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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:

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:  

 


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:

Click to view Khmer letter 1

Click to view Khmer letter 2

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


Embassy's copy right

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:

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:

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).

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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:

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:

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

Please click to view


Saturday 3rd October 2009
Appealing for Cambodian Typhoon Ketsana Victims

 

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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


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   

(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.


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

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:


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:

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

 

 

 

 

 


 

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: