Archive
19th August 2010
Andy Chea Funeral
Andy Chea age 11 years old sadly passed away on 19th August 2010 at 18.30PM at Star ship Auckland Hospital succumbing to sickness .The funeral service was held at Watt Khemarak Phitaram, Takanini, Auckland. CCNZ representative and members attended for the Buddhist ceremony last Thursday 19th August 2010. We like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the family and friends for their lost. CCNZ contributed a small donation of $300NZ towards the family. May Andy Chea Rest in peace
17 August 2010
Thank you Mrs On Lng
On Monday 16th August 2010 CCNZ received $200NZ donation from Mrs Oun Ing
supporting CCNZ... We would like to thank you for your generous support to our Cambodian Khmer community. Wishing you and your family with the five gems of Buddha’ wishes and a prosperous future. Thank you. (Broadcast on air with CCNZ Radio on 21st Aug 2010)
9th August 2010
Royal Embassy of Cambodia Canberra newsletter press release to CCNZ
2nd January 2010
CCNZ Happy New Year 2010 function at the Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland City, New Zealand
For the first time ever, all Cambodian representative from other cities in NZ Celebrated together. The following special guests were present:
Donator: Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lao chhun (Generously donated $500NZ).
Wellington Cambodian Association President Representative (Mr Kadet Pidoroth) and members (Generously donated $400NZ).
Former Cambodian celebrity singer Pich Sovann Dalis and family (From Wellington)
Palmerston North (Manawatu) Cambodian Association president Mr Hoeurn Chan (Generously donated $200NZ).
Hamilton Cambodian Association President (Mr Voeurn Sok) and active members (Generously donated $450NZ)
Christchurch (Canterbury) Cambodian Association Representative Mr Rasy Sao (Generously donated $200NZ)
Other donators:
Director of Pacific College of Technology, Papatoetoe, Auckland New Zealand.
Auckland Cambodian Christian Group (Generously personal donated $50NZ).
Auckland Cambodian Youth Trust Chairperson (Generously donated $100NZ).
Entertainment was provided by two Cambodian celebrity singers - Miss Srteymom Oeurn and Mr Rithy Yun with Punmeur Thmey Cambodian Band.
Thank you again to all donators. Your kind donation is greatly appreciated.
On behalf of CCNZ we would like to thank everyone and wish you all a happy New Year and a properous future!
25th July 2010
Mr Holykhemara Hun volunteer to help CCNZ radio
Mr Hun will be presenting a general news item for 5-10mins every Khmer radio broadcasting schedule). Thank you for being part of our community radio.
25 July 2010
CCNZ Radio Planet FM 104.6 update
We would like to inform all Cambodian listeners that from 3rd July 2010 Khmer NZ Community Voice radio will now have an additional airtime starting from 17:55 (5:55pm) to 20:00 (8pm) every Saturday.
Khmer NZ Community Voice radio is a programme that’s packed with new information and updates. Khmer news, international and NZ news, Sahakum news, interviews and commentary. Hear about Khmer history, health, life, the Buddha, all flavouredwith new Khmer music.
For more info, please click here to visit the Khmer NZ Community Voice Planet FM site.
Thank you to all Cambodians who have been supporting our radio broadcasting on air. Without you, the radio show would not be possible.
For support or to make a donation or sponsor our radio programme please Contact:
Producer: (021) 833 573; Presenter: (021) 02452619; Presenter: (021) 0436643 or
CCNZR: 021 900459
25 and 26 July 2010
Khmer Rouge first verdict
On Monday 26 July 2010 at 11.07am (NZT) Cambodias United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal sentenced the first Khmer Rouge official to 35 years imprisonment for crimes against humanity.
CCNZ was interviewd by Belinda M Cammon at Radio New Zealand. The topic was the first Khmer Rouge prisoner commander verdict on Monday 26 July 2010. Many questions and issues were brought up including - What do we think about the trial? What the verdict will mean for the community here? Does the Cambodian community care about what the verdict will be?
