How to Increase Your Income in 2026 (Without Burning Yourself Out)

Māori Millionaire Podcast by Te Kahukura Boynton

Episode notes

If budgeting harder hasn’t changed your situation, this episode is for you.

In this kōrero, I break down realistic ways to increase your income in 2026 — starting with low-effort options that don’t require much time or skill, and moving all the way through to side hustles and starting a business.

We talk about income in layers, not hustle culture.

I share:

  • simple ways to increase income quickly (like selling things you don’t need)
  • how I saved my first $1,000 emergency fund by selling an iPad, handbags, and branded clothes
  • low-time options like having a boarder or monetising what you already have
  • skill-based income ideas that don’t require working more hours
  • when side hustles make sense — and when they don’t
  • why starting a business isn’t the goal ... 
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