Polish Refugees in New Zealand 1944-1951

Introduction

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Invitation, journey and arrival

Invitation, journey and arrival

Pahiatua Polish Children’s Camp

Pahiatua Polish Children’s Camp

Polish girls in Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth, 1946 Back (l-r): Emilia Chumko, Stanisława Domańska Front (l-r): Regina Zielińska, Helena Kornobis, Adela Jasionowicz, Helena Pietkiewicz, Aniela Markowska. Source: Polish Children's Reunion Committee 2004.

Integration to New Zealand Life

A march to Wellington's Cenotaph to support Poland's Solidarity (Solidarność) movement and protest against the Soviet occupation of Poland, 9 February 1981. Note the railway station in the background and the former Government Buildings on the right. Leading the march are (l-r): Zdzisław Lepionka (Polish Association President), Ludwik Kowalczyk, Mieczysław Murawski and Dioniza Choroś (Gradzik)

Staying Polish in New Zealand

Testimonies

Biographies