Prison commander Kaing Guek Eav, better known as "Duch" is charged with war cromes and crimes against humanity as well as murder and torture. He is the first of five senior Cambodian Khmer Rouge leaders to stand trial for his part in the genocide committed in the 1970s. More than 1.7 million people (a quarter of Cambodia's population) died by starvation, disease, torture and execution.
Click here to listen to the Radio NZ morning report on 25/07/2010 at 7:16 am.
12 July 2010
Thank you Mr and Mrs Kit Huy Hann & the Hann Family
On Monday 12th July CCNZ received $1000NZ donation from the Hann family for supporting CCNZ.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to you and your family for your generous donation to our Cambodian Khmer community. We are please to accept you with honour to be part of our community.
We wish you and your family with the five gems of Buddha wishes and a prosperous future. Thank you. (Broadcast on air with CCNZ Radio on 17th July 2010).
CCNZ would also like to extend our sympathy and condolences to your family and friends for your recent loss. May Mr KUNG NGE HANN rest in peace.
July 2010
Moko ‘The Dolphin’ will be always missed
Hundreds people gathered for the funeral ceremony of Moko the dolphin to say good bye, and farewell in Whakatane.
Hundreds of people gathered for the funeral ceremony of Moko to say Good bye. They carried photographs, dolphin balloons, and boogie boards. the body of Moko was in a big blue box jewellery box, decorated with flowers. While manay people had tears in their eyes, many also had smiles on their faces, because they had fond memories of Moko.
Moko came in the light in March 2008. She helped a worker who was trying to protect two whales caught between a sandbar and the beach. Moko helped him in finding the right direction and escape from this critical situation. Moko liked to play with bathers at the beach.
11 July 2010
Congratulation for Preah Vihear 2nd Anniversary
A CCNZ representative was interviwed on Cambodias Hang Meas Radio - Live FM104.5 Mhz. On live air at 17.30 by Mr Sam Nob (Production manager) and another radio presenter to congratulate Preah Vihear Temple's status as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the second anniversary (listed on Tuesday 07 July 2008 as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site)
Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.
2 July 2010
Television Asia Down Under Invitation
On Friday 2nd July 5:30pm – 8:30pm .Venue: KFM Studios, 208 K Road, Auckland.
CCNZ members with TV Asia downunder team:
CCNZ representatives were invited to a community get together with other communities and politician who were invited by TV Asia Downunder.
The production team at Asia Downunder invited us to an early evening social tomeet the reporting team, and to thank for our support. Any of our special event or special achievement they would liked to be informed.
The invitation by: Jenna Steel Asian Down under JENNA STEEL | Production
Manager | Asia Downunder
All of the staff at Asia Downunder are dedicated to bringing us the best stories from the Asian communities but they can’t do this without us. If we have any stories, ideas, or community notices please send them to Asia Downunder.
4 July 2010
Pkar Prak Festival (Watt Khemarak Phitaram) for road entrance
On Sunday 4th July 2010 CCNZ representatives were present at Watt Khemarak Phitaram for Pkar Prak festival. CCNZ donated $1350 NZ for watt Khemarak Phitaram as a Flower festival to build the road for the temple entrance.
Guests included Manukau city Mayor Len Brown, Botany Downs MP Pansy Wong Minister of Ethnic Affair and Women’s affairs, The Cambodian advisor to secretariat General of Senate were also invited and present at this special Buddhist festival.
The Manukau mayor, Ethnic Minister, and Abbott from Wellington were given the honour of cut the ribbon for officially opening the Buddhist foundation.
There were a lot of Cambodian people from different cities in New Zealand, Cambodia, Abbott from Queensland, Australia, Abbott from Wellington and Auckland and all the others were preaching and blessing to all.
(Please Click here to see donators)
Thank you to all members and Ubasak, Ubasika who have collaborated to donate with CCNZ. May God bless you all.
27 June 2010
Watt Khmer Kampuchea Krom plantation in the temple area.
During (Bon Bachay Boun) A plantation ceremony was performed at Watt Khmer Kampuchea Krom. A merit the four requisites for Buddhist monk, Clothing, provisions, shelter and medicine.
