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The magazine was renamed [[NZ Computer]] around 1996.  
The magazine was renamed [[NZ Computer]] around 1996.  


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Bits & Bytes was a New Zealand produced microcomputer magazine. It was first published in 1982 for the home computing market. The magazine covered every platform available at the time in New Zealand. As models became available in New Zealand, the magazine expanded to cover them all. The first issue was free, with the next issue starting out at $1.00.

Around April 1985, CPC machines starting being reviewed and became available to New Zealanders. CPC content gradually starting appearing in the magazine from then on as well.

Content:

- Game reviews

- Software / Utiltity reviews

- Type-ins

- Tips and tricks

- Hardware

- Software/Hardware sales advertising

- Technical Glossaries

- Tutorials

- User Letters

- Programming

The magazine was renamed NZ Computer around 1996.

Scans: CPC content starts April 1985