02.04.2013
Happy Cambodian New Years

Happy Cambodian New Year (2557) & Susdey Chnam Thmey
On behalf of the Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand, I would like to express sincere gratitude for your support, and cooperation in the previous year and at present to serve our community.

I Wish you and your family all the best, and with the four gems of Buddhist blessing: Longevity, nobility, health, and strength.

Kind Regards,

Sarath Lim
Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand

02.04.2013
Cambodian New Years Celebration Schedule

Khmer New Year 2013 the year of 2557 BE (Buddhist Era – based on the Buddhist calendar) Choul Chnam Thmey, is celebrated for three days according to the lunar Calendar, and starts on the 13th or 14th of April. The New Year in Cambodia celebrates the end of the harvest season.

New Year celebration schedule for Cambodian Buddhist Temple (Watt Khmer) in Auckland & Hamilton Cambodian Mohar Sangkran.

 

 

Waikato Khmer Association Inc. - Watt Arang Raingsey (Hamilton) - 3285 Ohaupo Road Kuhia (RO2) Hamilton

• On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th 2013

Auckland Khmer Buddish Association - Watt Khemarak Pitaram (Auckland) - 455 Porchester Road, Takanini, Auckland

• On Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday of 14th April 2013

Khmer Krom Association Inc. - Watt Sovann Mony Sakor (Auckland) - 36 Hain Road, Mangere East, Auckland.

• On Saturday 13th  and Sunday 14th April 2013

11.04.2013
Letter from Cambodian Ambassador

CCNZ recived a letter from the Cambodian Ambassador wishinf CCNZ a Happy Khmer New Year. Click here to view.

07.04.2013
New Zealand Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings in New Zealand begins on Sunday 7th April at 3am.

History & Origins of Daylight Saving
New Zealand Standard Time is currently defined in the Time Act 1974
As meaning the 12 hours in advance of Co-ordinated Universal Time.

 

30.03.2013
Bon Pkar Watt Sovannmony Sakor (Khmer Kampuchea Krom)

(Bon Pkar) Flower festival (Fundrasise to improve the Buddhist temple)
Personal donation - $100NZ

23.03.2013
NZ Sangkroas Jeat Dinner Invitation

CCNZ president was invited to Sangkroas Jeat night out fundraising at the Star Seafood Coffee restaurant in Denamora, Auckland. CCNZ contributed a small personal donation. We wish them all the best in helping to serve the nation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An email from the organiser:

Dear friends,

Thank you very much for your participation in last night dinner party.
Your contribution made the event a very successful one. Donation raised for the Sangkrous Cheat $3,295.00. 

Cheers to all

19.03.2013
NZ Census 2013

Census NZ team would to Thank to all Cambodian community members for helping and supporting New Zealand Census.

CCNZ also received a certificate of appreciation from NZ Census. The certificate was in recognition of the valuable partnership in promoting the 2013 Census to our Communities and reminding them of the significant role that statistics play in our everyday lives and the future development of New Zealand.

• Carol Slappendel (General Manager) 2013  Census
• Peter Potaka (Liaison Team Manager) 2013 Census.

Census 2013 - Thank you to the Census team for a small donation towards CCNZ.

16.03.2013
NZ Rugby League: Warriors vs. Sydney Roosters

 

 

 

 

CCAP &CCNZP & Auckland Youth Recreation Trust Chairperson were invited by the Cambodian Canterbury Association President and Auckland Sky Tower to attend the game in front of 35,000 spectators at Eden Park, Auckland City.

 

16.03.2013
Mam Sonando Released From Prison

On Friday 16th March 2013 - Mam Sondando was released from prison, and was carried on the shoulders of his jubilant supporters.

A Cambodian Prisoner of Conscience is Set Free

Human rights activist Mam Sonando has been released, in a surprising reversal of policy that has many Cambodians and Cambodia-watchers genuinely shocked. Analysts are now questioning whether the release constituted an official indication that Cambodia’s top-brass are lightening up on freedom of speech — or if it was instead a somewhat cynical attempt at displaying tolerance for democracy to both local and international.

