Archive
31st January 2009
Sarath Lim CCNZ (Representative) was interviewed via Samleng
Radio by Chakara Lim (Producer).
Topic:
- CCNZ activities.
- Thank to all supporters and wish you all a happy New Year.
28th December 2009
Two Cambodian boys make the Small Whites
Congratulations to two Cambodian boys - Billgatesun and Billgate who have been chosen for the Small Whites to represent the New Zealand national soccer team.
12th December 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! CCNZ fund raising party:
Guest and special guest from:
- Cambodian Auckland youth trust chairperson and members.
- Khmer Waikato Association President and active members.
- Khmer Kampuchea Krom Association president and members.
- Director and family from Pacific College of Technology
- Special Cambodian guest from Auckland city Hamilton, Christchurch, some from America and from Cambodia
- New Zealanders
- Around about 460 peoples joined in this occasion.
Two celebrity’s singers from Cambodia (Miss Sreymom Oeurn and Mr Rithy Yun) entertained with Khmer Pean Meas Band.
Mr and Mrs Lanchhi Yu (Director) are the first Cambodian lady who owns the Pacific College of technology in Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand. She generously donated $1000 to support CCNZ. Thank you very much for help serving our Community.
Mr & Mr Moeurn who own Kopu Café shop inThames, New Zealand. They generously donated $1000 to CCNZ. Thank you very much for help serving our Community.
Mr and Mrs Savath Sam donated $120 and a box of gift.
Mr and Mrs Lorence Lao Chun donated a box of gift.
From CCNZ Wishing you and your families a merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
15th December 2009
Refugee Migrant Services
Refugee Services are recruiting a Social Worker for our Auckland office. We would be grateful if you could circulate this ad along your networks where
appropriate.
Please click here to download the job description.
Apologies if you receive this more than once.
Warmly
Janet Mathewson
Auckland Coordinator
Refugee Services Aotearoa
PO Box 57-137 Owairaka
Auckland 1340
Ph: 09 621 0331
Mobile: 021 228 2052
17th December 2009
Ethnic Affairs Caucus Newsletter sent to CCNZ
From: Andrew Burt Please click to view
21st November 2009
Typhoon Ketsana donation - A big thank you!
Monks, and those that were affected by typhoon Ketsana in O Sandann Communue, Sandan District, Kamong Tom province, Cambodia, would like to thank everyone, especially CCNZ and the people of New Zealand for thier generous donation to help with the typhoon relief effort.
On the 3rd October 2009 CCNZ raised some funds from the Buddhist monks, and the Cambodian people of New Zealand to help Typhoon Ketsana victims. The member of Cambodian Association of Travel agents also collaborated with us.
The following contributing was made to the 250 families that were affected:
- 5 tons of rice
- 250 Bottles of soy sauce
- 250 Bottles of fish sauce
- 20 Bags of salt.
For 5 families where a family memeber was lost during the typhoon, an extra 30,000real (Cambodia Dollar) was contributed. CCNZ also offered Buddhist monks 300,000real to repair the roof of Peah Vihear of Watt Teuk Kleang.
The representatives of the victim's would again like to thank to Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand, Monks, and the Cambodian people who have contributed generosity.
15th October 2009
Watt Khemarak Phitaram Bon Chamreurn Ayu Ubasika Muth Rot
Abott from Queensland, Abott from Wellington and other Buddhist monks of Watt Khemarak Phitaram with other Cambodian Buddhist believers.
20th November 2009
Upcoming Christmas and New Year Celebrations
During the upcoming Christmas period, CCNZ would like to inform to all of our friends and families to join with us for the Christmas and New Year Celebrations. It will be held on the 12th December 2009 at the Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand. We have two special guest singers from Cambodia to entertain us in this occasion.
Miss SAR Sreymom and Mr Yun Vuthy
On behalf of CCNZ I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and co-operation.
I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas, and happy New Years, and the five gems of Buddha’ wishes. Ayu. Vannark. Sokark, Pealeak and Bardetheaneak.
15th November 2009
Mr & Mrs Moeurn Ear Generous donation
Thank you Mr and Mrs Moeurn Ear for supporting CCNZ Khmer Radio (104.6 Planet FM) During (Bon Chamreurn Ayu) for the gratitude toward his dear mother Ubaseka Roth Muth, at Watt Khemarak Pitara, Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand.
