What are the Lotto prize divisions?
Lotto has 7 prize divisions. Division 1 (the jackpot) is reserved for entries matching every main number. Lower divisions reward partial matches, with prize amounts decreasing as the match requirements ease.
What's the minimum jackpot?
NZ$1M is an advertised prize pool, not a rolling jackpot — it does not carry over when unclaimed, and it is split equally between winners when there is more than one.
What were the latest Lotto division payouts?
Latest Lotto draw had 7 divisions. Division 1 won by 3 winners — NZ$999,999 in total (NZ$333,333 each).
How are prize amounts calculated?
Lotto's Division 1 has an advertised NZ$1,000,000 prize pool, shared equally when more than one ticket wins it — if there is no winner, that allocation is paid into the prize reserve fund rather than carrying into the next draw. Division 7 pays a fixed non-cash prize — four bonus Lotto selections — instead of cash. Divisions 2 through 6 are pari-mutuel, a share of that draw's prize pool split equally among each division's own winners.
How do I claim a Lotto prize?
Claim through the official Lotto NZ, not through this site — smaller prizes can usually be paid at any authorised retailer, while larger amounts require contacting the operator directly with the original ticket and ID. New Zealand prizes must be claimed within 12 months of the date the winning numbers were drawn; a prize not claimed within that window is forfeited and the money is paid into the prize reserve fund, not held open for a late claim.
Are Lotto prizes taxed?
Lotto (NZ) prizes are paid free of New Zealand income tax. As with any windfall, recipients should consider tax on subsequent investment earnings.
Are the prize numbers on this page official?
Numbers shown are aggregated from public draw broadcasts and operator pages. Always reconcile against Lotto NZ's own record before claiming any prize. We do not pay prizes and have no affiliation with the operating lottery.
How many Lotto draws are indexed here?
We currently track 1,009 Lotto draws on Lottery FM with full winning-number, jackpot, and division payout history. Use the game page to browse the full archive or open any individual date for details.