Kiwi Boy - can you recommend any flight schools in NZ? I'm in the UK but am licensed (and have done 90% of my PPL flying) in Canada, due to the huge cost differential (sounds similar to what you've posted per hour).
Flying locally (Bournemouth) I've had the delight of a £220 bill for 1.4 hours in a Warrior(!) hence have decided to stick with overseas flying for the moment.
Anyways, I was planning on a flying holiday in NZ next year but have no idea about the scene down there, any info appreciated (via Email?). Cheers!