Yep - you're right Sebby. Bummer for us in NZ.
They have been recruiting from within instead. Taking A/NZ s/h F/As and taking them over to l/h. They have also been recruiting the s/h AKL F/As for LHR transfers. Which is what I have always dreamed of and have worked towards for years! Let's hope they call my name next. *fingers and toes crossed*