Affiliate Disclosure
Full transparency about how we earn from this site.
Amazon Associates Program
NZ Travel Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
What This Means for You
When you click on a product link on this site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission. This comes at absolutely no extra cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to Amazon.
Our Commitment to Honesty
We only recommend products that our family has personally used and tested during our New Zealand trip with kids. Our recommendations are based on genuine family experience, not commission rates. We include honest pros and cons for every product because building your trust matters more than earning a quick commission.
If we mention a product, it's because we genuinely believe it can help your family have a better trip — not because we'll earn more from recommending it. We pay special attention to how well gear works for families traveling with children.
How Affiliate Links Work
- Product links on this site contain a special tracking code (our Amazon Associates tag)
- When you click and purchase through these links, Amazon knows the sale came from our recommendation
- Amazon pays us a small percentage of the sale as a referral fee
- You pay the same price regardless of whether you use our link
- We have no control over Amazon's prices, availability, or shipping
Price Information
Product prices shown on this site are approximate and may have changed since we last verified them. We do not display real-time pricing from Amazon. Always check the current price on Amazon before making a purchase decision.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships clearly:
- Every page containing affiliate links includes a disclosure notice at the top
- Our sitewide footer includes the Amazon Associates disclosure
- This dedicated disclosure page provides full details of our affiliate relationship
- All affiliate links are clearly identified and use proper attributes
Product Images
All product photos on this site are our own, taken during our actual family trip. We do not use Amazon's product images. This ensures authenticity and gives you a real-world perspective on the products we recommend for family travel.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or our recommendation process, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're happy to be transparent about how this site operates.