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Authors: Meet the Kawhia NZ Gambling Review Team
The named, experienced reviewers behind every Kawhia review.
Reviewed by Rawiri Te Kirikau, Lead Casino & Pokies Reviewer · Last updated · How we rank
Our reviewers
Rawiri Te Kirikau
Lead Casino & Pokies Reviewer
Rawiri has spent 12 years reviewing online casinos and pokies for Kiwi players. He tests every site in NZD, tracks withdrawal times to the hour, and specialises in the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 and DIA licensing.
Hine Waititi
Sports Betting Editor
Hine is a Wellington-based sports betting analyst covering rugby, NRL and football markets. She previously traded odds for an offshore book and writes our TAB-vs-offshore and World Cup coverage.
Sam Ngata
Crypto & Payments Specialist
Sam covers crypto casinos, provably-fair gaming and NZ payment rails. He verifies on-chain withdrawal speeds and explains no-KYC risk under the Privacy Act 2020 in plain language.
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