I'm in a similar quandary.
I'm in NZ with an NZ PPL and want to go home to do the ATPL next year. From what i understand all the hours count. I'm going to try and fit in all the cross country hours i can and the night rating.
I dont think the Multi IR counts at home so I'll leave that and all the theory till next year.
Can anyone else offer some advice? What should we be doing down here before we get home - to save money on expensive flying at home.
Cheers