Sunday 19th June 2010 , Auckland
An annual general meeting was held at the Wadcross Social Room, Henderson, Auckland on Saturday 19 June 2010. The programme started with a welcome speech by the President, Mahendra Giri, and was followed by a report of activities by Joint Secretory Shantwona Bhattu. The Treasurer, Dipendra K.C., then presented the Financial Statement of the year 2009/10. Member Shaurya Bhattarai then reported on the sporting activities that the society organised for the last year. The President presented a vote of thanks to the society members, and fellow executive members. At the end of the programme there was a general Q and A and discussion session.
Sunday 11th April 2010 , Auckland
The program started with welcome speech by the president, high lights of the day by the vice president, and followed by the cultural program. A beautiful dance was presented by Miss Ijma Pradhan, group song led by Indra Pokharel and later a song of Naran Gopal was sang by Ajit Thapa. A poem with title "Bhauntariyako Yatri" was presented by Ram Raj Oli. Then Rajkumari, Jocilyn, together with Mrs Bimala Phokharel and another friend sang a Nepali song.
The special guests were presented with small gifts, a token of New Zealand. Thereafter Mr Pradhananga and Mr Sharma spoke a few words to high light New Year expressing an optimistic view about Nepal.
Then coupons for BINGO game was on sale while all lined up for dinner. The pot-luck dinner was excellent in every way, taste, texture and variety. There was plenty to feed an army. A bunch of ladies put a very tiring and meticulous work to get the food stuff ready for the table. While waiting for food all had good time to meet and greet, talk to the special guests and take photos.
After the dinner the special guests had to leave for the airport. Then our BINGO game started. Dr Amir Shrestha and Indra Pokharel took the responsibility of running the game on their shoulders with the help of Preety and Master Ranjitkar. It was interesting and enjoyable as has always been. Among others Ajit bagged the FULL HOUSE prize of FOUR CRORES ($40.000000). The society also was benefited by the game nine crores (90.000000).
More energetic, juniors and seniors alike, came to the dancing floor with modern Nepali songs. It was difficult to hold ourselves back from not going to dancing floor. Spectators also enjoyed watching and clapping. All these merry making would have continued for long but we had to cut short to clean up and leave the premises.
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Saturday 17 October 2009 , Auckland
New Zealand Nepal Society organised an event celebrating Tihar 2009 with Laxmi Puja, Bhailo and Deusi with friends and families. Tihar Special Food preparation was excellent and tasty. Members had a great relaxing moment during meeting and greeting and later while eating food. The Celebration was fulfilled by excellent dance performance by Nigya Pokhrel and Swarnima Subedi. It was all prepared in a short notice which is very appreciable.
The Secretary started the Programme by inviting the president for a short introduction of the programme. Then followed by Laxmi Puja by all present. There was quite a good crowd attending the function.
Saturday 19 September 2009 , Auckland
New Zealand Nepal Society organised an event celebrating Dashain 2009. The event was organised at the Fickling Center, Three Kings. A special cultural program was organised for the celebration. A large number of families and friends from Tipuke were also attending the function.
August /Secptember 2008 , Auckland
New Zealand Nepal Society Inc organized the inter community sport
event 'Sport 200p'. Sports 2009 included 'Chess ChampionshipTable Tennis
Championship Badminton
Championship and a Friendly Soccer Match
All events involved more than 100 participants. Specila thanks goes to the friends from Tipuke who came all the way from Tipuke for the games. Participants also
volunteered to involve in organizing and running the events and participation of
parents & family members also helped in the great success of the tournament.
NZNS would like to thank all the participants and congratulate winners of all
tournaments. All the prize winners will be awarded with the prizes for this
tournament in next society's program.
The final results for NZNS Sports 2009 are as follows:
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Chess
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Table Tennis
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Badminton
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Winner:
Deepak
Devkota
Runner up
: Suman Adhikari
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Men’s:
First : Kedar Uprety
Second: Ramesh Gurung
Third: Shaurya Bhattarai
Ladies:
First: Neera Pant
Second: Nirmala Giri
Third: Sudira Regmi
Under 15:
First : Arun Poudel
Second: Anubhav Thapa
Third: Atul Acharya
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Men’s:
First: Kesh Gurung
Second: Suman Dhungel
Third: Dinesh Acharya
Ladies:
First: Sushila Bhattarai
Second: Priyangu Dhungel
Under 15:
First : Arun Poudel
Second: Anubhav Thapa
Third: Salina Dhungel
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28th of Secptember 2008 , Auckland
New Zealand Nepal Society Inc organized the inter community sport
event 'Sport 2008' last
month. Sports 2008 included 'Chess Championship' on 14th,'Table Tennis
Championship' on 21st and 'Badminton
Championship' on 28th of September 2008.
