i just got a new ipad and now it will not connect to my mac and itune

What OS X version is on your Mac (You need at least Leoprd OS 10.5.x) and what version of iTunes (you need at least v10.6.3)?

iPad not appearing in iTunes

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

IOS: Syncing with iTunes

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

Apple - Support - iPad - Syncing

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/syncing/

 Cheers, Tom 😉