Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to thehappening.co.nz. Transparency is a core value of our service. This Affiliate Disclosure outlines our commercial relationships, how we fund our operations, and our commitment to providing impartial, reliable information on PayPal casinos and online gambling platforms in New Zealand.
1. Affiliate Partnerships and Compensation
thehappening.co.nz operates as an independent review and comparison portal. Some of the links on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link to a third-party casino operator, register an account, or make a deposit using PayPal or other banking methods, we may receive financial compensation from the operator at no additional cost to you.
2. Editorial Independence and Integrity
While we receive affiliate commissions, our commercial partnerships do not influence our editorial assessments, casino rankings, ratings, or recommendations.
Our review process is governed strictly by objective criteria, including:
- Licensing, security protocols, and fair play certification
- Efficiency, limits, and reliability of PayPal deposits and withdrawals for NZ players
- Game selection, customer support quality, and user experience
- Transparency and fairness of promotional terms and conditions
Operators cannot pay to secure a positive review or higher placement on our comparison tables. If a casino fails to meet our security or operational standards, we reflect this accurately regardless of any commercial arrangement.
3. Identifying Affiliate Links
To help you navigate our site with full transparency, you can identify affiliate and sponsored links in the following ways:
- Call-to-action buttons such as "Visit Casino", "Play Now", "Claim Bonus", or "Sign Up"
- Hyperlinked casino brand names and promotional banners within our review pages and top lists
- Outbound URLs that redirect through affiliate tracking systems before landing on the operator's official website
4. New Zealand Regulatory Compliance
We are dedicated to adhering to New Zealand advertising and fair trading regulations. Our content complies with:
- The Fair Trading Act 1986, ensuring all marketing communications are truthful, substantiable, and not misleading.
- The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Codes of Practice, with specific adherence to the Gambling Advertising Code, ensuring promotions are socially responsible and never targeted at minors.
5. Player Responsibility and Safer Gambling
The information on thehappening.co.nz is strictly intended for informational and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. As a visitor, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring you meet the legal gambling age in New Zealand (18+ for online gambling).
- Verifying the legality, terms, and conditions of any third-party gambling provider before creating an account or depositing funds.
- Understanding the financial risks inherent to real-money gambling. Never gamble with funds you cannot afford to lose.
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free, confidential support is available in New Zealand:
- Gambling Helpline NZ: Call 0800 654 655 or text 8006 (available 24/7)
- Safer Gambling Aotearoa: Visit safergambling.org.nz