Last updated: June 2026 — Liam Harewood, 4physio
4physio was founded in 2026 by Liam Harewood, a passionate advocate for fair gaming and player protection in New Zealand. What started as a personal mission to cut through misleading marketing and provide honest, reliable information about online pokies has grown into the country's most trusted independent review platform.
Based in New Zealand and serving Kiwi players exclusively, we understand the unique landscape of online gaming in our market. We're not affiliated with any casino operators, software providers, or gambling companies—our only loyalty is to you, our readers.
Our mission is straightforward: to provide transparent, evidence-based reviews of online pokies sites that help New Zealand players make informed decisions. We believe every player deserves access to honest information about which platforms offer fair games, reliable payouts, and genuine player support.
We exist because we recognised a gap in the market. Too many review sites are driven by affiliate commissions rather than player welfare. Too many recommendations prioritise profit over truth. 4physio was created to change that.
We don't just write reviews based on marketing materials or second-hand information. Our team personally tests and reviews every online pokies site we recommend. We create accounts, play the games, test customer support, verify withdrawal speeds, and check licensing credentials. This hands-on approach takes time, but it's the only way to provide genuine insights.
Every recommendation on 4physio.co.nz is backed by real testing experience and personal verification. We document what we find and share both the strengths and weaknesses of each platform.
4physio maintains strict editorial independence. We will never accept payment from casinos to feature, rank, or promote their sites. If a platform doesn't meet our standards, no amount of money will change that assessment. Similarly, we won't remove or downgrade reviews due to commercial pressure.
While we review online pokies, we're deeply committed to responsible gambling principles. Throughout our site, you'll find information about recognising problem gambling, setting limits, and accessing support services like Gamblers Anonymous and the National Problem Gambling Foundation.
We believe informed players are safer players, and transparency about the risks is part of our responsibility to the New Zealand gaming community.
Have questions about our reviews or want to suggest a site for testing? We'd love to hear from you. Contact Liam and the 4physio team anytime—we're here to serve New Zealand pokies players.