23 June 2010
Manukau City Council certificate of of recognition award
CCNZ representative Mr Sarath Lim recived a volunteer certificate of recognition award in appreciation of his services and hard work to the community from the Mayor of Manukau Len Brown and Deputy Mayor Garry Troup.
The function hosted by Stephen Grey, Chairperson of the Papatoetoe Community board was held to recognise and acknowledge the volunteers in our community. About 300 guests were present at the function held at the Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club - 53 Rangitoto St, Papatoetoe.
The Cambodian youth group had also received awards as well.
CCNZ would like to thank the Manukau City Council very much for this very special award, and would also like to thank all the people who have dedicated their time and effort to help and serving the community, without them nothing would be possible.
21st June 2010
CCNZ attended Mr Kung Nge Hann funeral
Mr KUNG NGE HANN passed away on 14th April 2010 in Auckland at the age of 88 years old. The funeral service was held at 185 Schnapper Rock Rd, Albany, Auckland on June 21st. CCNZ members were present at the Buddhist ceremony to pay their respects which was held at the same venue on Sunday 20th June.
CCNZ would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to Mr KUNG NGE HANN family and friends for their lost. CCNZ contributed an honour bunch of flowers and a small donation of $400NZD towards the family.
May Mr KUNG NGE HANN rest in peace.
7th June 2010
Farewell dinner
Farewell dinner for Chheurn Udom, Hun Kannika and comedian Chy Vann Suy at Khmer Sopheara restaurant in Manukau, Auckland. After a successful tour performing at various cities throughout New Zealand including Wellington, Hamilton, and Christchurch. CCNZ held the farewell dinner to wish the entertainers a successful journey back home, and to thank them for performing here in New Zealand.
25 active CCNZ members were present on this occasion. Mrs Same Ek, Mrs La, Mr Say Soeurn, Mr Sopheap Chhouk, Socheat L and others kindly gave money donations and gifts.
5th June 2010
Final fundrasing concert in Auckland
The final CCNZ fundrasing concert was held in Auckland at the Coral Reef Restaurant. A total of 500 people attended the concert. Guest included:
- New Zealand World Vision co-ordnator Kerry McLoud and members.
- Canterbury Cambodian (Khmer) Association Inc President. A donation was also given to CCNZ.
- Khmer Waikato Association President and active memebrrs. $250 was also donated to CCNZ.
- Auckland Khmer Youth Trust and Chairperson and its memebers.
- Special Cambodian guests from Auckland, Hamilton, and Christchurch.
Khmer celebrity singers - Oudom Chhoeun (middle), Kanika Hun (middle), comedian Chy Vann Suy (left). Backed by Cambodian band Ponleur Thmey.
CCNZ also donated $320 to New Zealand World Vision to help fundraise for the 40 hour famine.
Kherry McLoud (NZ World Vision co-ordinator) receiving the donation.
Event organisers:
Sorya Yin (Treasurer), Sok Heng (Secretary), Sopheap Chhouk (Treasurer).
CCNZ would like to thank everyone very much for their support and efforts to help serve our community. We wish you and your family all the best.
31st May 2010
World Refugee Day 2010
Immigration New Zealand's Refugee and Migrant Settlement Group would like to invite you to attend an event to mark World Refugee Day.
The event is to be held on World Refugee Day itself, Sunday 20 June, at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre at 251 Massey Road, Mangere East, Auckland.
Please RSVP to Christine Kane by Wednesday 16 June - christine.kane@dol.govt.nz
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Kind regards
Sarah Hunt
National Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Refugee Quota Branch
Immigration New Zealand
31st May 2010
The memories of some of the different refugee
Letter from Sarah Hunt, National Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Refugee Quota Branch Immigration New Zealand
Hello Sarath
Immigration New Zealand would like to produce a small booklet looking at the history of the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC).
It has changed a lot in the 28 years since you came and with this booklet Immigration hopes to capture the memories of some of the different refugee groups that have been through MRRC over the years. We are looking at nine refugee communities and would like to talk to one family from each. It would involve a journalist visiting the family in their home, at a time convenient to the family. They would be asked 3-4 questions about their time at MRRC and a photographer would take a family photo. The interview comments and photo would feature in the booklet which would be distributed to various non-government and government groups in time for World Refugee Day on 20 June.
