Now that we've got your attention..
We too wish that Apple were opening a retail store in New Zealand, but it ain't happening and there are no rumors to suggest it is.
Help change the mind's of our Apple colleagues by signing the online petition to bring the iconic Apple retail store to New Zealand.
Note: This petition is in no way affiliated with Apple, Apple NZ or Apple corp, we will simply point them in the direction of this petition.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/applestoreNZ/