After two trips back to NZ , an going to appeal I have some knowledge on this subject, I should add I am now in receipt of the NZ super and have been for some time.
This super entitlement, is administered work an income via their international division , the local staff at Christchurch did not have any knowledge of the " portability pension" as it is called.
The International division are not ( or so it would appear to me an my case) keen to give this pension out, and will make life difficult.
The key points are
1. Be a NZ resident
2. Be in receipt of the NZ superannuation pension, before