CCNZ had asked Mr Say Soeurn and his family to represent Cambodians and provide the above information to Sarah Hunt for World Refugee Day. CCNZ would like to thank Mr Soeurn for his assistance.
15th May 2010
Cambodian Khmer Waikato Association 2010 function
CCNZ representatives were invited to attend the function held by the Cambodian Khmer Waikato Association.
CCNZ representatives also had the privilege of doing a short speech to thank and wish all the best to CKWA president, its members and to all the audience who attended, especially Cambodians in Hamilton. CCNZ also gave a small donation of $300NZ to support the association through Mr Voeurn Sok (President of Khmer Waikato Association).
Entertainment was provided by Miss Hun Kannika, Mr Oudom Chhoeurn, and comedian Mr Chy Vann suy with Pean Meas band. Guests from Hamilton, Christchurch, and Auckland city were also present.
10 May 2010
Affordable English class
English Language Partners North Shore
English Language Groups
P: 489 2078 F: 489 2076 E: northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz
Hi everyone,
Here is the information regarding the English classes. The cost per lesson is from $3 and is run by a reliable community organization. Please Click here for class information.
Thanks and Kind Regards,
Samuel Cho
Asian Public Health Coordinator
The Asian Network Inc. (TANI) for the information
8th May 2010
Happy to the mother in the world from CCNZ
Mothers Day is a special day for honouring Mothers throughout the world. The Mother's Day holds great significance for all of us.
5th May 2010
Letter from World Vision New Zealand to CCNZ
Dear Sarath,
I just wanted to, again, extend my sincere thanks to you and through you to all your committee and all involved in the grand New Year event. I enjoyed it so much and was honoured to be part of your culture. The entertainment was of the highest quality and the food and the venue were perfect.
All at World Vision, and especially me, salute you and your Cambodian community.
Kind regards
Michael Sheppard
Ethnic Communities Ambassador
1st May 2010
CCNZ fund rasing concert. Happy Cambodian New Year (Year of tiger 2554 BE)
CCNZ celebrate the Cambodain New Years by staging a fundrasing party at the Coral Reef restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand. 470 people attended the concert, while special guests included:
- New Zealand World vision Ethnic Communities Ambassador - Michael shepherd
- Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association representatives
- Khmer Waikato Association President and active members
- Khmer Kampuchea Krom Association president and members
- Khmer Christian Group representatives
- Special Cambodian guests from Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, and Australia
- Three celebrity singers from Cambodia - Miss Hun Kanika, Mr Oudom Chhorurn, and the famous comedian Chy Vann Suy
- Entertained with Khmer Pean Meas band.
Michael Shepherd from Wolrd Vision also gave a speech congratulating CCNZ. He also thanked all Cambodians who made a donation towards helping the Haiti earthqukae disaster.
Donators:
- Khmer Waikato Association $250
- Mr Boty Oudom (Former Cambodian actor) $200
- Mr and Mrs Moeurn Ear (Kopu cafe shop in Thames ) $200
- Dr Manho Leiv $200
- Mrs Maysary Sim $100
- Mrs Siv Leng Khov (Khmer Christian group) $60
- Mrs Gnem $60
- Srey Houch (Mother) $60
Event organisers
CCNZ would like to thank everyone for there support in help serving the community. From CCNZ we wish you and your family a Happy New Year!
27thApril 2010
Cambodian Artist Singer arrival at Auckland Airport
CCNZ welcomes the Cambodian entertainers and singers to Zealand. CCNZ was there to greet them with a bunch of flowers to each of them. Thankyou to the lady who provided the flowers.
23rd April 2010
Khmer language class
CCNZ and the Pacific College of Technology would like to announce that Khmer language classes will be held soon at the Pacific College of Technology.
If anyone is interested in learning the Khmer language, please come and register your name from 1st to 8th May and 15th May at the Pacific College of Technology. Address details ae below. Classes will be commencing from 5th June 2010.
For more information, you can call the following numbers - 09 274 9692, Mob - 021 136 4380, or business - 09 815 5889.
