Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Harewood, Counseling Sydney
```htmlAt Counseling Sydney (counseling-sydney.net), we believe that every visitor deserves to know exactly how this website operates and how it generates revenue. This disclosure page exists to provide you with complete transparency about our affiliate relationships, our editorial process, and the standards we hold ourselves to when reviewing online pokies sites for New Zealand players.
This disclosure is effective as of 2026 and applies to all content published on counseling-sydney.net by site owner and author Liam Harewood.
An affiliate relationship is a commercial arrangement between a content publisher and a third-party business. When Counseling Sydney links to an online casino or pokies operator, that link may contain a unique tracking code. If you click that link and then register an account or make a deposit at the operator's site, we may receive a financial commission from that operator.
This commission comes at no additional cost to you. You will not pay more for any product or service as a result of clicking an affiliate link on this website. The commission is paid by the operator, not by the player.
Links to online pokies operators and NZ casino sites found throughout counseling-sydney.net may be affiliate links. These links are used to generate revenue that helps fund the ongoing operation of this website, including the time and resources required to research, test, and publish detailed reviews.
Affiliate links on this site may appear in:
The existence of an affiliate relationship does absolutely not influence the content, ratings, scores, or recommendations published on this website. Liam Harewood maintains full editorial independence over every review and recommendation published on counseling-sydney.net.
Operators do not pay for positive reviews. They do not approve content before publication. They do not dictate ratings or editorial outcomes. If an online pokies site does not meet the standards expected by New Zealand players, it will be rated accordingly, regardless of any commercial relationship.
Counseling Sydney has turned down affiliate partnerships with operators that we could not recommend in good conscience to our readers.
Every online pokies site reviewed on counseling-sydney.net is evaluated using a consistent, structured methodology developed by Liam Harewood based on direct experience with the NZ online gambling market. Each review considers the following factors:
Liam Harewood is the owner and sole author of Counseling Sydney. Liam has spent years researching and analysing the New Zealand online gambling landscape, with a specific focus on pokies products, operator reliability, and player protections available in the NZ market. His reviews are based on hands-on testing, thorough research, and a genuine commitment to helping NZ players make informed decisions.
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, counseling-sydney.net discloses all material connections between this website and any operators or brands mentioned in our content. Any page that contains affiliate links is subject to this disclosure.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial standards, please contact us directly through the contact page on this website.
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