KiwiKasino was built by Kiwis, for Kiwis. We started this site because we were frustrated — the internet is full of casino review sites that were clearly written by people who had never lived in New Zealand, never used a POLi transfer, and had no idea that the legal landscape here is completely different from the UK or Australia.
So we built something better.
We’re an independent team of gambling enthusiasts, writers, and researchers based in New Zealand. We have no ownership stake in any of the casinos we review. We earn commissions when players sign up through our links — but this never influences our ratings. A casino either meets our standards or it doesn’t.
What we stand for
- Honesty — we tell you the bad as well as the good
- Independence — no casino can pay for a better rating
- Transparency — our affiliate relationships are always disclosed
- Player safety — we will never recommend a casino with a poor track record
- Kiwi focus — we only cover casinos that genuinely work well for NZ players
Meet the team
KiwiKasino is run by a small core team, with contributions from specialist writers and industry consultants.
James Taufa Editor-in-Chief
*8 years in iGaming | Former casino floor supervisor | Auckland, NZ*
James has worked in the gambling industry since 2016, starting on the floor of a land-based casino before moving into the online space. He oversees all content on KiwiKasino and personally reviews every casino before it appears on the site. He is a strong advocate for responsible gambling and helped develop our review methodology.
Rachel Ngati Lead Casino Reviewer
*5 years reviewing online casinos | Certified in Responsible Gambling (Problem Gambling Foundation NZ) | Wellington, NZ*
Rachel brings a player-first mindset to every review. She personally tests each casino — depositing real money, playing the games, and going through the withdrawal process — before writing a word. Her focus is on transparency, fair bonus terms, and the quality of the responsible gambling tools on offer.
Our editorial standards
Every page on KiwiKasino is written to a consistent standard and reviewed before publishing. Legal and regulatory content is reviewed regularly by our editorial team and updated whenever NZ gambling law changes. For specific legal advice, always consult a qualified professional.