CCNZ wishes Mam Sonando with sucess with his humanitarian work and perserve democracy in Cambodia.

21.12.2012
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and happy New Years from CCNZ. We wish you and your families all the best. May the joys of the season fill your heart with goodwill and cheer.

CCNZ would like to thank everyone for thier generosity throughout the year. May god bless you all. We wish you and your family with the four gems of Buddhist blessing: longevity, nobility, health and strength.

Check out our Facebook page for photos throughout 2012!

See you all again next year!

16.12.2012
Seasons Greeting from The Royal Embassy of Cambodia to Australia and New Zealand

To Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand President and members - Season ‘s Greetngs and Best Wishes for a happy and Prosperous New Year.

H.E. Mr. Chum Sounry,
Cambodian ambassador Royal Embassy of Cambodia Canberra.

17.11.2012
ASEAN Festival 2012

The ASEAN Festival is a non-stop cultral extravaganza from the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Phillippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Auckland Khmer community participated in the event for the first time with displays of Khmer culture such as art, music and a cultural dance performance.

Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.11.2012
Kathin Festival at Watt Khemarak Pitaram

During the festival, a colorful parade is started before an offering ceremonies at the end of monks´ retreat at the local temple. During this full moon day, Ubasork Ubasika go to their local temple for prayers and also pay respect to the sacred relicts.

Owk- Pansa is also the beginning of a 30-day period of merit making which affords a special opportunity for prayers to Buddha and for the presentation of gifts to the monks for preserving the faith. This thirty-day span of meritmaking and religious gift. Giving is referred to as  Thord Pha Kathin. Thord Kathin takes its name from the "laying down" of new robes to the monks.

The offering of new, saffron robes to the monks is particularly meritorious and important . Other gifts to the monks may include basic utensils, toiletries, writing materials and food. All gift giving are acts of appreciation and gratitude to the monks individuals or community groups  may perform them. Many people combine efforts by collecting money donations for the maintenance of their local temple.

Photo above: Senior gust during bon Kathin.

Photo above: Sam An Kim and Sakorn Out (Principal Consultant) and CCNZP.

See our Facebook page for more photos.

09.11.2012
59th Cambodia Independence Day - Friday 9th November 2012

 

 

 

 

Independence Day in Cambodia

Cambodian Independence Day is a commemoration of Cambodia’s independence from the French rule in 1953. People in Cambodia observe the anniversary of Independence Day as a public holiday on November 9 every year. The annual celebration of Cambodian Independence Day is full of festal atmosphere since festivals, parades, and street events are organized throughout Cambodia

03.11.2012
Willies Uy - Cambodian Humanitarian Aid New Zealand Visit

Cambodian Educational Network (CEN) made a 4 day visit to Auckland, New Zealand to help raise funds to fight poverty in Cambodia.

Willie has worked with Cambodian Humanitarian Aid for 12 years. During this time he has helped thousands of Cambodians in desperate need of food, water, clothing and shelter.

 

He has also helped to build many schools and temples. CCNZ admires his work as he takes a break from working in the USA to go and help Cambodia.

 

 

Photo above: Willie Uy receives a donation of $17,000 NZD given to him by Abot Rachana Kim and CCNZP. The money was raised by Khmer Buddhist monks, and people from the Cambodian coummunity across the country.

Photo above: CCNZP also gave a personal donation to Willie Uy at Watt Sovan Monysakor during his 4 day visit to Auckland, New Zealand.

Photo above: Mr and Mrs Krich Yoeurng and his family donated $1500 NZD to Willie Uy during Bon Kathin at Watt Sovann Mony Sakor, Mangere, Auckland.

Photo above: Willie Uy with Khmer Kampuchea Krom President, and CCNZP.

Photo above: More donations were given by Ubasork Ubarsika at Watt Khmer Kampuchea Krom during Katin festival.

