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4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Lotto NZ Unveils Bold New ‘Imagine' Powerball TV Advertisement
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand Lotto NZ Chief Executive Jason Delamore says Lotto NZ wanted to focus on the way a Powerball win can allow players to live out their wildest dreams. Lotto NZ has taken its storytelling to new heights in its latest 'Imagine' TV advertisement. The advert focuses on a player who sheds all his inhibitions – and layers – as he follows through on a promise made to mates at the time of purchasing a Powerball ticket. Lotto NZ Chief Executive Jason Delamore says Lotto NZ wanted to focus on the way a Powerball win can allow players to live out their wildest dreams. 'When our players buy a ticket, a big part of the experience is imagining how the prize money would be spent. 'Part of the fun is doing that socially, when we have those 'what will you do if you win' conversations with friends and families. 'This advert builds on that idea, focussing on the adventures of a winner who delivers in exhilarating style after making a bold promise at the time of buying his ticket.' Lotto NZ Chief Marketing Officer Leah Neilson says the team was intent on telling an uplifting and joyful story. 'Our research showed that in the wake of the pandemic viewers want more playfulness and humour, so for this advert we made an early decision to rachet up the fun. 'Some of our adverts have been poignant and tugged at the heartstrings, for example the story of the dog named Wilson that travels around the world to his owner. 'For this one, we wanted to celebrate the way a big win can liberate us of all constraints and live life to the full with those closest to us.' Set to Enigma's soaring 1993 hit, Return to Innocence, the latest advertisement is the seventh 'Imagine' advertisement released by the Government-owned lottery organisation. It was produced by ad agency DDB in conjunction with New Zealand production house Good Oil and local director Joel Kefali, with filming in Japan and New Zealand. In the 2023/24 financial year, Lotto NZ created 64 millionaires, including 23 Powerball multi-millionaires, while paying 100% of its profits – a record $434 million – to the Lottery Grants Board for distribution to the community. The television commercial will air for the first time at about 8.05pm on Saturday 31 May on TVNZ1, just after the televised Lotto draw. Previous Powerball 'Imagine' advertising campaigns
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6 days ago
- General
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Whitby Local Claims Life-Changing $17.2 Million Powerball Prize
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand The woman and her family are busy making lots of plans for their future, their win is going to help them pay off mortgages, buy homes, experience overseas holidays, and most importantly, set the children and grandchildren up well into the future. 'I love you 17.2 million times,' is what a Whitby woman says she tells her grandson daily, after a walk with him prompted her to grab her Powerball ticket – a ticket that would end up changing their lives. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, was walking with her grandson in the Porirua suburb of Whitby when she decided to stop at the New World to purchase her ticket for that night's draw. 'It was purely because I was out with him that I remembered to get my ticket that day – he's the reason I stopped and bought it. 'He's too young to understand, but I've told him every day since that I love him 17.2 million times,' she laughed. The woman sat down to check her ticket on Thursday morning, and that's when she found out she had won. She didn't tell her family and went straight out to work. 'I didn't want to say anything until I had confirmed it – but I really don't know how I spent the day at work, it was all a bit of a daze to be honest. 'My son even called me to tell me someone local had won and asked me if I had checked my ticket and I just casually said 'nah, I'll check it when I get home later.'' After work, the woman went back to New World Whitby where she bought the ticket, and quietly whispered to the Lotto operator 'I think it's me… I think I'm the winner.' The Lotto operator checked her ticket, gave her a subtle nod and took her to the office. 'It was all very discreet and professional, which was great. They congratulated me and we filled in the paperwork. 'I was shaking like a leaf, and my stomach was in knots – I could barely hold the coffee they made me!' After claiming, the woman waited for her family to get home. 'I started casually asking them what they would do if they won Powerball… and then I said, 'well now we can do all that – because it's me – I won the $17.2 million.' 'It felt great – there was lots of cheering and tears as everyone realised what this meant for us.' The woman spent a quiet weekend with her family coming to terms with their new reality. 'It's feels like such a weight has been lifted now – but it's going to take a lot to get my head around. 'I went out with my daughter because I needed some new boots… and I still found myself looking at the prices! 'She pointed at some that were over $500 – I couldn't justify it – that's the grocery shop for a fortnight! 'So I bought some for $99 and I call them my 17.2 million-dollar boots,' she laughed. The woman and her family are busy making lots of plans for their future, their win is going to help them pay off mortgages, buy homes, experience overseas holidays, and most importantly, set the children and grandchildren up well into the future. 'It's life-changing, and I'm forever grateful for it, I really am.' Notes: This is the second largest Powerball prize won this year and comes just a month after April's $23.3 million win by a couple from the upper North Island. The winning $17.2 million Powerball First Division ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua for the draw on Wednesday 21 May. The prize is made up of $17 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division. The winner would like to remain anonymous and does not wish to provide any further comment at this stage.
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24-05-2025
- Business
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Auckland Strike Player Wins $400,000
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand The winning Lotto tickets were sold on MyLotto to two players from Waikato and one player from Porirua. One lucky Strike player from Auckland will be having a great night after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in tonight's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Lincoln Heights Superette in Auckland. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million. Meanwhile, three lucky Lotto players from Waikato and Porirua will also be celebrating after winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto tickets were sold on MyLotto to two players from Waikato and one player from Porirua. Anyone who bought their ticket from Lincoln Heights Superette should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLottoApp. Lotto NZ exists to return 100% of its profits to Kiwi communities through lottery grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board.
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24-05-2025
- Business
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Auckland Strike Player Wins $400,000
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand One lucky Strike player from Auckland will be having a great night after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in tonight's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Lincoln Heights Superette in Auckland. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $5 million. Meanwhile, three lucky Lotto players from Waikato and Porirua will also be celebrating after winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto tickets were sold on MyLotto to two players from Waikato and one player from Porirua. Anyone who bought their ticket from Lincoln Heights Superette should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLottoApp. Lotto NZ exists to return 100% of its profits to Kiwi communities through lottery grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board.
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21-05-2025
- Business
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Five Lotto Players Win Second Division
Press Release – Lotto New Zealand Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the 5 given stores should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App. Five lucky Lotto players will be feeling fantastic after each winning $59,604 with Lotto Second Division in tonight's live Lotto draw. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores: Anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above stores should check their ticket as soon as possible in-store, on MyLotto, or through the MyLotto App. Lotto NZ exists to return 100% of its profits to Kiwi communities through lottery grants programmes run by Te Puna Tahua NZ Lottery Grants Board.
