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Thanks for all the advice everyone!

I've been thinking hard about it for a while and have decided to apply for a student visa as I've been putting off further studies for far too long and this is as good excuse as ever. :)

I do have another question though.

As my partner will be going over on a skilled migrant visa will he be able to sponsor me to stay in NZ after living there together for a year? We wil obviously open a joint bank account (in which BOTH of us will be putting money into this time) :)

Or does he have to be a resident for 2 years before he can sponsor me?
As far as I can tell he wil be able to sponsor me in a years time but not sure.