CCNZ would like to thank Willie and wish him all the best for his hard work in helping to fight poverty in Cambodia.

Last Year:

Cambodian Abot of Watt Tonle Neam thanks CCNZ, its members, Buddhist monks, Ubasork, Ubasika who donated $2100 NZD to help 130 ophans in Champey Commune, Angkor Chey District, Kampot Province, Watt Tonle Neam. $500 USD was for rice, $500 USD for clothing, and another $500 USD for school equipment. We would also like to thank all our donators for your help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emotional orphanage children crying during thier interview. All are poor and miss thier parents. CCNZ ask you all to kindly help them.

27.10.2012
Final Fund Raising Party

CCNZ celerated the final fundrasing party at the Imperial Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand. 150 Cambodian people from across New Zealand attended the event.

Photo above: CCNZ President Sarath Lim gives a speech thanking all the Khmer community leaders, members, Cambodian singers, CCNZ members, people who attended the fundrasing party, and all those who donated.

Photo above: A one minute silence was held to pay respect to the late King Norodum Sihanouk.

Photo above: Winning members of the Auckland Cambodian Youth soccer team.

CCNZ also congratulated, and presented a trophy to The Auckland Cambodian Youth soccer team, who won this years New Zealand Cambodian Soccer Cup 2012. The tournament was held on Sunday, 21st October 2012 at McLennan Park, Arimu Place, Pakuranga, Auckland. Cambodian teams from Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch participated in the tournament which was organised by the Auckland Cambodian Youth Recreation Trust.

Photo above: Associaton leaders, community president, members, and Cambodian singers.

Photo above: Lay Sreypov and Devid Samnang

Photo above: People dancing to Madison with Lay Sreypov

Click here to view our Facebook page for more photos.

21.10.2012
Memorial held for his majesty Norodom Sihanouk

A memorial for his majesty Norodom Sihanouk was held at Watt Khemarak Pitaram on Sunday 21st October 2012. Many members of the cambodian community came to pay thier respects, and pray according to Khmer Buddhist customs.

Photo above: At Watt Khemarak Pitatam, from left - Buddhist monks, and Sarath Lim (CCNZP)

Photo above: Mr and Mrs L.Chhun Laos, and Sarath Lim (CCNZP)

Photo above: From left - Sok Heng Iv (CCNZ Secretary), Sarath Lim, and L Chhun Lao

Photo above: Auckland Cambodian Buddhist monk and Ubasork Ubasika

Photo above: Ubasork Ubasika pay their tributes, and respects to the former king

During the special memorial service, $150 was each donated to five monks totalling $750NZD, while a further $1175NZD was donated to Watt Khmerak Phitaram to help improve its facilities. We would to thank all those who donated, and wish you all the best with Buddhist gems.

Anamo Tanea. Orpreah kun and orkun.

15.10.2012
Auckland Cambodian Youth Recreation Trust - New Zealand Cambodian Soccer Tournament

Auckland will this year be hosting the tournament and will be played at McLennan Park, Arimu Place, Pakuranga on Sunday 21st October 2012 (Labour Weekend). Cambodian teams from Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch will be contesting the tournament. CCNZ donated $100 NZD to supported the tournament organised by Chakara Lim.

15.10.2012
Former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk passes away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCNZ would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Cambodian people and to the family of the former monarch Norodom Sihanouk. Retired Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk died of natural causes in the early hours of Monday morning in Beijing, China. He was 90 years of age. Sihanouk had been receiving medical treatment in Beijing for a number of years.

 

Please click here for video of King Norodom Sihanouk

Please click below for radio biography of King Norodom Sihanouk

 

Sihanouk came to the throne in 1941, and had been a key figure in Cambodia through decades of upheaval. In 1953 he led Cambodia to independence from France. Despite his ill health, he remained an influential figure and played a pivotal role in ending Cambodia's civil war in 1991 by bringing the warring parties to the negotiating table. In 2004 he abdicated the throne in favour of his son, King Norodom Sihamoni.

