Written by Philip Roy | 01 August 2007
Posted in NZ

This week marks issue number 300 of the free MacTips newsletter, by New Zealand based Miraz Jordan. For the last six years Miraz's weekly MacTips have informed and helped Mac users to make the most of their machines.

Tips average 400 words and explore the things most Mac users want to do with their machines: email, photos, music, chat, connect an iPod, and so on. The focus is on the software included with a Mac. It was May 2001 when Miraz first realised that she could create a weekly MacTip to answer all those repeated questions her clients kept
asking.

Written by Jo Booth | 02 July 2007
Posted in NZ

MovieFest 2007 is now accepting entries of digitally created short movies on the topic "In Retrospect".

Looking back to 2001, MovieFest was started by the Wellington Macintosh Society - to promote the use of iMovie and digital video editing on the Mac, it grew to accept entries from any video editors, including Windows and Linux, but still kept it's Apple based roots and rewarded the winners with copies of Final Cut Pro or computers pre-loaded with iMovie supplied by Mac dealers and sponsors.

Written by Philip Roy | 25 June 2007
Posted in NZ

Renaissance Corporation Ltd announces the acquisition of the assets and business of MagnumMac, effective 1 July 2007.

MagnumMac is New Zealand's largest Apple reseller with annual sales of around $28m and annual earnings before interest and tax of about $1m.

Renaissance is acquiring the assets, stock, goodwill and creditors of the business for approximately $3.5m. Consideration for the acquisition will be 2,000,000 Renaissance shares to be issued at $1.00 per ordinary share, and the balance in cash.

Written by Philip Roy | 15 June 2007
Posted in NZ

UPDATE In an email sent on June 14, Parkside Media informed advertisers that New Zealand's first and only Macintosh magazine will cease publication with the forthcoming Issue 34 (July/August 2007), two issues shy of a 6 year run. Ironically the decision (due to a drop in advertising revenue) comes amidst a 6 month period that has seen Apple taking direct ownership of the Apple NZ website, the launch of an iTunes NZ Store, the start of an online Apple store for New Zealanders, as well as Resellers reporting strong sales in Macs.

Written by Philip Roy | 10 April 2007
Posted in NZ

Management at Parkside Media has chosen to suspend the news service of the Macguide website.

The news was collated each morning by Macguide's editor Mark Webster, and rather than let the service lapse he has chosen to go it alone and serve Mac, Apple and iPod news from his own site.

Check it out for a daily dose of Mac news from New Zealand and around the world. http://web.mac.com/mac.nz

Written by Philip Roy | 06 December 2006
Posted in NZ

Renaissance has just released the following press release.

"Renaissance would like to advise that following Apple's launch this morning of the Apple Online Store and iTunes Online Store, Renaissance will no longer be responsible for maintaining the web site and online store on Apple's behalf.As a result of this change, New Zealand will now come under Apple’s worldwide pricing model.Renaissance expects this to help increase overall demand for Apple products across all channels in the country.

Written by Philip Roy | 24 August 2006
Posted in NZ

Television New Zealand with the support of ASB Bank, is taking a step into the future of broadcasting by launching New Zealand's first free daily podcast of its morning programme, ASB BUSINESS.

The programme will be available to download to be viewed within iTunes and, as there is an option for an MP3 or MP4 version, users can choose to subscribe to a version capable of playing on video iPods or audio for both iPods and other MP3 players.

Written by Philip Roy | 18 August 2006
Posted in NZ

AUT University art and design students are among the university's Mac users who will benefit from a new Apple computer deal. A supply agreement signed with Renaissance Ltd's Apple Computer Division means students will get the latest Mac computers and instant IT support.

The group will provide Apple hardware, imaging, installation and on-site servicing as well as training and advice on future planning.

Written by Philip Roy | 27 April 2005
Posted in NZ

We all know that New Zealand is first to see the light and first to take part in many a global event. The release of Tiger (albeit with slip-ups from some distributors in the States ignored) will be no exception.

Tiger goes on sale at 6pm this Friday and there are a number of locations where you'll be able to pick up a copy, with many Resellers staying open late, some with special events to celebrate the occasion.

Written by Philip Roy | 23 March 2005
Posted in NZ

UPDATE Imagine paying for a computer in January and being told that you're likely to get hold of it some time in April. That's just one of the examples of the impact of Mac mini delays that are beginning to appear in the NZMac.com Forum, as avid Mac users and those new to the Mac in New Zealand, express frustration at trying to get hold of the latest Mac model from Apple.

Whilst it appears that standard mimi configurations were moderately available within the country in an earlier shipment, trying to get your hands on a more powerful Mac mini with such 'build to order' options as a superdrive, appear to be near impossible, with some people already having waited more than eight weeks.