 Whakarongo was originally named "Stoney Creek" and along with neighbouring Kelvin Grove was part of the Stoney Creek Scandinavian and Roadmen's Block.The area was one of the first Special Settlements established by the Government (along with Karere Scandinavian Block, between Awapuni and Longburn).The original Scandinavian settlers were the first to arrive under Vogel's Immigration and Public Works Scheme.