In most cases, but not all, new Residents are asked to live in New Zealand for 184 days in each of the 2 year period following their successful application for Residency. This is to help you settle in your new home. After this period a Resident can apply for PR when travel conditions fall away and you can come and go as you please. NZ Emigration will make sure you understand the conditions of your specific Visa so no mistakes are made. Failure to comply with your Visa conditions may mean you lose your Residency status.
