1. Who we are
"Ngāti Paoa," "we," "us" and "our" refer to the publisher of ngatipaoaiwi.co.nz, an independent online publication operating in New Zealand and providing information, reviews and comparison tools about online pokies, sports betting and crypto casinos. We are not owned by, sponsored by, or operated on behalf of the Ngāti Paoa iwi or the Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust.
2. Eligibility — 18+
This site provides information about gambling and is intended only for adults aged 18 or over. By using the site you confirm you are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly direct content to under-18s and do not allow under-18s to subscribe to any newsletter or mailing list operated by us.
3. Informational, not advisory
Content on this site is informational. It is not financial, legal, tax or gambling advice. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, but markets, regulators and operators change rapidly. You are responsible for verifying current information at the operator's site before making a deposit, placing a bet, or relying on any specific factual claim made here.
4. Affiliate relationships
We earn affiliate commissions when readers click outbound links to operators we list and subsequently sign up. This is the only revenue source for the site. Our editorial methodology (see the about page) governs how operators appear in our rankings; commercial relationships do not determine position or coverage. Outbound affiliate links are flagged with rel="sponsored" in compliance with Google's Webmaster Guidelines and NZ Commerce Commission guidance on disclosure.
5. Use of the site
You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content from the site for commercial use without our written permission;
- Republish substantive portions of our content on a third-party site without attribution and a link back;
- Attempt to interfere with the operation of the site, including via crawling, denial-of-service or vulnerability probing;
- Use the site if you are under 18, located in a jurisdiction where accessing gambling-related content is unlawful, or self-excluded from gambling.
6. Intellectual property
All editorial content, layout, graphics and review methodology are the property of Ngāti Paoa or licensed to us. Operator logos and brand names belong to their respective owners and are used here for identification and editorial purposes only.
7. External links
Links to third-party websites — including casinos, sportsbooks, regulators and support services — are provided for convenience. We do not control external content and are not responsible for it. Following an outbound link is at your own risk and you should review the third party's terms before transacting with them.
8. No warranty
The site is provided "as is" and "as available." To the maximum extent permitted by NZ law, we exclude all warranties, conditions and representations, whether express, implied or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by NZ law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive loss arising from your use of the site or your reliance on any content here, including (without limitation) gambling losses, lost profits, lost data, or third-party operator failures. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where it applies.
10. Gambling is a risk
All forms of gambling carry the risk of financial loss. Past results or operator promotions described on this site are not predictive of future outcomes. Set a budget, set limits at the operator level, and stop if it stops being fun. If you need help, please call the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 — free, confidential, 24/7. See our responsible gambling page for full support resources.
11. Regulatory framework
This site operates in compliance with the Gambling Act 2003, the Racing Industry Act 2020 (as amended 28 June 2025), and the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Where applicable, content is presented in line with section 10 of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 governing advertising of online casino gambling to people in New Zealand.
12. Privacy
Our handling of personal data is governed by the privacy policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.
13. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage for at least 14 days.
14. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any dispute arising from them is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
15. Contact
Questions about these terms? Email legal@ngatipaoaiwi.co.nz or write to Ngāti Paoa Editorial, PO Box 91123, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.