Polish Waves

'June programme is about sport and some outstanding Polish achievements Downunder: Melbourne Cup, Racing NZ Hall of Fame, Golden Boot and Soccer player of the year ! Join the ‘Polish Waves’ team to find out more! Fascinating news, interesting chats - all flavoured with Polish heritage and legacy in NZ.

In 1973, official diplomatic relations between Poland and New Zealand were established at the embassy level.

The main aim for the future was the development and strengthening of mutual economic and cultural relations.

Both nations however have ties that have lasted over 150 years - with early Polish settlers arriving in Aotearoa in 1872.

On this celebratory occasion we speak 'all things Polish' to the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in NZ, Mr Grzegorz Kowal.

The best of Poland, Polish connections and heritage matters Downunder

This month of March we take you to Poland to celebrate Polish Pride! A Pole whose name you know and A Pole whose poems you should read! World known Male and Nobel Prize winning Female! Who are they? And what is so special about March 8th? Tune in to find out!

In the Polish Winter month of February join us for a Polish Odyssey – an exciting journey full of adventures! In a short series of different experiences, we take you through interesting, winter spots in Poland; introduce fascinating people of science in both PL and NZ and talk .....Polish donuts! But there is more! Tune in!

PolArt - Polish Festival of Visual & Preforming Arts has proudly showcased Polish culture through folkloric dance, music, theatre, literature & visual arts to audiences Downunder for more than 45 years. It is the largest and longest-running festival of its kind outside of Poland. The 15th festival's edition has recently returned to Sydney, inviting audiences from all over Australia & New Zealand to see, hear, taste & feel all things Polish. Join us for some Festival news & interviews!

What does Christmas mean to children? What do they love about it?

In the last broadcast of 2022, 'Polish Waves' team caught up with children from Polish Playcentre in Christchurch. Plus: Christmas medley for everyone: preparations, memories and carols! What is special about Polish Xmas? Tune in to find out! Happy New Year!

On Friday 11th of November - Poland's Independence Day - we indulge in reminiscence on the Polish past, fight for freedom,

and pay tribute to Polish heritage and culture.

Polish Waves team shares interesting facts about the Antarctic superlatives and speaks to Polish polar Scientist - visiting from Poland during Christchurch Days of Ice 2022.

Historian and story teller Margaret Copland of Kerwee (direct descendant of early Polish Settlers 1872) shares with you the story of four generations of Polish Immigrant family. For her contribution to Polish culture Margaret has been in 2020 awarded a badge of honor – ‘Meritorious for Polish Culture’.

Community Talks broadcast - part of Christchurch Family Expo 2022.