I understand that NZ Regulations require 1500 ft agl as the minimum altitude for training in stall recovery. At least that is a realistic safe figure instead of the arbitrary figure used in Australian flying schools of recover by 3000 ft. I suppose its nice to be cautious just in case a student happens to stuff up on the recovery but where do you stop? Why not 5000 ft just in case a student really stuffs up. Better still why not wear a back pack parachute for stalling if it is that dangerous...