Last updated: July 2026 — Sean Whitaker, Protectourwhakapapa

Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Protectourwhakapapa (protectourwhakapapa.co.nz), we believe that honesty is the foundation of every trustworthy casino review site. This page exists to be completely transparent with you about how this website generates revenue, how that revenue is earned, and — most importantly — why it does not influence the editorial content or recommendations you read here.

Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or acting on any recommendations published on this website.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on protectourwhakapapa.co.nz are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino or gambling operator featured on this site and subsequently create an account or make a qualifying deposit, Protectourwhakapapa may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator at no additional cost to you.

These commercial relationships are a standard and legal practice across the online casino review industry in New Zealand and worldwide. Affiliate commissions are paid directly by the casino operators to this site — you never pay more, and in many cases the bonus offers linked from this site are identical to or better than those available through direct sign-up.

How Affiliate Relationships Work on This Site

Not every casino reviewed on this website has an active affiliate agreement with Protectourwhakapapa. Some operators are reviewed and listed purely on editorial merit, with no commercial arrangement in place. Regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists, the following principles always apply:

• Every casino is evaluated against the same standardised review criteria before it appears on this site.
• A casino cannot pay to receive a higher rating, a more favourable review, or a top-ranked placement.
• Negative findings — including poor payout speeds, unfair bonus terms, or weak responsible gambling tools — are reported honestly and without omission, even where an affiliate relationship exists.
• Casinos that fail our minimum standards are not recommended, regardless of the commission rates on offer.

Our Review Methodology

All casino reviews published on Protectourwhakapapa are researched, written, and verified by Sean Whitaker, the site's owner and lead reviewer. Sean's evaluation process covers the following core areas:

• Licensing and Regulation: Verifying that each operator holds a valid licence from a recognised regulatory authority.
• Game Selection: Assessing the range, quality, and fairness of casino games available to NZ players.
• Banking Options: Reviewing deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, and any associated fees.
• Bonus Terms: Scrutinising wagering requirements, maximum win caps, and the overall fairness of promotional offers.
• Responsible Gambling Tools: Confirming that adequate player-protection features are in place.
• Customer Support: Testing response times and the quality of assistance provided to real players.

Editorial Independence

Sean Whitaker maintains full editorial independence from all casino operators featured on this site. No operator has editorial control over the content published here. Ratings, rankings, and written reviews reflect Sean's genuine professional assessment based on direct research and testing — not the size of any commercial agreement.

This approach is consistent with the guidelines set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under 16 CFR Part 255, which requires clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between reviewers and the companies they review. Protectourwhakapapa fully complies with these requirements.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how this site earns revenue, about any specific affiliate relationship, or about the review process, you are welcome to get in touch directly with Sean Whitaker via the contact page at protectourwhakapapa.co.nz. We are committed to answering any reasonable query openly and honestly.

Last updated: 2026. This disclosure page is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect any changes in commercial relationships or site practices.