Don't bank on NZ CAA recognising the Aus ATPL under the TTMRA either. I have had an Aus ATP since Nov '04 & straight away applied and was issued a NZ ATP licence.
No I have just started arguing with them as they are back-tracking on why i was issued a kiwi ATP in the first place bear in mind I have had this licence for 10 freakin years & have flown for 4 years in New Zealand on it.
Head scratching stuff from the pin heads in Featherstone St.