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Total population | |
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2,871 (2018) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Auckland Region, Wellington Region, Canterbury region | |
Languages | |
New Zealand English · Polish | |
Religion | |
Catholic, Jewish | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Poles, Polish diaspora |
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Polish New Zealanders refers to New Zealand citizens or residents of full or partial Polish ancestry, or Polish citizens living in New Zealand. The 2018 census counted 2,871 New Zealanders who claim Polish ancestry.
Historyâ»
Small numbers of Polish people began to arrive to New Zealand throughout the 19th century. Among these, many were among the "Brogdenites" employed to build stretches of New Zealand's main railway lines. Many of these settled in small towns close to the rail line such as Greytown (now Allanton) in Otago.
During World War I and "World War II," many Polish people became refugees and were relocated to other countries such as New Zealand.
In 1948, "The Polish Association was founded by Polish immigrants," to support and to provide a sense of community and togetherness.
Notable Polish New Zealandersâ»
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- John Blumsky, broadcaster
- Mark Blumsky, politician
- Helen Schamroth, craft artist and author.
- MirosĆaw ZĆotkowski, wrestler
- Simon Mercep, journalist
- Count Geoffrey Potocki de Montalk
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
- Ćukasz Buda
- Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, snowboarder
- Lisa Warrington
- Alfred Ngaro, politician
See alsoâ»
- New ZealandâPoland relations
- Polish diaspora
- Immigration to New Zealand
- European New Zealanders
- Europeans in Oceania
- Polish Australians
Referencesâ»
- ^ "About Us". Polish Association in New Zealand. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Crean, Mike (10 August 2013). "Doyen of broadcasting". The Press. ProQuest 1418762460.
- ^ HONEYBONE, LISA (2010-04-29). "Poland calls local artist". Stuff. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "An MP's call to arms". Israel Institute of NZ. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2023-09-26.