New Zealand Lottery Results

After you check New Zealand lottery results

Start with the latest posted numbers on this page, then match the ticket to the exact game, draw date, play type, add-on, and purchase channel before treating the result as a possible prize.

Lottery Valley is independent from Lotto NZ and MyLotto. Results, archives, game pages, calendars, ticket comparisons, and tax notes can help you move faster, but official ticket and prize verification belongs with Lotto NZ, MyLotto, an authorised retailer, or the official claim process.

Where to go after checking New Zealand lottery numbers

How New Zealand lottery games are organised

New Zealand lottery games are run through the New Zealand Lotteries Commission, which trades as Lotto NZ. The Treasury describes the Commission as an Autonomous Crown entity that promotes, organises, and conducts New Zealand lotteries, makes rules for those lotteries, and advises the Minister of Internal Affairs.

MyLotto is Lotto NZ's official online site and app path. Lotto NZ also operates a national retail network, so ticket buying and prize checks can involve either a MyLotto account or a paper ticket bought from a Lotto NZ counter.

Official game sources: Lotto NZ explains Lotto, Powerball, and Strike on its Lotto how-to-play page. Keno, Bullseye, and Instant Kiwi each have their own official how-to-play pages.

• Lotto, Powerball, and Strike: Lotto NZ how to play Lotto
• Keno: Lotto NZ how to play Keno
• Bullseye: Lotto NZ how to play Bullseye
• Instant Kiwi: Lotto NZ how to play Instant Kiwi

Main New Zealand lottery games

Lotto

Lotto is New Zealand's original national draw game. Lotto NZ's current how-to-play page says players pick six numbers from 1 to 40, with a bonus ball drawn after the six main winning numbers. Each line belongs to a specific draw and ticket.

Powerball

Powerball is played with Lotto, not as a separate standalone ticket. A possible Powerball prize depends on both the Lotto line and the Powerball number, so check the whole ticket instead of only the extra number.

Strike

Strike is also tied to the Lotto draw. The goal is to match the first four Lotto numbers in the order drawn. Because order matters, a Strike result with the right numbers in the wrong order is not the same result.

Keno

Keno is drawn four times daily. Lotto NZ lets players choose a spend per line, a prize group based on how many numbers are selected, and an optional Multiplier that doubles the ticket cost and can multiply qualifying winnings.

Bullseye

Bullseye is a daily six-digit game. Lotto NZ says a number from 000000 to 999999 is drawn each day at 6pm, with the top prize for matching the exact number and lower divisions for numbers within the official range around it.

Instant Kiwi

Instant Kiwi is not a scheduled draw-results game like Lotto or Keno. Lotto NZ separates Instant Kiwi into online instant games on MyLotto or the MyLotto app and in-store scratch tickets bought at Lotto NZ counters. Instant Kiwi Online and In-Store games are restricted to players aged 18 and over.

Draw times, sales cutoffs, and result timing

Use New Zealand local time for draw schedules. Lotto NZ uses wording such as "around" for televised Lotto, Powerball, and Strike draw times, so treat the posted result and ticket validation as more important than the clock time alone.

Draw times and sales cutoffs are not the same thing. If you are buying close to a draw, check the official MyLotto or retailer flow before assuming a ticket will enter that draw.

Buying New Zealand lottery tickets

Official New Zealand lottery tickets can be bought through Lotto NZ channels: MyLotto, the MyLotto app, and Lotto NZ retail counters. The app page says the app can buy Lotto, Powerball, and Strike tickets, save favourite numbers, check online tickets through a virtual draw, and scan paper tickets or scratchies bought in-store.

Lotto NZ's retail-network page says the network has just over 1,000 retailers across New Zealand. Retail tickets remain paper tickets; keep them secure because printed tickets must be validated through official systems before payment.

For MyLotto, Lotto NZ sign-up help says an account uses email confirmation and bank account details for withdrawals and prize payments. Lotto NZ's privacy statement says MyLotto age confirmation verifies that a player is 18 years of age or older. Instant Kiwi Online adds a one-time age confirmation requirement using accepted New Zealand ID options described in the Instant Kiwi FAQ.

Use Lotto NZ, MyLotto, the MyLotto app, or an official Lotto NZ retailer for ticket purchase and validation. Lottery Valley does not sell New Zealand lottery tickets.

Official verification after a possible match

A result page can help you spot a possible win, but a prize is not paid from a screenshot or a comparison table. Lotto NZ's formal rules make prize entitlement subject to ticket validation requirements, including matching the official computer record and passing validation checks.

Official checking sources: My tickets results help and the MyLotto app page describe MyLotto virtual draws and paper-ticket scanning.

Claiming New Zealand lottery prizes

The practical split is paper ticket versus MyLotto ticket, then $1,000 or less versus more than $1,000. Lotto NZ's winning experience page and the formal game rules support that claim split for the main draw games, Keno, Bullseye, and Instant Kiwi in-store claims.

Formal source links for prize claims: Lotto, Powerball, and Strike are covered by the Lotto Rules; Keno, Bullseye, and Instant Kiwi have separate rules on New Zealand Legislation.

