About Us – Minimum Deposit Casinos NZ
Kia ora, and welcome to MinimumDepositCasino.nz. We’re a small Kiwi‑run start‑up with one simple goal: help New Zealand players find safe, low‑deposit online casinos without all the confusing jargon.
We created this website because we were fed up with reviews that seemed to be copy-pasted or unrelated to the things that players here genuinely care about, such as fair bonuses, NZD payment options, and unambiguous minimum deposit requirements. We therefore made the decision to create the kind of manual we hoped would be available: one that is truthful, direct, and authored by actual people.
Although our primary office is in New Zealand, we also operate out of Malta, which is a major hub for the online gaming sector. This provides us with a special blend of insider information about how international casinos function and local insight.
How We Review Casinos
We’ve already written a full page about how we rate casinos if you want to see the detailed breakdown.
In short: we only recommend casinos that we’d feel comfortable playing at ourselves. That means properly licensed, fair, transparent about bonuses, and easy for Kiwis to deposit and withdraw without hidden catches.
Who’s Behind the Site?
We’re not a big corporate team — MinimumDepositCasino.nz is run by just the two of us, Kea Taimona and Riana Watihana. We started this project because we were tired of casino guides that felt copy‑pasted and out of touch with what Kiwi players actually want. We wanted to create something more personal — reviews and guides written by real people, based on real research, and focused on what matters most: safety, fairness, and staying in control of your budget.
Although we’re mainly based in New Zealand, we also work part‑time from Malta, one of the biggest iGaming hubs in the world. This mix gives us both local insight and insider knowledge of the global casino industry. We do everything ourselves — from testing casinos and writing content to building and maintaining the site — which means what you read here is genuinely our voice, not something outsourced or auto‑generated.
Kea Taimona – Site Builder & Writer
“I’m the one making sure the site actually works — from design to updates. I started this project to give Kiwi players a place they can trust for honest, no‑nonsense info. I’m not here to tell you where to gamble — just to help you see which casinos are legit, safe, and actually worth your time.”
Riana Watihana – Content Writer
“I handle most of the writing and research. I test the casinos, read the fine print, and try to explain things in plain English (or Kiwi English, really!). My goal is that you walk away knowing exactly what to expect — no surprises, no sneaky terms hidden in small print.”
Why Trust Us?
- Independent & Transparent – We’re upfront that we earn via affiliate links, but our reviews are based on clear standards — not who pays us more.
- Real People, Real Voices – Everything here is researched and written by us, not AI or outsourced writers.
- Responsible Gambling Focus – We always link to support services like Gambling Helpline NZ and encourage safe play.
- Kiwi Perspective, Global Insight – We know what matters to NZ players and keep an eye on international best practices from Malta.
Our Mission
To help New Zealand players find legit low‑deposit casinos where you can play responsibly, stretch your budget, and stay in control of your entertainment.
We’re not here to push you into gambling — we’re here to help you make informed choices and know your limits.
A Note From Us
“We built this site the way we’d want a casino guide to be — straight‑up, honest, and clear about risks. We’re real people writing for real players.” – Kea & Riana“
