Rearview Mirror – A Look Back At The Weeks News That Was

It’s been a big week in politics with local National for Invercargill MP Penny Simonds being elevated to #20 in the National caucus, prime minister Jacinda Ardern chucking in the towel and resigning and only one nomination was in the hat to take over the top job. That was the man that stole SIT from us, new prime minister Chris Hipkins.

In other news reporter Aimee Wilson had a chat to Gaire Thompson about his plans for newly purchased old SIT arcade and downtown buildings.

Southland’s voice in Parliament just got a little stronger today, as Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds moves up the party ranks. Read more>>

Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister, and a caucus vote to elect a new Party Leader will occur in 3 days’ time on Sunday the 22^nd of January. Read more>>

Chris Hipkins is set to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand after being the sole nominee for the Labour Party leadership. Read more>>

Nelson businessman Gaire Thompson has purchased the SIT Arcade and is hoping some new tenants will give the mall a bit of a lift. Read more>>