The cat is set out of the bag by Apple.

I am particularly excited and impressed by iPad Air though it is slightly off-putting that it lacks the TouchID.  Also I am slightly annoyed by no refresh to the Apple TV.

I wish someone could point that the following slide indeed lists New Zealand.

However this tweet is little relieving.

Launching 1 Nov in NZ: iPad mini with Retina display from $599, and iPad Air (9.7" display) from $749

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NZ Tech Podcast (@NZTechPodcast) October 22, 2013

While I eagerly await 1 Nov, I will put my hands on Apple TV.