Terms and Conditions

Last updated: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kiwi Stakes NZ. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Kiwi Stakes NZ website, located at hellotaranaki.co.nz (the "Website"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Website immediately.

These Terms are effective as of May 2026 and apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Website. We encourage you to read these Terms carefully before using the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any amendments or changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for updates, as any modifications will be binding upon you from the date they are published.

Throughout these Terms, references to "we", "us", "our", or "Kiwi Stakes NZ" refer to the operators and owners of the Website. References to "you" or "your" refer to any individual or entity accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kiwi Stakes NZ.

These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, and any other policies or guidelines referenced on our Website. Together, these documents form the complete agreement between you and Kiwi Stakes NZ regarding your use of the Website.

2. About This Website

Kiwi Stakes NZ is an independent online casino review and comparison website designed specifically for players based in New Zealand. Our primary purpose is to provide detailed, honest, and thoroughly researched reviews of online casinos that accept New Zealand players. We compare casinos across a range of criteria including game selection, bonus offers, payout speeds, banking methods, customer support quality, licensing, and overall user experience.

We are not an online casino, gambling operator, or bookmaker. We do not offer, facilitate, host, or conduct any form of gambling, wagering, or betting activity. We do not accept deposits, process withdrawals, or hold player funds in any capacity. All gambling activities referenced or linked from this Website take place exclusively on third-party platforms that are independently owned, operated, and regulated. Kiwi Stakes NZ has no control over the operations, terms, or policies of those third-party casino platforms.

The reviews, ratings, and rankings published on this Website are based on our independent research, testing, and editorial judgement. Our goal is to help New Zealand players make informed decisions about where to play online by providing transparent, factual, and up-to-date information about the online casino landscape. While we strive to cover a wide range of casinos available to NZ players, our Website does not provide an exhaustive directory of every gambling platform operating in the market.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Kiwi Stakes NZ operates as an affiliate website. This means that we may earn a commission from online casinos and gambling operators when you click on links on our Website and subsequently register an account, make a deposit, or perform other qualifying actions on those third-party casino platforms. These commissions are paid to us by the casino operators and affiliate programmes, not by you. Using our links does not cost you anything extra, and in many cases, you may receive the same or better promotional offers as you would by visiting the casino directly.

We want to be completely transparent about how we generate revenue. Affiliate commissions are the primary way we fund the operation of this Website, including the costs of hosting, content creation, research, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Without this revenue, we would not be able to provide our reviews, guides, and comparison tools free of charge to our readers.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence the content, rankings, ratings, or editorial opinions published on this Website. Our reviews are conducted independently, and our recommendations are based on genuine assessment of each casino's merits. We have declined affiliate partnerships with casinos that do not meet our quality and safety standards, and we have published critical reviews of casinos with which we do have affiliate relationships. Editorial integrity is fundamental to our mission, and we will never compromise our readers' trust for commercial gain.

Some pages on this Website may contain affiliate links, which are clearly distinguishable from regular editorial links. When you click on an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate programme or casino operator. This cookie allows the third party to attribute your registration or deposit to our referral. For more information about cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Disclaimer

The content published on Kiwi Stakes NZ is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to ensure that our reviews, guides, and comparisons are accurate, comprehensive, and helpful, the information on this Website should not be construed as professional financial, legal, or gambling advice. You should always exercise your own judgement and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice before making decisions related to online gambling.

Gambling carries inherent financial risk. You may lose some or all of the money you wager. You should never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and you should never view gambling as a way to make money or solve financial problems. All content on this Website is intended for audiences aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, you must not use this Website or engage in any form of gambling.

Kiwi Stakes NZ does not operate, endorse, sponsor, or guarantee any online casino, gambling operator, or third-party service featured or mentioned on this Website. The inclusion of a casino in our reviews or rankings does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation to gamble. We present information to help you make informed choices, but the decision to gamble, and the responsibility for any outcomes resulting from gambling activities, rests entirely with you.

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published on our Website is accurate and up to date, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Website. Bonus offers, terms and conditions, payment methods, game availability, licensing status, and other details may change at any time without notice from the respective operators. Any reliance you place on information published on Kiwi Stakes NZ is strictly at your own risk.

5. Accuracy of Information

We endeavour to keep all reviews, ratings, bonus information, and other content on this Website as accurate and up to date as possible. Our editorial team conducts real-money testing at each casino we review, and we update our reviews regularly to reflect changes in operator performance, bonus terms, payment methods, and other relevant factors. However, the online casino industry is dynamic and fast-moving, and information can change rapidly.

Bonus offers, promotional terms, wagering requirements, game availability, payment methods, processing times, and other details can change frequently and without notice. Casino operators may update their terms and conditions, modify their bonus structures, or alter their services at any time. We cannot guarantee that every piece of information on this Website will be accurate, complete, or current at the time you read it.

We strongly recommend that you always verify the current terms, conditions, and details of any offer or service directly on the casino operator's website before registering, depositing, or making any decisions based on the information published here. If you notice any inaccurate or outdated information on our Website, we encourage you to let us know via our Contact Us page so that we can investigate and update our content accordingly.

We reserve the right to make corrections, modifications, improvements, and other changes to our Website and its content at any time without notice. The inclusion of any information on our Website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any particular course of action on your part.

6. Age Restriction

All content on this Website is intended exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Online gambling is age-restricted in New Zealand, and you must be at least 18 years old to legally participate in any form of online gambling. By accessing and using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

We do not target, market to, or knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has accessed this Website or provided personal information to us, we will take appropriate steps to remove that information and restrict further access. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's internet use and to educate them about the risks associated with gambling.