Price Sisowath Thomico who is Sihanouk's assistant and relative discribes "his death was a great loss to Cambodia" and further adds "King Sihanouk did not belong to his family, he belonged to Cambodia and to history"

 

12.10.2012
CCNZ Special Dinner Invitation

CCNZ President Sarath Lim was invited by the Cambodian working group to participate in a welcome dinner for the new Cambodian National Rescue Party President, its deputy, and delegates with special guests from Cambodian community leaders, Association leaders, and Cambodian Chinese association leaders from Auckland, and Hamilton.

Venue: Lucky Star restaurant - Great South Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Photo: From left - HE Sam Rainsy, Somura Julong, 3 culture dancers, HE Kem Sokha
Right Photo: Sarath Lim

 

 

 

 

 

HE Sam Rainsy, HE Kem Sokha, and his delegates from the new Cambodian National Rescue Party gave a speech. The party which has been newly established and united between Sam Rainsy Party, and the Human Right party in Phillippines.

Donations were given via CCNZ to support the new party:

• Mr and Mrs Sarath Lim - $100
• Mr and Mrs Sosaurya Yin - $100
• Mrs Navy Heng - $100
• Ubasork Same Ek - $100
• Mr and Mrs Samoeurn Aim - $100
• Mr and Mrs Phang Buor - $50

In total $550 NZD was donated to support CNRP.

So far CNRP has raised over $20,000 NZD from the New Zealand Cambodian community during thier three day visit to New Zealand.

06.10.2012
CCNZ celebrates Kan Ben with Ubasika Same Ek and Auckland Ubasork, Ubasikar and families at Watt Sovann Mony Sakor Khmer Kampuchea Krom Auckland City

 

We have celebrated Kan Ben as the traditional ceremony of the Cambodian Buddhist for our ancestors, by offering food, drink, clothing to pay our respect to the spirit of our loved ones who passed away. We received a generious donation from the Buddhism belivers who had been attending the special occasion. The donations totaled $8,500 NZD.

After offering all the Buddhist monks food and drink. $6,600 NZD was donated to help and improve the temple.

We would like to thank everyone who donated generiously to help support Watt Sovann Mony Sakor.

We wish you all the best for helping to improve and serve the Cambodia Buddhism. Happy Pchum Ben!

Orpreah Kun and Orkun.

29.09.2012
Watt Arang Rainsy (Hamilton)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCNZ president Sarath Lim was invited to give a speech during fund raising eveningin Hamilton. In his speech, Sarath gave a welcome to all the Waikato association president, and its members and all the people who attended the event. Sarath also took the opportunity to thank the Buddhist monks, and everyone who helped looked after him during his stay in Hamilton hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Waikato Association President thanking CCNZ for a small donation of $300 to support his community.

22.09.2012
Pchum Ben Season and Full Moon Festival Fundrasing Party

CCNZ celebrated the Pchum Ben Season and Full Moon festival at the Imperial Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand. Cambodian people from Auckland, Hamilton, Australia, and USA were present. 28 tables totalling 350 people attended the event. Visit our Facebook page for more photos from the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left photo: CCNZ President Sarath Lim giving a speech during the fundrasing party.
Right photo: Cambodian singers Lay Sreyprov and David Samnang.

Special guests:

• Pacific College of Technology  director and family
• Dr Manhau liev - Auckland Khmer Buddish Association
•  Miss Leakhena and three Khmer students  from the University of Auckland
• Sok Voeurn - President Members Khmer Waikato Association
• Siv Leng - Auckland Khmer Christian Group
• Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust         
• Lisa Ho - New Zealand Amnesty International         
• Nget Chea - Director of NC Motor work Shop Ltd
• Udom Boty - Former Cambodian actor
• Doctor  from Kunteak Bopha Cambodian Hospital
• Leng - Auckland Cambodian Liquor director

 

  

Dr Manhau Live
Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs Siv Leng
Auckland Cambodian Christian Group

 

 

 

 

Doctor from Konteak Bopha Cambodian hospital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left photo: Lawrence Chuun Lao giving speech and donating $300 to CCNZ
Right photo: From left - Lay Srey Pov, Sarath Lim (CCNZ President), Sok Voeurn (Waikato Khmer Association President), and David Samnang.

