B777Cptn,
if u read back thru the past posts u will see that there is some discrepancy over how soon CTC will get back to you. personally, ive always had responses either the next day or the day after.
as for NZ as i understand it cadets are being sent off more or less every month - but i may be mistaken. they are definately looking to fill the March course at the moment though.
good luck with your application,
Biggles.