Our Authors — Meet the Tipu Editorial Team
By Kahu Rewiti· Last updated 14 July 2026Tipu's reviews and guides are written and maintained by a small team of New Zealand-based gambling specialists. Every operator review carries a byline, and every rating is set using our published methodology. Meet the team.
Kahu Rewiti
Editor-in-Chief
Kahu leads Tipu's editorial team and has spent over 12 years covering the online gambling industry across Australasia. A Wellington-based writer and former sportsbook trader, Kahu specialises in NZ gambling regulation and sports-betting markets, and oversees every rating published on Tipu.
Anika Sharma
Senior Casino Reviewer
Anika reviews online casinos and pokies for Tipu, play-testing bonuses, game libraries and withdrawal processes. With a background in consumer finance journalism, she's obsessive about fair bonus terms and fast, honest payouts for Kiwi players.
Tom Fletcher
Crypto & Payments Analyst
Tom covers crypto casinos, blockchain payments and provably-fair gaming. A long-time crypto user based in Auckland, he explains wallets, coins and KYC in plain English and tests withdrawal speeds across chains.
Editorial standards
We test what we recommend, disclose our commercial relationships, keep content current, and always put player safety first. If you spot an error, tell us and we'll fix it. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.