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Auckland Powerball Player Wins $5.5 Million
22 April 2026
A lucky Powerball player from Auckland will be in for a treat after winning $5.5 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
The winning ticket was sold at Whitcoulls Glenfield in Auckland.
The prize is made up of $5 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division.
Tonight’s winner is the tenth Powerball multi-millionaire this year, and the win comes just one week after a New Plymouth player won $14.3 million.
One other lucky Lotto player will also be celebrating after winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Marlborough.
Meanwhile, a lucky Strike player will also be celebrating after winning $700,000 with Strike Four. The winning Strike ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Wellington.
Anyone who bought their ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield or on MyLotto should check their ticket as soon as possible instore, on MyLotto, or through the MyLottoApp.
Players can phone Lotto NZ on 0800 695 6886 if they want to enquire about the best way to claim a prize.
Powerball wins in 2026:
| Date | Prize | Store | Location | |
| 1 | 14 January | $10.2 million | MyLotto | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| 2 | 21 January | $5.3 million | MyLotto | Otago |
| 3 | 14 February | $5.08 million | Coastlands Lotto | Paraparaumu |
| 4 | 14 February | $5.08 million | MyLotto | Masterton |
| 5 | 14 February | $5.08 million | New World Greymouth | Greymouth |
| 6 | 18 February | $4.5 million | Glen Innes Dairy and Lotto Outlet | Auckland |
| 7 | 28 March | $12.75 million | MyLotto | Auckland |
| 8 | 28 March | $12.75 million | MyLotto | Auckland |
| 9 | 15 April | $14.3 million | MyLotto | New Plymouth |
| 10 | 22 April | $5.5 million | Whitcoulls Glenfield | Auckland |
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