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Baby Born in Morning – Half Million Collected in Afternoon.

07 September 2010

An Auckland couple are exhausted but happy after celebrating the birth of their child in the small hours of the morning, and then collecting a half million dollar Lotto win in the afternoon.
Kaitaia Grandma Spins Up $100,000

06 September 2010

Kaitaia Grandmother, Alice Blucher is now celebrating after spinning and winning $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel on Saturday night.
Auckland Man Swimming in Cash after $100,000 Win on Wheel

30 August 2010

Auckland business man and keen swimmer Ian Plowman is now celebrating after he spun and won $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel.
Hash Browns and Omelette on the Menu for $360,000 Bullseye Winners

27 August 2010

While some winners celebrate their win with a dinner at an expensive restaurant, one Napier couple have celebrated their $360,000 Bullseye success with a home-cooked meal of hash browns and omelettes.
Sleepless Night for South Island MyLotto Winner

23 August 2010

An Invercargill grandmother has been unable to sleep due to excitement, since checking her MyLotto ticket online and finding out that she had won $1 million.
Winning Wheel’s Winning Ways

23 August 2010

Auckland woman, Carol MacIntyre, has spun and won $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel.
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.
Super Sleuth Work Leads To Mercedes For Auckland Winner

16 August 2010

Matt Hotere will be celebrating following winning a Mercedes CLS 350 worth $125,000 on the Winning Wheel at the live Lotto draw in Wellington on Saturday, particularly as it was a win he very nearly never had, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
North And South Claim Lotto Wins

12 August 2010

What does a syndicate of nine medical staff from the Waikato’s Thames Hospital and a young teacher from Christchurch have in common? They’re all happy Lotto winners as of today, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
From Nappies to Nobu for Big Wednesday’s North Shore Winners

09 August 2010

A builder from the North Shore is thanking his lucky stars after winning a fabulous VIP trip to Hollywood for four to live like a star, plus $100,000 cash with Big Wednesday.
Winning Wheel Spinner Can Check Off Wish List

09 August 2010

Wilson Youkhana can make his dreams come true following his $250,000 win on the Winning Wheel at the live Lotto draw in Wellington on Saturday, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
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.
Friendly Spin Nets $150,000 For Friend With Lotto’s Winning Wheel

02 August 2010

Kay Hodd of Hastings will have earned best friend status after winning her friend Warwick $150,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel at the live draw in Wellington on the weekend, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
A Lotto Winner’s Different Type Of Castle

29 July 2010

While Dunedin has Lanarch castle, one lucky Mosgiel Lotto syndicate will be purchasing their own type of castle- a mobile home, after winning half a million with Lotto First Division last weekend.
Christchurch Man Spins And Wins $300,000 With Lotto’s Winning Wheel

26 July 2010

Christchurch man David Boyce has capped off an awesome weekend by spinning up an amazing $300,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel at the live draw in Wellington tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Travelling Tradition Nets Lotto player $1 million

21 July 2010

A lucky Lotto player’s tradition of buying a Lotto ticket in each new place that she visits has paid off with a $1 million Lotto First Division win.
Syndicate Spins And Wins Half A Million With Lotto’s Winning Wheel

19 July 2010

A Wellington-Wairarapa family syndicate has capped off an awesome weekend by spinning up an amazing $500,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel at the live draw in Wellington this weekend, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Lucky Sister Act Wins $172, 904

12 July 2010

A lucky sister syndicate from Whanganui have literally just walked away with $172,904, made up of a share of Lotto’s First Division prize plus their winnings from other divisions, thanks to their Combo numbers picks, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Rotorua Local Spins up $125,000

12 July 2010

Rotorua local Keith Folley’s trip to Wellington ended on a high with a $125,000 win on Lotto’s Winning Wheel on Saturday night, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Levin’s Lucky Chicken Results in $40,000 Nest Egg

08 July 2010

Whilst Germany relies on the fortune-telling predictions of an octopus, a Levin local relies upon his chickens. A Levin man knew he was onto a lucky streak when his pet chickens laid an extra unexpected egg – so later that day he brought a $3 Instant Kiwi Pick of the Bunch ticket, which then resulted in a $40,000 nest egg win.
Ring on Shopping List for Rotorua’s Newest Millionaire

05 July 2010

A MyLotto online lottery player from Rotorua will have over a million dollars in her bank account tomorrow – and has her family to thank for it, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
First Trip To Wellington Pays Off With Winning Wheel

