finally,
I have an approval email from onlineservices@mbie.govt.nz.
It was 5 months wait and the wait is over. for anyone who is in the waiting queue I have my timeline posted here.
08 March 2022: PR application received and money deducted
23-March 2022: passport returned
03-Aug 2022: Send an email requiring an update
no response
09/08/2022 - got an automated email from onlineservices@mbie.govt.nz with an e-visa attached to it.
I would like to personally thank @JandM @Kelerei
for assisting me and everyone here in the forum promptly in replying to any queries.
I wish good luck to everyone on the waiting list.
Cheers