Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Schoolandmore
Schoolandmore was founded in 2026 by James Wilson, a passionate advocate for transparency in the online gaming industry. After witnessing countless New Zealand players struggle to find reliable, honest information about online pokies sites, James set out to create a resource that would cut through the marketing noise and deliver genuine, evidence-based reviews.
What started as a personal mission to help friends and family navigate the crowded online pokies landscape has evolved into a comprehensive review platform trusted by thousands of NZ players. Today, Schoolandmore remains committed to its core purpose: providing New Zealand players with the honest, detailed information they need to make informed decisions.
We're a dedicated team of gaming enthusiasts, industry researchers, and player advocates based in New Zealand. Every member of the Schoolandmore team has genuine experience with online pokies and a deep understanding of the NZ gaming market. We're not just writers – we're active players who regularly test and review each site we feature.
Our team personally creates accounts, deposits real money, plays the games, tests customer support, and evaluates the entire player experience. This hands-on approach ensures our reviews reflect reality, not marketing promises.
Schoolandmore exists to empower New Zealand players with transparent, accurate reviews of online pokies sites. We believe every player deserves access to reliable information about licensing, security, game quality, bonuses, and responsible gambling features before they decide where to play.
Our mission is simple: be the most honest and helpful resource for online pokies reviews in New Zealand.
Independence: We maintain complete editorial freedom. No casino can influence our reviews or pay for favorable coverage.
Transparency: We're open about our testing methods, criteria, and decision-making process. Our readers deserve to understand how and why we reach our conclusions.
Player Safety: Responsible gambling and player protection are non-negotiable. We champion sites that prioritize player wellbeing and recommend features like deposit limits, self-exclusion tools, and access to support resources.
Honesty: We won't recommend a site just because it offers generous affiliate commissions. Our integrity is worth far more than short-term financial gain.
Schoolandmore strongly supports responsible gambling practices. We provide information about problem gambling resources, encourage players to gamble within their means, and only recommend sites with robust responsible gaming features. If you're concerned about your gambling habits, support is available through organizations like Gambling Harm in New Zealand.
Thank you for choosing Schoolandmore as your trusted guide to online pokies in New Zealand.