Lotto Winners

Northland Holiday Park Owner Wins Lotto Prize Worth $500,000

01 February 2012

A local Northland man has claimed the latest Lotto First Division prize of $500,000 won on last Saturday’s Lotto draw with a ticket bought at Mangonui Lotto and Stationer, says NZ Lotteries’ Acting Chief Executive Warren Salisbury.

Champagne Celebration for Christchurch Millionaires

25 January 2012

One lucky retired Christchurch couple popped the cork on a very special bottle of champagne after finding out they had become millionaires after winning the top prize in Lotto’s Holiday Triple Dip Promotion.

First Division Lotto win eases strain for Hamilton family

20 January 2012

2012 is starting with a bang for one lucky Hamilton man and his family, after winning a share in Lotto’s First Division prize.

Lucky Palmerston North Lotto Store Sells Another First Division Winner

18 January 2012

Melody’s New World in Palmerston North was ranked the 9th luckiest Lotto store in New Zealand for 2011 – and its luck is rolling into 2012 with another First Division winning Lotto ticket sold.

Manukau Man’s Confusing $1 Million Win

13 January 2012

A Manukau man whose Lotto ticket was a winning $1 million First Division ticket, was a bit confused when claiming his prize and thought he’d won the chance to spin $1 million on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Acting Chief Executive, Warren Salisbury.

Lotto Ticket Worth $1 Million in Hamilton Man’s Pocket For 5 Weeks

19 October 2011

A Hamilton man had an unchecked Lotto ticket worth $1 million in his pocket for 5 weeks and only thought to check his ticket after his wife asked him to check her Lotto tickets.

Four Week Old Lotto Ticket Survives Washing Machine and Wins $250,000

05 August 2011

A four week old Lotto ticket stuffed in the pocket of its owner’s jeans, survived being washed in the washing machine before being checked and netting the winner $250,000.

Twenty Year Wait Worthwhile for the Lotto Big One

01 June 2011

A Lower Hutt family syndicate, who have been playing the same numbers for twenty years, are over the moon after claiming their $250,000 Lotto First Division prize following this weekend’s draw.

Birthday First Reaps Rewards For Lotto Winner

08 February 2011

While most New Zealanders spend years dreaming of winning the big one – for lucky Auckland player Rohan, the dream of winning a top prize became a reality after his the purchase of his first-ever Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased on his eighteenth birthday and won him the ‘His and Her Cars’ package (a HSV Clubsport and Volkswagon Eos vehicle) with Lotto’s Holiday 200 promotion.

North Shore Family Syndicate Plan $2 Million Christmas Celebration

22 December 2010

A North Shore family syndicate of five are planning an extra special Christmas lunch this year, after claiming their $2 million Lotto First Division prize, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Nelson Local Hits The Road With Lotto Strike Windfall

22 December 2010

One lucky Nelson man will be hitting the road this summer with a brand new Harley Davidson motorbike after winning $479,849 over the weekend with Lotto Strike.

Fourteen Year Mistake Pays Off For Lotto Winners

17 August 2010

A Lotto syndicate’s mistake in buying two tickets with the same winning numbers for the past 14 years has paid off thanks to a $500,000 windfall made up of two First Division shares of $250,000 in the same draw.

Lotto Winners Can Have Dream Wedding

03 August 2010

A lucky Auckland couple are now able to have the wedding of their dreams, after a Lotto First Division win of $500,000.

$500,000 Easter Surprise for Redundant Christchurch Winner

20 April 2009

A Christchurch man has had his dreams come true after finding out he has won the top prize of $500,000 in Lotto’s Easter Triple Dip promotion.

New House, Cars and Watch on Shopping List for $5.19 m Powerball Lower Hutt Winners

23 February 2009

A Lower Hutt family, who have spent many years helping out others, have today claimed their $5.19 million Lotto Powerball prize, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Hardworking Whangarei Dad Claims Luxury HSV

17 September 2008

A Whangarei man was stunned to find he had a winning ticket in Lotto’s Father’s Day promotion.

New False Teeth for Christchurch Lotto First Division Winner

21 April 2011

A retired Christchurch woman has put a new set of false teeth on the shopping list after her Lotto win of $352,146 in the 31 May 2008 draw.

Local Waimate Mum Claims Merc

15 May 2008

A lucky Mum got the shock of her life when she checked her Triple Dip ticket on Mother’s Day.

Local Wellington Family Claim Lotto Prize

22 April 2008

A local Wellington family have claimed their share of Saturday’s Lotto First Division, taking home a cool $333,333, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Grandson Spins Up $1 Million For Grandfather

12 April 2008

Reuben Elliot will be very popular with his grandfather tonight after winning him $1 million on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.

Visit To Lucky Hastings Lotto Store Pays Off For Millionaire Wellington Couple

31 March 2008

An excited Wellington couple claimed their $1.3 million Lotto First Division prize today from a ticket sold at Radius Pharmacy, Peter Dunkerleys in Hastings. This is the 32nd top Lotto prize sold by the store.

$2.9 Million Hastings Powerball Win Claimed by Shocked Local Family

31 October 2007

A stunned local family in Hastings have claimed the $2.9 million prize from Lotto Powerball’s Must Be Won draw on 27 October, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.

Shock $500,000 Win For Carterton Mother of Six

21 September 2007

A Carterton mother-of-six has come forward to claim the $500,000 Lotto First Division prize she won nearly two weeks ago.

Half Million Lotto Win Changes Life for Hamilton Beneficiary

19 September 2007

A Hamilton mother can’t stop smiling after winning $500,000 on Lotto First Division last weekend.