Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Longridgepark
Longridgepark is New Zealand's trusted independent review platform for online pokies. Founded in 2026 by James Wilson, our mission has always been straightforward: help Kiwi players find safe, fair, and genuinely enjoyable online pokie sites without the hype or hidden agendas.
We understand that choosing where to play online pokies can be overwhelming. With countless sites competing for your attention, misleading claims, and varying levels of player protection, you deserve honest, expert guidance. That's exactly what we provide.
We're committed to delivering comprehensive, transparent reviews of online pokie sites available to New Zealand players. Our goal is to empower you with the information needed to make confident, informed decisions about where you play.
We believe that player safety, fair gaming, and honest communication should never be compromised—not for marketing convenience, not for affiliate commissions, and not for anything else.
Unlike many review sites that simply compile information or accept payment for favourable reviews, Longridgepark takes a fundamentally different approach:
Independence: We maintain complete editorial control. No site can pay for a better review, and no advertising relationship influences our recommendations.
Transparency: We're upfront about our methods, our findings, and any limitations in our research. If a site has strengths and weaknesses, we tell you both.
Player Safety: Responsible gambling isn't a checkbox for us—it's central to everything we do. We prioritise sites with strong player protection measures and highlight responsible gaming features prominently in our reviews.
We take responsible gambling seriously. Throughout our reviews and guides, we emphasise the importance of playing within your means, recognising warning signs of problem gambling, and using available support tools. We provide resources for players who need help and support New Zealand's responsible gambling initiatives.
Every site we recommend must demonstrate genuine commitment to player wellbeing, including deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and access to support services.
Have questions about our reviews? Found an issue with a site we've recommended? We'd like to hear from you. At Longridgepark, we're constantly improving our research and welcome feedback from the NZ player community.
Thank you for choosing Longridgepark as your trusted guide to online pokies in New Zealand.