New Zealand lottery claim deadlines

Claim deadlines depend on game type. The main draw-game rules use 12 months from the draw. Instant Kiwi in-store uses 12 months after the game closes, so the ticket's game status matters.

• Lotto Rules 2025: Lotto, Powerball, and Strike deadline source
• Keno Rules 2025: Keno deadline source
• Bullseye Rules 2009: Bullseye deadline source
• Instant Kiwi Rules: Instant Kiwi deadline source

Taxes on New Zealand lottery winnings

Inland Revenue says that, generally, raffle, Lotto, or prize money in a draw is not taxable, but prize money won as part of someone's taxable activity is generally taxable. Govt.nz also says Lotto prize money itself is not taxed, while interest earned after investing the money is taxable.

For a real prize, check IRD guidance or a qualified adviser before making tax or financial decisions. Large prizes, business-like gambling, syndicates, benefits, overseas tax residency, and investment income can create separate questions.

• Tax source: IRD taxing prize money
• Interest source: Govt.nz income you pay tax on

Winner privacy and publicity in New Zealand

There is no blanket anonymity rule for every New Zealand lottery winner. Lotto NZ's privacy statement says it collects personal information when people claim prizes and uses it to verify and pay prizes. That is different from saying every winner's name is automatically public.

Lotto NZ does publish winner stories, major-prize information, and winner-location information. A 2026 Lotto NZ notice says winning numbers, prize amounts, and key winner counts continue to be released on draw night, while locations where winning tickets were sold for Lotto, Powerball, and Strike are released at 11am the following morning.

The Instant Kiwi Rules also say Lotto NZ may publish the name of an Instant Kiwi prize winner who authorises that publication on the prize claim form. For a large prize, ask Lotto NZ directly what information may be released, what is voluntary, and how privacy will be handled before claiming or speaking publicly.

• Privacy source: Lotto NZ privacy policy
• Publicity source: Lotto NZ winner-location release notice

Responsible play and age rules

Lotto NZ's Play Smart pages frame lottery products as gambling and give practical controls. The tools page says MyLotto has a 7-day rolling spend limit of up to $150 across all Lotto NZ games on MyLotto, online blocks are available through MyLotto settings, and in-store self-exclusion can be set for 6, 12, or 24 months.

For help, Lotto NZ points users to the Gambling Helpline New Zealand at 0800 654 655 or text 8006, plus other free and confidential support services. Instant Kiwi Online and In-Store games are 18+, and MyLotto age confirmation verifies that a player is 18 or older for services that require it.

New Zealand lottery resources

Common questions about New Zealand lottery results and prizes

Where can you check New Zealand lottery results?

You can check New Zealand lottery results on this page for quick reference, then verify any possible prize with MyLotto, the MyLotto app, an authorised Lotto NZ retailer, or the official claim process.

Who operates the New Zealand lottery?

The New Zealand Lotteries Commission, trading as Lotto NZ, operates New Zealand lotteries. Treasury describes it as an Autonomous Crown entity.

What games are part of Lotto NZ?

The main current game groups covered here are Lotto, Powerball, Strike, Keno, Bullseye, and Instant Kiwi. Instant Kiwi is split into online instant games and in-store scratch tickets.

When are New Zealand Lotto and Powerball drawings?

Lotto, Powerball, and Strike are drawn on Wednesday around 8:20pm and Saturday around 8pm New Zealand local time. Lotto NZ uses "around" for those live draw times, so use official posted results and ticket validation for final checks.

Can you buy New Zealand lottery tickets online?

Yes, Lotto NZ offers official online play through MyLotto and the MyLotto app for eligible account holders and supported games. Use only Lotto NZ-identified channels for official online or retail play.

How do you claim a New Zealand lottery prize?

MyLotto prizes of $1,000 or less are normally credited to the MyLotto wallet, while MyLotto prizes over $1,000 prompt an online Prize Claim Form. Paper-ticket prizes of $1,000 or less can generally be claimed at a retailer; larger paper-ticket prizes go through a claim form and Lotto NZ validation.

How long do you have to claim New Zealand lottery prizes?

Lotto, Powerball, Strike, Keno, and Bullseye prizes must be claimed within 12 months from the draw date. Instant Kiwi in-store prizes must be claimed within 12 months after the game closes.

Are New Zealand lottery prizes taxed?

Inland Revenue says Lotto or prize money in a draw is generally not taxable, but prize money won as part of a taxable activity is generally taxable. Interest earned after investing prize money is taxable.

Can New Zealand lottery winners stay anonymous?

Lotto NZ does not publish one blanket anonymity promise for all New Zealand lottery winners. Lotto NZ handles personal information under its privacy statement, publishes some winner stories and ticket-location information, and says Instant Kiwi name publication depends on authorisation on the prize claim form.

Is Lottery Valley official?

No. Lottery Valley is independent from Lotto NZ and MyLotto. Verify tickets and claims through official Lotto NZ channels.