NZCasino Editorial Guidelines

Our Mission

We created NZCasino to help players in New Zealand choose fair and safe online casinos. If you’re 18+ and you want to understand more about how online gaming really works, then stick with us. 

We’ll always be upfront, accurate and honest about what we discuss. Whether it’s bonuses, payment methods, licenses or pokie reviews. Gambling content has the power to impact not only your money, but also your well-being. Both of which are important to us. 

Our goal is for you to make informed choices, and we’re not here to persuade all of you to play either. Everything we do is carefully produced with a focus on your safety and responsible gambling. 

What Can You Expect From NZCasino?

Content which is written in clear English, with zero hype and no hidden conditions. We explain everything in a way which allows all Kiwi players to understand — without unnecessary industry jargon. You’ll find casino reviews, withdrawal guides, guides on how to play pokies and evaluations of bonuses and promos.

Everything you find here at NZCasino is based on verified details, so that you can rely on what you read. You’ll never catch us trying to give you legal or financial advice. We’ll always refer you back to the casinos’ own terms and conditions, which is the ultimate source of truth for any player.

Our aim is transparency, reliability and player-first content.

People-First Stance on Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling is built into everything that we do. We write for Kiwis aged 18 and above, who want to have fun, remain in control and know the risks before starting to play. Working in the industry for many years has shown each and every one of us at NZCasino how gambling can lead to harm. We aren’t one of those sites that will gloss over this and still promote casinos. We always seek to protect you by promoting healthy habits, awareness, and balance. 

You’ll find in our casino reviews that we emphasise the importance of safer gambling tools such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusions. We always make sure that clear external NZ support resources are available. Some of these organisations include the Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655 and PGF 0800 664 262. These services are free, confidential and available 24/7. 

We will always encourage you to play only with the money that you can afford to lose. As well as to take breaks and reach out for support if you feel you are struggling.

Our goal is to maximise your protection and create a culture of awareness and care.

Gambling Licensing in New Zealand

At present, New Zealand does not have a comprehensive gambling licensing system. The Gambling Act of 2003 protects players who gamble with operators that are based in New Zealand. Kiwis can legally play at offshore sites, but do so at their own risk and without protection from the laws of NZ.

Our responsibility to you is to identify the type of license which every casino that we review claims to have. We verify these details via official registries where possible and explain what this could mean for you. We always emphasise that gambling license information can change. So it’s super important that we show you how to check this for yourself, before you make a deposit. This aligns with our broader aim to enable all Kiwi players to navigate safely the complex online gambling landscape.

Editorial Independence

So, who is behind NZCasino? Well, we’re a seasoned bunch of gambling veterans with many years of combined expertise. The content we create for you is controlled by us and not casinos. If a site is bad, then we will tell you it’s bad. Our writers, editors and fact-checkers are totally independent and impartial. A casino cannot pay to alter our reviews and ratings or to hide negative points.

This independence ensures that each page reflects objective and trustworthy information. Maintaining this integrity is vital for us to help protect you and promote transparency within the online gambling industry. 

Our Authors

Everything you read on NZCasino has been carefully crafted and reviewed by industry professionals who are experienced with all things online casino. This includes pokies, payments, wagering requirements, promos, licenses, responsible gambling and much more. Our team of editors make sure that everything is written accurately for New Zealanders, with a focus on wellbeing and safety.

Gambling can have an impact on mental health and family life and relationships. This is why our authors handle topics with care and avoid making misleading or sensational claims. 

Affiliate Disclosure

NZCasino is free for all adults in New Zealand, and we may earn a commission when a player signs up through our links. We want to be 100% straight with you about this. These commissions help us keep NZCasino free for you, but they will never influence our ratings, content or conclusions. We always clearly disclose our relationships and maintain total transparency on this, to protect the trust you place in us.

Our Casino Review Process

Each casino we evaluate undergoes a 6-step testing process. This begins with trust and safety which includes licensing, responsible gambling tools, security and the fairness of promotions. The process is based on reliable facts, our honest opinions and transparent evaluation standards. Your protection is our top priority, so you’ll never catch us recommending anything unsafe. 

You can read the full breakdown of how we evaluate NZ casinos on our How We Rate Casinos page.

Sourcing Our Information

We rely on primary sources whenever possible, verifying everything directly from the official casino site or regulators’ databases. We always highlight key information such as dates and other figures in our reviews. But we also advise you to verify this for yourself on the casino’s site. This commitment to factual and verified info underpins our reliability. Providing you with only the trusted data to inform and help you make responsible decisions. 

Accuracy, Updates and Corrections Policy

We’ll always update our content to keep you informed of changes and to ensure reliability. Scheduled checks and reactive updates all ensure that licensing, payment and bonus details remain accurate. If we find a mistake, then we quickly and openly correct it. Priority is always given to issues which could affect your safety or financial status. Our corrections log remains available to demonstrate our reliability and accountability. 

If you spot an error, then please let us know: [email protected] 

AI and Automation Policy

We may use AI tools for certain aspects of our workflow, such as data extraction and analysis. But human-written content with accuracy will always take precedence. All of our published articles and reviews have been verified by an editor. This ensures integrity when it comes to facts as well as compliance relating to responsible gambling standards. 

Accessibility

We designed NZCasino to be easy to use and for us to present the facts to you in a clear way. We always explain gambling terminology and appreciate that each of you has different levels of knowledge. Our language avoids stigma, and we ensure it focuses on empathy and your protection. 

Our aim is for all readers, especially if you are affected by gambling-related stress, to be able to find honest, respectful, and practical information.

Ownership and Responsibility

NZCasino.co.nz is owned by Game Lounge Ltd, based in Malta. Responsibility for all published content and updates remains with the editorial team. Our transparency, player-first focus and accountability ensure that NZCasino remains a trustworthy source of responsible, accurate and reliable information.

If you’d like some more information about who we are and what we do, then please check our About Us page.

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