I don't recall ever mentioning corporate mate. Sorry 'bout your confusion, by NZ permanent residence I was alluding to the requirement at Jet Star. Pacific Blue and Jetconnect have also interviewed lately (Both 737 operators). Not sure about Virgin Blue. One of last weeks interviewees at Pac Blue is going straight in, two more that I know of are on yes letters. Apparently in the new year for them. People on yes letters at Air NZ have been told 2010 now.