 

 

Event organisers. From left - Sok Heng, Sopheap Chhouk, Sarath Lim, and Sosaurya Yin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From left - Udom Boty (Former Cambodian actor, Mrs Chanbopha, Cambodian Auckland University students, Sarath Lim, and Lisa Ho (New Zealand Amnesty International.

Donators:

• Pacific College of Technology  director - $500
• Laurence Lao Meng Chhun (Book Keeping Accounting) - $300       
• Udom Boty (Former Cambodian actor) - $200     
• Dr Manhau Liev (Auckland Khmer Buddish Association) - $100         
• Bunrith Kuy and Doctor from Kunteak Bopha Cambodia hospital - $150       
• Leng (Auckland liquor director) - $200      
•  Chakara Lim (Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust) - $150          
• Sok Voeurn (President Khmer Waikato Association) - $250         
•  Siv Hour - $100

A total of $1850 was donated. CCNZ would like to thank everyone who donated, and everyone who attended the fundrasing party. We wish you all the best for helping us to improve and serve the community.

19.09.2012
Pchum Ben Festival Venue and Dates

Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association
Wat Khemerak  Pitaram
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012
455 Porchester Road, Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand

Waikato Khmer Association letter to CCNZ
Wat Arang Rainsey (Hamilton)
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012
3285 Ohhaupo Road, D2 Rukuhia, Hamilton 2021, New Zealand

The Cambodian Singers will also be performing in Hamilton on the 29th September 2012.

Khmer Kampuchea Krom Association
Wat Sovann Mony Sakor
Sunday 14th and Monday 15th October 2012
36 Hain Ave, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand

18.09.2012
Performers arrive in Auckland via Thai Airlines

They will be performing at the following cities over the coming weeks:

• Auckland
• Hamilton
• Wellington
• Palmerston North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.08.2012
Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association Watt Khemarak Pitaram

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flower Festival (Bon Pkar Prark] and Inauguration of the road development project.

Buddhist and Ubasork Ubasikar from Australia, Wellington, Hamilton, Parmiston North, and Auckland City were invited to participate in this special ceremony..

Ribbon cutting ceremony by Buddhist Monks & representatives from different cities including CCNZ who had the honour of cutting the first and final ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation before ribbon cutting. CCNZP and Rithy Liev President of Khmer Buddhist Association.

 

 

 

CCNZ representative had the honour to have the privilege to cut the first and final ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

26.08.2012
Pchum Ben Festival

CCNZ Kan Ben Festival at Watt Sovan Mony Sakor Mangere

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kan Ben festival is the traditional Ceremony of the Cambodian Buddhist that our ancestors have been observing for generations as the worthy heritage to the next generation. Our forefathers defined this ceremony from the 1st to 14th day of lunar cycle of waning moon in the month of Bhadrapada (September) as Kan Ben ceremony and the 15th day of waning moon as Phchum Ben (Festival of the ghost). These 15 days are called Phchum’s season (Rodov Phcum).

CCNZ will be organising and celebrating the Kan Ben festival at Watt Sovann Mony Sakor in Mangere, Auckland on Saturday, 6th September 2012 and Sunday, 7th September 2012 (Pjum Ben Season).

We would like to invite all Ubasok, and Ubasika to come and join this special celebration and ceremony with us.

Orkun and Preahkun
Ubasika Same Ek

26.08.2012
During Pchum Ben Festival

CCNZ has sponsored Cambodian singers Devid Samnang, and Soton Chea (Lay Srey Pech) to perform during the Pchum Ben Festival. The first is scheduled to be on 22th September 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We would like to thank all the organisers, sponsors, and supporters for making this possible. We wish everyone a prosper Pchum Ben.

