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Although one of the smaller ethnic communities in New Zealand, Cambodians are becoming increasingly visible. Groups of all ages sing and dance in cultural festivals, and foster their language, Khmer, and their religion, Theravada Buddhism.
Olympian and Trans-Atlantic rowing champion New Zealander Rob Hamill travels to Cambodia seeking justice for his eldest brother Kerry who, along with two sailing mates, was murdered by the ultra-Maoist Khmer Rouge regime in 1978.
Between 1975 and 1992, over 4000 Cambodians began a new life in Aotearoa NZ. Many were refugees escaping the murderous regime of the Khmer Rouge and some recorded their life stories. Find out more by exploring our collections and curated resources.
Brought to you by Khmer Inc., Khmer community radio provides service to the Khmer people with Khmer news, news in NZ, community notices, orientation for Cambodian migrants to the Kiwi way, Buddhist Dharma teaching, Khmer cultural topics, guest interviews and talkback. Studio phone 815.8100.
Between 1979 and 1992, New Zealand accommodated 4,661 Cambodian refugees. Under the refugee resettlement programme Cambodians were granted permanent residency upon entry in New Zealand. On arrival they were transported to the Mangere Refugee Reception Centre in Auckland, where they stayed for four to six weeks.
Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand Inc. 1,190 likes. Cambodian (Khmer) Community of New Zealand is a non-profit organisation, formed by the Khmer Community in New Zealand.
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