Norsewood

Norsewood
Stave church replica on Coronation Street.
Coordinates: 40°04′S 176°13′E / 40.067°S 176.217°E / -40.067; 176.217
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Territorial authorityTararua District
Ward
  • North Tararua General Ward
  • Tamaki nui-a Rua Maori Ward
CommunityDannevirke Community
Electorates
Government
 • TypeTerritorial Authority
 • BodyTararua District Council
 • Tararua MayorTracey Collis
 • Wairarapa MPMike Butterick
 • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MPCushla Tangaere-Manuel
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
Area
 • Total0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total150
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
4974

Norsewood is a small settlement in the Tararua District, New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometers northeast of Dannevirke on State Highway 2. It was founded in 1872 by Norwegian settlers.

References

  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)