Polish Children's 80th Anniversary
Nov
1
to 3 Nov

Polish Children's 80th Anniversary

Eighty years ago, on 1 November, 733 Polish children, along with their 102 caregivers, arrived in Wellington aboard the USS General Randall. Their harrowing journey began with their arrest and deportation from Poland by the Russians, continued when they were given refuge in Persia after years of deprivation in labour camps in Siberia and other parts of the Soviet Union, and finshed with their safe arrival in New Zealand. Their journey ended in the quiet country town of Pahiatua, where the camp that had been especially prepared for them, became their first home in New Zealand.

Eighty years later, the children of these children are organising a reunion, not only for the Pahiatua children, but also for their children and subsequent generations. Reunion events will be held in Pahiatua and Wellington.

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Mother's Day Lunch
May
12

Mother's Day Lunch

The PolArt 2025 committee has the perfect treat for your mothers on Mother’s Day. Come along for a delicious lunch that neither you or your mother have to cook! What could be better?!

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What it means to me to be Polish in New Zealand
May
5

What it means to me to be Polish in New Zealand

We invite youth under 25 years of age (as of April 28th, 2024) to submit art works interpretating ‘What it means to be Polish in NZ’.

Submissions formats (maximum two per person) may take various forms including:
Activities such as music (songs, instrumental performance, original compositions), dance, sonic and performance art, video, drama, mixed media - time limit 3 minutes. Polish and/or English if applicable.
Visual arts such as painting, sculpture, crafts, mixed media. Size guideline is format A2 or smaller. Written forms such as poetry, stories, essays under 300 words. Polish and/or English accepted.

Please register your interest by filling online form https://form.jotform.com/240787350682867 before April 21st 2024. Submit your works either electronically to association@polishcommunity.org.nz or in person at Dom Polski in Newtown by 5pm on April 28th 2024.
If you are unsure about your submission format please email us or call Ela Polaczuk Rombel (027 660 5812) or Andrzej Nowicki (022 328 8064).
All submissions will be displayed, presented or performed at Dom Polski in Newtown at 1:30 pm on Sunday 5th May, 2024.
Every entry will receive a prize at this occasion and will be judged by the Polish Embassy in Wellington. We look forward to seeing your ideas. Good luck / Powodzenia!

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Meet & Greet with Oskar Zawada
Dec
7

Meet & Greet with Oskar Zawada

We have a 'meet and greet' session with Wellington Phoenix Polish footballer Oskar Zawada! We’ve had great interest from kids, youth and their families so please let us know as soon as possible if you’d like to come, so that we can finalise numbers.

This fun session will be at 6pm on Thursday December 7th at The Performance Institute, the Phoenix' training facility at Trentham. Bring your active wear and a water bottle as I’m sure there will be some kicking of the ball! If you are keen to join in, please contact Andrzej Nowicki (022-328-8064) or Edzio Polaczuk (021-959-756). See you there!

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Mikołaj
Dec
3

Mikołaj

You are invited to join us for our Polish Children’s Christmas Party!

Sunday 3 December 2023
11.00am - 2.00pm
Dom Polski

Please bring a plate to share and a wrapped and clearly named gift for your child to be given out by Mikołaj himself!

There will be face painting , balloon art, fun games, carols, party food and of course, Mikołaj!

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Opłatek
Dec
2

Opłatek

We invite you to join us for Opłatek on:

Saturday 2 December 2023
2.00pm
Dom Polski Library

RSVP’s essential to association@polishcommunity.org.nz

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Roman Drecki Obituary
Nov
16
to 17 Nov

Roman Drecki Obituary

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Roman Drecki. He died at his home on the 9th November 2023.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Roman by Fr Alfredo Garcia at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Glenfield, Auckland, on Thursday 16th November at 11am. The Rosary will commence 30 minutes before the Mass.

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Święto Niepodległośći
Nov
12

Święto Niepodległośći

The Polish Association in NZ Inc & SPK invite you and your family to celebrate Święto Niepodległośći. There will be entertainment, quizzes, prizes and refreshments. Entry by donation.

RSVP essential to association@polishcommunity.org.nz

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Piotruś Pan
Oct
21

Piotruś Pan

Come along and see the spectacular show, Piotruś Pan, brought to you by Orlęta Dance Ensemble. The wonderful story adapted from Peter Pan, is one not to be missed! Bring your family and friends along for this fun and upbeat performance.

Tickets:

Individual: $20
Family: $60
Children 5 & under: Free

Bookings: orleta@polishcommunity.org.nz

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Father's Day Feast
Sep
3

Father's Day Feast

Piwo, pierogi and so much more!!! Come along for an evening of Polish food, dance, a fully stocked bar, raffles and music. Treat your dad to a wonderful night out! Contact e.rombel@gmail.com for more information or to book tickets.

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Zabawa
Jul
22

Zabawa

Come and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the forming of the Polish Association in New Zealand. Our Zabawa (dine and dance) will feature live band Krakerjack and a Polish Disco. A delicious buffet dinner will be served and our bar will be open for the purchase of alcohol (no BYO). It is set to be a fabulous evening with a theme of white and red, who can come up with the best outfit to fit the theme?

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Polish Food Night
Jul
4

Polish Food Night

Join us at Dom Polski for an evening of learning to cook some favourite Polish foods. Fun, social cooking, with plenty of food to take home with you to enjoy with friends and family.

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Polish History Group
Mar
29

Polish History Group

The next Polish History Group meeting will feature guest speaker Mark Dunick, History PhD candidate at Victoria University. Mark will present his findings to date and his plans for his research topic entitled: ‘Continental European Migrants to New Zealand in the 1870s’.

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