Or click here to download the information in Khmer.
Pacific Colllege of Technology
19 Charles St
Papatoetoe
Auckland
Pacific College of Technology Director - Lanchhi Yu
Project Co-ordinator Khmer language class - Bunrith Kuy
16th, 17th, & 18th April 2010
Cambodian New Year festival
Watt Khemarak Pitaram (Auckland Khmer Buddhist Association)
The Cambodian New Years festival was celebrated at Watt Khemarak Pitaram - 455 Porchester Rd, Takanini, Auckland.
16th & 17th April 2010
Watt Sovann Mony Sakor (Watt Khmer Kampuchea Krom)
Cambodian New Year celebration at Watt Sovann Mony Sakor at 36 Hain Ave, Mangere, Auckland.
During this occasion two members of World Vision NZ attended.
CCNZ Also donated an additional $200 for Haiti victims.
16th April 2010
CCNZ hospital Visit
After the New Year’s festival. Ten senior members of CCNZ took a special visit to Middlemore hospital to visit two Cambodian patients who had a critical illness.
CCNZ would like to wish them get well soon.The patient and members of their family would like thank all the CCNZ members who visited.
14th April 2010
Cambodian ambassador wishes CCNZ well for Year of the Tiger
H.E. Mr. Chum Sounry, Cambodian ambassador letter to CCNZ president and members. Please click here to view.
14th April 2010
Mrs Sarun Oung passed away in Auckland hospital
On 13th April 2010, Mrs Sarun Oung passed away at Auckland hospital at the age of 60years old.
CCNZ would like to extend our sympathy, and condolences to her family and freinds for thier lost. CCNZ contributed a small donation of $400NZ towards the cost of the funeral, and to help wth the family.
May Mrs Sarun Oung rest in peace.
4th April 2010
Cambodian New Year festival in Hamilton - Watt Khmer Aragn Rangsey.
CCNZ representivites were invited by the Waikato Khmer Association Inc. for a Cambodian New Year Celebration on 4th April 2010.
Activities included:
- Buddist ceremony
- Cultural dancing performance
- Traditional games (Sag racing, powder spraying, Chhoung throwing etc)
21 March 2010
Rasy Sao Canterbury Cambodian (Khmer) Association Inc.
Donated $200 via CCNZ to help the Haiti earthquake victims.
Thank you very much for your generosity.
18th March 2010
NZ World vision delegates met with Cambodian community members at watt Sovann Mony Sakor, Auckland
This was a chance for CCNZ senor members to express gratitude and thanks to NZ World Vision for their hard work towards helping Cambodia. World vision has built up a good relationship with CCNZ.
Present from World Vision were:
- Michael Sheppard (Ethnic Communities Ambassador)
- Clair & Kerry Mc Leod
- Emily Woodroofe (Field Office Support Representative)
Clair with the help of 40 others had raised thousands of dollars to help Cambodian poverty buy riding a bicycle from Seam Reap to Kg Som. All the funds raised is used to improve the water safety projects. This involves digging the pond, and making the well in Takoe province.
Kerry Mc Leod will help to organise the 40hours famine for children in Stong Cambodia.
The World Vision 40Hour famine will take place on 21st & 22nd May. View the below video to see how you can take part.
For the poor people of Cambodian, India, and Rwanda to have clean water, food, health, and education this year. World vision need your help. Visit the below websites for more details.
http://www.worldvision.org.nz/lendahand/default.aspx
http://www.worldvision.org.nz/wherewework/profiles/c_cambodia.asp
17th March 2010
Fund for Haiti victims from CCNZ
Big thanks from World Vision NZ to all Cambodian donators.
Michael Sheppard (Ethnic Communities Ambassador)
Emily Woodroofe (Field Office Support Representative)
In February 2009 CCNZ raised a total of $1500NZ from the Cambodian people in Auckland city to help the Haiti earthquake victims. The funds were donated via World Vision New Zealand.
