How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Eaveit

At Eaveit, every review published on weaveit.co.nz is the result of a rigorous, hands-on evaluation process carried out by our founder and lead reviewer, Liam Tūhoe-Barrett. We do not accept payments from casinos in exchange for favourable reviews, and we are not affiliated with any operator in a way that could compromise our editorial independence. This page explains exactly how we assess online casinos for New Zealand players so you can trust every score and recommendation you read here.

Who Does the Testing?

Liam Tūhoe-Barrett personally tests every online casino before a review is published. This means creating a real player account, depositing real New Zealand dollars, playing a selection of games, requesting a withdrawal, and contacting customer support directly. No casino on this site is reviewed from a distance or based on operator-supplied materials alone. Liam brings years of experience navigating the NZ online gambling market, giving him the practical knowledge to spot what genuinely matters to local players versus what simply looks good on paper.

Our Step-by-Step Review Process

Each review follows the same structured process from start to finish. Here is how it works:

Step 1 – Initial screening: We check the casino's licensing status and ownership before investing any further time. Unlicensed or unverifiable operations are rejected immediately.
Step 2 – Account registration: Liam registers a new player account using standard NZ identification details to assess the sign-up experience and KYC process.
Step 3 – Bonus evaluation: Welcome offers, wagering requirements, and ongoing promotions are reviewed in full. We read every line of the terms and conditions.
Step 4 – Game testing: A cross-section of games including slots, table games, and live dealer titles are played in both demo and real-money modes.
Step 5 – Deposits and withdrawals: At least one real NZD deposit and one withdrawal are completed to verify processing times and any hidden fees.
Step 6 – Customer support testing: Liam contacts support via live chat and email with realistic player queries to assess response times and quality.
Step 7 – Mobile testing: The casino is accessed on a mobile browser and, where available, a dedicated app, to evaluate the full mobile experience.
Step 8 – Scoring and writing: All findings are compiled into a final score and a detailed written review is produced.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

Every casino is scored out of 10. The final score is a weighted average across six key categories. Here is how each category contributes to the overall rating:

Category	Weighting	What We Look At
Licensing & Safety	25%	Valid licence from a recognised authority, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification
Bonuses & Promotions	20%	Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions for NZ players
Game Selection	20%	Total game count, software provider quality, variety of slots and table games, live casino options
Payment Methods	15%	NZD support, available deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fee transparency
Customer Support	10%	Availability hours, response speed, helpfulness, contact channels offered
Mobile Experience	10%	Mobile browser performance, app availability, game load times, navigation usability on smaller screens

Understanding Our Scores

All casinos are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means for NZ players:

9.0 – 10.0 (Outstanding): Among the very best options available to New Zealand players. Excels across nearly all categories.
7.5 – 8.9 (Excellent): A strong, trustworthy casino with only minor shortcomings. Highly recommended.
6.0 – 7.4 (Good): A decent option that performs well in most areas but has notable room for improvement in one or two categories.
4.0 – 5.9 (Average): Passes our minimum safety checks but has clear weaknesses. Proceed with caution.
Below 4.0 (Poor): Fails to meet our standards in significant ways. We will explain why and advise NZ players to avoid.

How Eaveit Stays Independent and Unbiased

Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. Eaveit may earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up to casinos through our links. However, this commercial relationship never influences a casino's score or ranking. Casinos cannot pay to improve their rating, request changes to a published review, or be removed from a negative assessment. Our affiliate partnerships are disclosed transparently, and every score reflects only what Liam Tūhoe-Barrett found during his personal testing process.

We also revisit reviews regularly. If a casino changes its terms, withdraws a licence, or its quality declines, the review is updated to reflect current conditions. Our goal is simple: to give New Zealand players the honest, accurate information they need to gamble safely and enjoyably online.

Questions About Our Methodology?

If you have any questions about how we assess a specific casino or would like to report an inaccuracy in one of our reviews, you are welcome to reach out to Liam directly through the contact page at weaveit.co.nz. We take reader feedback seriously and use it to improve the quality of our work.

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