05 July 2010

Aucklander Herbert Muller’s first trip to Wellington has ended on a high by spinning up the amazing prize of $1,000 a week for three years on Lotto’s Winning Wheel this evening, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Missing Millionaires Found

01 July 2010

Two weeks after their $4.7 million prize was won, the winners of the Big Wednesday First Division prize have been found – and they’re Hamilton locals, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Winter Win in Christchurch

30 June 2010

Despite the winter chill in the South Island this week, a Christchurch winner’s pocket will be a lot warmer with his Lotto First Division winnings of $500,000.
Rural Family Relish $200,000 Winning Wheel Win

28 June 2010

Annette McPherson from Putaruru was over the moon with winning $200,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Hamilton Student’s Day Changes In An Instant With $75,000 Win

25 June 2010

A young Hamilton student had her workday at New World Te Rapa transformed in an instant when she scratched an Instant Kiwi crossword ticket on a break and found she was $75,000 richer.
Bethlehem Star Spins Lotto’s Winning Wheel

21 June 2010

A Bethlehem woman will be thanking her lucky stars after spinning up $200,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Queenstown Woman’s Instant Birthday Win

16 June 2010

A birthday trip to Auckland for a Queenstown women resulted in an extra large celebration when she won a $20,000 prize on one of NZ Lotteries’ newly launched Instant Kiwis.
Winning Wheel’s Youngest-Ever Spinner Wins $175,000

14 June 2010

Winning Wheel’s youngest-ever spinner, Yifan, has spun up a $175,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Wanganui Syndicate Spins And Wins

08 June 2010

A syndicate of 15 co-workers from Wanganui has spun and won $100,000, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Firefighter Spins Up $150,000 On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

31 May 2010

Auckland firefighter, Ivan Millan, will have money to burn after spinning and winning a $150,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Morrinsville Couple Build House From Scratch!

20 May 2010

A Morrinsville couple is amazed they have just won $50,000 on an Instant Kiwi ticket, the same week the bank is processing their application for a loan for the exact same amount, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Six Month Delay for $250,000 Christchurch Flatmate Winners

20 May 2010

A Christchurch flatmates’ syndicate are today celebrating after checking old Lotto tickets and realising they had won $250,000 back in November 2009.
Lucky First Division Winners Celebrating Shock Wins

18 May 2010

It’s been a busy day at NZ Lotteries with two lucky First Division winners from Wellington and Auckland both claiming their top prizes in Lotto and Bullseye today, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Napier Grandma Spins And Wins On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

10 May 2010

Napier grandma Lee Gilder watches the Lotto draw every Saturday, but tonight New Zealand watched her as she spun and won a fabulous prize of $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Decision To Win Pays Off For Hastings Lotto Winner

06 May 2010

A Hastings local, who bought a Lotto ticket in Te Awamutu, will be heading to China next year, because she decided to win Lotto four weeks ago – and did!
Katikati Man Hooks $100,000 On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

04 May 2010

Keen fisherman Athal Muir from Katikati today hooked a fabulous prize of a $100,000 shopping spree on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Birthday Present Leads To $500,000 Win On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

26 April 2010

A Lotto ticket given as a birthday gift to Hamilton woman Liz Alderton has led to her winning $500,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Winner Claims $509,937 Outstanding Prize In The Nick Of Time

19 April 2010

Unbelievably, the holder of an unclaimed $509,937 Lotto ticket claimed on Saturday, just one day before it expired, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Woman’s Dream of Winning Lotto Really Does Comes True

16 April 2010

A North Shore City woman has claimed a Lotto First Division prize of $500,000 after having a dream of winning the lottery, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Big Friday For Big Wednesday Players

09 April 2010

It’s been a big Friday for this week’s Big Wednesday winners who claimed their massive $6,087,805 prize in the NZ Lotteries Wellington office today, according to NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Father and Son Win $100,000 Home Upgrade On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

03 April 2010

Whangarei resident, John Ellice, will be celebrating the Easter weekend with a big bonus after his son, Gary Ellice, spun him up a $100,000 home upgrade prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Aussie Winners Jump On Plane to Claim NZ Prize

01 April 2010

An Australian couple jumped straight on a plane to New Zealand when they discovered they’d won a $250,000 First Division Lotto prize on a ticket bought during a recent holiday to our shores, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Instant Win

