Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2026

Welcome to Lakes Express (lakesexpress.co.nz). These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and content. By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using lakesexpress.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Site Purpose

Lakes Express is an informational and review website dedicated to providing information about online pokies and gambling platforms available to New Zealand residents. We are NOT a gambling operator, casino, or licensed gaming provider. We do not:

Our website is solely intended to provide educational content, reviews, comparisons, and information about third-party gambling operators. Any gambling activity must be conducted directly with the respective licensed operators.

Age Restriction

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal minimum gambling age in your jurisdiction) to access and use this website. By using Lakes Express, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly permit access to users under 18 years old. If we become aware that a minor has accessed our site, we will take appropriate action to restrict their access.

Disclaimer

The information, reviews, and content provided on lakesexpress.co.nz are for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do NOT guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content on this website.

Information regarding online pokies, casino bonuses, terms, features, and availability may change frequently and may differ from what is published on our site. You must verify all information directly with the respective gambling operators before making any decisions or deposits. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between our content and the operators' actual offerings.

Gambling involves risk and is not suitable for everyone. Always gamble responsibly and within your means. If you have concerns about problem gambling, please contact Gambling Helpline Aotearoa (0800 654 655) or visit www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz.

Affiliate Relationship

Lakes Express is an affiliate website. We earn commissions and referral fees when users click through our links and create accounts or make deposits with recommended gambling operators. This creates a financial incentive to promote these operators.

Our affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed. However, we endeavor to provide balanced and honest reviews of gambling platforms. The presence of affiliate links does not guarantee endorsement of any operator's practices or reliability. Please conduct your own due diligence and verify that any operator is properly licensed before engaging with them.

Intellectual Property

All content on lakesexpress.co.nz, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, layouts, and reviews, is the exclusive property of Lakes Express or our content contributors and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, adapt, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited.

Third-party logos and trademarks referenced on our website are the property of their respective owners and are used for informational purposes only.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, Lakes Express shall not be liable for:

By using this website, you assume all risks associated with your use and agree that Lakes Express is provided on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand for resolution of any disputes arising from your use of this website.

Changes to Terms

Lakes Express reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to remain informed of any updates.

Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Service or our website, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.