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Datacom, Yoobee partnership to increase women in tech

Wed, 10th May 2023
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The partnership delivers course-to-career scholarships and help balance the gender scales by supporting more women into New Zealand's technology workforce.
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Yoobee Colleges becomes largest independent IT and creative college in NZ

Wed, 29th May 2019
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Five design and arts colleges have been incorporated to create New Zealand’s largest independent specialised creative and IT college.
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Bye bye Yoobee… Hello Oobe as Apple retailer goes 'out of the box'

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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The Yoobee retail outlets for Apple devices and accessories are no more, with the retail chain rebranding as Oobe.
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Exclusive: Yoobee back in black and planning for expansion

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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Two years after Renaissance sold its ailing Yoobee retail business, the business is back in black – and looking to expand.
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Kiwi iPhone demand running high as 6s, 6s Plus break records

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Apple says its new iPhone models are smashing global records - and they're in hot demand in New Zealand too, with demand outstripping supply.
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Apple retailer Yoobee offers up Huawei Android flagship P8

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Yoobee customers now have access to a premium Android option, with the Apple retailer offering Huawei’s flagship P8 device.
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Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.
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Yoobee eyes commercial and education markets

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Apple specialist Yoobee is ramping up its focus on the commercial and education markets, employing both a commercial channel manager and an education manager.
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Renaissance... Six months none the richer

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Renaissance shareholders green-light liquidation, marking the end for a firm once at the forefront of NZ technology distribution.
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'A long time coming'... Renaissance finally liquidates

Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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Renaissance directors unanimously support proposal to appoint a liquidator as struggling company tries to return capital to shareholders.
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Grim reading as Renaissance outlines bleak future plans...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Renaissance faces a grim outlook, recording a loss of $129,000 and exiting all operating businesses. Future plans focus on cash return to investors.
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Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale

Fri, 30th May 2014
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Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.
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Yoobee ups ante in ‘one stop shop’ plan

Mon, 5th May 2014
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees voice and data plans instore, with customers able to use rebates on hardware beyond handsets.
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Renaissance capital return unlikely before June

Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.
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Commercial focus for Yoobee

Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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Yoobee Apple stores pivot to commercial focus with new ownership by Logical Systems, enhancing services and loyalty programs.
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I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...

Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.
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Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1

Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
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Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale

Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Following months of negotiations, Renaissance has completed the $14m sale of the Yoobee School of Design with the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).
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Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?

Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
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Renaissance sells design school, retail under discussion

Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Renaissance sells Yoobee School of Design for $14m, retail future uncertain amidst shareholder hopes for cash recovery.