Instant Kiwi has been helping New Zealanders to live a little since September 1989. From the first scratch, the slow reveal and the exciting build up of antici...pation, Instant Kiwi is a New Zealand favourite.
Brand Overview
Instant Kiwi is all about being positive and optimistic and remembering that life is not a spectator sport! Whether you like to make that feeling last a bit longer with a Crossword or Bingo game, or whether you like the quick thrill of a fast play game, life is for living, it’s about getting out there and giving it a go “Live a Little”.
So the next time you feel like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, a bit of time out or a little jolt of excitement, grab an Instant Kiwi ticket and live a little.
Of course, Instant Kiwi is a scratch card lottery with pre determined outcomes that are revealed when the latex covering is scratched off. They can be found at all Lotto retailers throughout New Zealand and at any one time there are at least twelve different games to choose from.
From Crosswords and Bingo, to Kiwi Treasures and Thrill seeker style games, there is always something for everyone in the Instant Kiwi range all with one thing in common; they help you to believe it’s possible and live a little.
There is a choice of ticket prices from $1 right up to $10, with prize rewards ranging from $2 up to $250,000 depending on the game being played. On average, between 2 and 3 players each week win $10,000 or more, and over $1 million in prizes is given away on Instant Kiwi each week. There is roughly a one in four chance of winning with Instant Kiwi making it one of the most winnable games around!
The prizes are printed on the tickets under strict security practices, ensuring the utmost integrity. Prizes are randomly distributed to ensure that no-one can detect where they are until a lucky player reveals that they have the winning ticket.
There is a legal age restriction on Instant Kiwi. Under the Gambling Act 2003 no one under 18 years old can purchase an Instant Kiwi for themselves and no one can buy an Instant Kiwi on behalf of an under 18 year old, and an Instant Kiwi prize cannot be paid out to anyone under 18 years old.
All Instant Kiwi games are closed and recalled as soon as the last top prize has been claimed or when we have run out of stock. On rare occasions some Instant Kiwi games are closed and recalled if the game is not well supported by players. Prizes must be claimed within twelve months of a game closing. Prizes of up to $1,000 can be redeemed directly from any Lotto retailer. Prizes over $1,000 are paid by NZ Lotteries; the Lotto retailer will assist the winner to complete a prize claim form which is sent to NZ Lotteries for prompt processing.
The odds and range of prizes in all Instant Kiwi games varies from game to game depending on the prize structure of each game. You can ask to see the prize structure of any Instant Kiwi game at any Lotto shop. You can also ask for an up-to-date print-out of how many prizes have been won in any particular game, and how many are still available to be won. All Instant Kiwi games are closed as soon as the last top prize has been claimed ensuring that there is always a top prize up for grabs on each game.
