Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Hanmercouriers

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026 | Website: hanmercouriers.co.nz | Owner: James Wilson

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Hanmercouriers, we believe that honest and transparent communication with our readers is the foundation of everything we do. This page explains clearly how our website earns revenue, how affiliate relationships work, and why those relationships have absolutely no influence over the independent reviews and recommendations published by James Wilson on hanmercouriers.co.nz.

We encourage every visitor to read this disclosure fully before using any links or acting on any recommendations found on this website.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

An affiliate relationship is a commercial arrangement between a website publisher and a third-party business. In our case, Hanmercouriers holds affiliate agreements with a number of online casino and pokie operators that accept New Zealand players.

Here is how it works in plain terms:

• Hanmercouriers publishes reviews and information about online pokies sites available to NZ players.
• Some links within our content are tracked affiliate links, meaning they contain a unique identifier that connects a visitor's click to our website.
• If a reader clicks one of those links and subsequently registers or deposits at that casino operator, Hanmercouriers may receive a commission payment from that operator.
• This commission is paid by the operator and comes at no additional cost whatsoever to the player.
• The bonus offers, terms, and conditions available to players are identical regardless of whether they arrive via our affiliate link or navigate to the site directly.

How This Affects You as a Reader

It does not. The existence of an affiliate relationship between Hanmercouriers and any casino operator has no bearing on the content, scores, or recommendations that James Wilson publishes on this website. Operators are assessed entirely on their own merits. A site that pays a higher commission rate does not receive a more favourable review. Equally, an operator that does not have an affiliate arrangement with us is still eligible to be reviewed and recommended if it meets our quality standards.

We do not accept payment from operators in exchange for positive editorial coverage. We do not allow operators to preview, edit, or approve review content before publication.

Our Review Methodology

James Wilson evaluates every online pokies platform using a consistent and documented methodology to ensure fairness and accuracy. Each review considers the following criteria:

• Licensing and regulation – whether the operator holds a valid licence from a recognised authority and legally serves NZ players.
• Game library quality – the range, variety, and software providers behind the pokie titles available.
• Bonuses and promotions – welcome offers, free spins, and ongoing promotions, assessed against their wagering requirements and real-world value.
• Banking options – deposit and withdrawal methods relevant to New Zealand players, including processing times and fees.
• Security and player protection – encryption standards, responsible gambling tools, and data privacy practices.
• Customer support – responsiveness, availability, and helpfulness across available contact channels.
• Mobile compatibility – performance and usability on smartphones and tablets commonly used in New Zealand.

About James Wilson

James Wilson is the author and owner of Hanmercouriers. He has spent several years researching and writing about the New Zealand online gambling market, with a specific focus on pokie games and the platforms that host them. His reviews are written from the perspective of an informed New Zealand consumer, applying objective criteria consistently across all operators regardless of any commercial relationship. James is committed to providing NZ readers with accurate, up-to-date, and trustworthy information to help them make informed decisions.

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding endorsements and testimonials, Hanmercouriers discloses that this website participates in affiliate marketing programmes. Where links to casino operators appear on this site, those links may generate a commission for Hanmercouriers if a qualifying action is completed by the reader. This disclosure applies site-wide across all pages, reviews, and recommendations published on hanmercouriers.co.nz.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, review process, or editorial standards, please contact James Wilson directly through the contact page on hanmercouriers.co.nz. We are committed to responding to all genuine enquiries from our New Zealand readers.