01 April 2010

An Auckland man has won $100,000 on an Instant Kiwi ‘scratchie’ ticket even though he didn’t scratch it!
Young Family Claims Trump Trip of a Lifetime Prize

30 March 2010

A young family are celebrating after claiming their trip of a lifetime to New York with Big Wednesday’s Trump Up Your Life special promotion. Their winning ticket was bought via the online channel mylotto.co.nz.
Nelson Minister Spins Up $100,000 Winning Wheel Prize

22 March 2010

Nelson minister, Misinale Tokelau, has spun up a $100,000 home upgrade prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Foxton Grandfather Celebrates Grandkids Birthdays

17 March 2010

A Foxton grandfather is thanking his grandchildren for his Lotto First Division win this week – as all the numbers that came up in the draw were their birth dates.
Wellingtonian’s Capital Gain With Winning Wheel

15 March 2010

Wellingtonian Deirdre Miller has had a capital gain after spinning up a $100,000 shopping spree prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel this evening, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Lotto’s A Charm For Blenheim

09 March 2010

Lotto has been a lucky charm for Blenheim, with two winners from the town each collecting a $500,000 share of Lotto’s First Division prize from this weekend’s draw – and one of them will be buying a real charm to celebrate her Lotto win, and her birthday!
Bank Balance Rise for Mum of Four on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

06 March 2010

Baker’s assistant and mum of four, Fiona Parr from Christchurch has seen her bank balance rise tonight after spinning up a $100,000 Shopping spree on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Kaiapoi Grandfather Spins Up $300,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

01 March 2010

Kaiapoi grandfather, Dennis Adair, has spun up a $300,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Mum Wins $100,000 Shopping Spree on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

22 February 2010

Auckland woman Cherie McAllister may soon be hearing wedding bells after winning a $100,000 shopping spree on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
$50,000 Instant Kiwi Win For Retired Motueka Man

17 February 2010

A retired Motueka local is $50,000 richer after scratching a top prize on the $3 Crossword Zen Instant Kiwi ticket.
Dunedin Mother Wins His And Her Cars On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

15 February 2010

Dunedin woman Jan Scott is over the moon after winning the ‘His and Hers’ package worth $124,799 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel on Saturday, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Online Winner Shops for House Online with Half Million Windfall

15 February 2010

A MyLotto winner from Auckland, who bought a Power Dip online last week, was today celebrating after claiming his $500,000 share of Lotto First Division.
Wet Skirt Doesn’t Dampen New Plymouth Woman’s $25,000 Instant Kiwi Win

10 February 2010

A trip to the Lotto store on her lunch hour resulted in a shock $25,000 prize and a wet skirt for a New Plymouth woman.
Bubbles And Barby For Big Wednesday Winners

09 February 2010

A Manukau family celebrated winning last week’s $4.2 million Big Wednesday prize with lots of champagne – and a BBQ because mum wanted a night off from the kitchen!
Christchurch Couple Win $175,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

06 February 2010

Christchurch couple Zoe West and Peter De Groot are $175,000 richer tonight after spinning up a life changing prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Weekend of Firsts For Winning Wheel Winners

01 February 2010

A Waikato family has had a weekend of ‘firsts’, topped off by winning a life changing his and hers car package worth $150,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel’s live draw in Wellington this evening, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
$150,000 Spin for Christchurch MyLotto Player

25 January 2010

Christchurch man, Jon Veronese has spun up a $150,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel after winning with his online Lotto ticket, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Rotorua Grandmother Wins $1,000 a Week For Three Years With Lotto’s Winning Wheel

11 January 2010

Rotorua grandmother Huia Flint is still buzzing after spinning up $1,000 a week for three years on the Winning Wheel, on tonight’s live draw in Wellington, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
$125,000 Start To The New Year From Lotto’s Winning Wheel

02 January 2010

Lotto’s Winning Wheel has spun up a $125,000 start to the New Year for Louise Coats from Thames on tonight’s live draw in Wellington, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Tauranga Grandma Believes In Santa Again

24 December 2009

A Tauranga grandma has had her faith in Santa restored after winning a $102,837 share of last weekend’s Lotto Strike prize, according to NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
20 Year Syndicate Of Three From Gisborne Claim $1 Million Lotto Prize

