You have established a base in New Zealand
You have established your base in New Zealand by having:
lived in New Zealand as a resident for at least 41 days in the year before you applied for permanent residence
and everyone else included in your residence application has been living in New Zealand for at least 184 days in the 2 years before you applied for permanent residence
You must also have purchased a home within 12 months of your first day in New Zealand as a resident. When you apply for permanent residence the home must still be owned by you, or together with family in your resident visa application.