There is some better news for people who put in an application under the former Parent Category or as an Adult Sibling prior to these categories closing in May 2012. Just over 2000 places are being made available in the near future to try to work through these applications. I have no detail about the timeframe yet, but it is certainly an improvement. Keep an eye on Amendment Circulars on the INZ website http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...dmentcircs.htm. Not there yet, but on its way. Good luck if this applies to you.