Indeed FlyingSquirrel/PeachPilot/UnHappyHamster/Whateverthisweek'snameis, if the chap had found the FAQ thread and done a little bit of reading, he would've already found plenty of 'first hand experience with a school in NZ'.
He could've then tailored his enquiries accordingly. He might've even discovered that any right of work (ie visa/passport) he has will ultimately determine which licencing authority he should be aiming for.
But then 'we' already know this. Because these topics have been covered repeatedly before. And then saved in the Training FAQ for future reference.
And there's me thinking that I might've been helping out Heliport by posting that link. I guess not. Ho hum