Norsewood celebrates 35 years of Scandinavian festival

Around 150 years ago the government actively encouraged immigrants to help build the country. The Tararua settlement of Norsewood was one community shaped by that influx, and for the past 35 years the town has celebrated its Scandinavian heritage through an annual festival. Organiser John Ellison, who has been involved for three decades, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.