Polish Waves

As Poland observes Polish Science Day (19th Feb) - as a tribute to accomplished Polish scientists - we share with you some interesting facts on Polish scientific excellence!

And - there is something Polish for your brain, your soul and for your taste buds!

The best of Poland, Polish connections and heritage matters Downunder

Closing 2024 with our last broadcast of 'Polish Waves' - radio program by and about Polish community Downunder. Our topic is..... Christmas!

With Jan - descendant of Early Polish Settlers 1872, Maria - daughter of Pahiatua boy 1944, Dorota & Tom - first generation of Polish migrants to NZ - WE HAVE IT ALL COVERED! So tune in to find out about “Our Christmas Downunder”.

Merry Christmas! Wesołych Świąt!

Join us to visit Pahiatua - safe shelter to over 700 Polish WW2 orphans that made NZ home in 1944.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of their arrival we cover the history and the journey, we share emotional memories and acknowledge the humanitarian togetherness of both countries.

Dance is an essential component of cultural identity, reflecting traditions and heritage.

Join Polish Waves to discover the role of dance in Polish culture.

Let's celebrate Polish dances and their role in preserving cultural identity. The Polish Waves team will elaborate on all five national dances of Poland and how they preserve Polish heritage in New Zealand and around the world. Listen to an interview with a New Zealand dancer - a descendant of the first Polish settlers of Marshlands. The broadcast is a part of Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024.

Learn the brief history & interesting facts, meet famous competitors, compare medal tables, and celebrate the successes of all Olympians!

Do you know what AGITOS mean in Paralympics? Tune in as there is always something new you learn!

Travelling to Poland?

The Polish Waves team chatted to the descendants of Polish settlers about places they wanted to visit and why.

In our August programe we are therefore traveling from the Pomeranian region by the Baltic Sea to Polish Mountains in the South.

Interesting destinations!

In July we are revisiting historical Krakow (Polish city in the south of Poland), talk about Wawel Cathedral and it famous Sigismund Bell, and play some piano masterpieces.

Join us to learn something about our home country - Poland

June programe is about friendship, music and some things in common.

Find out how Poles celebrate solstice and how white-tuffed kiwi bird in Tararua links Poland and NZ!

There is also music, poetry and NZ-PL connection at the 1944 Monte Cassino battle of WW2.

Tune in!

Polish heart for Mothers, Polonia and Poland - during the month when Poles celebrate national colours and commemorate those who fought for Poland at Monte Cassino in 1944 .