21.08.2012
CCNZ Invitation

On Saturday 23rd August 2012 CCNZ will be invited by the New Zealand-Cambodian Foundation for democracy to attend a special fundrasing dinner to help the poor in Cambodia at the Star Cafe Restaurant.

Please click here to view the letter

17.08.2012
CCNZ Invitation

CCNZ was invited by the Waikato Cambodian Association to attend the Watt Arangraingsey temple ceremony on Saturday 23rd October and Sunday 24th October.

• Abott Prum Pagna Thai Soeurn
• Association President Sok Voeurn
• Layman (Leader) Kong Meth

28.07.2012
Cambodia at the London Olympics

All the best to the Cambodian Olympic team at London 2012. The 6 athletes will becompeting in the 100m, marathon, judo, taekwondo and swimming events.

This is thier 7th appearance at an Olympics (5th consecutive). The world will get to see Cambodia participate at a major sporting event. Please give them your best support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25.07.12
JL Partners seeks Graduate Accountant from the Cambodian Community

JL Partners is recruiting a Graduate Accountant from the Cambodian Community.

An Opportunity exists for a Junior Accountant role who has just graduated from University with a Degree in Accounting.

The role will initially be part-time which will eventually become full-time

Please email your CV to kchiv@jlpartners.co.nz

Application will be closed on 08th August 2012.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted for an interview.

15.07.12
Update from Lisa Ho (Tiny Toones project organiser) to CCNZ

Hi Mr Sarath and Man Hau,

Hope you are both keeping well. I just wanted give you an update on the success of the Tiny Toones project. We managed to raise just over $10,000 to donate to Tiny Toones NGO in Cambodia which is great news. We couldn't have done this without your help. 

Tiny Toones wanted me to pass on their thanks and appreciation for the Khmer community donations and all your support.

Kind regards,
Lisa

15.07.12
Thank you letter from David Hewitt - Fundrasing and Communications Manager

Tiny Toones
#154 street 369
Sangkat Chba Ampov 2
Khan Chamkarmorn Phnom Penh
Cambodia

 

5 July 2012

Dear Cambodian Community NZ Association & Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association,

I am writing to let you know how extremely grateful we are for your support for Tiny Toones. The opportunity to visit New Zealand, interact with people from a different culture and perform internationally is one that Tiny Toones performers could not have dreamt of when they first came to us. Not only will it be a cherished memory and a fantastic experience for all those involved, it shows the next generation of Tiny Toones kids what can be achieved and raises aspirations across the whole organisation.

Your assistance and support throughout the project and your generous donation of $1,090 not only helped make this possible but – as the New Zealand tour made a profit in excess of $10,000 – it will also help us to continue transforming the lives of some of the poorest children and young people in Cambodia.

Tiny Toones opened a new centre earlier this year in the impoverished neighborhood of Chba Ampov, Phnom Penh, and registered over 200 new children in our first week of opening. The new center provides a safe space in which children can enjoy learning, explore their creativity and develop a positive sense of identity and community. Our work would not be possible without the support and generosity of organisations such as yours.

Our website – www.tinytoones.org – has pictures, videos and news about the latest developments at Tiny Toones and you can sign up to our monthly newsletter there. You should also feel free to contact me directly with any queries you may have regarding Tiny Toones work and future plans.

Thanks again from everyone at Tiny Toones and we hope that you’ll be able to pay us a visit sometime.

Yours sincerely,

David Hewitt
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Email: dave@tinytoones.org

27.04.12
Tiny Toones final show in New Zealand

Tiny Toones performed in New Zealand for the last time on Friday 27th April 2012 at Auckland Girls Grammer School.

The show at Auckland Girls Grammer School featured music produced by Tiny Tonnes rappers and DJ, and breakdancing choreographed by KK and the kids themselves.

The show takes in the history of Cambodia and the personal stories of each of the performers.