All events involved more than 100 participants. Participants also
volunteered to involve in organizing and running the events and participation of
parents & family members also helped in the great success of the tournament.
NZNS would like to thank all the participants and congratulate winners of all
tournaments. All the prize winners will be awarded with the prizes for this
tournament in next society's program.
The final results for NZNS Sports 2008 are as follows:
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Chess
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Table Tennis
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Badminton
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Winner:
Deepak
Devkota
Runner up
: Pitambar S. Dahal
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Men’s:
First : Phillip Gautam.
Second: Ajit Thapa
Third: Kedar Uprety
Ladies:
First: Supriti
Basnyat
Second: Vaneesha Gurung
Under 15:
First : Arun Poudel
Second: Anubhav Thapa
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Men’s:
First: Sajju Nepal
Second: Arun Bista
Third: Suman Dhungel
Ladies:
First: Jeny Gautam
Second: Priyangu Dhungel
Under 15:
First : Aalok Poudel
Second: Anubhav Thapa
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7th September 2008 ,Ferndale House,
830 New North Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland
Election of new executive committee for the tenure of 2008-2010 was successfully
held on 7th of September. On the same day, Election
Committee chair person, Mr. Baikuntha Aryal declared the result.
Following are the members of new executive committee for 2008- 2010.
President :
Dr. Mahendra Giri
Vice President :
Prof. Pitambar Sharma Dahal
Joint Secretary:
Mrs. Shantwona Baidya
Tresurer: Mr. Dipendra K.C.
Members:
Mr. Nitesh Linkha Rai
Mr. Robin Rimal
Mr. Aakash Gyawali
Mr. Shaurya Bhattarai
14th September 2008 ,Ferndale House,
830 New North Road, Mt. Albert, Auckland
The "Hand over" ceremony was scheduled at 13:00 at Ferndale House 830 New North
Road. Newly elected team was introduced and greeted by the Chairperson, Prof
Pitambar S Dahal. Then the Chairperson highlighted the activities of the last
term and walk the new team through the papers, files and other assets present in
the office and handed over the portfolio to the new President of NZNS, Dr.
Mahendra K Giri. Then, Mrs Achala Adhikari present the account balance sheet
showing current account of the NZNS and handed over to new Treasurer, Mr
Dipendra KC. There were some discussion and question answer session at the end.
The ceremony was then concluded with the vote of thanks from newly elected
president to the out going team.
Sunday 3 August 2008 , Mt. Eden memorial hall, Mt. Eden, Auckland
Multicultural Expo 2008 was held in Auckland on Sunday 3 August 2008 with the participation of various ethnic organizations of New Zealand. It was organized by the Auckland Multicultural Society Inc. New Zealand Nepal Society also participated the program with a performance by Swarnima Subedi (daughter of NZNS member Sweta/Subarna Subedi), Salina Dhungel (daughter of NZNS member Priyangu/Suman Dhungel), Astha Kattel (daughter of NZNS member Roshani Shrestha/Giriraj Kattel) and Nigya Pokhrel (daughter of NZNS member Bimala/Indra Pokhrel). The Expo was participated by Bulgarian, Czech, Indian, Polish, Bangladesh, Uruguay, Japanese
and others.
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19 July 2008, Manukau city, Auckland
NZNS members overwhelmingly participated the tree planting program on Saturday
19 July 2008 in Manukau with the support of Manukau City Council, Wai-Care and
Nestle. Altogether 600 native trees were planted on the day. The native trees
includes Ti Kouka (Cordyline australis), Karamu (Coprosma robusta), Kohuhu
(Pittosporum tenuifolium), Tarata (Pittosporum eugeneoides), Manuka
(Leptospermum scoparium), Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides), harakeke (Phormium tenax),
Mmahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus). The planting site is adjacent to the last year
plantation. The survival and growth of the last year plantation is very
encouraging.
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14 June 2008, Jack Dickey Community Hall, Epsom, Auckland
An annual general meeting was held at Jack Dickey Community Hall, Epsom,
Auckland on Saturday 14 June 2008 with overwhelming participation of the
Society members. The President of the Society, Manohar Shrestha, welcomed the
members followed by Secretaryʼs Report by the Secretary, Dr. Giri Raj Kattel.
The Treasurer, Achala Adhikary, presented the Financial Statement of the year
2007/08. At the end of the meeting, Vice-president Pitambar Sharma Dahal
presented a vote of thanks.
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1 June 2008, Auckland
The Society organised a celebration of the declaration of Federal Republic of
Nepal (28 May 2008) at the Society premise, Ferndale House, Mt. Albert,
Auckland. The celebration was participated by Nepalis and Kiwis with lighting
candles.
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29 May 2008, Auckland
We congratulate to all Nepalis living in Nepal and abroad for being the country
"an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular and an inclusive democratic
republic nation". It is the result of the agony, struggle, sacrifice and
commitment of Nepali people.
