Christchurch Lotto player wins first division

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jan 17, 2026 |

A Christchurch Lotto player has taken home $333333 after winning Lotto First Division in tonight’s live draw.

The winning ticket was sold at Pak N Save Moorhouse in Christchurch.

Two other First Division prizes were also won this evening, with tickets sold in New Plymouth and Wellington.

Powerball was not struck and rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million.

In tonight’s Strike draw, the $1.5 million jackpot was not won by a single ticket and rolled down to Strike Three.

The prize was shared by 118 players nationwide, who each received $13457.

The winning stores and locations will be published on MyLotto on Monday.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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