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NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Air NZ Dream Seats: Ambassador Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest on dreams and ‘failing upwards'
This month, Kaur adds another feat to her impressive resume as one of Air New Zealand's Dream Seats ambassadors. Launched last week, the campaign aims to help Kiwis achieve their dream by offering free flight tickets to a destination that will help them get closer to their professional goals. Its six ambassadors, including Kaur, Dame Valerie Adams and Josh Emett, will also each personally mentor two Kiwis. Ambassadors Josh Emett and Simran Kaur at the launch event for Dream Seats. Photo / Air NZ 'I'm very, very excited to mentor ... I love teaching, I love talking to people, and I love helping them figure out a plan for how to make their dreams come true,' says Kaur, who grew up around educators. She was even teaching as a kid, running makeshift tutoring classes in chemistry for her friends at the temple - because she enjoyed it, she says. This wasn't always Kaur's dream. Like so many of us, her dreams changed over the years. At one point, it was to become a fashion designer, which, by her own admission, is 'comical' to think about now. 'My friends know me as the worst fashionable person,' she laughs. Despite the lack of fashion sense, her self-belief never wavered. 'I didn't go, do I dress well?' Society tends to frame the act of going after one's dreams as a brave thing to do. But Kaur doesn't think courage has much to do with it. Or even hard work. 'When you're younger, you have such strong dreams and very little doubt in yourself. And I feel like as we get older, the dreams are big, but the self-doubt starts to grow.' Simran Kaur says her biggest mentors are her parents. People can start to internalise things that may never have been said by asking themselves, 'Who am I?' and 'What can I do?' The investor explains. When Kaur was at school, she wrote a speech about the importance and power of failure. She remains steadfast in that belief today. Many successful people, in her view, 'fail upwards'. What that means is they try again smarter, not harder. Rinse and repeat. She also spoke about failure when asked what it takes to achieve dreams. 'I think it's a mixture of luck and not doubting yourself, and just being okay in failure because you will fail at times, but you just keep going. '[If] you just keep trying smarter, you eventually get to whatever it is that your dream is.' While having the right mindset is crucial, so is broadening your horizons with experience. That is to say, travelling may present one with opportunities they may never have received if they stayed in their comfort zone. For Kaur, it played a 'monumental' role in shaping her professional career. She recalls one of her first international trips when she went to the United States for a TEDx Talk at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of women investing and how empowering it is to have financial literacy. She met so many people. The trip, she says, 'blew my mind'. 'Being able to travel has just opened so many doors and [it let me meet] such amazing women around the world.' Kaur's brand is popular, having sold more than 100,000 books, reaching 100,000 newsletter subscribers and over 10 million downloads of the Friends That Invest financial education podcast. Simran Kaur with her best friend Sonya Gupthan. Together, they host the popular investment podcast Friends That Invest. But her appeal is also diverse. Kaur's audience spans many cultures, experiences and backgrounds, and yet, she says there is a common thread. They ask her: Are values around money similar in every culture? She's learned that it is. 'We all want to be able to not worry about money. We all want to be able to look after our family. We all want to have a rainy day fund. And those concepts are just universal,' says Kaur, adding that travelling opened her eyes to the fact people are more similar in money values than they are different. If mentees expect Kaur to drip-feed solutions, they will likely be disappointed. Her approach to mentorship is less about being someone with all the answers, and more about being 'a sounding board' and 'someone to hold [mentees] accountable to those dreams". And she can't wait. 'It's gonna be amazing to meet them and to hear what their dreams are and just to allow them to expand their view on themselves and expand their ability to achieve those dreams.' Varsha Anjali is a journalist in the lifestyle team at the Herald. Based in Auckland, she covers travel, culture and more.


Scoop
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Got A Dream? Air New Zealand Launches National Search For New Zealand's Big Dreamers
Press Release – Air New Zealand Launching today, Dream Seats will kick off with an initial commitment of giving over 100 New Zealanders the opportunity to move closer to achieving their dreams, by giving them flights to support their journey. Air New Zealand is backing the passion, drive, and ambition of New Zealanders with the launch of Dream Seats, a nationwide search designed to help Kiwi take the next step toward their dream. Launching today, Dream Seats will kick off with an initial commitment of giving over 100 New Zealanders the opportunity to move closer to achieving their dreams, by giving them flights to support their journey. Within Aotearoa or around the world, Air New Zealand aims to bring big ambitions closer to reality. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran says dreaming big is part of Kiwi DNA and the airline wants to help some of these dreams take off. 'At Air New Zealand, we've always believed in the potential of New Zealanders to make a positive impact both at home in Aotearoa and globally. Dream Seats is an extension of that belief, a way for us to support those who are already striving and just need that extra lift to take their dream further. 'Whether it's sport, business, science or the arts, Aotearoa is full of remarkable people doing incredible things. We're proud to play a small part in helping more of them go further. This is not a one-off campaign, it's part of our enduring commitment to champion Kiwi success, here at home and on the global stage.' To help bring those dreams to life, high-profile Kiwi have joined the search including: · Ryan Fox, NZ golfing legend and two-time PGA Tour winner · Dame Valerie Adams, two-time Olympic gold medallist · Shaun Johnson, professional rugby league player and podcast host · Josh Emett, chef, and entrepreneur · Simran Kaur, financial educator, and podcast host · Tom Sainsbury, comedian, writer, and performer Each ambassador will personally award two Dream Seats to standout applicants and provide mentoring to support their journey forward. 'I left New Zealand with a one-way ticket to London and a dream of making it in the food world,' says Josh Emett. 'I worked in some of the toughest kitchens and eventually earned a place in Gordon Ramsay's team. I know how powerful it is when someone backs your potential and now, I want to do the same for another Kiwi. I'll be looking for someone who's already put in the work and just needs that extra push to go further.' Air New Zealand is also proud to have the support of NBA star Steven Adams, whose impact on and off the court continues to inspire New Zealanders to dream big. Applications are now open at where New Zealanders can share their story and explain how a Dream Seat could help them build momentum toward something bigger. 'This isn't about granting wishes,' adds Foran. 'It's about backing New Zealanders who are already doing the hard work and helping them take the next step, not just in their journey, but in their lives.' Air New Zealand is encouraging Kiwi from Cape Rēinga to Bluff to put themselves forward. Because every great journey starts with a single step, and this could be yours. Ambassador Quotes: 'Representing New Zealand on the world stage has been one of the great honours of my life, whether it's at the Olympics, on the PGA Tour, or walking up the first fairway at Augusta. It took years of hard work, a lot of travel, and time away from my family to get there. I had an incredible support system, and I still do, and that makes all the difference. That's why Dream Seats means a lot to me.' Ryan Fox 'Some of the biggest moments in my career have come overseas, representing the Kiwis and testing myself against the best. But it all started here at home, playing for the Warriors, grinding through the early days, and having people who believed in me before the spotlight found me. Travel has opened doors for me, but it was the support behind the scenes that got me on the plane. That's what Dream Seats is all about. I want to help someone who's already doing the work and just needs that boost to get where they're meant to be.' Shaun Johnson 'Sports has brought me to countless places around the globe, from grand Olympic stadiums to local tracks, and everything in between. Travel was an integral part of my journey. It involved early morning flights, long layovers, missed celebrations, and time spent away from home. Yet, it also opened doors to new opportunities. Sometimes, a single flight has the power to transform everything.'