If you are under 18, you must leave this Website immediately. You must not attempt to register at any online casino through links on this Website, and you must not use any of the information provided here to engage in gambling activities. We take our responsibility to prevent underage access to gambling content seriously and encourage anyone who believes a minor has accessed our Website to contact us immediately through our Contact Us page.

7. Responsible Gambling

Kiwi Stakes NZ is committed to promoting responsible gambling practices among our readers. We believe that gambling should be treated as a form of entertainment, not as a source of income or a solution to financial difficulties. It is essential that you gamble responsibly, set limits on your spending and time, and never chase losses.

We strongly encourage all players to make use of the responsible gambling tools offered by online casinos, including deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options. These tools are designed to help you stay in control of your gambling activity and to prevent problem gambling from developing.

Signs that gambling may be becoming a problem include spending more money or time than you intended, borrowing money to gamble, neglecting work or family responsibilities, feeling anxious or stressed about gambling, chasing losses in an attempt to win back money, and lying to others about your gambling activity. If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, we urge you to seek help immediately.

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, the following resources are available in New Zealand:

  • Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 (free, confidential, available 24/7)
  • Gambling Helpline Text: 8006
  • Online support: www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz

For more comprehensive information about responsible gambling practices, self-exclusion programmes, and support services available to New Zealand players, please visit our dedicated Responsible Gambling page. We strongly encourage every visitor to familiarise themselves with these resources, regardless of whether they currently experience any difficulties with gambling.

8. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, reviews, guides, graphics, images, page layouts, designs, data compilations, software, and the overall look and feel of the Website, is the intellectual property of Kiwi Stakes NZ and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights reserved.

The Kiwi Stakes NZ name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Kiwi Stakes NZ. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans that appear on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

You may view, download, and print pages from this Website for your own personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the content in any way and that you retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices. You may not otherwise reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, broadcast, sell, license, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written permission.

You must not use any data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction methods on our Website. You must not frame or mirror any part of our Website on any other website without our prior written consent. Any unauthorised use of the content on our Website may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, and other applicable laws and could result in civil or criminal penalties. We reserve the right to take legal action against any person or entity that infringes upon our intellectual property rights.

9. Third-Party Links

This Website contains hyperlinks to third-party websites, including online casino platforms, gambling operators, payment providers, regulatory bodies, responsible gambling organisations, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and to support the information presented in our reviews and guides. The inclusion of any link does not imply that Kiwi Stakes NZ endorses, approves, or has any affiliation with the linked website or its operators.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, terms and conditions, security practices, or operations of any third-party website. When you click on a link to a third-party website, you leave this Website and are subject to the terms and policies of the destination site. We strongly recommend that you review the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information, registering an account, or making a deposit.

Kiwi Stakes NZ accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of, or reliance on, any third-party website linked from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, disputes with casino operators, issues with bonus offers or withdrawals, technical problems, data breaches, or any other matter relating to a third-party platform. Third-party casino websites may change their terms, conditions, bonus offers, and other features at any time, and we are not responsible for any discrepancies between the information on our Website and the current offerings of any third-party operator.

10. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree to the following rules of conduct. You must not:

  • Use any automated tool, bot, spider, scraper, or similar technology to access, index, crawl, or extract data from this Website without our prior written consent.
  • Reproduce, copy, duplicate, distribute, sell, or exploit any content from this Website for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this Website, its servers, databases, or any connected systems or networks.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation, functionality, or performance of this Website, including by transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Use this Website in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to laws relating to online gambling, intellectual property, data protection, and privacy.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, while using this Website.
  • Frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any part of this Website into another website or application without our prior written permission.
  • Use this Website for any commercial solicitation purposes or to transmit unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to this Website at our sole discretion, without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have violated any of these conduct rules or any other provision of these Terms. We may also take any legal action we consider appropriate in response to breaches of these rules.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of New Zealand, Kiwi Stakes NZ, its owners, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use this Website or any third-party website linked from it.

This limitation of liability applies to, but is not limited to, damages arising from:

  • Any gambling losses, financial losses, or other adverse outcomes resulting from your use of third-party casino platforms linked from this Website.
  • Any disputes between you and any online casino operator, including disputes relating to bonuses, withdrawals, account verification, or account closure.
  • Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content published on this Website.
  • Any interruption, suspension, or termination of this Website or any of its features.
  • Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
  • Any technical failures, server downtime, or connectivity issues affecting this Website or any linked third-party website.

All content on this Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that this Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by New Zealand law.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit this Website. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy in full to understand how your information is handled.

We are committed to complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Principles set out in that legislation. If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal data is processed, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us through our Contact Us page.

For information about how our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time and at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon being published on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised to reflect the date of the most recent amendments.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of this Website after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.

We recommend bookmarking this page and checking it regularly, particularly if you are a frequent visitor to our Website. For significant changes to these Terms, we may, at our discretion, provide additional notice through a banner or announcement on the Website, but we are not obligated to do so.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to any conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The failure of Kiwi Stakes NZ to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other policies or guidelines referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kiwi Stakes NZ regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions, or about any aspect of the Kiwi Stakes NZ website, we encourage you to get in touch with us. We are happy to assist and will respond to your enquiry as promptly as possible.

You can reach us through our Contact Us page. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during business days. Please include as much detail as possible in your message so that we can address your query effectively.

We value feedback from our readers and take all communications seriously. Whether you have identified an inaccuracy in our content, wish to report a concern about a casino listed on our Website, have a question about our methodology, or simply wish to provide general feedback, we encourage you to reach out. Your input helps us improve our service and maintain the trust of the New Zealand gambling community.