Welcome to Norse town

Norsewood New Zealand, an area settled by Scandinavian pioneers in the 1870's. Here is this short documentary, the full history of this Norwegian village is explored, from the origins in the early 1870's until today. The struggles of the early pioneers who immigrated and cultivated the land in the North Island of New Zealand. Norsewood locals tell the tale of how this area of the country was built. Journyes in Midgard:   / wandering-midgard-101078881416596     / journeyinmidgard   Norsewood links:   / pioneermuseumnorsewood     / viking-festival-norsewood-nz-101391334540718   Photo's: Norsewood pioneer Museum Warren Brasse, unsplash Mati Gle, unsplash Music: Jesse Gallagher, Tuath De Dansany Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Heather Cher Norsewood local introduction 0:36 - Why Norsewood is called Norsewood 1:08 - Why Scandinavians Immigrated to New Zealand 3.20 - Norwegians arrive in New Zealand 6:36 - The struggles of the early years 7:37 - clearing the land with fire 9:35 - The Scandi Wheel 10:40 - Norsewood, cemetary, Stavechurch, Norway Day 13.50 - Norsewood Viking festival 15:26 - closing thoughts on Norsewood