Hi All, thought I would give you a timeline of my application process.
Auckland Central Branch:
Application Lodged in Auckland 22/11/16.
Application approved 13/12/16.
I didn't hear anything from a CO and took only 3 weeks to process. I received a 1 year work visa. However I will be able to apply for residency in May 2017.
If anyone has any questions then let me know