Dear Stim,

Don't worry if you have completed a three year degree programme in UK - NZ do NOT actually decline your application if you haven't completed 4 year training programme.

I went through NZ rego in 2003 and it was relatively easy. No examination involved. Just had to be very thorough in providing substantiated claims in responding to all the competency requirements. I got my reference providers (previous supervisors) to address some of the competencies in their reference letters as proof of me having completed them.

Hope this helps.