Tasman woman wins first $1 million online Instant Kiwi prize

Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Jul, 3:12pm

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A woman from Tasman has become the first person to win $1 million playing an Instant Kiwi game online. She won the prize through the Millionaire Money Match game after deciding to use leftover credit on the MyLotto app.

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1. StuffWed 29 Jul, 1:45pm

   Tasman woman becomes first online Instant Kiwi millionaire (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jul, 3:03pm

   Tasman woman wins record $1 million on online Instant Kiwi (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 29 Jul, 3:12pm

   First $1m online Instant Kiwi prize won by Tasman woman (opens in new tab)