Michael Sheppard (Ethnic Communities Ambassador) who received the humanitarian fund at his office was very impress. Michael said “On behalf and those that were affected by the earthquake in Haiti, I would like to thank everyone, especially CCNZ and the Cambodian people of New Zealand for their generous donation to help with the earthquake relief effort”
(Click here for list of donators)
12 March 2010
Text book donation from Mr. LAO MOLYNA
Mr. LAO MOLYNA Deputy Director of CHEA SIM SANTHORMOK high school in Phnom Penh has donated Khmer text books for the languages school.
12 books in total were donated.
A/Book1
B/Book2
C/Book3
D/Book4
E/Book5
F/Book6
He is willing to help if we need some more. Thank you very much for generosity.
09 March 2010
Khmer Waikato Association Initiation
Pkar Prak Festival on 13th and 14th March 2010
CCNZ have donated $300nz to support the festival.
13 February 2010
Happy Valentine day
CCNZ was invited by the Ponleur Thmey Band group on Valentines day.
Valentine day is the day to express their gratitude to Parents, Family, friends, and most of all to their love one.
CCNZ representatives were honoured and privileged to present a certificate to the Ponleur Thmey group leader Mr Kim Leang, other members of the band, as well as popular Cambodian singers & Artist from Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
A small gift of $300NZ was also given to support and thank them for their hard work, and huge effort to serve the Cambodian community. We wish them a happy Valentine’s day.
Venue: Coral reef Restaurant, Auckland City.
24th February 2010
Southeast Asian Night Market
The South East Asian Night Market will be held on 20th March 2010, on the Wellington Waterfront.
For more information, please click here
You can also contact Kit O'Connor for more details:
Kit O’Connor City Events, Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington
Ph:
04 803 8767
E: kit.oconnor@wcc.govt.nz
Thank you for your time and for supporting our event.
Kind regards
Susan Wilson.
Summer City Events Assistant
City Events
Wellington City Council
7th February 2010
Cambodian family Appealing
Mr Say Soeurn (Cambodian New Zealander) informed CCNZ of the 10 Cambodian men from Cambodia who disappeared in Thailand during a job search last January 2010. One of the men missing is his cousin.
The missing men are:
- Mr Chan Saroeurn - 25 years old.
- Mr Rym Ko - 17 years old,
- Mr Yorn Kory - 30 years old
- Mr Chhon Sok - 22 years old
- Mr Hak Lim - 18 year old
- Mr Vann Thun - 23 years old
- Mr Pech Sok - 16 years old
- Mr Yorn Khy - 17 years old
- Mr Tai Khe - 26 years old
- Mr Dil Dul - 17 years old
All the men are from Commune Koh Chum, Kandeang District, and Pursat Province.
The Cambodian Government, and LICADHO, A Cambodian Human Rights NGO (non governmental organization) focusing on protecting human rights have been informed and are reported by their family.
If anyone has any information about these missing people
Please contacted the family or us - mob: 021 1242699 or 021 900459
30th January 2010
Hang Meas Radio Live FM104.5 MHz
A CCNZ representative was interviewed by Cambodian live radio, Hang Meas Radio Live FM104.5 MHz by Mr Samnorp (Radio presenter) on Saturday 30th January 2010 at 9.40pm NZ time.
Topics:
- - Cambodian live in New Zealand,
- - How do Cambodians celebrate Maek Boja in NZ (Buddhist festival)?
- - Last greeting word to Cambodians in New Zealand and outside of New Zealand.
29th January 2010
Haiti earthquake Disaster Relief
Last Sunday (17/01/2010) predictions of the death toll from the Haitian earthquake have risen to 200,000 as mounting desperation at lack of aid threatens to tilt the country into anarchy.
CCNZ will donate this humanitarian aid through World Vison New Zealand.
To Donate, please contact the following number 021 132 6237 or:
- Suriya .Y - 021 114 4585
- Sopheap C (Phin) – 021 112 94374
- Same E – 09 263 6310
- Sokheng Iv - 021 132 2797
- Norina K. - 021 833 573
- Socheat L. - 021 024 52619
- Someda. L - 021 043 6643
We thank you for your kind generosity.
21st January 2010
Farewell dinner
A thankyou dinner to all members, and also to farewell the Cambodian singers who are returning back home at the Lucky Star Restaurant.
