Last updated: June 2026 — Craig Henare, Acupuncturehb
Acupuncturehb was founded in 2026 by Craig Henare with a simple but powerful vision: to provide New Zealand players with honest, thorough, and independent reviews of online pokies sites. We understand that choosing where to play online can be overwhelming, with countless casinos competing for your attention. That's why we created Acupuncturehb – to cut through the noise and deliver the truth about what each platform really offers.
What started as a personal passion for helping fellow Kiwis navigate the online gambling landscape has grown into a trusted resource for thousands of players across New Zealand. Our commitment to integrity and player education remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is straightforward: to empower New Zealand players with accurate, detailed, and unbiased information about online pokies casinos. We believe that players deserve to know exactly what they're getting into before they sign up, deposit money, or spin a single reel.
We don't accept payment from casinos to review them. We don't rank sites based on commissions or affiliate deals. Instead, we test every platform ourselves, evaluate their features against rigorous standards, and share our honest findings with you.
In an industry where bias is common, Acupuncturehb stands apart through genuine independence. Here's what sets us apart:
Independence: We maintain complete editorial freedom to say what we believe, even if it means giving a popular casino a negative review.
Transparency: We're open about our methods, our funding, and our reasoning. You'll understand exactly why we recommend or don't recommend each site.
Player Safety: Every review considers licensing, data security, responsible gambling tools, and player protections. A casino might have great games, but if it doesn't protect players, we won't recommend it.
Accuracy: We regularly update our reviews as casinos change. The online gambling landscape moves fast, and our information does too.
While we review online pokies, we take responsible gambling seriously. Our reviews highlight each site's responsible gambling features, and we encourage all players to gamble within their means. If you're struggling with gambling, organizations like Gambling Harm Support NZ are there to help.
Have questions about our reviews or want to suggest a casino we should test? We'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us improve and ensures we're covering the sites that matter most to New Zealand players.
Thank you for visiting Acupuncturehb. We're here to help you make informed decisions about online pokies in New Zealand.