Special guests included National MP, Auckland Grammer School Principal, Cambodian communites, and others. About 400 people attended the event. Tiny Toones were given a standing ovation at the end of the show.

CCNZ would like to congratulate Tiny Toones on a successful performance.

27.04.12
Death of activist Chut Wutty

 

 

 

 

 

Our Deep Condolences to the family, friends and supporters of Activist Chut Wutty. CCNZ is truly saddened by the death of Mr Chut Wutty, the President of the Natural Resources Conservation Group who was killed on 26 April 2012 while guiding two journalists to investigate illegal logging in Phnom Kravanh (Cardamom) Mountains in Koh Kong province.

25.04.12
ANZAC Day

 

 

 

 

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who served and died in military operations for their countries

21.04.12
Dinner for Tiny Toones at Otahuhu Restaurant

Tiny Toones were invited to dinner at Otahuhu restaurant on behalf of Dr Manho Liev. Everyone would like to thank Dr Manho Liev for his generosity and paying for the dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

21.04.12
Tiny Toones show at Watt Khemarak

CCNZ and ABA organised for Tiny Toones to perform at Watt Khemarak on 21st April in front of Buddhist monks and the Cambodian Community.

$1090 NZD was raised towards Tiny Toones during the performance including donations of rice, and boxes of noodles, in order to help Tiny Toones and thier youth project.

Most of the children in Tiny Toones are from marginalised and underprivileged rural areas. One of the aims of Tiny Toones is to help the children become positive and active in society.

CCNZ wishes them and thier team all the best and a happy Cambodian New Year (Year of the Dragon). Thank you also to all those who donated.

04.04.12
Khemarak Phitaram Cambodian New Year of dragon celebration

(Sanskrit word‘‘Maha Sankranti’’), the day is the end of the old year and the beginning of a new year. People light candles and incense at shrines where members of each family would like to offer thanks for the Buddha by bending thier knees and bowing down three times. It is not the real Buddhist tradition but it is derived from Hindu.

 

 

 

The second day of the New Year is called Virak-Wanabott’s Day.

In the morning, people go to the pagodas and they bring food and fruits to give to the monks there. It means that they show their respect, politesse, kindness and gratitude to others. Some pledge donations to charity to help the poor people like food or money. In the afternoon both children and adults play and participate in a variety of traditional games at the pagodas or at the villages where they live.

 

 

 

 

 

The third day is the Tngay Lerng Sakk

The third day marks the beginning of the end of the New Year Celebration. People always wash the Buddha statues and their parents or grandparents with perfumed water. They do it because the water is very important for all types of plants and life. It is also believed to bring life, happiness and prosperity. By bathing their grandparents and parents, children can obtain from them thier best wishes and good advice for the future

14.04.12
Kevin Chiv (Charted Accountant, JL Partners, and Immigration adviser) interviewed via CCNZ radio

Mr Kevin Chiv (Charted Accountant, JL Partners, and Immigration adviser)  was interviewed on CCNZ radio with with Mr Holy Khemara .

 

 

07.04.12
Mr and Mrs Savath Sam and others donates to CCNZ

At a Buddhist ceremony at thier residence. Mr and Mrs Savath Sam donated $100 NZD, and other Khmer families donated $200 NZD during Khmer New Year to support CCNZ radio.

CCNZ would like to thank everyone for their generosity.

07.04.12
Cambodian Youth & Recreation Trust  Dinner Party - Year of dragon occasion

From left: Lao bunsarak (singer); UdomBoty (Former Cambodian Actor); Sarath Lim (CCNZ President); Dr Manhau Live; Cambodian singer.

Below: Chakara Lim (Youth  Recreation trust Chairperson); Sarath Lim (CCNZ President); Dr Manhau Live.

CCNZ was invited by Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust to attend a special New Year’s dinner celebration at the Lucky Star restaurant on 7th April.

