL OF MY LINKS:

https://linktr.ee/Tekahukura

Follow me on Social Media:

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

If you enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast on your story! Don't forget to tag me! @maorimillionaire_

Disclaimer: I am not a qualified financial advisor. The information contained on this website and in my training is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. It is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice and does not take your individual circumstances and financial situation into account. As always, please seek assistance from a trusted financial adviser, legal or other professional advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Further, nothing on this site or in my training is, or should be taken as, an offer, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or product represented without first obtaining professional advice regarding its appropriateness to your personal circumstances.