Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Milnthorpe

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 2026. This disclosure applies to all content published on milnthorpe.org.nz and is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as well as applicable consumer protection standards recognised in New Zealand.

Our Relationship with Online Casino Operators

Milnthorpe is an independent review website operated by James Wilson. This site focuses on reviewing and recommending online pokies and casino platforms available to players in New Zealand. To keep this website running and to fund the ongoing research and testing that goes into every review, Milnthorpe participates in affiliate marketing programmes with a number of online casino operators and software providers.

This means that when you click on certain links on milnthorpe.org.nz and subsequently register an account or make a deposit at a casino, Milnthorpe may receive a commission payment from that operator. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — the bonuses, terms, and conditions you receive are the same whether you arrive via our link or by visiting the casino directly.

What Are Affiliate Links?

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These arrangements are standard practice across the online casino review industry and are a transparent and legal method of monetising editorial content. We believe it is your right to know exactly how this website earns revenue before you rely on any recommendation made here.

Editorial Independence and Unbiased Reviews

Despite the affiliate relationships described above, James Wilson maintains complete editorial independence in every review and recommendation published on Milnthorpe. Affiliate commissions do not influence scores, rankings, or editorial conclusions. No casino operator pays for a positive review, and no operator can purchase a higher rating or preferred placement in our recommendation lists.

James Wilson has spent years analysing the New Zealand online pokies market and applies a consistent, methodical approach to every platform evaluated on this site. Operators that fail to meet our standards are rated accordingly, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino and pokies platform reviewed on milnthorpe.org.nz is assessed against a defined set of criteria, including but not limited to:

Ratings are assigned solely on the basis of these factors. James Wilson updates reviews regularly to reflect changes in operator quality, terms, or licensing status.

Your Trust Matters

Milnthorpe was built on the principle that New Zealand players deserve honest, well-researched information before committing real money to any online casino. The affiliate relationships that keep this site operational will never compromise that commitment. If you have any questions about how we earn revenue, how a specific review was conducted, or whether a particular link on this site is an affiliate link, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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