 

 

 

Guests included Cambodian communities, Cambodian business, and those living in Auckland city. Entertainment was provided by a Khmer band.

CCNZ  would like to wish by Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust a very happy Cambodian New Year.

16.03.12
From CCNZ wishes everyone a very happy Khmer New Years. Thank you very much for your support and effort to serve our community

Watt Khemarak Pitaram on 13th,14th, and 15th April 2012 (555 Porchester Rd ,Takanini, Auckland.)

Watt Sovann Monysakor on 13th, 14th, and 15th,April 2012 (36 Hain Ave, Mangere East, Auckland) 

Watt Aranh Rangsy  Waikato on 14th, and 15th April 2012 (3285 Ohaupo Road (RD2) Rukuhia Hamilton

26.03.12
Tiny toones will tour in New Zealand as schedule next month

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.03.12
Mach Sovannara interviewed on CCNZ radio

 

 

 

 

Mach Sovannara.  President of Khmer Post Media Center (LA, America) was interviewed on CCNZ radio with with Socheat Lim and Someda Lim during his New Zealand fundraising visit.

To listen click below

CCNZ President, and members contributed $700NZ to help his independence
Media service to help the Cambodian people inside and out side the country. We wish him and his team all the best and a happy Cambodian New Year, year of the dragon.

11.03.12
Give way rules are changing

Two of the give way rules are changing

1. Both vehicles facing each other with no signs or signals (neither vehicle is controlled

Red Car have to give way.


http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/around-nz/docs/give-way-quiz.pdf

There is also a YouTube file to watch, which is very helpful - click here

26.02.12
From: Rob Lemkin-OSF

We would like to thank you for all your support on our film Enemies of the People. We are now delighted to announce that a special edition disc 2 DVD set is available to buy from February 28, in North America, and will be available in Europe and Asia very shortly.

It isfilled with extras including siz hours of extra footage with more exclusive revelations from Nuon Chea, aka Brother Number Two and a whole new documentary- One Day At Po Chrey: Anatomy of a Massacre featuring another group of Khmer Rouge militia who did not appear in the original film. See details of the extras here.

Please find attached some more detailed information about our DVD release which we would be very happy if you would circulate within your networks.

Many thanks
Thet Sambath and Rob Lemkin

http://enemiesofthepeoplemovie.com/Watch/Download
http://enemiesofthepeoplemovie.com/dvd
http://www.facebook.com/enemiesofthepeople

28.01.12
CCNZ radio presenters Socheat and Someda Lim interviews Lisa Ho - Tiny Toones project organiser.

 

 

 

 

 

On 28th January Lisa Ho had an interview with CCNZ radio to discuss the upcoming Tiny Toones New Zealand tour. Press play below to hear the full interview.

 

Australia Show:

26.01.12
Tiny Toones comes to New Zealand

Lisa Ho - project organiser of Tiny Toones tour to NZ met up with CCNZ members last Thursday to ask for help and support from the Khmer Community in regards to the project.

Tiny Toones is a youth organisation that aims to improve children’s livelihoods in Cambodia by providing a safe and positive environment for at-risk youths to channel their energy and creativity into the arts and education in order for them to build self-confidence, and have better employment opportunities.

Part of their vision is for all youths in Cambodia and beyond to live healthy lives free of HIV and drugs, and to realize their potential through educational and creative opportunities, so that they can pursue their dreams and become positive leaders of tomorrow.

Most of the children at Tiny Toones are from marginalised and underprivileged rural areas. To help the children become positive and active in society. Tiny Tonnes facilitates and offers various programmes such as:

• Dancing
• Art
• Helping children in poverty
• Providing English and Khmer literature education
• Computer training/lab
• Harm reduction (drug prevention, HIV etc)
• Traditional Khmer painting
• Music and DJ studio
• Shelter

To keep the facilities and various programmes running. Tiny Toones have been touring the world to do fundraising concerts. CCNZ would like to encourage everyone in New Zealand to help support Tiny Toones tour of New Zealand.