About Maia Harding
Maia Harding is a Wellington-based casino reviewer with five years of experience covering the New Zealand online gambling landscape. After completing a marketing degree at Victoria University of Wellington, she worked as a content strategist for a fintech startup before moving into iGaming writing full-time in 2022. Maia specialises in bonus structure analysis, payout speed testing, and responsible gambling advocacy — bringing a no-nonsense Kiwi perspective to every review. Outside of work, she is an avid trail runner who regularly tackles the Makara Peak tracks, a weekend cricket fan, and a self-confessed flat white snob who judges every cafe by their coffee art.
Areas of Expertise
- New Zealand online casino market analysis
- Bonus structure and wagering requirement evaluation
- NZD payment method testing (POLi, bank transfer, e-wallets)
- Mobile gaming performance benchmarking
- Responsible gambling advocacy
Review Methodology
Every casino review starts with a real-money deposit. I create a fresh account, deposit via POLi or bank transfer, and play a minimum of 200 spins across multiple games before forming any opinion. I test customer support, verify withdrawal speeds to NZ bank accounts, and read bonus terms cover-to-cover. If a site doesn't meet our standards, it doesn't make the list — simple as that.