Last updated: June 2026 — Marcus Haldane, Thecookshop

Terms of Use

Welcome to Thecookshop

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of thecookshop.co.nz, a website dedicated to providing independent reviews and information about online casinos available to players in New Zealand. By accessing or using this website in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of thecookshop.co.nz immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your continued use of thecookshop.co.nz constitutes your full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and any other individuals who access the website. Marcus Haldane, the owner, content author, and editor of thecookshop.co.nz, reserves the right to amend, update, or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Any changes will take effect immediately upon being published on this page.

2. Informational Purpose Only

All content published on thecookshop.co.nz is provided strictly for informational and entertainment purposes only. The reviews, rankings, comparisons, and commentary found on this website are intended to help New Zealand residents make more informed decisions when exploring online casino platforms. Nothing contained on this website should be interpreted as financial advice, legal advice, investment guidance, or professional counsel of any kind.

This website is a YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) disclaimer site. The content authored and edited by Marcus Haldane does not constitute, and should not be treated as, a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making any decisions involving real money gambling or financial commitments.

3. Age Restriction — 18+ Only

Access to thecookshop.co.nz is strictly restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Online gambling is an adult activity, and it is illegal for minors to participate in gambling in New Zealand. By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. If you are under the age of 18, you are prohibited from accessing, browsing, or using any content on this website. Marcus Haldane and thecookshop.co.nz accept no responsibility for any minor who gains access to this website in violation of this restriction.

4. No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable New Zealand law, thecookshop.co.nz and its owner, Marcus Haldane, shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or from any reliance placed on the information contained herein. This includes, but is not limited to:

Third-party casino websites are entirely independent of thecookshop.co.nz, and we accept no responsibility for the content, practices, or conduct of any external platform linked to or reviewed on this site.

5. Intellectual Property

All written content, reviews, editorial opinions, rankings, design elements, and original materials published on thecookshop.co.nz are the intellectual property of Marcus Haldane and are protected under applicable New Zealand and international copyright law. You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, republish, or exploit any content from this website without the express written permission of the copyright owner. Unauthorised use of any material from thecookshop.co.nz may result in legal action.

6. Responsible Gambling

Gambling can be addictive. Thecookshop.co.nz strongly encourages all users to gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to gambling, please seek help from a recognised support organisation such as the New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation or the national helpline.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms or your use of thecookshop.co.nz shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact the website owner and editor, Marcus Haldane, through the contact information provided on thecookshop.co.nz. These Terms of Use were last reviewed and updated in 2026.