Hi RobbieOZ
Our timeline was as follows (186 direct entry stream, previously here on NZ citizen and 461 NZ family member temporary visas):
November 2013: completed medicals, police checks, all paperwork sorted.
23 December 2013: application submitted
1 April 2014: employer nomination approval
2 May 2014: permanent residence approved
You should hear any day now, fingers crossed. Waiting to hear is so frustrating. Anyway, good luck!