Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to Topaustralianwriters (topaustralianwriters.com). Before you read any of our online pokies NZ reviews or follow any of our recommendations, we want to be completely transparent about how this website operates and how it earns revenue. Your trust matters to us, and we believe you deserve a full and honest explanation of our affiliate relationships.

Who We Are

Daniel Whitmore is the owner and primary author of Topaustralianwriters. Daniel has spent years researching and reviewing online casinos and pokie sites available to New Zealand players. All reviews, ratings, and recommendations published on this website are written or directly overseen by Daniel, with the goal of helping NZ players make informed decisions about where they choose to play.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

An affiliate relationship is a common, legal, and transparent business arrangement used widely across the internet. Here is how it works in plain terms:

Topaustralianwriters partners with certain online casino and pokie operators.
When you click a link on this website and then sign up or make a deposit at a recommended casino, Topaustralianwriters may earn a commission from that operator.
This commission comes from the operator at no additional cost to you whatsoever. You pay nothing extra.
These commissions are what allow this website to remain free for all readers and continue producing detailed, independent reviews.

How Affiliate Links Are Used on This Site

Some links on topaustralianwriters.com are affiliate links. This means that if you click through to a casino or pokie site and complete a qualifying action such as registering an account or depositing funds, Topaustralianwriters may receive financial compensation. Not every link on this site is an affiliate link, but you should assume that links pointing to casino operators may be.

In compliance with the FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we are required to clearly disclose any material connection between this website and the operators we recommend. This page serves as that disclosure.

Our Editorial Independence

Despite having affiliate partnerships with some operators, our reviews and ratings are entirely independent. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence the scores, rankings, or written opinions that Daniel Whitmore publishes on this site. We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews. We do not allow operators to edit or approve our content before publication.

If a casino or pokie site does not meet our standards, it will receive a poor rating or will not be featured at all, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place. Our readers' safety and experience always come first.

Our Review Methodology

Every online pokies NZ site reviewed on Topaustralianwriters is evaluated using a consistent and structured methodology. Daniel Whitmore assesses each operator across several key areas, including:

Licensing and regulation — whether the operator holds a valid licence from a recognised authority
Game selection — the quality, variety, and fairness of available pokie titles
Bonuses and promotions — the value and fairness of welcome offers and free spins
Banking options — the availability of deposit and withdrawal methods suitable for NZ players
Customer support — responsiveness and quality of help channels
Mobile compatibility — performance on smartphones and tablets
Responsible gambling tools — presence of deposit limits, self-exclusion, and player protection features

Responsible Gambling Notice

Topaustralianwriters is committed to promoting responsible gambling. Online pokies are intended for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm, please seek help from a qualified support service in New Zealand.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial process, or how this website operates, you are welcome to contact Daniel Whitmore directly through the contact page at topaustralianwriters.com. We are happy to provide further clarification at any time.

Topaustralianwriters is committed to honesty, transparency, and delivering genuinely useful information to online pokies players across New Zealand.

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