24 December 2009

A syndicate of three friends from Gisborne, who have been playing the same Lotto numbers for 20 years, are the latest winners of a $1 million Lotto First Division prize.
Big Wednesday Brings Christmas Cash to Auckland

24 December 2009

For the second time in a month, Big Wednesday’s First Division has been won with a player in Auckland scooping a $2.6 million top prize, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Brother Wins $300,000 Prize for Sister on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

14 December 2009

Warkworth resident, Dennis Curel, has spun up a $300,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, on behalf of his older sister, Laurel Healy, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Missing Powerball Winners Claim Shocking Prize

09 December 2009

A North Shore woman got the shock of her life last Friday when she checked her tickets at Auckland airport – but didn’t call her husband immediately because she didn’t want to give him a heart attack on the phone, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
South Canterbury Woman Wins $100,000 With Winning Wheel

07 December 2009

South Canterbury office manager Nicola McCarthy and her partner will be celebrating after spinning up a prize of $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Woman Wins $200,000 With Winning Wheel

02 December 2009

While thousands of people were cycling their way around Taupo today, Auckland nurse Misty King took a spin of her own – a $200,000 winning spin on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
‘Best Christmas Ever’ on Wish List for Six Million Dollar Man and Family

23 November 2009

A hard working local Lynfield family man has this morning claimed his $6.5 million Lotto Powerball prize on behalf of his family syndicate.
Kapiti Coast Man Wins $200,000 With Winning Wheel

21 November 2009

Kapiti Coast resident Alex Luhn has had a great weekend after winning $200,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
MyLotto Player Surprises Wife With $250,000 Win

18 November 2009

An Auckland player who purchased a Triple Dip Lotto ticket online via MyLotto last week, was delighted to find he had won $250,000 with Lotto’s special Wish List promotion.
Otago Local Strikes Gold With Winning Wheel

17 November 2009

Central Otago local Malcolm McDonald has struck gold winning a $100,000 shopping spree on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Big Wednesday Winners Get the Shakes

17 November 2009

Two happy winners from Taupo and Christchurch have now claimed their share of last week’s $3.7 million Big Wednesday First Division prize package, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
First Class Lotto Win For Canadian Tourists

12 November 2009

A Canadian couple will be upgrading their flight home to first class after winning a $200,000 share of last weekend’s Lotto First Division prize, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Time On Side Of $250,000 Keno Winner

12 November 2009

An Australian visitor to Porirua is a quarter of a million dollars richer thanks to having some time on his hands and trying his luck on Keno for the first time ever, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Daughter Spins Up $150,000 Prize For Mum

09 November 2009

Whangarei woman, Glennis Walkinshaw, has spun up a $150,000 prize on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, on behalf of her mother, Rosemary Hankins, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Timaru Local’s Lotto Win a Windfall For Charities

05 November 2009

A Timaru local has claimed her half a million dollar share of last weekend’s Lotto First Division prize – but will be generously giving most of it away, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Christchurch Student Hits The Bullseye and Plans Overseas Trip

27 October 2009

An excited Christchurch student claimed Bullseye’s first top prize of $115,000 yesterday and later that day, booked a well-earned overseas trip.
Bullseye Hits The Mark

20 October 2009

Bullseye is up and running with its two first-ever big winners winning $10,000 each with Second Division, says Lotto Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Strike Winners Remember Marriage Vows & Dine Out In Style

06 October 2009

The winners of this weekend’s massive $432,087 Lotto Strike Four prize remembered their vows at the Wellington Lotteries office then went out to dine in style, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Multi-Millionaires on Cloud 9

06 October 2009

A shocked Auckland couple turned up at New Zealand Lotteries’ offices in Wellington today to claim their $22.4 million Powerball prize.
Million Dollar Dog’s Dinner

30 September 2009

A Christchurch local has claimed his $1,306,235 First Division Lotto prize by bringing his winning ticket to the NZ Lotteries Wellington office today – but was a bit apologetic about the state it was in!
Timaru Local Spins $100,000 Home Upgrade On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

26 September 2009

Timaru local, Joan Lawn, is delighted with her $100,000 Home Upgrade spin on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Spring Cleaning Car Nets Auckland Family $50,000

16 September 2009

An Auckland family gave their car a spring clean last week and netted themselves $50,000 on Instant Kiwi’s $3 Magic Cube ticket.
MyLotto Winners Keep On Coming

