Hi Guys,

Just giving an update, I got some great help along the way from a few people on this thread, thanks again. My application is currently with the board. They received it well over three weeks ago and I have only received a letter confirming they had received it. I was waiting as it advises the process takes 2 months but I don't think this is currently the case, I think mine is going to be a bit longer than that. I rang through as I hadn't heard anything in over three weeks and from what I can gather they are just sitting on a desk waiting to be looked at. I was given no indication when it would be looked at I was informed it would now take a minimum of three months due to a backlog. On top of this I do not yet know whether or not everything is correct or if they will send it back yet as they haven't even looked at that part. It is very frustrating when I spent months putting it together and checking and checking everything to ensure it was right.

I want to work and travel in NZ I really do but if this persists I will be going to Oz as my college course has equivalency and to be honest the process appears far more efficient and structured (if I sent off my application to Oz I could get it in two weeks) but I did not know this when I applied to NZ as i would have gone through the Trans Tasmanian way but hindsight is a great thing. I just can't believe Kevin had so much ease getting into NZ despite most people on this thread having applications sent back numerous times.

If any one has had similar experiences or thinks I am being far too inpatient please show me the light but I found it easier to obtain a degree in college compared to NZ registration!!


(P.s. if my reg comes through first time and I've no issues I will happily provide any help with applications or templates etc but should probably wait to see if what I've done is correct!)