Let us commit to participate in the social, economic and environmental
development of Nepal.
With best wishes.
Manohar Shrestha
President
New Zealand Nepal Society
17 May 2008, Auckland
A talk program on heart health was organized on the aegis of the Society and
Heart Foundation of New Zealand at the Society premise. NZNS member Leena
Gautam delivered talk program.
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26 April 2008, Remuera,
Auckland
Members of the Executive Committee made a courtesy meeting with Patron Lady June Hillary on Saturday 26 April 2008.
The committee handed over a letter thanking for patronizing the society, condolence book kept on the day of Memorial Service for Sir Ed and a condolence card signed by the NZNS members during the memorial service.
The letter also states that "We miss Sir Edmund Hillary a lot. Each of our members and children vividly remember him. Many children had opportunity to present various performances in front of him. His tireless support and contribution will be unforgettable. We commit to follow and support the programs initiated by Sir Ed".
13 April 2008, Shakespear Beach,
Orewa
A picnic was held celebrating Nepali New Year 2065 at Shakespeare Regional Park
on Sunday 13 April 2065. There were about 150 participants including all
Bhutanese refugees who recently arrived. The NZNS members and guests
participated the program enthusiastically with new year greetings
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12 April 2008, Greenlane, Auckland.
The Society members had participated the tribute tour for Sir Edmund Hillary at One Tree Hill, Auckland on Saturday 12 April 2008 which is the chance for ordinary Kiwis to help create a memorial to our greatest hero and to inspire our young people.
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Wish you a happy, prosperous and successful
New Year 2065 !
Let us contribute to foster peace and prosperity in Nepal.
Manohar Shrestha
President
New Zealand Nepal Society
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31 March 2008, Pukekohe, Auckland.
Franklin Multicultural Festival was celebrated on 30 March 2008 with various
sports and multi-cultural music and dances. New Zealand Nepal Society
contributed by presenting two Nepali dances.
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March 2008, Auckland.
New Zealand has taken forty Bhutanese refugees from Nepal who arrived to
Auckland in March 2008. At the moment, they are under six weeks orientation
program for primary, tertiary and adult learning education including New Zealand
culture and society at RMS Refugee Resettlement, Mangere East, Auckland.
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Lady June Hillary : Patron of New
Zealand Nepal Society.
Lady June Hillary
Lady June Hillary has graciously accepted to
patronize the New Zealand Nepal Society. Lady Hillary is also the Consular
General of Nepal to New Zealand.
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Memorial Service , 23 Jan 2008 at Mt.
Roskill War Memorial Hall, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, NZ.
A Memorial Service for Sir Edmund Hillary was organised on
Tuesday 23 January 2008 at Mt. Roskill War Memorial Hall, Mt. Roskill. Nepalis
from Auckland and other parts of New Zealand attended the service.
Gyan Chandra Acharya, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Nepal and Shankar D. Bairagi, Charge d' Affaires a. i., Embassy of
Nepal to Australia and New Zealand attended the service. It was also attended by
June Carlile (Sir Ed’s sister), Alistair Carlile (Sir Ed’s nephew), Hilary
Carlile (Sir Ed’s niece) and her husband Roger Goodman along with other invited
guests including representatives from various organisations such as Counties
Manukau Ethnic Council, Auckland Region Ethnic Council, Shri Lankan Community,
Dutch Community and Kannada Community.
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Messsage from society president over the demise of our
patron Sir Edmund Hillary on 11 Jan 2008 in Auckland, NZ.
Our beloved Patron Sir Edmund Hillary is no more with us. We
extend our heartfelt condolences to Lady June Mulgrew and
family.
Sir Hillary is a true friend and citizen of Nepal. He not
only conquered the Mt. Everest but also the hearts of all Nepalis. Every
Nepalis of New Zealand vividly remembers his close association with the Society.
We miss him a lot. We never forget what he said “Nepal is in my
heart”.
We humbly pray for the eternal peace to departed
soul.
Manohar Shrestha
President
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Happy New Year to all fellow members:
Wishing you a prosperous and peaceful happy New Year 2008!!
On this
occasion, we commit for high participation, cooperation and solidarity among our
community along with others for a common cause for a contribution of peace
building in Nepal.
NZNS has a successful year in 2007 with various social,
cultural and environmental activities, notably Nepal Day celebration. NZNS
member’s participation and cooperation is highly laudable for the overall
success of various programs. Special thanks go to Lottery Grants Board, Lion
Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Ministry of Internal Affairs,
WADCOSS, Auckland City Council and Mt. Wellington Charitable Trust for their
support. NZNS has new office at Ferndale House, Auckland which is a mile stone
we achieved for a cost effective office operation.
We still have to do a
lot. Ideas, suggestions and supports are highly welcome for the successful
institutionalisation of NZNS.
Manohar Shrestha
President