14 September 2009

MyLotto customers continue to win big in September with another MyLotto player winning First Division last week and another winning Second Division this week.
$1 Million Top Spin For Gisborne Man

12 September 2009

Gisborne man, Alastair Jenkins, has spun up the top prize of $1 million on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Winning Wheel No Lemon For Paeroa Woman

24 August 2009

Paeroa woman Janice Gemmell has spun and won $175,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
First time MyLotto Player Wins First Division

06 July 2009

A first-time MyLotto player from Auckland is celebrating today after learning she has won a $333,333 third share of Lotto’s First Division prize.
Son Spins Up a $100,000 Home Upgrade For Mum On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

06 July 2009

Napier woman Barbara Delaney will be very grateful to her son Peter after he spun up a fabulous prize of a $100,000 home upgrade on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Wairarapa Locals claim Masterton Lotto and Lotto Powerball Prizes

15 June 2009

The winner, a retired Wairarapa local, was over the moon when she discovered her win.
Lower Hutt Retiree Plans Round World Trip with Big Wednesday Win

04 June 2009

A retired Lower Hutt man has claimed his Big Wednesday Second Division prize of $839,172 on a ticket which was purchased online at www.mylotto.co.nz, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
77-Year-Old Wanganui Farmer May Retire Thanks To Lotto’s Winning Wheel

02 June 2009

A 77-year-old farmer from Wanganui may consider retiring now that he’s won $150,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Clyde Celebrates Big Win

13 May 2009

A shocked Clyde resident has claimed a $250,000 prize from an Instant Kiwi ticket.
$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.
MyLotto Double Second Division Winners

20 April 2009

Two MyLotto players in Wellington and Christchurch have each scooped prizes of $14,885 in this weekend’s Second Division Lotto draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Healthy $275,000 For Auckland Woman On Lotto’s Winning Wheel

20 April 2009

Alternative health shop manager Susan O’Brien was glowing after winning $250,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Huntly Local’s Lotto Strike Win A Cut Above The Rest

16 April 2009

A local Huntly woman has claimed her $322,057 Lotto Strike win and is planning for the future, but first up is a haircut.
Napier Winners Crazy About Lotto Win

25 March 2009

A young family from Hawke’s Bay has claimed their $333,333 share of Lotto’s First Division prize today – and a semblance of sanity too!
MyLotto brings Lotto Hat Trick for Hamilton

23 March 2009

A Hamilton man who purchased his Lotto ticket through mylotto.co.nz has become the city’s third big winner in a week.
From Sausage Stew to Steak for Christchurch $4.3 Million Winner

09 March 2009

A retired Christchurch man’s trip to the butcher in search of sausages for a stew resulted in the purchase of a Triple Dip ticket worth $4.3 million, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
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.
House First On Shopping List For Strike $800,000 Winners

23 January 2009

A retired Napier couple have now claimed their $800,000 Lotto Strike prize and are over the moon with their big win, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Hastings Woman’s Luck Carries to $100,000 Prize

13 January 2009

A Hastings woman who initially won $5 on an Instant Kiwi ticket has ended up winning $100,000, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
West Coast Winners Wowed By Windfalls

09 January 2009

Lotto players on the West Coast will be hoping the luck continues this week after three major prizes were won in Greymouth in just over a week.
Petone Newlywed Teachers Celebrate $150,000 Winning Wheel Prize

13 December 2008

Two newlywed teachers are celebrating spinning their way to $150,000 tonight on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Waikanae Grandma Off To Party After Winning Wheel Win

17 November 2008

Waikanae grandma Barbara Bruce headed home to party with friends and family after winning $1,000 a week for three years on Lotto’s Winning Wheel.
Footy Family Win $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel

25 October 2008

A football crazy Pukekohe family have won $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw this evening, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Powerball Winners Collect Their Millions

20 October 2008

The NZ Lotteries’ office in Wellington has been busy today, popping champagne corks and handing over millions of dollars to the lucky Powerball winners from Saturday night who have come forward to claim their big prizes.
Wellington Woman Wins $500,000 on Winning Wheel

29 September 2008

A Wellington woman spun and won $500,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw last weekend.
$25,000 Roll The Dice Prize For Kerikeri Dad

24 September 2008

A $2 impulse purchase of an Instant Kiwi as a present for dad has netted a Kerikeri family $25,000 after they won the top prize on the Roll the Dice ticket.
Rotorua Mum Stays Mum About Lotto Win