Scoop
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Got A Dream? Air New Zealand Launches National Search For New Zealand's Big Dreamers
Air New Zealand is backing the passion, drive, and ambition of New Zealanders with the launch of Dream Seats, a nationwide search designed to help Kiwi take the next step toward their dream. Launching today, Dream Seats will kick off with an initial commitment of giving over 100 New Zealanders the opportunity to move closer to achieving their dreams, by giving them flights to support their journey. Within Aotearoa or around the world, Air New Zealand aims to bring big ambitions closer to reality. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran says dreaming big is part of Kiwi DNA and the airline wants to help some of these dreams take off. "At Air New Zealand, we've always believed in the potential of New Zealanders to make a positive impact both at home in Aotearoa and globally. Dream Seats is an extension of that belief, a way for us to support those who are already striving and just need that extra lift to take their dream further. 'Whether it's sport, business, science or the arts, Aotearoa is full of remarkable people doing incredible things. We're proud to play a small part in helping more of them go further. This is not a one-off campaign, it's part of our enduring commitment to champion Kiwi success, here at home and on the global stage.' To help bring those dreams to life, high-profile Kiwi have joined the search including: · Ryan Fox, NZ golfing legend and two-time PGA Tour winner · Shaun Johnson, professional rugby league player and podcast host · Josh Emett, chef, and entrepreneur · Simran Kaur, financial educator, and podcast host · Tom Sainsbury, comedian, writer, and performer Each ambassador will personally award two Dream Seats to standout applicants and provide mentoring to support their journey forward. 'I left New Zealand with a one-way ticket to London and a dream of making it in the food world,' says Josh Emett. 'I worked in some of the toughest kitchens and eventually earned a place in Gordon Ramsay's team. I know how powerful it is when someone backs your potential and now, I want to do the same for another Kiwi. I'll be looking for someone who's already put in the work and just needs that extra push to go further.' Air New Zealand is also proud to have the support of NBA star Steven Adams, whose impact on and off the court continues to inspire New Zealanders to dream big. Applications are now open at where New Zealanders can share their story and explain how a Dream Seat could help them build momentum toward something bigger. 'This isn't about granting wishes,' adds Foran. 'It's about backing New Zealanders who are already doing the hard work and helping them take the next step, not just in their journey, but in their lives.' Air New Zealand is encouraging Kiwi from Cape Rēinga to Bluff to put themselves forward. Because every great journey starts with a single step, and this could be yours. Ambassador Quotes: 'Representing New Zealand on the world stage has been one of the great honours of my life, whether it's at the Olympics, on the PGA Tour, or walking up the first fairway at Augusta. It took years of hard work, a lot of travel, and time away from my family to get there. I had an incredible support system, and I still do, and that makes all the difference. That's why Dream Seats means a lot to me.' Ryan Fox 'Some of the biggest moments in my career have come overseas, representing the Kiwis and testing myself against the best. But it all started here at home, playing for the Warriors, grinding through the early days, and having people who believed in me before the spotlight found me. Travel has opened doors for me, but it was the support behind the scenes that got me on the plane. That's what Dream Seats is all about. I want to help someone who's already doing the work and just needs that boost to get where they're meant to be.' Shaun Johnson 'Sports has brought me to countless places around the globe, from grand Olympic stadiums to local tracks, and everything in between. Travel was an integral part of my journey. It involved early morning flights, long layovers, missed celebrations, and time spent away from home. Yet, it also opened doors to new opportunities. Sometimes, a single flight has the power to transform everything.'


NZ Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Josh Emett and the eclair that became an icon
It's been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett's famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse Wright


NZ Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
‘You cannot eat this standing up': Onslow's Crayfish Eclair On Auckland Iconic Eats Top 100 list (Finally)
It's been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett's famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. 'Old school,' confirms chef Josh Emett.