@kknmksmama
That is indeed great!
Why delay by 6+ years from doing studying to advance yourself?
Especially as if you're in NZ, you could get an interest free loan.
I'd suggest that once you're back in NZ doing conservation job somewhere in the South Island, then make a start on your...
@ubutyf Although monthly isn't unheard of either, especially if you're a "contractor" (even if you mainly act as an employee). That's quite often been the case for me.
@abelievingman But seriously, if you make it into Sangria or Mulled Wine if it's a box of red, or into a Spritzer if white, then nobody will really notice much at all if you're using a cheap wine to make it out of.