22 September 2008

A Rotorua mum who discovered she was a $250,726 Lotto First Division winner while watching the live Lotto draw on Saturday was in such disbelief she didn’t let out a peep.
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.
Tauranga Grandmother Spins $150,000

01 September 2008

A grandmother of eight spun and won $150,000 in front of her family on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw last weekend.
23 year old wins $21,000 with Lotto’s Dream Moments Competition

28 July 2008

A 23 year old Wellington lab worker is the first winner in Lotto’s text-to-win “Lotto’s Dream Moments” competition.
Auckland Great Grandmother Wins $100,000

07 July 2008

Auckland great grandmother, Doreen Bennett has spun and won $100,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw this week.
New False Teeth for Christchurch Lotto First Division Winner

13 June 2008

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.
Missing Lotto ticket claimed in Whangarei

03 June 2008

A missing Lotto winner with $333,333 in prize money to claim has turned up in Whangarei.
Marton Man Wins Mercedes Thanks to Local Paper

23 May 2008

A Marton local is one of ten lucky players to win a luxury Mercedes Benz in Lotto’s Mother’s Day promotion after reading a story in his local paper.
Te Puke Local Wins Peace of Mind

21 May 2008

A Te Puke local has peace of mind for her future since winning a share of last weekend’s Lotto First Division prize.
Instant Kiwi $50, 000 win a wee winter warmer for Hamilton grandad

20 May 2008

A retired Hamilton man says he thought it might be his lucky day when he decided to pick up an Instant Kiwi ticket for his wife last week.
Tauranga Great Grandmother Wins With Great Spin

19 May 2008

Tauranga local Lorraine Hawira spun and won a luxury Motor Home worth over $150,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel live draw in Wellington last weekend.
Mid-Winter Blues Blown Away By $698,440 Windfall

17 May 2008

Three lucky players from Auckland (2) and Te Puke will have their mid-winter blues blown away thanks to a Lotto First Division windfall of $698,440 each from tonight’s draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Perfect Timing for Instant Kiwi $100K Winners

15 May 2008

A Wainuiomata couple can’t believe their luck after winning $100,000 on a $5 Instant Kiwi – just weeks after buying a car, booking a Christmas holiday to the Philippines and then receiving a notice of redundancy.
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.
Omokoroa local Strike’s the big one

14 May 2008

A Western Bay of Plenty father of two has struck the big one after winning a share of Lotto’s Strike Four top prize at the weekend.
Wedding Plans Boosted by Winning Wheel Prize

12 May 2008

Wellington local Hayden Corney is celebrating after winning $300,000 live on television on Lotto’s Winning Wheel, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Kerikeri Local Sensed Lotto Win

08 May 2008

A woman from Okaihau in Kerikeri was so certain she was going to win Lotto she rushed home to watch the draw and check her numbers for the first time in years – and she was right.
Truckie Spins Winning Wheel for $250,000 Prize

05 May 2008

Auckland truck driver Stuart Renata is celebrating after winning $250,000 live on television on Lotto’s Winning Wheel last weekend.
Hard working family celebrate no more budget brands after $4.2 m win

02 May 2008

A hard working kiwi family have realised their Big Wednesday dream and are celebrating never having to check a supermarket price again.
Necker Island Winners are off!

29 April 2008

The winners of Lotto’s amazing Necker Island promotion are off this week on their trip of a lifetime holiday to the luxury Caribbean Island resort.
Lower Hutt Family Takes the Money

28 April 2008

A Lower Hutt family are celebrating winning $250,000 on an Instant Kiwi ticket – but initially didn’t believe their eyes.
Mainlander Wins Wheels on Winning Wheel

28 April 2008

Invercargill local Boston Walker will be cruising into winter after spinning up a ‘His and Hers’ car package on Lotto’s Winning Wheel tonight, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
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.
Kaitaia Local Wins $125,000 On Winning Wheel

21 April 2008

Kaitaia man Sullivan Ngawhika spun and won $125,000 on Lotto’s Winning Wheel last weekend.
Wellsford winner’s words come true

17 April 2008

A Wellsford woman’s joke about winning Lotto became a reality after winning a share of Lotto’s First Division prize at the weekend.
Unexpected Lotto luck for Levin local

