Our CO has just told us that my medical is still under review - she expects to have it back by the end of January at the latest. In the meantime, my husband is supposed to be starting work the week beginning 16 Jan, so obviously very very unlikely the Visa will be through in time. She's said he can apply for a Work Visa in the meantime and has sent us Form INZ 1015 "Work Visa Application for a Temporary Stay in New Zealand".
Does anyone know if this is the "Temporary Entry Visa" or the "Work to Residence Visa" - I'm assuming it's the first one, in which case it may not be any quicker than waiting for the SMC application to be assessed.