Last month, Auckland Council announced a strategic alliance with the tech sector, hoping to become New Zealand’s “premier city” for tech over the next decade. According to Mayor Wayne Brown, the so-called “Auckland Innovation and Technology Alliance” will help both the public and private sector align their efforts and boost Read more
Sports betting has always been more than just picking winners. It offers a fascinating view of what happens when statistics meet unpredictability. Some bets are remembered not because they made sense, but because they went against the script. Here are some of the oddest moments in sports betting history and Read more
Spending New Zealand Dollars (NZD) when you gamble might seem like a no-brainer if you’re based in Aotearoa, but not all casinos make it that straightforward. Whether you’re playing from home or planning a casino night on your next trip abroad, it’s worth knowing how far your NZD will go. Read more
In a place where productivity never sleeps and devices never disconnect, finding small moments of digital downtime has become essential. Between long commutes, busy workdays, and dense schedules, many residents are turning more than ever to short-form, accessible entertainment to recharge. Whether it’s streaming an episode over lunch, playing mobile Read more
New Zealand is finally making moves to regulate its online gambling sector. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has been given the green light to issue no more than 15 licenses under New Zealand’s new Online Gambling Bill. Interested parties will be able to acquire the licenses through an auction. Read more
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Whether it’s the cost of living, bad weather, or simply the joy of staying in, more Kiwis are opting for home-based entertainment over nights out. And they’re getting creative with it. Streaming platforms still reign supreme (Netflix, Neon, Disney+), but we’re also seeing a surge in interactive digital pastimes. Virtual Read more
New measures aim to curb problem gambling in New Zealand’s growing digital betting space. A recent study by the New Zealand Ministry of Health revealed that 1 in 50 adults, or approximately 2.1% of the population, are at moderate or high risk of experiencing gambling-related harm. As online gambling grows Read more
What are we to make of the interesting situation that goes around the iGaming industry in the New Zealand context? Is there data to suggest how Kiwis use their time and money with this kind of activity? How do we define the complete set of activities that go into this Read more
The legal status of online slots in New Zealand presents a sometimes contradictory picture. Thousands of Kiwis are playing online slots every day, but the legality of this activity is not so clear. For players who want to protect themselves by knowing where they stand legally -and more importantly, it Read more