CCNZ received a donation of $1000NZ to support CCNZ Radio from Mr & Mrs Moeurn Ear on Sunday 15th November 2009.
Thank you very much for generous support and service to our Community. We Wish you and your family with the five gems of Buddha’ wishes and a prosperous future.
Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 18.45 to 20.00.
You can listen via Internet anytime - http://www.planetaudio.org.nz
Or click on Listen now link.
13th November 2009
To CCNZ from Chakara Lim - Community Newsketter - Khmer Kiwi Times Nov 2009
Click to download newsletter
25th October 2009
Kathin Sakami ceremony at Watt Savann Monysakor, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.
Kathin ceremony is one of the merit making festivals in Cambodia. The ceremony is held typically in mid-October at the end of the rainy season in Cambodia, and is used to renew clothing for monks, and to refurbish pagodas.
23rd October 2009
Thank you letter from The Auckland Cambodian Youth & Recreation Trust
To CCNZ for a generous donation and support during the 10th Anniversary Occasion.
flashshow
19th October 2009
To inform all Cambodians in New Zealand, Australia and other countries.
CCNZ has been asked by bosbaPANH team to inform Khmer communities living in New Zealand, and Australia to watch young artist bosbaPANH, who is a soprano singer at aged 12. Recently she had a very beautiful, and successful concert 2 weeks ago in Chaktomuk Hall (Phnom Penh) where 1000 people attened in a theatre which has only 600 seats. More than 100 musicians performed on the night. Bosbapanh sings songs from Sin Sisamout, and King Father Norodom Sihanouk but also an international repertoire such as "La Vie en Rose", "Summertime", Liang Zhu (Chinese), Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan (Philippines). I think both the old and new generations of Australian Khmer would like the concert.
To watch or learn more about bosbaPANH go to www.bosbapanh.com
16th October 2009
Ethnic Affairs Caucus Newsletter sent to CCNZ
HON CHRIS CARTER’S UPDATE - Please click to view
16th October 2009
Royal Embassy of Cambodia of NZ sent newsletter to CCNZ
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Appealing for Cambodian Typhoon Ketsana Victims
CCNZ has launched an urgent appeal for the thousands affected by Typhoon Ketsana that hit Cambodia. The typhoon first hit the Philippines on Saturday 26th September before moving across south-east Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos.
Up to 20,000 people have been affected in Cambodia, with 17 deaths, and many houses destroyed due to strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Affected provinces includes include Kampong Tom, Ratanakiri, Seam Reap, and Preah Vihear.
CCNZ is appealing for donations to help and suppport the people in the Cambodian regions that are affected by the typhoon.
To make a donation, please contact the following numbers: 021 132 6237, 021 2241888, 09 2636310, 021 2110901
Thank you for your generosity
click to download list of donators
Saturday 10th October 2009
CCNZ President Mr Sarath Lim and CCNZ members were invited to The 10th Anniversary of the Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust
On Saturday 10th October 2009, the Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust celebrated its 10th Anniversary at the Coral Reef Retaurant, Auckland City. Chakara Lim, Co-Chairperson of the ACYRT accepted a $300 dollar donation from CCNZ during this special occasion in recognition of the hardwork that is being done towards helping all Cambodian youth, and to wish the Trust the best of luck.
Entertainment for the occasion was also provided by two special Cambodian singers - Doung Dara, and Chea Channy with backing from the Ponleur Tmey Band.
CCNZ Preseident presents a cup to a Cambodian soccer player
Youth Chairperson, and CCNZ President and the team of Cambodian soccer players
2 Master of ceremonies & 2 Cambodian Special singer
Khmer Christchurch Association president, Auckland Khmer Buddhist rep, CCNZ president, and 2 advisers
Former Cambodian actor and his wife and 2 Cambodian Special singers
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Minister of foreign Affairs NZ provides aid after earthquake, and typhoon
New Zealand is contributing an initial $1 million to support emergency relief work following an earthquake in Indonesia, and a typhoon that has struck a number of Southeast Asian countries. Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today - The Government has committed $1 million in aid to assist the Philippines and Indonesia – with $600,000 being sent to help during the aftermath of the earthquakes in Indonesia, and $400,000 going to assist the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia to recover from Typhoon Ketsana.
