Hi,

If you have the finances to wave under the nose of NZIS, then you can extend your visitors permits for up to 12 months (18 is some special cases).

If your LTBV is processed in the meanwhile, you will not have to leave NZ and come back as your new business permit will take over your visitors permit.

You 'can' send the kids to school on visitors permits, but you are liable to pay international fees. In reality though, most schools do not accept international fee paying students, so you may not get them in anywhere.

International fees are also about $16,000 a year!