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Our Authors & Reviewers

The editorial names associated with our casino, sports and payments guides.

Mika Thompson

Mika Thompson — Lead Casino Reviewer

Mika has reviewed online casinos for New Zealand and Australian audiences since 2016. She specialises in bonus-term analysis — reading the wagering, max-bet and game-weighting fine print that decides whether an offer is actually worth claiming — and times every withdrawal she requests. Areas: pokies, live casino, bonus fairness, NZD banking.

James Ngata

James Ngata — Sports Betting Editor

A lifelong rugby and racing follower, James covers sportsbook markets, odds quality and in-play tools. He compares lines across books on NRL, Super Rugby and the TAB's domestic pricing, and writes our strategy guides. Areas: markets & odds, live betting, racing, value.

Kiri Tamihana

Kiri Tamihana — Crypto & Payments Analyst

Kiri tracks crypto casinos, provably-fair gaming and on-chain withdrawals. She verifies coin support, KYC policy and real withdrawal times, and explains how crypto deposits work for Kiwis who have never used a wallet. Areas: Bitcoin/Ethereum casinos, no-KYC, withdrawal speed.

Editorial standards

Our guides distinguish recorded operator information from worked examples and current official guidance. An author byline or page date is not evidence of a fresh payment test. We correct errors promptly — email editor@ourconstitution.org.nz. Read our full review methodology.