14 April 2008

A young Levin woman had no idea she had been sitting on a winning Lotto ticket worth more than $230,000 until she checked it a week after the draw.
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.
False Teeth and New Clothes for Dunedin Lotto Winner

10 April 2008

A Dunedin woman who claimed her $238,212 Lotto First Division prize in her fluffy slippers will finally be able to buy a new set of false teeth thanks to her win last weekend.
Aucklander’s Winning Wheel Success

08 April 2008

Aucklander Carole Robinson was the big winner on Lotto’s Winning Wheel on Saturday.
New Plymouth family stunned at $19 million windfall

08 April 2008

A New Plymouth family are in shock after winning a massive $19 million on Lotto Powerball, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Kaitangata Local Wins Big But Doesn’t Check Out of Job

03 April 2008

“Checkout chick” Irene Carson has won a $1.2 million share of Lotto First Division but the Kaitangata woman was back behind the checkouts a day after realising she’d won.
Keno Player Wins Top Prize in Whangarei

03 April 2008

A Whangarei based local has won the top prize in Keno, a $100,000 windfall from a $10 purchase.
Mortgage First then Disneyland with Lotto Strike Win

02 April 2008

An Oamaru family is planning a holiday to Disneyland after winning $840,724 on Lotto Strike recently.
John Reid’s Winning Wheel Success

01 April 2008

Waiuku local John Reid won $100,000 home upgrade live on Lotto’s Winning Wheel last weekend, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
From Taihape to tropical honeymoon for Necker Island winners

01 April 2008

A young Taihape couple say they will be using their Lotto prize of a trip to luxury Necker Island in May as an early honeymoon.
It’s the final countdown…for Lotto’s Necker Island winners

01 April 2008

One of Lotto’s Necker Island promotion winners is so excited about her trip of a life time to the luxury Carribean destination that she’s not just counting down the days, but the hours, minutes and seconds as well.
Pimp my Lotto holiday - MTV style

01 April 2008

A Lower Hutt couple getting ready for their May trip of a lifetime to Necker Island after winning Lotto’s promotional draw last year are even more excited after watching a show about the resort on MTV.
Lotto’s Necker Island double birthday bash

01 April 2008

An Invercargill man who is off to a luxury island resort in May as one of Lotto’s luxury Necker Island promotion winners says crossing the date line for the trip will mean he gets to celebrate his birthday twice.
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.
Manukau Grocery Shop Results in $500,000 Easter Nest Egg Win

28 March 2008

An Auckland mother’s visit to her local shopping mall to do her weekly grocery shop has resulted in the family winning the top prize of $500,000 in Lotto’s Easter Nest Egg promotion.
Winning Smile From Spinning Winning Wheel

25 March 2008

Auckland woman Sarah Aston will return home with a winning smile after spinning $150,000 live on Lotto’s Winning Wheel this weekend, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Waiheke Island Winner Plans Her Jet Set To America

20 March 2008

A Waiheke Island woman is making plans for overseas travel after winning $100,000 on an Instant Kiwi Jet Set ticket.
Picton Man Wins $100,000 Shopping Spree on Winning Wheel

17 March 2008

Picton man, John Marchant, has spun and won $100,000 after spinning the Winning Wheel on last weekend's live Lotto draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Auckland Beneficiary Now Multi-Millionaire

14 March 2008

An Auckland man is today celebrating being a “lucky bugger” after winning Big Wednesday’s luxury prize package - valued at $5,247,140.
Auckland Man Wins $200,000 on Winning Wheel

10 March 2008

Auckland man, Colin Pillay, has spun and won $200,000 after spinning the Winning Wheel on last weekend's live Lotto draw.
Takapuna man wins on Winning Wheel

03 March 2008

Takapuna local Nelson Bonetti has spun and won $125,000 after spinning the Winning Wheel on this weekend's live Lotto draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Backpacker has One Million Dollars in Backpack

26 February 2008

An Australasian backpacker has won one million dollars after buying a Lotto ticket on only his second day in New Zealand.
Whangarei Woman Wins on Winning Wheel

25 February 2008

Whangarei local Helen Hosken has spun and won $250,000 after spinning the Winning Wheel in this week's Lotto draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
Lotto instant millionaire says it’s like a mad dream

26 November 2007

An Auckland man who was made an instant millionaire after winning Lotto First Division says he still wonders if it was all just a mad dream.