Is it legal for New Zealand residents to play online pokies at offshore casinos?

Yes, it is legal for New Zealand residents to access and play at offshore online casinos. The Gambling Act 2003 prohibits operators from being based in New Zealand and offering online casino games domestically, but there is no law that prevents Kiwi players from accessing internationally licensed platforms.

What payment methods work best for New Zealand online casino players?

New Zealand players have several reliable payment options available to them. POLi is a popular choice for deposits, allowing instant bank transfers. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted. E-wallets like Skrill and Neteller are favoured for faster withdrawals. Cryptocurrency is increasingly accepted and offers fast transactions with minimal fees.

What should I look for in the terms and conditions of a casino bonus?

The wagering requirement is the most critical — this tells you how many times you need to wager the bonus amount before winnings become withdrawable. Wagering requirements of 30x to 40x are considered reasonable.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Festival of Cycling ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the festivalofcycling.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our affiliate links to online pokies and casino operators in New Zealand.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the website includes:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for notifications.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and other interaction data with our website.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to clicks on affiliate links and conversions for commission tracking purposes.

How We Use Information

Festival of Cycling uses the information we collect in the following ways:

To analyze website traffic and user behaviour for site improvement and optimization.
To track affiliate referrals and calculate commission payments from casino operators.
To send promotional content, updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.
To improve our content, services, and user experience.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to casino partners for commission purposes.
Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit your browser's help documentation.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including online poker machines, casinos, and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. Each casino operator and affiliate partner maintains their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of linked websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information.
European Union/United Kingdom Residents: Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing.
United States Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under CCPA or other state privacy laws, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
Australian Residents: Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to access and correct your personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for the period required by our casino partners, generally between 30 to 90 days. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal and contractual obligations. Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: festivalofcycling.co.nz

We will respond to your request within 20 working days or as required by applicable privacy legislation.