About Our Team

Three reviewers, real deposits, honest results.

Who We Are

rechurch.co.nz is a Christchurch-based casino review site focused exclusively on $10 deposit casinos for New Zealand players. We started this project because most casino comparison sites either cover high-roller bonuses irrelevant to casual players or list dozens of casinos without testing any of them.

Our approach is different. We deposit real money — $10 NZD, the same amount our readers would — and document every step from registration to withdrawal. If a casino claims instant payouts, we verify it. If a bonus code is required, we test what happens without it.

Sophie Watkins

Senior Casino Reviewer

Leads all casino testing and writes the main review content. 6 years covering NZ online gambling. Previously reviewed for two major comparison sites before going independent.

Ryan Cheng

Payment Analyst

Tests every deposit and withdrawal method at each casino. Tracks processing times, fees, and banking restrictions specific to New Zealand. Specialises in crypto and POLi payment flows.

Emma Sullivan

Game Tester

Evaluates game libraries, RTP accuracy, and bonus round mechanics. Runs wagering clearance tests on Blood Suckers and Starburst to measure how achievable each casino's targets are.

Our Testing Methodology

Every casino on our site goes through a six-step testing process before we publish a review.

  1. Deposit testing — We deposit $10 using POLi, Visa, and cryptocurrency where available. We record processing time, fees, and whether the bonus activates correctly.
  2. Bonus verification — We confirm advertised bonuses match what is actually credited. We test bonus codes, match percentages, and free spin counts.
  3. Game access audit — We verify the full game library is accessible at the $10 tier. Some casinos restrict progressives or live dealer games below $20.
  4. Wagering clearance — We play through wagering requirements using high-RTP pokies and record how achievable the target is on a $10 budget.
  5. Withdrawal test — We request a real withdrawal and time the process from request to funds received.
  6. Support evaluation — We contact live chat with a $10-specific question and rate response quality.

We re-test every casino on our list at least once per quarter to ensure bonuses, wagering terms, and payout speeds remain accurate.

Our Standards

We earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up through our links. This funds our testing and keeps the site free to use. However, commission rates do not influence our rankings. Casinos are ranked by bonus value, wagering fairness, payout speed, and game access — measured through our testing, not negotiated with operators.

If a casino's bonus terms change or its service declines, we update our review and adjust the ranking accordingly. We have removed casinos from our list in the past and will continue to do so when warranted.