lmtaylor

Hi Melanie

Only just seen this although I see you wrote it a couple of months ago. I am also new to Wahroonga and have 2 girls a similar age to yours - 8 and 5. Originally from London/SE but been in Sydney since 2011 (Wahroonga since last Nov). Will PM you!

Yep, another vote for Surry Hills. I don't live there (and I'm not in my 20s anymore!) but I work there and I love it, loads of good bars and shops and pretty tree lined streets. Also have a look at Balmain in the Inner West. Not crazy busy but good bars and restaurants and a lovely feel to it.

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!