Sunday 27th September 2009
Pictures and material donation
Thank you to Sodarith My for his kind donations during his NZ visit
Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th September (Pchum Ben Season)
Cambodian New Zealand community celebrated Pchum Ben Festival
Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th September (Pchum Ben Season)
Cambodian New Zealand community celebrated Pchum Ben Festival
TVNZ (TV 0ne) interviewed Mr Sarath Lim (President of Cambodian Khmer Community of New Zealand, Bunrith Kuy (Vice President), and Mr Loren Chhun Lao (Adviser) during Phcum Festival at Watt Khmer Khemarak Phitaram, Takanini, Auckland City, New Zealand.
Topic: Pchum Ben Festival
- What is the festival of Phcum Ben about
- What do the Cambodian people do
- How do they celebrate
Sunday 13th, and Monday 14th September 2009 (Pchum Ben Season)
CCNZ celebrated the Pchum Ben Festival
CCNZ celebrated the Kan Ben festival (Ben 9) at Watt Khemarak Phitaram (Khmer temple Takanini, Auckland City, NZ). The festival is a celebration of the dead at a Buddhist temple. The festival, also known as the Pchum Ben festival, commemorates the spirits of the ancestor.
The festival also offers prayers to loved ones who have passed away. Received donation in total: $1650
- Offering to Buddhist monks: $450
- Donation for 2 laymen: $100
- For Watt Khemarak Phitaram $1100
(Watt Khmer) Takanini, Auckland . Thanks you to Anarmo Tarnea
Saturday 12th September 2009
Thank you for supporting CCNZ Khmer Radio (104.6 Planet FM)
During the Pchum Ben festival (Kann Ben 9). Mrs Sor Duk, Seng Lim, An Long, Ving Thy Mouy and a number of families donated $200.
Kann Ben 2 Ubasika Same Ek, Neang Neung, Say Thean Lay, Savath Sam, Sokontheary Sao, Nov Sgoun, Mom Ngaim, Pagna, Polin and a number of other famillies donated $200 for supporting CCNZ radio Planet FM in Khmer language, which broadcast every Saturday. Thank with your generous donation.
Be sure to tune in every Saturday from 18.45 PM to 20.00 PM .You can listen via internet anytime - http://www.planetaudio.org.nz or click on Listen now link.
Friday 11th September 2009
Free interpreting services with GP (Family Doctors) for all Cambodian's living in Auckland.
The Auckland District Health Board is offering free interpreting services with their GP’s (Family Doctor) for Asian’s living in Auckland region.
This includes all Cambodians who live in the Auckland Region
For more information about this free service. Please contact the below organisations.
- The Auckland District Health Board Primary Health Interpreting Service call centre staff on: Phone (09) 6236453
- The Counties Manukau District Health Board Primary Health Interpreting Service: Phone (09) 2771660.
- the Waitemata District Health Board Primary Health Interpreting Service Phone: 442 3211
Sunday 6th September 2009
Happy Fathers Day (New Zealand)
Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting.
Father's Day is a day to honor and commemorate fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 52 of the world's countries and on other days elsewhere.
On Father’s Day, pay your most humble tribute to your Father!
Saturday, 5th September 2009 and Sunday 6th September 2009 (Pjum Ben Season)
Kan Ben Celebration in New Zealand
CCNZ organised and celebrated the Kan Ben festival at Watt Sovann Mony Sakor Mohar Sakor in Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.
CCNZ members, Ubasek, Ubaseka Same Ek, Neung Neng, Tang Teinlay, Savath Sam, Sokunthary Sao, Sgoun Nov, families and others were present at a temple on the second day of the 'Pchum Ben' festival. Cambodians visit temples during the 15-day festival to offer prayers to loved ones who have passed away.
Received donation in total: $3575
- Offering to Buddhist monks: $900
- Offering to Buddhist monk for a trip to worship Buddha birthplace in India:$500
- To support CCNZ Khmer Radio: $200
- To support Khmer Voice Radio: $100
- For Watt Sovann Mony Sakor Mohar sakor: $1875
Thank to all donators and Anamo Tanea (Buddhist blessing)
Tuesday, 7th July, 2009
First year celebration - Preah Vihear Ancient University day (UNESCO list on 07 July 2008)
Cambodians celebrated on Tuesday the 1st year anniversary of Preah Vihear Temple inclusion into Unesco World Heritage List.
