26/08/2026
🇺🇦🇳🇿 Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day was also celebrated in New Zealand
On 22 August, the Ukrainian community in Wellington gathered with New Zealand friends and representatives of the diplomatic community to mark the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence.
The event, organised by the Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington, brought together ambassadors and diplomats representing Ukraine’s international partners, as well as members of the Ukrainian community and clergy.
Among those addressing the gathering were Keith Smith, High Commissioner of Canada to New Zealand; Patryk Blaszczak, Ambassador of Poland to New Zealand; and Zuzanna Bieniuk, Deputy Head of Mission of the EU Delegation to New Zealand.
The community also welcomed Fr Andriy Mykytyuk of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul, who travelled from Australia and offered a prayer for Ukraine.
The programme featured Ukrainian music and dance, the photography exhibition “Light in the Darkness of War”, and a screening of the film “Soldier”.
We thank the Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington, its Head Olga Vorobey, all organisers, participants and friends of Ukraine for bringing Ukrainians and our partners together to celebrate Ukraine’s independence thousands of kilometres from home.
🇺🇦 Дякуємо українській громаді Нової Зеландії та всім друзям України за єдність, солідарність і незмінну підтримку!
Слава Україні! 🇺🇦