15th January 2010
Third and final fund raising party
About 330 guests (28 tables) joined in the last party to say goodbye to the Cambodian
Celebrity singers.
Thank you also to Khmer Christian - Channa who donated $100NZ.
Again on behalf of CCNZ, We would like to thank everybody and wish you all a happy New Year and a prosperous future.
12th January 2010
2010 Brother Number One Documentary Film NZ Cambodia
Brother Number One, a documentary Produced/Directed by Annie Goldson with Producers James Bellamy, Peter Gilbert, Rob Hamill and Associate Producer Chakara Lim.
The documentary sees Olympian and Trans-Atlantic rowing champion New Zealander Rob Hamill travel to Cambodia to appear before a War Crimes Tribunal seeking justice for his
eldest brother Kerry who, along with two sailing mates, was tortured and murdered by
the Khmer Rouge in 1978.
Visit the website - www.brothernumberone.co.nz
11th January 2010
Happy New Year to CCNZ
From the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to CCNZ representative and its members.
"On behalf of The Cambodian ambassador to New Zealand and Australia, his wife and all the embassy and staff members I would like to thank and wish all CCNZ representative and its members a prosperous future.
From H.E. Mr CHUM Sounry (Cambodian Ambassador)
Click here to download the letter
9th January 2010
CCNZ Radio Interview
On Saturday 9th January 2010, CCNZ interviewed two Cambodia celebrity singers - Oeurn Sreymom and Rithy Yun via CCNZ Radio Planet 104.6fm
Some of the following questions were asked:
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Welcome both to New Zealand
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How is the show in New Zealand?
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How successful is it?
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Thank you to all audience and supporter.
For those that missed the live radio interview. A copy of the interview will be available on YouTube soon.
7th January 2010
Southeast Asian Night Market
Ten Southeast Asian nations have joined with local groups to bring you the food, crafts and performances of a typical Southeast Asian night on 20 March 2010, 4.00pm-10.00pm, at Frank Kitts Park Promenade, Wellington waterfront.
If someone interested please contact Kit O'Connor at the following website - www.wellington.govt.nz
2nd January 2010
CCNZ Happy New Year 2010 function at the Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland City, New Zealand
For the first time ever, all Cambodian representative from other cities in NZ Celebrated together. The following special guests were present:
Donator: Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lao chhun (Generously donated $500NZ).
Wellington Cambodian Association President Representative (Mr Kadet Pidoroth) and members (Generously donated $400NZ).
Former Cambodian celebrity singer Pich Sovann Dalis and family (From Wellington)
Palmerston North (Manawatu) Cambodian Association president Mr Hoeurn Chan (Generously donated $200NZ).
Hamilton Cambodian Association President (Mr Voeurn Sok) and active members (Generously donated $450NZ)
Christchurch (Canterbury) Cambodian Association Representative Mr Rasy Sao (Generously donated $200NZ)
Other donators:
Director of Pacific College of Technology, Papatoetoe, Auckland New Zealand.
Auckland Cambodian Christian Group (Generously personal donated $50NZ).
Auckland Cambodian Youth Trust Chairperson (Generously donated $100NZ).
Entertainment was provided by two Cambodian celebrity singers - Miss Srteymom Oeurn and Mr Rithy Yun with Punmeur Thmey Cambodian Band.
Thank you again to all donators. Your kind donation is greatly appreciated.
On behalf of CCNZ we would like to thank everyone and wish you all a happy New Year and a properous future!
1st January 2010
Cambodian Khmer Waikato Association Happy New Year 2010 function
CCNZ gave a small donation of $300NZ to support the association through MR Voeurn Sok (President of Khmer Waikato Association).
Guest present include:
- CCNZ representatives.
- Palmerston North Cambodian Association representatives.
- Special Cambodian guest from Auckland City, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.
Entertainment was provided by two Cambodian celebrity singers - Miss Srteymom Oeurn and Mr Rithy Yun with Pean Meas Band.
CCNZ would like to wish the Cambodian Khmer Waikato Association a happy New Year!
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)