What cookies are
Cookies are small text files set by your browser when you visit a site. They let the site remember you between visits, track basic visit patterns, and (for affiliate sites like this one) attribute referrals to the correct publisher.
Cookie categories on this site
Strictly necessary
Essential for the site to function — security tokens, load-balancing, your cookie preference itself. These cannot be turned off because turning them off would break the site.
Analytics
Help us understand which pages are useful, which load slowly, and where readers leave. We use a privacy-respecting analytics provider that does not personally identify visitors and does not share data with advertisers. You can opt out using your browser's "Do Not Track" header or the controls in our cookie banner.
Affiliate attribution
When you click an outbound link to a casino or sportsbook we list, a cookie may be set by the operator's affiliate network — recording a click ID and a timestamp. If you sign up at that operator within the cookie's window (typically 30–90 days, set by the operator), the operator credits the referral to us and pays a commission. The cookie does not contain your name or email. You can decline these cookies in our banner; doing so doesn't affect your ability to use the site.
Marketing
We use minimal marketing cookies — typically just the basic ones needed to suppress retargeting after you've already engaged with our content. If you've asked to be removed from retargeting for safer-gambling reasons, this category is automatically and permanently disabled for your browser.
Specific cookies we set
| Cookie | Category | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
ngp_consent | Necessary | Remembers your cookie preference choice. | 12 months |
ngp_session | Necessary | Session ID for site functionality. | Session |
_ga / _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 anonymous usage statistics. | 13 months |
| Operator click IDs | Affiliate | Set by the operator's affiliate network on outbound click. Names vary per operator. | 30–90 days |
How to manage cookies
- In our banner: change your preferences at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
- In your browser: all major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies per-site. Search "[your browser name] manage cookies" for instructions.
- For safer-gambling opt-out: email safer@ngatipaoaiwi.co.nz. We disable retargeting, marketing and affiliate-attribution cookies for the requesting browser/email immediately and confirm by reply.
Third-party cookies
When you click an outbound link to a casino or sportsbook, that operator may set its own cookies. We do not control those cookies. Review the operator's privacy and cookie policy before signing up.
Updates
If we materially change how cookies work on this site, we'll update the "last updated" date and flag the change on the homepage for at least 14 days.
Contact
Cookie or privacy questions: privacy@ngatipaoaiwi.co.nz.