Norsewood

Norsewood
Stave church replica on Coronation Street.
Interactive map of Norsewood
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 MayorScott Gilmore
 • Wairarapa MPMike Butterick
 • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MPCushla Tangaere-Manuel
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
Area
 • Total
0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
150
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
4974

Norsewood is a small rural settlement in the Tararua District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. The town is situated east of the Ruahine Mountain range and is located 20 kilometres northeast of Dannevirke.