Commiserations Lou, but I wonder if what they're saying is that they can see potential in you, but maybe they're a bit worried about spending out more money shipping you and your stuff down there in case it doesn't work out. Perhaps they're hoping you'll work your own way down and they can spend more time re-assessing the situation instead of having packed everything into one short day and with you being a bit jet lagged.
There's obviously something there for them to come back and say that. They could have just said 'No, sorry, we're not interested'. Now, the problem is would you take the risk of shipping out in the hope that they'd come across with a job when you get there and can prove your abilities under more ideal circumstances. What you need to find out is 'Are they hoping for a second chance without the financial risks attached?'
I think, if it was me and the agent was approachable, I'd be asking the agent to find out what that comment about contacting them when you were in NZ meant and if there was really something behind it or was it them just paying you lip service. It could be that they want to try to fit you in somewhere, like with Neil but don't want to invest any more money - just in case.
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