Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: 2026
How We Earn Revenue
Fish and Friends (fishandfriends.co.nz) is a participant in affiliate marketing programmes with various online casino operators. When you click on links to online pokies sites and complete sign-ups or make deposits through our website, we may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. These commissions help fund the operation and maintenance of this website.
Our Editorial Independence
We want to be absolutely clear: affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial rankings, reviews, or recommendations. Our casino reviews and pokies ratings are based on independent analysis of factors including game quality, licensing, security, customer support, and user experience. We maintain the same high editorial standards regardless of whether a casino is an affiliate partner.
Identifying Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on this website may be identified by:
- The text "Affiliate Link" or "Partner Site" label
- A special icon or marker next to the link
- Clear context indicating the link leads to a casino operator
We always aim to make it obvious when a link is an affiliate link so you can make an informed decision before clicking.
Compliance Statement
This disclosure complies with the Commerce Commission New Zealand guidelines on fair trading and transparent advertising practices. We are committed to honest representation of all relationships that may result in compensation.
Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your gambling decisions. Before signing up with any online casino or playing pokies, please:
- Verify the operator holds valid NZ gaming licenses where required
- Review their responsible gambling policies
- Set your own spending limits and stick to them
- Seek help if you experience problem gambling (1800 654 262 – Problem Gambling Foundation)
For questions about this disclosure, please contact us directly through our website.