Cambodian students mark the 1st Anniversary of the northern Preah Vihear temple's world heritage listing.
Tuesday, 7th July, 2009
Khmer Kampuchea Krom appealing to help KKK Refugees (one Buddhist monk)
56 Khmer Kampuchea Krom refugees who had been deported from Thailand to Cambodia need help. (Appealing by Khmer Kampuchea Krom federation)
CCNZ had donated $230 to Abbot Rachana Kim for helping them as appeal on Chol Preah Veasa day. Thank you to donators:
- Mrs Long AN $100
- Ubasika Same Ek $50
- Mrs La An Lao $20
- Mr Sinath Huy $10
Tuesday, 7th July, 2009
(Buddhist Lent begins) Buddhist Lenten practice (once a year during the rainy season). Watt Sovan Mony Mohasakor, Mangere, Auckland, NZ
Saturday, 27th June, 2009
Last Fund Raising Party in Auckland City, NZ
Around 300 people attended the event. The event was organised right throughout New Zealand. Schedule as follows:
- 23rd May 2009 - Auckland City, organised by CCNZ.
- 30th May 2009 - Wellington City, organised by Wellington Khmer Association.
- 6th June 2009 - Hamilton City, organised by Waikato Khmer Association.
- 7th June 2009 - Watt Khmer Khemarak Pitaram (Supporting Pkar Prak festival to build Preah Vihear).
- 13th June 2009 - Palmerston North City, organised by the Khmer Palmerston North Association.
- 20th June 2009 - Christchurch City, organised by Christchurch Khmer Association and members.
- 27th June, 2009 - Last and final show in Auckland city, organised by CCNZ.
Thank you to all communities above, and also thank you to everyone that attended the event, and help to support and serve our community.
Tuesday 30thJune 2009
Refugee offer from Back Ground Talent
Please see below for an offer to refugees interested in acting as an extra's on film or television from Ruth at Background Talent. The join-up fee is normally $150, but for refugees it is free. Please go to www.backgroundtalent.com for more information.
To all Cambodians. If you are interested in displaying your talent on film, television or have further questions about our offer please do not hesitate to call Ruth Prendergast or Gemma Barlow on 09 817 9922.
Wednesday, 24th June, 2009.
Farewell dinner
CCNZ would like to thank all active members, and especially to all the audience and supporters. Thank to Mr Samay Chan and Miss Srey Pin Ith (the two Cambodian celebritie singers) who entertain us and also took part to celebrating with us to serve our community.
Friday, 26thJune, 2009
News release of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra to CCNZ Issue: 72 Date: 16 June 2009
- Cambodia's Reaction to Thailand's Recent Stand over Preah Vihear Temple
- Cambodia and South Korea sign seven agreements
- Seven Ancient Artifacts Returned to Cambodia from Thailand
- Cambodia-Australia Consultation on Development
- Railway accord to link Cambodia to the region
- Donors Plan to provide US $1 billion in aid to the private sector in Cambodia
- Cambodia will build Stung Treng-Ratanakiri Road
- S.Korean firm to invest $150m in corn plant
- Still no A/H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Cambodia
- VimpelCom investing $ 200 million in Cambodian phones
- ADB provides over $59 million for Cambodia
- Cambodian farmers earn income from palm trees
- ADB Pledges to Provide US$574 Million for 2009-2012
- Cambodia holds Gems & Jewellery Fair
- Phnom Penh ties alliance with Busan
- Cambodia To Send 52 Deminers to Sudan in Early June
- Official Result of Council Election Cambodian Military Officers Depart for
- Garuda Shield 09 in Indonesia
Friday, 19thJune, 2009
WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2009 Real People Real Needs
Auckland Regional Refugee Community Event
Saturday 20th June, 6 - 9pm New Lynn Community Centre.
The evening is for refugee communities to come together and commemorate World Refugee Day.
This event is coordinated by representatives from:
- Refugee Services Auckland Office. Auckland Refugee Community Coalition
- Auckland Regional Council. Refugee Quota Branch (Department of Labour)
- Refugees as Survivors. Office of Ethnic Affairs
Centre for Refugee Education (AUT)